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reach 179 by 9/6/09 (cruise!!) Lose at least 1.5lbs per week. Start date 4/19

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Exercise for the next 6 days straight

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run the 2010 Peachtree Road Race with DH

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lose 7 more pounds by Valentines Day!

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lose 10-15 more pounds before surgery!

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Robert L Richard
I chose him (well, the practice) because they don't seem to be the type that just slap a band on and send you out the door. They seem to be interested in the well being of their patients. They make you do a couple of things that some other doctors may not require (3 hour class, 3 hour psych eval, dietician appt, consult, you have to attend at least one group meeting pre op, etc). They really strive to have successful patients. Both of the doctors were very blunt about complications, there error rate (which they've had no in surgery complications thus far for lap band, which is what I'm getting). I'll update more post op. >>>> I had surgery on 1/22/09. Dr. Richard was awesome. He has an amazing attitude. He's so positive, cheerful, helpful, and very clear with his descriptions of things. I wouldn't chose another surgeon if I had the chance.>>> 2/26 I would just like to add that the staff at Obesity Solutions is awesome. They were great about answering my questions while I was going through all of the pre op hoops, they have always promptly returned my calls whenever I've had to leave messages. >>> 4/27 Just a little update to say that I am still 100% satisfied with everything. I have reached perfect restriction and have had no issues post op. Dr. Richard, Chris (his PA), and all of his staff are just perfect. Whenever I call with a question, I don't have to wait 1-2 days to get an answer. I almost always just have to hold on for a few minutes to get an answer. Followup appointments are always smooth. I'm not left in the waiting room or treatment room for an unreasonable amount of time. The nurse (I've always seen the same one) is super friendly, helpful, and positive. I've never left the office with a bad taste in my mouth, and that says a lot considering how many times I've been to the office in the last 8 months.
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Giving up is not an option...
posted on 3/25/09 9:54 am
Since Sunday morning, the scale has been on the rise. It dipped down to 212 Suday morning, back up to 214 Monday, 215 yesterday, then a whopping 217 this morning. Pardon my language, but WHAT.THE.FUCK.?!??!??? I was on the treadmill for 40 minutes last night, the last thing I expected to see this morning was an INCREASE. Things have been slow going lately and I wish there was something I could do to speed up my metabolism because I know that's the biggest problem. I DON'T want to go low carb but I'm afraid I'm going to have to in order for this crap to stop. I am a big believer in eating a well balanced diet of protein, fats, and yes CARBS. I don't get enough fiber as it is, I can only imagine how much less I'm going to be going # 2 if I go low carb... and it's already a rare treat.

I'm hoping I'm just constipated and retaining water and didn't actually gain weight. I know that my weight loss isn't going to go any quicker after I get perfect restriction because I should still be eating the same amount of calories.

This morning I just felt helpless and hopeless. I was so happy that the scale was moving downward lately and then WHAM it goes right back up to where it was two weeks ago! 5 pounds!! I layed in my bed and cried. DH kept encouraging me, telling me how great I was doing and how I'd get there even if it was slow and how I've come farther with the band than I ever have on my own. I know I've been doing good but damnit dealing with a GAIN hurts emotionally. I do my best when what I'm doing is WORKING. Loss makes it a lot easier to get on the treadmill for 30-45 minutes. Loss makes it a lot easier to watch what I eat. Loss makes it a lot easier to make good decisions.

I do the right things. I eat well, 1000-1200 cals a day. I exercise regularly (treadmill 3-4x/week). Yet it's still slow. I HATE MY HEALTH ISSUES!!! I hate my thyroid. I hate my ovaries.

But still.... I press on.... because giving up.... is not an option.


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