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I'm also using Dr. Kaufman at the Puget Sound Bariatrics. He is so incredibly personable, non judgmental and very upbeat and positive. The whole staff at their location wants you to succeed and makes it a great place to be. Because they just do bariatric surgery, they have all the amenities to make larger people feel comfortable, so you're no squeezing into small uncomfortable chairs, etc.

I'm also using Dr. Kaufman at the Puget Sound Bariatrics. He is so incredibly personable, non judgmental and very upbeat and positive. The whole staff at their location wants you to succeed and makes it a great place to be. Because they just do bariatric surgery, they have all the amenities to make larger people feel comfortable, so you're no squeezing into small uncomfortable chairs, etc.

I don't plan on losing muscle mass, I'm just surprised how high my goal weight is. It's kind of a relief to think that I only have 105 lbs to lose as opposed to the 160 lbs that I originally thought I needed to lose. I haven't met with my surgeon or nut. since I had the test done on Friday, but I have an appointment with my nut. on Tuesday. I'm sure it will be ok. I'm not married to a number on the scale- more whether or not I can keep up with my kids and how I feel in my body.
Thanks for your input!

I'm still preop but I've realized how many habits I have/had that reinforced my perpetual obesity. Making time for meals was one of them. I used to be "too busy" to have a sit down meal. I just made it a priority... Rather I made myself a priority. I now eat Breakfast, lunch and dinner even if one of them ends up being a Premier Protein shake or hard boiled eggs and some carrot sticks. Think about all of the habits that you have that keep you heavy. Do you drive instead of walk? Do you rely on convenience food or eating out instead of cooking? Do you reward yourself with food?
Start with one good habit a week- whether it's eating more fruits and veggies, or tracking your food no matter how many calories you eat, etc. you can't sustain perfection from the get go, so try one positive thing a week and work up from there.

I have been using my Fitbit Flex every day. I bought a generic magnetized clip to wear it on my bra or shirt when I don't want to wear the Bracelet. My husband and I always try to get our 10,000 steps and use the challenges on the app. He doesn't even own a Fitbit, but the iPhone activity tracker syncs with the Fitbit app.
I have been using my fitness pal regularly for about 2 months and I love how it syncs with the Fitbit! I'm happy with my current set up and look forward to monitoring my progress after surgery.

I'm still preop but I've realized how many habits I have/had that reinforced my perpetual obesity. Making time for meals was one of them. I used to be "too busy" to have a sit down meal. I just made it a priority... Rather I made myself a priority. I now eat Breakfast, lunch and dinner even if one of them ends up being a Premier Protein shake or hard boiled eggs and some carrot sticks. Think about all of the habits that you have that keep you heavy. Do you drive instead of walk? Do you rely on convenience food or eating out instead of cooking? Do you reward yourself with food?
Start with one good habit a week- whether it's eating more fruits and veggies, or tracking your food no matter how many calories you eat, etc. you can't sustain perfection from the get go, so try one positive thing a week and work up from there.

I'm still preop but I've realized how many habits I have/had that reinforced my perpetual obesity. Making time for meals was one of them. I used to be "too busy" to have a sit down meal. I just made it a priority... Rather I made myself a priority. I now eat Breakfast, lunch and dinner even if one of them ends up being a Premier Protein shake or hard boiled eggs and some carrot sticks. Think about all of the habits that you have that keep you heavy. Do you drive instead of walk? Do you rely on convenience food or eating out instead of cooking? Do you reward yourself with food?
Start with one good habit a week- whether it's eating more fruits and veggies, or tracking your food no matter how many calories you eat, etc. you can't sustain perfection from the get go, so try one positive thing a week and work up from there.

Hi guys!
Today is my one year surgiversary!!!! Hard to believe it's been a year!
I wrote a short essay about my experience that I think you all might enjoy and possibly share! The courage to write is a direct product of this surgery!
Here is the link!
http://tinyurl.com/nlbxbd2
xoxo