Supervised Weight loss plan?
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on 6/28/07 11:55 pm - Bowie, MD
on 6/28/07 11:55 pm - Bowie, MD
Hi all!
I have an appoinment with my PCP today to start a supervised weight loss plan. My insurance requires 2 simultaneous plans for 3 months. I am doing Weigh****chers online as one plan. What "plan" should I ask PCP for? Has anyone else had to do this and what was your plan? I was thinking Xenical or Meridia. Any insight would be appreciated. I just want to get moving on this as I am so excited for a healthier life!
Thanks,
Katherine
Hi Katherine,
Welcome to the MD forum. I would think the second plan would be a gym for exercise. When I did my supervised weight loss visits with my surgeon I had to go to exercise as part of the plan. I didn't think that taking a weight loss pill would be part of it. But the best bet is to call your dr's office and ask what would be the second plan is.
Best wishes on your journey!
I am who I am and accept my feelings wholeheartedly.
Those that mind don't matter, and those that matter don't mind.
Cira 249/144.0 current/goal 154/ 5'3" 10 lbs below my Dr's goal
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on 6/29/07 12:15 am - Bowie, MD
on 6/29/07 12:15 am - Bowie, MD
Thanks Cira. I live in Bowie and I just emailed Kelly to join the group in Crofton. I work in the same building as Mo on this board. I think she mentioned that you are in that group, too?
Katherine
I can't wait to see you at the meeting. Are you coming this Monday? I am trying to get someone to stay with the kids so I can come.
Mo is such a sweetie!! Glad she put you on to us here!!!
I am who I am and accept my feelings wholeheartedly.
Those that mind don't matter, and those that matter don't mind.
Cira 249/144.0 current/goal 154/ 5'3" 10 lbs below my Dr's goal
(deactivated member)
on 6/29/07 12:38 am - Bowie, MD
on 6/29/07 12:38 am - Bowie, MD
Well, I don't know when or where the meetings are, that's why I emailed Kelly...maybe you can tell me, LOL! I hope you are able to come!!
The meeting is at the Crofton Library at Riedel Rd. If you need directions let me know. We meet at 6pm and the meeting ends at 8pm.
I hope I can make it I always love to meet new members!!!
I am who I am and accept my feelings wholeheartedly.
Those that mind don't matter, and those that matter don't mind.
Cira 249/144.0 current/goal 154/ 5'3" 10 lbs below my Dr's goal
My pcp doctor gave me a low carb diet to follow. I ended up gaining 3 lbs. Mostly because I quit smoking and it made me eat more. I was so worried. But my doctor said not to worry, that is why you need the surgery because you cant do it alone. And He was right. I was approved after the 6 month supervised diet.
Bonnie R
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on 6/29/07 12:40 am - Bowie, MD
on 6/29/07 12:40 am - Bowie, MD
Thanks, Bonnie. Any info I get from other people's experience is SO helpful to me, as I know NOTHING!! I am doing the Online Weigh****chers so I figured I can't do low carb at same time? Maybe the exercise one will be acceptable. I just want to do the right thing from the beginning so that I don't have to wait forever...
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on 6/29/07 4:00 am - Bowie, MD
on 6/29/07 4:00 am - Bowie, MD
I have an appointment with Dr. Afram at GW and an appointment with Schweitzer at Hopkins. Do you have a suggestion?
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