Greetings all, back from the Doctor

Dear friends, It has been a real stressfull three years for me. But with the help I had from my friends here I have started going forward with my dream of this weight loss surgery. On Nov.30 I went to one Dr.Hodge and I was given a diet of 1500 calories a day plus a excise of my choice. I was then told I need a Upper GI and a Glabladder test too. Then I needed to go to a nuturist and a therpist to see if I am mentally and physcally able for the surgery and have papers sent to the Doctor. I also need to keep a journal of my diet and I need the history of my diets listed and sent to the doctor. I will be on this diet for 6 months and I have to go every month to see my doctor and do not miss any monthly appointments or I will have to start over. I asked if I can start atfer Christmas and they told me it would be a good ideal. So many poeple fail at Christmas and they understand. I am not worry about the food it is the family that worries me now. My mother is so scared that something is going to happen to me that she is staying upset and stressed out. My aunt is trying to talk me out of the surgery and into the stomach banding. My brother is causing me a lot of hassle too. But my twin sister and father are standing behind me in this and they understand what I have been going through for years. My sister is saving bags of clothing for me for atfer the surgery so I will have something to wear. Even though my aunt is against this surgery she is also saving clothes for me. I understand all that I am going to put my body through for the next 6 months and I can only say bring it on. I have waitted this long, what is another 6 months. I know stronge words, before the storm but I can only look forward and not backwards in this struggle. I know I would have never got this far had it not been for my good friends here and there backing and help. I feel really stronge in this and I want to thank all of you for your words and help. I really needed it and I will still need you . Thank you for all your understanding and kindness.are all of you here. I want to send you all hugs and and a to all my new friends here. Your friend, Tina

Tina, I am proud of you. I know you can do this. Just don't eat fried, high carbs, or high in sodium and you will lose the weight. My Dr. put me on 2 differen****er pills and I went from 283 to 268 in November. Obese retains a lot of fluids, so check with your PCP about that, they may help you. Just losing that amount of weight allowed me to do errands and appointments without my wheelchair today. Now I'm worn out. God be with you, Love Kathy

You can do it Tina! My pcp put me on a 1200 calorie diet. I'm in my 6th month. I'm not going to kid you, its been so hard and tedious, especially at my weight. Going to a busy gym and seeing everyone gawk at me. Everyone says its all in my head....but I trudge on. I think that has been the hardest part. Pulling into a jammed packed YMCA parking lot...knowing that all those people are in there. But they're there for the same reason I'm there...to be healthier. Continue to keep up the hard work!! Good luck! *hugs* April

Hi Tina! You have the right mind set. I guess we are going through this road together. I start my 6 month diet on Monday (my 1st dr appt). I am like you, If I have waited this long. I can wait 6 more months. I know it will be hard but I do think it will go by fast - at least this year did. It is already into Dec. It seems like summer was just yesterday! I am going to try hard to stick to my new low calorie diet and get in exercise. I was thinking about joining Curves (for women). But I have a treadmill at home that I am going to have my husband bring up from the basement and I am going to start there first. By the way, you can listen to other peoples opinions about the surgery (like your family) but you have to do what is right for you. And only you know what is right for you. Try not to let their opinions effect you. I know with family it is hard but you are strong. If you want any extra support let me know. Since we are starting this diet together, maybe we can email each other weekly or something on how we are doing. Just a little added support. Let me know if you ever need anything! Good luck. Misty

Tina, WAY TO GO!!! Mind set is 90% of the battle, and it sounds like you have everything worked out. I'm so impressed with how strong you are. I'm sorry your mom and aunt are struggling with this. They will come around. Your aunt is; even though she may not say it, but by saving you clothes, she is supporting you. I'm sorry you've had a rough journey, but you are on your way to being a great looser! Happy holidays, Beth