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Thanks for posting. Good luck with our aapt. on Jan 4th. I still have a way to go on the pre-weight requirement. I struggle with this area but I am glad I am going through the process because I know I will need to be disciplined and have all my "tools" once I have the surgery. Dr. Wagner's classes are very helpful! His style is not lecture style, he is very interactive and lets you ask a lot of questions, He hands out a booklet with lost of helpful tools and tips to stay on course and deal with the technical and emotional stuff that goes with weight loss. I hope you find them helpful. Good luck on your journey too! Glad to be in touch!
Xico
on 12/31/10 3:18 pm
I am pre-op going through the Portsmouth Hospital as well and am struggling to lose my last few pounds of my goal which is 14 pounds. I have all my pre-op testing done - it is just these last few pounds holding me back from a surgery date.
I will say that up until now I have not been nervous about the surgery but have just recently had a few butterflies about it. I almost feel like the reason I am struggling is because I know that once I lose this weight there is really nothing holding me back. It is scary!
I lost most of my 14 pound goal by following the diet the nutritionist put me on and trying to be more active (like parking further away, taking stairs, etc.).
It helps to have a support system. I am grateful to know about this website. It is nice to know that if you are struggling you are not struggling alone.
Let me know how I can help!
Jen
I am just starting the Portsmouth program. I have my next appt Jan 4th. I'm hoping that I will reach my pre goal weight loss of 18 pounds by that date. I will also start my classes with Dr. Wagner Jan 5th. I'm hoping these classes will be helpful.
I'm not feeling nervous yet. Very anxious to meet my surgeon and get my surgery date.
Stay in touch
Reddevil
..you are doing great keep up the good work!
and give you self some more credit there is a HUGE difference!
Dave
There is no need to look back unless you plan on going that way!
Before
OK round 2 lets see if this works lol
You may be only one person in the world, but to someone you are the world
You may be only one person in the world, but to someone you are the world
Hi, thanks for responding. I am looking to start on Monday and Thursday nights, around 5:00 pm and work out for about 1 hr. on the treadmill. I go slow right now b/c I am still new to moving. It sounds like you are more advanced than I am. Eventually I would love to go on the other machines but I need to work a little bit to be able to get to those...I currently have back issues b/c of the weight, but can walk. Planet Fitness on Fort Eddy Road is the closest to me. I have gone there a few times but motivation to get there is hard sometimes. Let me know if this would work for you.- :-)
