Guest guest Posted August 9, 2000 Report Share Posted August 9, 2000 Jan, I'm sorry to hear that. Do you drink water a lot? When I was told to lose weight, I drank a TON of water, limited my caffeine intake, cut out Coke, and all junk food, as well as increased my activity level (basically just walked, walked, walked). One thing I believe, is that if he see's a loss in weight, whether a few pounds or 20, he'll still go on w/surgery. Don't panic yet, just make a few more adjustments. Also, quitting smoking could make anyone gain a few pounds, ever try sucking a straw? Works for some, unfortunately, not for me either, but it's worth a shot. E-mail me if you need to vent! Hang in there! Dawn Re: One year anniversary Dear Dawn: That is wonderful news. What a great anniversary . I left Dr. Randall's by 4:15 PM so I did not get to see you. I did not have a great visit. I gained 8 pounds and Dr. Randall says he will cancel my surgery if I do not lose 20 pounds by my October appt. I have not been careful about what I have been eating but I have quit smoking, cut my caffeine consumption in half and am trying to eat regular meals all since my first appoint with him on 6/15. He said none of those things made up for having gained weight. He was also upset that I hadn't had my sleep study done yet. I told him that the Dr.'s office had rescheduled my appt twice, it is now in Sept!! I got mad and tried to call them but could not get through. I was in tears by the time I hit the parking lot and sat in my van for 20 minutes trying to control a panic attack. (I have panic disorder -- we have something in common Chey.) Came home and took it out on my family. Jan 290/290/130 Dr. Sheldon Randall LMH Medford, MA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 9, 2000 Report Share Posted August 9, 2000 thank you!!! Re: One year anniversary On Tue, 8 Aug 2000 20:00:16 -0400, OSSG-NewEnglandegroups wrote: dawn, congratulations on your 1 year anniversary, and bestof luck on the rest of your journey. take care, maura > Hi everyone! > > I just got back from Dr.Randall, and I'm officially down 175 lbs for my one > year anniversary (technically tomorrow)! I'm shooting for 200 by December > 9th (wedding), then next year he said I'm a prime candidate for a Tummy > Tuck! Yeah!!! > > I'm waiting on the TT to see if I want to try and conceive a child either > before or after the TT, but most definitely after my wedding, so until then, > I'll just " hang around " ! > > Love u guys! > > Dawn > Open RNY 8/9/99 > Dr. Randall/Lawrence Memorial Hosp., Medford > 433/258/1?? > > << File Attachment Removed: " application/ms-tnef; > name= " winmail.dat " " >> _______________________________________________________ Say Bye to Slow Internet! http://www.home.com/xinbox/signup.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 9, 2000 Report Share Posted August 9, 2000 Hi Alice, Thanks for your words of encouragement. I spoke to this morning and am feeling much better. I have lost weight many times and know that I can do it again. So far so good today. I know what I have to do and if I can keep a handle on the depression and panic I will succeed. Thanks again! Jan ???/298/130 11/28/00 Dr. Sheldon Randall LMH Medford, MA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 9, 2000 Report Share Posted August 9, 2000 HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHA JO PS sorry I missed you yesterday Dawn. We will talk soon> Abstinence is what the nuns told me...I shall listen! > > > > > We all know Dawn is saving herself for her wedding night > <running & ducking>> Lyssa> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 9, 2000 Report Share Posted August 9, 2000 Hi Dawn, Thanks for the input. Dr. Randall just did not seem to think that quitting smoking had anything to do with it. I almost went out at midnight last night to buy a pack of cigs but knew my girls would be heartbroken. I do drink alot of water but have not been on the treadmill for the last two months so I am going to put away the stacks of clothes on it (OMG was huggy right??? LOL) and just do it!!!! Jan ???/298/130 11/28/00 Dr. Sheldon Randall LMH Medford, MA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 9, 2000 Report Share Posted August 9, 2000 Dawn, Congrats on your one year anniversary. 175 pounds, woo-hoo!!! You must be doing the happy dance!!! hugs to you, diane h. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2000 Report Share Posted August 10, 2000 Thanks Steph. I am feeling much better. I will show him!! LOL Drinking tons of water and am trying to be more active. Jan ???/298/130 11/28/00 Dr. Sheldon Randall LMH Medford, MA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2000 Report Share Posted August 11, 2000 Jan, I just read this message. I feel for you. I gained 15 pounds between my first appointment and surgery and had fears that my surgeon would also cancel, but luckily he did not say a word. I wish I could give some words of advice, but I found weight loss very difficult before surgery also. I suggest trying Weight Watchers and taking it slow and methodically. Some will Suggest Carnation Instant Breakfast. That may work also, but liquid diets sometimes work the opposite way for me and I end up eating more. Only you will know yourself. One pound, one week at a time. We will all support you. Remember your doctor is only doing this for your health. He is worried about your liver. I doubt he will hold you to the 20 pound loss, but the 8 pounds probably has to come off. He is just trying to scare you. latta@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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