Update/WLS appointment and program

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Well, I went to see the surgeon and the nutritionist regarding the WLS. I have Kaiser and you have to go through many steps and screenings before you get to meet the surgeon. Based on my history with PCO and weight loss programs---and the absence of diabetes, heart disease and other obesity related problems-- I am considered low risk for the RNY procedure.

They did stress that this is a tool and not a cure all. What the doc did emphasize is that this will give me a one to three year window to "re-set" my thinking about food and exercise and to allow good habits towards food and exercise to take hold.

They want me to lose at least 20 pounds before they will even consider me for surgery. The doc said they had one patient who lost the required 40 pounds, then a week prior to surgery went on an eating binge and gained 9 pounds back---the doc cancelled the surgery. So they do not take this lightly and are very, very serious about their program. If they suspect any major problems, they will not do the surgery.

Ok, so now I have to follow the prescribed plan -- which is 1200 cal a day based on the American Diabetes Association food exchange program. Which I haven't done yet because I have been sick, sick, sick since Christmas.

My PCP thinks I may have mono. Which really, really sucks and makes sense ---since I work in a high school and I had mono 18 years ago. I hope not. I have not wanted to eat anything and all I have been doing is eating very small amounts and drinking everything--on the down side---caffeine to stay awake for my kids.

Anyways, that is my update...

Welcome to all the new gals. This is a great group, good luck and remember baby steps. One day at a time... one meal at a time.... one moment at a time..... And remember your body's goal weight maybe heavier than your goal weight -that is what my doc told me.

Keep reaching for your goal

CW 224.....GW 150-130 (according to doc, I would like to see 120ish--he said that would be at least 5 days of exercising one hour a day---)