Monday August 18, 2014

Aug 18, 2014

Just got home from HRRH for the orientation session.  My husband and I went to the 1:00 pm class, there were about 37 patients signed up, and then whoever brought a support person.  I am so glad I brought my hubby, it was very important for him to hear and see the presentation.  I honestly didn't really learn much more than I have already researched on my own, and also all the amazing advice and information from this website!  I found the brochures they handed out to be very informative and I will read them at least a few more times.  They say that we should be called with our first appointment within 4-6 weeks, and if we haven't heard by 6 weeks that we should phone the centre.  Not sure how far out they are booking the appointments, I am reading different things on the website, but my journey has begun!!!!

I have already started making some changes the last few months, since my doctor referred me:  quit smoking, cut down diet coke per day, bought a fit bit pedometer and wear it every single day to count my steps and motivate me, bought my husband a fitbit also so he can understand and also so that he can challenge me!  Bought a treadmill a couple of months ago and am aiming to walk at least 30 minutes on it 5 days a week, eating breakfast every single day, no sugar in my coffee , reading this support website everyday!  I will begin to track my food, and times when I eat.  I want to see if there is a pattern, which I am assuming there is!  I have taken loads of before photos.......  even though they are very hard to look at, I had to do it!  I am going to blog here at least every month and certainly after all appointments and challenges. 

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