Bumps in the road and Fatties Annonymous...

Jun 10, 2011

So, Ive been rushing to get all of my appointments done so that I can have surgery sooner than later.  Much to my surprise I've been overlooking the 3 month supervised weight loss program requirement by my health insurance.  I started this journey on May 24th, weighing in at 284.  I have been keeping a food diary and have even been honest enough to put EVERYTHING into it.  I meet with the nutritionist in 10 days.  My goal is to be 274 or less.  Then continue to lose over the next two months as the workouts will increase.  I am going for my annual exam this coming week, going to the pulmonologist, and going to see my family practice doctor, he is going to fill out FMLA paperwork for me to protect my job.  Although I wanted surgery in July or August, I'm probably looking at August - September time frame.  I'm okay with that, I'm just an impatient person. 

I attended my first group session with people who are in all stages of WLS both pre-op and post-op.  I don't know what I was expecting this session to be, but I sure wasn't expecting AA for Fatties.  We all introduced ourselves and clapped for everyone...hi my name is Tamika and this is my first meeting...(clap) hi tamika....LOL.  I couldn't believe it.  "What happens in group stays in group, never approach someone from group outside of the group session, and no eating non healthy foods during the meetings."  LMAO!!  The other thing about the session was how open people are in there.  I am a more private person when it comes to certain aspects of my life.  Yet these ladies were putting it all out there and discussing their therpay sessions with their therapists.  Quite a lot to take in.  I'm not sure why attending two of these is necessary, but I will surely be there next Thursday for part II of Fatties Annonymous. 

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