Getting Started:

Hi all, My name is TUG, and had just been with my PCP today to start my 6 mo. diet plan. She suggested Weigh****chers. Long story short. Really don't have the money, short on trans. and can't leave house too much due to back problems. But I have very good knowledge of what to eat, and purchase some of their meals, along with cooking healthy, I would like to use everybody out there as my support group, as it would be a lot easier on me and I really enjoy everyone on OH. Could use some opinions. Thank You TUG... My starting wgt. 387#

Tug, I too had a 6 month supervised diet and my starting weight was 398 lbs. I purchased an exercise bike and I started purchasing low-fat food items and a higher protein diet. I went to the support group meetings to hear the foods that would be on my diet after surgery and tried to mimic the diet I would be on as a post op. I also purchased a pedometer. A good quality one that I still religiously use today. The $ 4.00 ones are cheap and not reliable. I actually made a point to walk 10,000 steps each day. I built up, when I first started I would walk only 2,000 steps in a day. These changes really were the basis for the 60 pouds that I lost before surgery. Good luck on your diet and I wish you the best with your journey. Denise

Hi Tug, welcome to obesity help....Congrats on making a decision about your life... Personally, having WLS was one of the best things I have ever done for my health...it is a journey NOT a destination...this month is two years since WLS for me...I am at goal and love everyday of my new life. Keep us posted on your progress...we are very interested. Best wishes to you... RAE

Hi TUG..Welcome I was actually a Weigh****chers memeber ...notice I said was I can send you all my stuff if you would like. Email me so I can get your info.... I think I still have my program info. MsG