One week left. I think I am ready. I have been following the strict liquid diet (okay I did cheat and put onion slices in the broth for flavor) and have lost eleven pounds in a week and a half. Still have a few more to go to get to the preferred twenty, but the weight is falling off daily now. It is pretty neat to see the weight come off, until you remember how you lost it by not eating a thing for quite a few days. It is a pretty sad day when you look forward to "chewing" your sugar free jello.
I saw my cardiologist, and got the all-clear. That was a big hurdle. He seemed pleased that I had taken the step to lose the weight. I was pleased that my heart rate and ekg were "very good" showing no problems. And, since I dropped a few pounds my blood pressure was better than good!
The next step was to pay a visit to the family doctor. He is also excited that I am going through the process. We discussed several options for my medicines, and I now have a working plan. He told me he thought I would end up being a happy camper, and jokingly told me that I could end up looking like him. I told him I wouldn't mind the fit look but could do with not having his "hunting beard" he grows during deer season.
He almost fell off the chair laughing when I told him the name of my blog. Guess he knows about the 4-F, too!
I got a call from the hospital day surgery unit today, so that process is getting started.
Also went to the CPA... her advice was to "get a job ASAP" . I suppose she wasn't too impressed that I was going to charge the medical expenses.
Lastly, I talked to my best friend down here and made sure she could get me to the hospital EARLY next week. I think I am really going to have to pay back some big time favors.
But by that time, she and I will be able to shop in the same clothing stores and I will no longer be just the extra clothes rack when we go on a shopping spree.
Nope, I am reducing my 4-F status down another notch. I will soon be rejoining the buyers market with gusto. That's IF I do as my financial guru says and get a job ASAP.
I think my Macy's card is still good! Look out Mall!
3 comments:
I'm so excited for you! On to The Big Adventure.
I am so glad that you are that much closer to your goal of all this weight loss. Unfortunately my surgery was rescheduled for Feb. and I have not started my liquid diet as of yet, but I am so looking forward to this next phase of my life. We met in Corpus at the BAH when I went for the Pre-surgery and post surgery class this is how I got your card and website. Hope to becoming great friends and each others supports system. Stay strong and have faith that there is something greater out there for us instead of all of this weight and health issues. God Bless you Cindy.
Yvonne
Yvonne, Sorry to hear you have been ppd! send me an email from the link; I would love to hear from you. Keep me posted
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