LadyBlue31

Thanks so much for the encouragement. I pray success in your journey as well.

I weighted myself this morning and I am down 7 pounds in one week. I posted here a week ago about starting a 90 day challenge of drinking 4 meal replacement shakes and 2 meals for a total of 900-1200 calories. I have started working out again and I feel better. The first 3 days were very hard; my body went through some serious withdrawals. I thought I would have lost more but I'm glad about the weights lose. I may drop my calorie intake some during the first few weeks but I need the carbs to be able to work out so I will check to see how it goes. Update on surgery, I have to go back to see the psychiatrist on Sept. 14 and I will then wait for his report to get to my surgeon. Then I will decide on a date if I choose to go ahead with the sleeve. This 90 day challenge is phase one for my makeover.

Hi, I don't have any experience with them. But I would suggest calling Tricare to see where to start. I know that Tricare will not cover any visits from outside provider if anything goes wrong. You will have to pay out of pocket or travel to a MTF. You might want to make sure your PCM can take your labs when needed. I hope this helps.

Dr. Oz actually promoting surgery. I am very surprised due to the fact he is always promoting natural ways of loosing weight. He should promote the Gastric sleeve.

Hello Everyone, I am doing something that I feel I need to do. Today I have started my 90 Day Challenge. I have researched for months and have attempted to do this but always failed. I am going to basics, I guess you can say. I started a plan that I will drink 4 meal replacement shakes (Wonderslim taste great to me) and 2 meals of 300 or less calories. I will be eating 1000 to 1200 calories a day. My eating is so out of control and I need to take away foods and start adding back. I am pre sleeve and I know this will help me prepare for life after the sleeve. Also this is my last attempt to do it on my own. I don't have a date yet for my surgery but I know it is a good idea to loss as much prior to surgery as possible. I am sure that I can have a date sometime in September (Have 1 more psyc visit this month) and then I just have to sign paperwork and set a date. My surgeon was trying to get me in this month but the psyc appointment took 3 weeks before my first visit and another 2 for second visit. During this challenge I will be drinking at least 64 oz of water, taking my vitamins (created what I believe I need), exercising 30-60 minutes at least 5 days a week, finding something fun to do on the other 2 days (play the Wii with my daughter and racquetball), using my fitness pal for food journal, journal my feelings and not eating pass 630 pm. I am using this forum as a way to be accountable. I have noticed that I eat when I am not physically hungry but I am an emotional eater. If I am bored, stressed, lonely, tired, and etc. I am also addicted to carbs. It's like a crack addict has to have a fix. I need carbs so I have to break this addiction in my life. I am saved (born again, spirit filled believer) and I love Jesus and I know Him to be my helper and strength and a mighty deliver. So as I take this journey I invite you to come alone and make one of your own if you like. My dates are August 15- November 12. I have small goals to keep me on track along the way. My focus now is the first 21 days. LadyBlue31 Embracing the Journey

Hi, I personally think you should not listen to the psychologist. This is a decision you should research and decide for yourself. Plus your other doctors agree that the sleeve would be good for you. I also think that for me, the rerouting of my intestines and dumping and possible vitamin deficiency is too much. I am 5' 1 and 269 pounds ands I also want to have curves. I am thinking my goal is anywhere from 150-175. I pray you have clarity on what you should do.