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Spoke with Dr. Borland today!
Feb 15, 2011
I spoke with Dr. Borland on the phone today. He was very personable and knowledgable. I was instantly at ease with his friendly, to-the-point conversational style. I am feeling more comfortable about making this decision to have weight loss surgery.
I am internally struggling with a few things. One of them is fear of saggy skin and expensive future surgeries. I am going to exercise as much as I am able to. I wonder if herbal body wraps would help me, as well? There is a place in town which offers those. I will investigate.
The other thing I am struggling with is the thought that I may be giving up too easily to "do it myself" instead of getting surgery. I changed my diet completely in November to about 80% raw fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds. I have lost 10-11 lbs. since then. I am depressed that I didn't lose more. My husband lost about 35 lbs. in the same period of time. I know: guys lose more quickly than girls do, but still! That is a HUGE gap. I really do think I have PCOS which is making this weight loss thing very slow-going. I have cramps in my ovaries and know that I have ovarian cysts there, because ultrasounds were done before I had a hysterectomy in '09, showing them. It's a daily struggle of me vs. food, beating myself up if I stray off the raw food path too much. Raw foodists are enthusiastic about this lifestyle because it's so healthy and has helped so many people lose weight, and I wish I had phenomenal results with it despite drinking green juices and smoothies every day and eating fruits and salads, but I just don't have super results. My chiropractor suggested eating ONLY vegetables. Are you joking? I cannot live like that. I am proud of the changed I've made, like getting off processed foods and Diet Coke, and I plan on still eating this way after surgey when my tummy has healed enough, and I hope the combination of the restriction with the healthy, raw diet will really expedite weight loss.
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I am internally struggling with a few things. One of them is fear of saggy skin and expensive future surgeries. I am going to exercise as much as I am able to. I wonder if herbal body wraps would help me, as well? There is a place in town which offers those. I will investigate.
The other thing I am struggling with is the thought that I may be giving up too easily to "do it myself" instead of getting surgery. I changed my diet completely in November to about 80% raw fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds. I have lost 10-11 lbs. since then. I am depressed that I didn't lose more. My husband lost about 35 lbs. in the same period of time. I know: guys lose more quickly than girls do, but still! That is a HUGE gap. I really do think I have PCOS which is making this weight loss thing very slow-going. I have cramps in my ovaries and know that I have ovarian cysts there, because ultrasounds were done before I had a hysterectomy in '09, showing them. It's a daily struggle of me vs. food, beating myself up if I stray off the raw food path too much. Raw foodists are enthusiastic about this lifestyle because it's so healthy and has helped so many people lose weight, and I wish I had phenomenal results with it despite drinking green juices and smoothies every day and eating fruits and salads, but I just don't have super results. My chiropractor suggested eating ONLY vegetables. Are you joking? I cannot live like that. I am proud of the changed I've made, like getting off processed foods and Diet Coke, and I plan on still eating this way after surgey when my tummy has healed enough, and I hope the combination of the restriction with the healthy, raw diet will really expedite weight loss.
I am SO ready for my VSG 03.22.11!
Feb 12, 2011
Hey there!
My name is Lauren, and I am sick and tired of being unhealthily overweight despite my efforts. After being 80% raw since November 11th as a last-ditch effort at losing weight on my own without surgery and only losing 11 lbs. in 3 months, I have decided that the time has finally come for me to get my VSG. I have put it off long enough as per the urgings of my family and friends and need to do this for myself. I need a tool like the sleeve to help quell my appetite. I plan on keeping my (already) healthy eating habits post-surgery and have no doubt that I will be very successful at losing 65 lbs.! Right now I weight 201. I would love to be back to my high school weight! My diet consists mainly of fruits and vegetables, and I don't count calories, so that's going to be a shift for me. I am researching the post-op diet now and any aids that might help me to count calories and stay on track.
I also have symptoms of PCOS, which, I fear, are slowing my best weight-loss efforts. I am certain I have candida, and I am going to kill all this yeast pre-surgery so it's not an issue anymore.
I guess it's just easier for me to focus on taking care of everyone else's needs, and I tend to neglect my own. No longer will I do this!
I want to get off my blood pressure medication, too. I am certain I can do this with expedited weight loss.
I'm going to be 40 on May 15, and this surgery is my gift to myself! I am so excited. I will be traveling to Louisiana to have surgery done by Dr. Thomas Borland. My whole family (hubby and two children, ages 6 and 10) are coming along to support me. I look forward to the knowledge and support that this board provides for so many as I embark on my own personal journey. :)
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My name is Lauren, and I am sick and tired of being unhealthily overweight despite my efforts. After being 80% raw since November 11th as a last-ditch effort at losing weight on my own without surgery and only losing 11 lbs. in 3 months, I have decided that the time has finally come for me to get my VSG. I have put it off long enough as per the urgings of my family and friends and need to do this for myself. I need a tool like the sleeve to help quell my appetite. I plan on keeping my (already) healthy eating habits post-surgery and have no doubt that I will be very successful at losing 65 lbs.! Right now I weight 201. I would love to be back to my high school weight! My diet consists mainly of fruits and vegetables, and I don't count calories, so that's going to be a shift for me. I am researching the post-op diet now and any aids that might help me to count calories and stay on track.
I also have symptoms of PCOS, which, I fear, are slowing my best weight-loss efforts. I am certain I have candida, and I am going to kill all this yeast pre-surgery so it's not an issue anymore.
I guess it's just easier for me to focus on taking care of everyone else's needs, and I tend to neglect my own. No longer will I do this!
I want to get off my blood pressure medication, too. I am certain I can do this with expedited weight loss.
I'm going to be 40 on May 15, and this surgery is my gift to myself! I am so excited. I will be traveling to Louisiana to have surgery done by Dr. Thomas Borland. My whole family (hubby and two children, ages 6 and 10) are coming along to support me. I look forward to the knowledge and support that this board provides for so many as I embark on my own personal journey. :)
