Did better this week

This week I did do better at sticking to the calorie limits that Dr. Thomas recommended. There were a couple of days that I went over which is a little better than only a couple of days that I stayed within limit. However, I still am not exercising enough but getting a little better there too. The percentage of protein is growing but still not where it needs to be because fat and carb percentages are still a little to high. But a little progress is better than no progress. Next week I will be back on my regular work schedule and therefore should be able to make to the gym at least a couple of days. So the program continues toward a good report on Dec. 7th.

First Baseline meeting with primary care physician

Well met with Dr. Thomas this morning and she has given me the list of things to aim for. Biggest two more exercise and eating less carbs and fat, more protein. One of the things I like about Dr. Thomas is after we discussed everything she prayed with me before I left the office and she shared that she has also been told to lose weight by her doctor because of recent health issues. Her instructions are to also get more water. Aim for 2500 calories and 30 min exercise 4 x a week. At the rate my crazy schedule is will be good to work in 2 or 3 but am really going to make the effort. So far today did stay within calorie limits but carbs too high and protein to low. I'm taking a serious look at today's food chart and will have to make some different food choices.

Slight Set Back

Well because of work schedule and something going on with Dr. Thomas have had to reschedule by appointment to begin the appointments to complete the forms necessary to statisfy Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Alabama's requirements for them to pay for the surgery. Hopefully things will allow me to get things back on track. Also work schedule has kept me from starting back with the gym. Also seem to be have a hemroid flare-up which is making getting around hard.
Hopefully next week will improve.

Pulmonary Testing Done

This morning completed my pulmonary function test. Hopefully all goes well. Got the results back from the stress test done last Friday and everything was within normal range. One by one am getting the preliminary tests and stuff out of the way. Next Monday start the visits to my primary care physical to monitor weight loss.

Stress Test

Made it through the stress test on Friday and did well but the scan left my back hurting the rest of the day. There is something about laying on those hard tables for scans or x-rays that really irritate my back. On Wed. I have my pulmonary function test. Then next Mon. start the process of my primary care physician monitoring my weight for six months (7 visits) that is required by my insurance company so that they will pay for the surgery. The surgeon may also want to have an endoscope done before surgery because of my GERD. Hopefully everything else is recent enough that I won't have to have any of it done. Also not certain if the insurance company is going to want me to attend a support group before surgery or just after but hopefully will find out. If not I can always call the surgeon's nurse. The journey continues. Still don't have the calories down where the dietician wants them to be. I have not forced myself to the gym yet either.

First meeting with dietician and doctor

Today met with the dietician who is an old friend. Also met with the doctor. Had the H. Pyloria test which was negative. Tomorrow at 8 AM (ugh) have a stress test scheduled and then next Wednesday and pulmonary function test. Plus I also have to make an appointment with Dr. Thomas to begin the six months of carefully followed weight loss to meet the BC/BS and Tri-Care requirments for 100% coverage. Tried to calll when I got into the office but by the time I could call they had already closed. Will try again tomorrow after I finish with the stress test or sometime before noon.

Blew it big time

The trip to the commissary Saturday was again my undoing. I purchased three containers of my favorite chocolates and have already (Monday) eaten almost all of them and will most likely finish them tonight. Now I do know if I get the surgery that will not continue to be a problem since I will not be able to eat sugar period, or at least not that much. I also know that I will not be able to eat the amount of pizza I ate Saturday night. In recording my food so far today if I could stop right where I am and not eat anything else I would be just slightly over 1800 calories. However, I know I will not be able to do that at this time. Another reason for the surgery.