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Feeling "bummed" after doctor's appointment

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healthier&happier4life    86

healthier&happier4life
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I'm 5 weeks and 3 days post op and had my 2nd follow-up today with the surgeon. I've lost about 30 pounds and he said that was "OK." Just OK? I don't know why I didn't ask him why it was just okay. But, I feel disappointed, because I was feeling proud of that weight loss before I saw him. Now, I'm thinking it's not enough to be proud about.

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MinaDina    89

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I'm 7 days away from my surgery and I know I'll be happy as a pig in mud when I lose 30. So excuse me if I say...BUMP your Dr's less than enthusiastic response! He wasn't carrying around that 30lbs, you were. And guess what you lost them! How amazing is that ?? Imagine your chances of doing that pre surgery, think about where you were this time last year. AND guess what else... You will keep losing more. Yeah sure your Docs the guy who helped make it happen, but you don't need his validation for this. This is your achievement be proud of it, and all the ones that follow.

It's never too late, until its too late

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healthier&happier4life    86

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@MinaDina. THANK YOU! You are so right. I guess I am one who seeks the approval of others, and I need to quit doing that! My husband reminded me that my doctor, while good, is not Mr. Personality, and an "ok" from him is probably as good as it gets. Either way, you are right. I have a lot to be proud of! Thanks for putting this in perspective for me.

As for you.... 1 week to go! I know you're excited. I was anxious, nervous, and excited before my bypass! I wish you well. Please let me know how your surgery goes.

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Djmohr    6,965

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Congratulations on a great loss. You should be proud, and don't worry about what he thinks it is only what you think and how you feel that matters!

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James Marusek    5,244

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Sounds like a good weight loss after 5 weeks and 3 days. Keep it up.

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rte837    141

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What's wrong with "ok"? Don't forget, your Dr. sees this everyday and he's ok with what you did. YOU are the one to be blown away with what you did. YOU know how monumental it is for YOU. You got his approval with ok. Let that be enough to get from him (or her). Trust me; more comments will be coming from more people. And that's great. But YOU are the only one who knows how truly monumental it is for YOU!! Congratulations on an amazing start!!!

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healthier&happier4life    86

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Thank you all so much! You've helped me realize that I have done well and have much to be proud of! Thanks for lifting me back up!!!

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Mudgy6    88

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I would love to lose 30lbs before my appt. it wouldnt even bother me if he said that was ok. My sheet says I could have grits. I'm only 4days out. I called to make sure that I was reading right and he said that it was ok. Well I should not have done because now my stomach hurts. I feel like I want to make myself bring it back up

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        Life as a big person had limited my life to what I knew I could manage to do each day. That was eat. I hadn't anything else to look forward to. So my eating choices were the best I could dream up. I planned the cooking in managable lots in my head and filled my day with and around it.

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