Tummy Tuck ON Hold !!!

Hi all, Just wanted to let all know I saw Dr. Kirkpatrick today. He wants me to lose 40 lbs before he does my T/T and hernia repair. He said it would be to my benefit and if I lose about 40 lbs first he could guarantee me to remove all my scars and stomach. My scars really look bad since I had to have skin graph to close my open wound from complications. What he says makes sense so I will wait . That means Dr. Granett will not be able to do my surgery as he is leaving the office in June. I do feel I will still be in good hands even though Dr. Granett has handled all my care so far. Does anyone know how to lose 40 lbs by tomorrow ????? Just kidding !!!! I go back in 4 weeks. My goal is to lose 12 lbs by then and to take it one day at a time. I know good things come to those who wait. So waiting I will do. He told me to stick to 3 meals. No snacks !!! To eat my protein. Do not drink it and if I eat a protein bar to count it as a meal. Dr. Kirkpatrick never beleived in doing protein shakes or bars. I still beleive 5 small meals are best and protein is so inportant but I will try to do my best at this. I will do 75% of my calories from protein and the other 25% from fruits and vegetables. I will let you know how I make out. Keep me in your prayers. See you lighter. Joanne Hammond OBESITY HELP CHAPTER LEADER

I know you can lose that 40 lbs with out any problem. You are very strong person and you can do it! Now I don't want to see you living at the gym ok? I know once they do the tummy tuck and clean everything up you will be one hot Momma!

Trish, How are you coming along with your appointments? I am really determined to get this 40 lbs off. I hope to lose 12 lbs of it by the time I go back in 4 weeks. I am also seeing the nutrionist on March 27th at Washington Hospital Center. I am keeping a log of all I eat. It is really hard to only eat 3 times a day and get in your protein but I am really trying hard. I don't know about one hot momma but I should look better then I have in my life. No beauty queen here with my legs and arms.Can't wait until you are on the losing side of the bench !!!!! See you lighter. Aunt Jo Joanne Hammond Obesity Help Chapter Leader

I have my Stress done, I have my EGB Done. I was suppose to go for my psyc eval on the 27th but there was a mistake on the Dr's Office because I had to be considered a new patient. My new appointment is on 3/21 @1100 for the evaluation. I need to meet with the Dietician 2 more times. the dates are 03/17 & 4/14 @ 0800 hrs. Once that is done I need to go see Dr Bianchi and then I am ready to get my date and go.

Joanne, I am rooting for you to succeed. Its harder to lose the further out we go so we really do have to keep an eye on things. Only three meals? Did he give you a calorie amount to shoot for? I never thought I would say that I would not want to go back to the 3 meals. Good luck on finding the secret recipe to lose it over night...when you get it make sure you share it! Enjoy the day. Hugs and Fleece Blankets Debbie

Debbie, How you making out? It is really hard to eat only 3 meals and get in your protein but I am trying very hard to do as the Dr. says. He did not give me a calorie count. I do go to see the nutrionist so hopefully I will get all them answers then. Beleive me if I find the secret cure you will be the first to know !! LOL!! See you lighter. Joanne Hammond Obesity Help Chapter Leader.

Still in funk....but not quite as bad. Its a time thing! Its hard to accept that you have a long way to go.....I know it would have been further without the surgery. Its one thing I had hoped I would have been fine with before surgery but I see the organized me still wants it all. I play with the same 3 lbs....go up and go down then go up and go down. I find that hard. I have backed off the scale. I don't back off too much. Every few days just to be sure we are not gaining. If I see the number going up I make changes quick. I guess we could do three meals now....3 ounce of meat each meal. 21 grams of protein. I am so stuck on the 5 meals not sure I could do any less. I wish you luck my friend. You can do what ever you put your mind to! Debbie

Debbie, I think we all have the same problem. I have been sick since Saturday night. I have lost 7 lbs but is most likely water weight. Will come right back. I couldn't keep nothing down. Not even water. Today I could keep down hot tea. My stomach hurts but I could keep it down. I think I am ok now. See you lighter. Joanne

Stomach virus got hold of me last Tuesday....I don't think it let go until Saturday. I feel much better. Hope you start to feel perky again. Debbie

Joanne, I know you don't know me but I have a TT question for you. I am thinking two more years down the road. Does your insurance cover the TT? If so, what insurance do you have? thanks