Final appointments

I have my final appointments scheduled this week. I even took a few days off so I could complete them (ok... so I needed a break from work!! LOL). I have my final psych visit on Wednesday and my Nutrition on Thursday..... WOOHOOO!!!! I dont think I will schedule the surgery until after the first of the year though! Happy Monday everyone. Hugs, Beckie

You're on your way!! The end of the year isn't so far away -- it'll fly fast. Keep up the great work! XOXO Kathy F.

Hi Beckie, Once you finsihed to lose weight per Dr Aranow required then you will get the surgery date after 2 between 3 and half weeks. Good Luck!!! Kathy K

I am working on the 10 pounds now. I have always had troubles losing weight. Im fact I gain it super easy. I gained on weigh****chers.... and that was with handing in my journals each week to see where I was going wrong. As far as everyone could see, I was on track. Any ideas? Need to lose ths weight before Dr. A will do anything. I have lowered my carbs and portion sizes... Thanks. Beckie

Hi Beckie, What worked for me was to eat very high protein at all three meals with veggies. I had 1-2 fruits daily for my carbs and a frozen atkins ice cream bar each night for my treat. Good luck and hang in there. Lori

Hi, Lori! When you say "very high protein", how much is that? In ounces or grams, if you know, please. You didn't mention fat, but I'm guessing they were low-fat proteins. Am I right? I'll finally be seeing Dr. A. at the end of next week, so then he'll tell me how much weight I need to lose. I've been thinking about how to approach losing it, so any advice is welcomed. Thank you, Debby

HI Becky! Congrats on being so close to the "end!!" It's so great to have it all behind you!

I'm glad to see you are getting all of your appointments taken care of! Sounds like you are right on track. Best of luck with the 10 lbs, it seems like alot, but I'm sure you can do it in no time! I would reccomend eating mostly low-fat protiens and some veggies, stay away from the carbs! Hope this helps a little, Carmen