Moving Along

Well, the weight-loss surgery process is moving along, albeit at a snails pace.  I saw Dr. B., that was interesting and even a little disappointing.  He has just changed so much, from when he first moved here and I started going to him, and not necessarily for the better.  I have been putting off going to another doctor for a long time now, because I've been less than impressed with his doctoring.  But I just refuse to give up on people.  


The point of this, is that I expected a much more enthusiastic reaction from him then I got? My weight has been a topic of concern from the very beginning. I can even remember the first time I saw him, forever ago (like a decade plus) lol.  I think he was less than impressed and dare I say a little annoyed/put-off that I am not choosing to go to The Center for Weight Loss Surgery at Wood County Hospital.  I tried to explain this to my family, since there is so much follow-up after surgery, I feel like having some place close to go will allow me an out. I know this doesn't make sense to anyone but me, but I know how I am, I am constantly trying to justify my bad choices. It makes sense to me and really I am the one who has to live with it, so that is what matters.


Anyhow, so my first appointment with the Dr. B. (for the six-month insurance requirement was April 14, 2010.  At this appointment, I got the referral for Nutritional therapy and I saw 'Leah' a Clinical Dietitian and we talked got a history and set my first goals.  I will see her once a month for the next 5 months.  So.. Here are my first 4 goals:


1. Cut down to 2 cans diet pop a day.


2. Increase H2O intake to at least 6- 8-oz. servings.


3. Chew each bite of food 20 times before swallowing.


4. Walk 3 days a week for 1/2 hour.


So far I am failing miserably on the soda goal, but I guess it's only been 2 days.  I'm doing better the past 2 days on the water.  Chewing haven't really focused on yet, and the walking has not happened.   So that's the latest.  I am going to store in a bit, not a lot of money this pay, so it will be interesting and challenging to see what I can buy.  I'm gonna have to get creative.


More as it happens!


Hugs,
Jenn