Office Christmas Party

Well I did not do as bad as I thought I might. I made some very wise choices and ate mostly what the WW Momentum program calls filling foods that have a no point value. I still went a little over my daily limit but not to much. Next year will be the challenging one. By that time I will be on solid food but will definately not able to eat as much as I did yesterday and a number of the things I ate will no longer be a part of my diet. I will most likely end up doing what a co-worker who has had the surgery did yesterday. Eat some chopped ham and a deviled egg.

First Week's Weigh-In

First week's weigh-in at Weight-Watchers and I lost 3.2 lbs. Don't know how since I was over daily limit almost every day. Guess just getting a little more active helped. Made me feel good that inspite of myself I must have done something right in order to lose. That gave me the incentive to stay within points today even though it was the office Christmas party which is pot luck.

Another Milestone

This week marks another milestone in the journey towards WLS. I joined weight watchers. This program along with my PCP and the Dietician who works with my surgeon will be the ones who monitor my progress in documentation for final insurance approval. I will also use the group for my post surgery support group. I have been a member of weight watchers in the past and think highly of the group. Thankfully they are recognized by insurance companies as a good support group, also the membership can be paid for with my FSA. I am still struggling with staying within limits. I also have not really increased my exercise. Am planning on going tomorrow. This is difficult because my stenosis in my back has flared up really bad. Makes it really painful but with my MP3 player loaded with good tunes maybe I can get through 30 min. I also need to remind myself that exercise increases the points I'm allowed. Being in the red already after only three days is another incentive. I also have not been writing much this week. Need to just get motivated and do it.

2nd visit with PCP

Today was the second visit with my primary care physican who has to monitor me for six months to satisify the insurance company. Today's results no weight loss and it would appear 3/4 of an inch in height. Not certain just what that is about.