OK, I've failed and I have to admit it. I have to face the truth. I read recently that if you tell people your resolutions that you are more likely to stick to it. So here it is. I am going to open up and rededicate myself to my goals. Also, for those of you that think that weight loss surgery is the eay way out, I'm here to tell you...it's not.
So, I've gained weight. Grrrr....No I haven't gained much. But I have gained and I'm having a hard time losing it. And it's all because of me. I kept getting close to my next goal (239) during the week, but then during the weekend I would totally blow it. This went on for a couple of weeks and finally I decided to really look at what I was doing different on the weekend. Well, two things. First, was eating more on the weekends. Second, I was drinking alcohol on the weekends, mainly Sangria. Wow, lots of calories there. So, I've put alcohol away and am really watching how much I eat.
That started last weekend. But this week I didn't lose any weight during the week. Why? Well, Benjamin has decided that he really enjoys cooking cookies. Being the wonderful Mom that I am, we've been baking cookies every couple of days. And then we have chocolate chip cookies and peanut butter cookies. Yum....cookies. Ummm...weight loss fail.
A friend of mine posted on facebook today that she is down to the 100s. I can't even tell you how much I want to be down to the 100s. But I say that and yet I drinkg alcohol and eat cookies. OK, can't want it that much if I am doing those things, and slacking on eversercise on top of it.
And this, my friends, is why I am overweight. But I am over it. It's too much. I have to stop. I have to rededicate myself to my weight loss. I've put it in writing, I really have it on my heart and in my mind, and I'm going to do this. I really am!!!
As a sidenote: I got a call from my doctor's office in regards to my blood work. They told me that I am anemic. DUH?!?!?! They want me to take iron pills and then come back in 4 weeks in order to recheck. I'm taking the iron, but I'm not going back to have the blood work done. In 4 weeks, I will donate blood. Free iron check, and someone will get use out of my blood....instade of paying a couple of hundred dollars and a 3 hour care trip. :)
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Follow-up appointment.
First, you'll notice that my weight hasn't changed since 1/3. Well, that's not exactly correct. It has changed. I've gone up and down a lot in the past 10 days. Not really sure what's up with that. For about a week I went up 1/2-1 pound everyday, and then I woke up one morning and had dropped 5 pounds. So really...not sure what is up with that, but I'm ok. I know that things are going to be weird, and as long as it drops down eventually I'm ok.
So, I went to the doctor for a follow-up visit. I didn't actually meet with the doctor but a physicans assistant (PA.) OK, the first thing about that is the fact that she was overweight. Now, I'm not being judgemental. I mean obviously weight is an issue for me. But it just seemed weird having someone that is overweight working in an office like that.
She said that I am doing great. Said that my weight loss is right on track, which is nice. And my BMI is down to 35.82. Which is also happy. Prior to my surgery I was >40, which wasn't even on their scale. And now it's one the other end of their scale. After I get below 35, I will be off the scale that they use. Yippeee!!!
They drew blood at this visit to check for vitamin deficiencies. That in itself was a nightmare. She stuck my twice and had to dig around. Yuck. I really really hate that. Especially when I warn them. But my veins "feel" good so they assume that I don't know what I am talking about. *sigh*
I should get the results back in about a week. If they are good, I don't think I'm going back to see that doctor. Well, unless a problem should arise. Why? Well, I met with the PA for about 5 minutes, I had lab work drawn and my total bill for this visit alone was $503. And considering that I have a $3000 deductible that is all out of pocket. Just doesn't seem worth it to me.
That's it for me. Things are going well. I am still really happy that I had my surgery. Oh, and I have signed up to be a part of their "angel" program, which means that if someone is having the type of surgery I have volunteered to be a sort of mentor for them. I figured that the more that I can help other's go through this process the better.
So, I went to the doctor for a follow-up visit. I didn't actually meet with the doctor but a physicans assistant (PA.) OK, the first thing about that is the fact that she was overweight. Now, I'm not being judgemental. I mean obviously weight is an issue for me. But it just seemed weird having someone that is overweight working in an office like that.
She said that I am doing great. Said that my weight loss is right on track, which is nice. And my BMI is down to 35.82. Which is also happy. Prior to my surgery I was >40, which wasn't even on their scale. And now it's one the other end of their scale. After I get below 35, I will be off the scale that they use. Yippeee!!!
They drew blood at this visit to check for vitamin deficiencies. That in itself was a nightmare. She stuck my twice and had to dig around. Yuck. I really really hate that. Especially when I warn them. But my veins "feel" good so they assume that I don't know what I am talking about. *sigh*
I should get the results back in about a week. If they are good, I don't think I'm going back to see that doctor. Well, unless a problem should arise. Why? Well, I met with the PA for about 5 minutes, I had lab work drawn and my total bill for this visit alone was $503. And considering that I have a $3000 deductible that is all out of pocket. Just doesn't seem worth it to me.
That's it for me. Things are going well. I am still really happy that I had my surgery. Oh, and I have signed up to be a part of their "angel" program, which means that if someone is having the type of surgery I have volunteered to be a sort of mentor for them. I figured that the more that I can help other's go through this process the better.
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