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My Last Appointment Before Surgery
Dec 15, 2010
Last Session at Hershey weight loss center.
Dec 09, 2010
I went yesterday to my last session at my weight loss center where I had to weigh in at for the last 6 months. I have lost a total of 73 lbs. Im proud of myself. My dietician said I did very well on their program and should do wonderfully after surgery. She showed me what type of vitamins I would need. And went through every last minute thing she could think of. When I left she said...Well...your done with us. It was almost emotional. For me anyway. I have constant contact with these people for the last six months. I guess Im just sensitive.
I was afraid that I had gained weight this time cause I Have been sick and wasnt able to exercise like normal but when I got on the scale I had managed to lose 8 more lbs. That made me happy. I was shocked though. Now all I have to do is wait on the 15th to get here. I see my surgeon again and see the anast. dude. After that....all there is to do is finish getting some last minute stuff and wait on Jan 3rd to get here. Im getting more excited. I know its a little while off yet but its coming just the same. Im thinking about it all the time. I am having dreams about it. I just wanted to write about this. Another thing I have completed successfully. Im proud of myself
Surprised!
Nov 28, 2010
IM getting so anxious
Nov 24, 2010
Hello all. Its the day before Thanksgiving and Im sitting here thinking ....this is my last Holiday meal that I will be able to eat whatever I want. Although since Ive been in this Program at Hershey, Ive learned to choose healthier foods. I will eat more turkey. Ill have a baked potatoe instead of mashed. Brocolli instead of starchy corn. I just dont want to do that to my body anymore. I will enjoy my new life. I know it will be alittle different to sit there with my family and watch them eat their supper and love every minute of it. I will love they way I feel afterwards when they are miserably full!lol. I know they will support all they can. They have so far.
My excited grows about my upcoming surgery. Jan 3 is not coming anytime soon. I cant wait. I want to start my new life. I want to thank everyone for your support on here. Its nice to talk to people who have had it and is able to give me some insight about what im in for. Thank you so much.
5 am and I cant sleep
Nov 18, 2010
I am so proud of you all that has gone through this. You guys look great. Im so happy to read all the success stories. It eases my mind alittle more about things. I have been trying for this surgery for going on 2 yrs now and my time is finally here. I too plan on making this my new beginning and getting my life back.
I hope to find you all in the chat room and get to know each of you and hear your stories and hear about your success.
My New Life!
Nov 18, 2010
I had a friend of mine who mentioned that Hershey Medical Center had a weight loss program and that I should check it out. I was on the phone the same day making myself an appt to attend the informational seminar they were having. That was when my journey began and I knew I had a long way to go. My first step was to see if my insurance even covered it. They did. I thought...ok, good. I go to my first session with the dietician and she told me that the insurance company required that I lose 15lbs before surgery. Well...thats when It began. From that point on...I would eat the most healthiest of all the food in my house. I started watching my portions so even I did have to eat the bad stuff sometimes....It was ok...I just didnt eat so much. I started to walk. As much as it hurt my knees...I would do it anyway. Even if it was alittle bit at a time. By the time I went to my next session I had lost a surprising 21 lbs. I was so excited. My dietician about went into shock. I showed her then how determined I am. I wanted this
It wasnt long that I would go back and little by little, the weight was coming off. I was so happy. Im up to having lost 65lbs before surgery. They were so happy with my progress that they pushed me through. I just rescently had my appointment with my surgeon and he set my date for Jan 3, 2011. I am so excited. I am so excited for my new life. I am excited to be able to do things with my step children and just enjoy my life. Im excited to be off my diabetes pills along with my blood pressure meds. I have started buying everything they said I would need and stocking up so I can do this right. I have ordered all my suppliments and ready to take this on. I just wish I had more friends that had the same experience that they could give me their feedback on. I will write more later when I know more.