Thank you guys!!! I'm super excited!!!

So, I recently had my 30 month checkup. The week prior I had just finished running my 4th marathon. I run 25-30 miles/week. I felt going into my check up like, well, a rockstar. I've worked hard and dangit, I am proud of myself!!!

At the appt, Dr Scott went over the results of my labs. Protein alittle low, other numbers good. old him about the marathon...he's not impressed....hmmmmmmm. I have to admit-I got alittle peeved. But then in talking to him, its pretty clear.

At 24 months I weighed 250lbs. I've ran 3 marathons in the last 6 months and run 25 miles/week, and at my 30 month appt, I weigh 250lbs. My goal is around 220-225.

Chances are, in 20 years I won't be running like I am now, BUT-I will be eating. And if I don't get my eating habits in check, when I stop running...I will go back to where I was 2 1/2 yrs ago...

DANGIT I hate it when Dr's are RIGHT!! especially if I'm feeling like a rockstar. But-kudo's to Dr Bour for hiring someone who does not sugar coat it, does not sympathize it. Dr Scott could have easily said "Way to go good for you yayyyyy" but he didn't. He brought me back down to earth, made me re-focus, and made me realize above all else (exercising vitamins) that what you put in your body (eating) is what counts. Crap in results in crap results. Good in, results in good results. I like Dr Scott.

I then have an appt with Meg. I wanted Cami because I know her but Meg had an opening. I have to say-she is REALLY good at what she does. She's always smiling-but her message is strong and clear. Crap in is crap results, good in is good results (OK-thats me para-phrasing but you get the idea). She put me onto a better diet where I still have good tasting food. Her idea of cutting back on diet soda (eliminating it even) and concentrating on proteins has helped my running incredibly. In one week I can feel the difference. I feel SO MUCH MORE stronger while running its amazing.

So, with humble-ness I now bow to the real rockstars, Meg the nutritionist and Dr Scott. And after 30 months I have realized, the door at Dr Bours office is always open, I just have to use it in order to get back to success

When Is my hair going to stop falling out??? It started around month 4 or 5 and is still falling out --month 8.

Dr. Scott's coordinator sent in my packet for approval yesterday and this morning she called me and  I'M APPROVED!!!!!
My date is 10/7
woo hoo

Congrats! Looks like we both live in the Upstate. I remember the 1st time our insurance started covering it a couple of years ago, I was SO excited! I love the group I'm going to in G'ville (Bariatric Solutions LLC) they are strict, but I think most of us need that to give us a good kick in the pants...hahaha. Good luck in your journey!