Yesterday I went in to see my Lap Band doctor, Dr. Korman at L.A. Bariatrics. As it turns out, he wasn't in and I was seen by his registered nurse Bridgette. Bridgette is such a great person. Her personality is so sweet and I like visiting with her just as much as I do with Dr. Korman.
Sadly, I only lost 3.6 pounds. I know a lot of you think that is a lot, however, to me, it is almost nothing. I look forward to the visits when I reported a 12 pound loss. On the upside, I lost another inch on my waist and an inch and a half on my hips.
I believe that part of my problem this time (there is always an excuse…) is that I gave up drinking coffee for Lent. In its place, I started drinking hot chocolate. I knew I was doing wrong, but kept doing it anyway. Also, I haven’t been to Zumba or done any exercise other than a brief walk here and there. I seriously have to get back on this subject and soon!
Three weeks ago, I visited my primary doctor, Dr. Jorgensen. He was proud of my weight loss thus far and asked what my goal was. When I told him I wanted to weigh 150, he told me that might be too much. He also said that losing that much would leave me with a lot of loose skin. I therefore asked how much the corrective procedure would cost. I was shocked, so I "think" he said $6,000 per area. I guess I better start saving now… ha, ha.
That being said, I need a new goal. Please respond with some helpful suggestions as to what you think my goal should be. I am posting the pictures from the doctor's office yesterday. This should give you something to look at when you make your suggestions. Also, if you are one of my "anonymous" followers and decide not to post your name, please send me a private email so I know who you are.
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June 2011 
and here is a cute cartoon I found... Enjoy! 
this is the data from stepping on the scale. 
AND FINALLY MY STATS:
| Weight and Measurements Chart | ||||||
| Immediate Goal: 195 | ||||||
| Ultimate Goal: 150 | ||||||
| Date | Weight | Bust | Waist | Hips | Thigh | BMI |
| Pre-Surgery | 295 | 53 | 48 | 59 | 25 | |
| 6/1/2011 | 290 | 53 | 48 | 59 | -- | 49.9 |
| 6/15/2011 | 277 | 52 | 48.5 | 61.5 | -- | 47.5 |
| 7/21/2011 | 268.5 | 51 | 46 | 58.5 | 24.5 | 46.1 |
| 9/1/2011 | 257.5 | 49 | 46 | 56 | 25 | 44.2 |
| 10/13/2011 | 254 | 47.5 | 45 | 53 | 23 | 43.6 |
| 11/22/2011 | 242.3 | 48 | 44 | 52 | 23.5 | 41.6 |
| 1/11/2012 | 238.3 | 48 | 43 | 51 | 24 | 40.9 |
| 2/23/2012 | 233.5 | 46.5 | 43 | 50 | 24 | 40.1 |
| 4/5/2012 | 229.9 | 46.5 | 42 | 48.5 | 24.5 | 39.4 |
| Difference from last visit to this visit | 3.6 | 0 | 1 | 1.5 | -0.5 | |
| Total Pounds: | 65.1 | 6.5 | 6 | 10.5 | 0.5 | |
| Total Inches: | 23.5 | |||||
Progress is progress, but if you aren't happy with it, then you know what has to be done. My goal is also 150, but it'll probably be more like 160. My opinion would be to aim for 170/175, and if you aren't satisfied when you get there, go for another goal. As for the skin thing, I've got that. Losing weight so fast makes you look like a melting candle LOL My dr told me that it can take up to a couple years for the skin to shrink back up, and it may not shrink all the way. I haven;'t decided what I want to do about it. I'm going to wait and see how it looks when it's done. Anywho, thanks for the update. You look great, and you can only get better. :)
ReplyDeletethank you Beth, I appreciate your input and that sounds like a good goal to reach for.
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