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exercise at least 3-5 times a week

284 People
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Fit comfortably in an airplane seat.

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Weigh less than 250 pounds!

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weigh under 200 lbs!

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Reach a size in the teens.

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Uyen Chu, M.D.
Initially, I was referred to Dr. Stevens; however, he was out ill and I met with Dr. Chu. My first impression was neutral. I have received high accolades from many about Dr. Chu and her expertise. No complaints about her care. A member of my bookclub works with her in the OR as a surgical nurse, and she feels Dr. Chu is a leader in her field. She told me that if she had to choose, she would choose Dr. Chu. The office staff are cordial and very knowledgable. She answered all of my questions appropriately and knowledgably. Surgical competence, for this kind of procedure, is foremost with me, and she has clearly demonstrated an adept hand. Her kind, gentle, calming bedside manner is an asset.
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POD #59 - Slow and Frustrated
posted on 5/2/08 7:39 am
Only 53 pounds gone so far.  I plateaued for over 2 weeks.  I've resolved that I won't be one of those big losers.  I know that overall, this pace is best for me.  Inches are creeping away, and I have managed to get in some good exercise with weights and some cardio.  I suspect that muscle gain is partly responsible for the scale stalling.  I really need to put that damn scale away for at least a month, but it's hard.  I want these pounds to move!  Had a setback this week with an allergic reaction to a Lean Cuisine.  I woke up 2 days ago with the area under my tongue swollen and difficulty handling my secretions.  It's amazing that I didn't choke in my sleep.  I'm glad God was watching over me all that time.  It could have been worse.  More steroids were in order so that I could treat the condition.  All I can figure is that some kind of spice in the meal caused the reaction.  I stayed home that day and took Benadryl.  Someone remarked yesterday that I looke like I've "lost a whole lot of weight."  That lifted my spirits some since I've been bummed about the slower loss.   My father is always asking me how much I've lost, and I refuse to tell him, partly because I think it's tacky for peple to ask, and also that I'm disappointed in my slower loss.  It's too much pressure from other people.  His asking me takes me back to childhood and adolescence when I felt so ashamed about my appearance and my weight because of the pressure on from my family, despite my success as a student and efforts just to be a good Christian girl.  I'm working through those feelings and trying to appreciate, celebrate, and praise myself for my accomplishments.  That's so important to my overall happiness as an individual.  No man can give me that.  I have to give that to myself.


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