Lift Me Up

Hi All, I recently posted about needing to lose 25-30 lbs before I will be able to schedule my surgery. It has been about 3 1/2 weeks since I started a low carb diet. I have been doing excellent on it but have lost just 12 lbs. I know 12 lbs is great if I wasn't so anxious about getting my life back. I find myself getting depressed and frustrated that it is taking me so long. Another reason is I can't exercise much due to arthritis in ankle and hip. I use treadmill as much as possible...obviously, not enough. I know I probably expect too much of myself. I don't want my depression about it to allow me to fall back into that "I give up" mindset. Please...I am needing some words of encouragment to remind me why I am fighting so hard in the first place. Most of my paperwork is in, 2 nutrition classes behind me, PCP approval, and support group meetings done. This is my last obstacle before I can schedule psych eval and all is submitted to UHC for approval. So close and yet so far. LIFT ME UP, Y'ALL! Thank you Thank you Thank you Mary Ann

All I can say is keep it in your head that it will work out and it will! The journey through this tough time will be completely worth it in the end. Just keep looking for that light at the end of the trip.

I don't know if you're a church goer; but I always bear in mind that all good things happen in God's perfect timing. I was about 80% through "the process" a year ago with Dr. Bauman when I came to understand that Concord was just too far away from my home in Haw River. I then looked into WLS in Greensboro, Duke University and UNC Chapel Hill. I went to all their seminars and opted for UNC Chapel Hill and Dr. Farrell. His reputation there is impeccible. He is a quiet, humble man and I knew that this is where the Lord wanted me to be. If things don't feel right with the first doctor you chose, don't hesitate to shop around. I'll never regret it! Blessings, Diane

12 lbs in 3 1/2 weeks - - girl, that is almost 4 lbs per week. When else have you lost that much per week???? I think you are doing wonderful!!! Heck, you are almost 1/2 way there! Another 3-4 weeks and you'll have it. Hang in there --- YOU CAN DO THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!! Keep focused on the end results - you'll lose the rest before you know it and just imagine - a year from now (after surgery) you will be skinny, skinny, skinny and thanking your lucky stars that you went thru all this yicky stuff at the beginning. Keep on keepin on and remember, we are all here if you need us. Hugs, Donna