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Discussion in 'Health & Medicine Forum' started by hasbeen99, Sep 12, 2006.

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  1. Sep 12, 2006 at 12:26 PM #1
    hasbeen99

    hasbeen99 Fighting the stereotype

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    ...I weigh under 300 lbs.

    Last week was my first appointment with a bariatric specialist (weight loss doc) that my GP referred me to a couple of months ago. He's going to teach me how to eat much healthier, exercise more efficiently, and has me on 2 meal replacements a day. I have appointments coming up with a nutritionist and a fitness consultant to fine tune my eating habits and exercise regimen.

    My goal weight is 235, and if the program works as promised, I should reach that goal on my next birthday.

    I... am... stoked.

    :woohoo:
     
  2. Sep 12, 2006 at 12:27 PM #2
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    Good Job!:woot:
     
  3. Sep 12, 2006 at 12:32 PM #3
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    Way to go, fatass.:woot:


    Jooking wit choo.:trophy:
     
  4. Sep 13, 2006 at 1:41 PM #4
    Honeygirl

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    This is really awesome HB! How long have you been doing it? Tell me about the meal replacements - do you get hungry or is it more "head hungry" than a physical hunger?
    Sorry for the questions :(.

    Cool beans though - congratulations and I can't wait to hear more on how you're doing :woot:.
     
  5. Sep 13, 2006 at 2:32 PM #5
    sdplusbeauty

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    Congrats! I know that feeling is wonderful. If you want to check out this site www.sparkpeople.com it's such a great motivator. Good luck!
     
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    hang in there Hasbeens !
     
  7. Sep 13, 2006 at 11:22 PM #7
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    good news! what's a bariatric specialist?
     
  8. Sep 14, 2006 at 1:28 PM #8
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    Did you have surgery or are you just taking meds and changing your diet and exercise patterns?
     
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    way to go HB! :woot:
     
  10. Sep 14, 2006 at 3:45 PM #10
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    I started the program on Saturday, 9/9.

    Some of both, honestly, but a LOT more psychological than physical. Most of that is due to having hypoglycemia. Before the program, when I even started to get hungry, my blood sugar level would drop through the floor, and I'd get a moderate to severe headache and be pissed off at the world. Consequently, I became almost afraid to get hungry.

    But the meal replacements are balancing my blood sugar like I can't believe, so now being a little hungry is no big deal. It feels kind of good, actually.

    As far as the replacements themselves, they work a lot like the SlimFast system -- a "shake" for breakfast, a "shake" for lunch, and then a "sensible" dinner. This is far better, though, both functionally and nutritionally. They're made by a company called New Direction. Basically, it's just a packet of a flavored powder you mix with about 12 ounces of water. It's surprising how satisfying they are, and how long they keep my appetite at bay.
     
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