That leads to lapband....lol. Well, here it goes! I have been going through the process with my getting approval with my insurance. Here is a quick snapshot of what I have done...
July 2010 - Attending a seminar at Malley Surgical Weightloss Center
August 2010 - Had my consult with my bariatric surgeon, who actually is no longer with the group...haven't met my new surgeon yet but Malley has a wonderful reputation!
Met with my PCP to get an evaluation. This just consisted of a check up and going over a plan for my 6month pre-band diet/exercise lifestyle change.
September to December 2010 - once a month I meet with my PCP and go over how I've been doing with my diet and exercise. I am currently on an 1800 cal diet plan and trying to walk/do stairs at least 20mins 3x/week. At work I started taking the stairs!
January 2011 - met with a dietician. This was a total eye opener for me! I was shocked at some of the numbers she explained to me. For example: my "ideal" weight according to the US Departement of Health and Human Services height/weight chart is between 104-127lbs. My lean weight is 133lbs. My goal weight is between 150-170 and she wants me no lower than 140! This was a complete eye opener to me. You look at all these "ideal" weights and then you discover that that weight is actually UNHEALTHY!! I currently weigh 292lbs...yep that's right...in case you missed it 292lbs. I'm not ashamed. I'm not appalled. I'm just...tired of it. My knees, my back, my respiratory system, lol! My goals are small...I want to walk up a few flights of stairs and not be short of breath. I want to be able to walk around the mall or an art gallery for a couple hours without my feet burning. Goal #1 - 250lbs...that is so close! May even reach it in the first month, but planning on closer to 1-2 months.
During the last 6 months I have drastically changed the way I eat. I have been not only counting calories but using MyPlate on livestrong.com to chart how I'm using my calories. I don't waste calories on beverages anymore. I drink a ton of water...at least 64oz a day...which is the recommended, but I don't drink sugary beverages and I rarely drink soda. It has been a little bit of a challenge but the key is I don't neglect myself. Once or twice a week I let myself cheat a little, I splurge, I eat something for a treat. On Sunday, I was going to give myself a free day...I ate what I wanted but I still tried to be aware...I stayed within my calories! It's nice...I feel like I accomplishing more than just a "pre-band diet" I feel like I'm changing my life.
Everyone seems supportive so far. I know that it's not going to be a cakewalk. I will have challenges ahead but my bright, long, healthy future makes it all worth it.
Sorry this is so long, if you read the whole thing...thanks and your support means a lot!!!
2 comments:
Yea, the biggest part is realizing what goes in your mouth. It's crazy to read labels.. things like a microwave pizza is more than one serving.
You are lucky that you don't drink soda! I went through a detox, I had a caffeine headache for a week. It's smart you are starting now. Makes the transition easier.
My story is pretty close to yours. I was 298 when I started, I'm 8 weeks out and now i'm 266! So your goal of 250 shouldn't take too long :). You lose a ton of weight on the liquid diet. Also yea I didn't really care about my weight in the past few years, I have tons of clothes and I love shopping. But gosh it'll be nice to have more options!
Good luck!!
I just realized a month later that I never responded to your comment!! I'm so sorry!! How is your journey going? I got submitted to insurance yesterday...they said it take about 20 business days so I have March 28th marked on my calendar!!! So excited!
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