So as many of you know, I officially quit smoking July 1, 2017 and am fast approaching my 6 month anniversary. I feel really good, decision-wise and I know it was the best thing I could have done. However, I have replaced one bad habit with another and have gained a massive amount of weight. I guess it didn't help that before I quit smoking, I was already over 200 pounds.
With that, I talked to my PCP about weight loss. At first, I was looking to speak to a dietitian about eating habits and ways I could improve, as a start. I have already cut a lot of carbs from my diet, I don't drink sugary drinks that often (not a big sugar fan in general) and have no real need to eat a lot of bread or junk food. I keep lots of fresh fruit and veggies in the house. Pomegranates, 3 varieties of apples, plums, avocados, sugar snap peas, snow peas, asparagus, broccoli, etc. Still - with the stress of three teens in my house and my partner being an ass on most days, I can't lose this weight. My doctor does not want me taking my heart rate above 150 when I exercise and as of late, I already reach 130 when going 1.5 on a treadmill, which isn't even anything more than a fast-paced walk.
I did do the stress test and had blood work done. Everything was normal. I am currently 115 pounds overweight. I am frustrated with that and I cannot seem to unload this weight. I have breathing issues, back issues and a slight tear in my left Meniscus. I have seven herniated discs in my mid-lower back and have already had surgery on my C5-C6. I am currently ambulating about with a fucking cane. I am only 46 years old. So with that, comes the next step: Bariatric surgery.
I received a phone call this morning, that I have been waiting on for over a month now. Starting January 12, I will be taking a seminar for a Bariatric weight loss.
Not really sure what to expect or what to ask. If anyone has been through this or can tell me what they know about it or even the sort of questions I should be asking, I would appreciate it. Yes, I know I can google. But you all are my internet family and I'd rather start here than go anywhere else. Also - later today, I'll be taking a "now" picture and posting it to this thread. I'd like to use this thread as a progress thread so I can see how I'm doing in 2018.
With that, I talked to my PCP about weight loss. At first, I was looking to speak to a dietitian about eating habits and ways I could improve, as a start. I have already cut a lot of carbs from my diet, I don't drink sugary drinks that often (not a big sugar fan in general) and have no real need to eat a lot of bread or junk food. I keep lots of fresh fruit and veggies in the house. Pomegranates, 3 varieties of apples, plums, avocados, sugar snap peas, snow peas, asparagus, broccoli, etc. Still - with the stress of three teens in my house and my partner being an ass on most days, I can't lose this weight. My doctor does not want me taking my heart rate above 150 when I exercise and as of late, I already reach 130 when going 1.5 on a treadmill, which isn't even anything more than a fast-paced walk.
I did do the stress test and had blood work done. Everything was normal. I am currently 115 pounds overweight. I am frustrated with that and I cannot seem to unload this weight. I have breathing issues, back issues and a slight tear in my left Meniscus. I have seven herniated discs in my mid-lower back and have already had surgery on my C5-C6. I am currently ambulating about with a fucking cane. I am only 46 years old. So with that, comes the next step: Bariatric surgery.
I received a phone call this morning, that I have been waiting on for over a month now. Starting January 12, I will be taking a seminar for a Bariatric weight loss.
Not really sure what to expect or what to ask. If anyone has been through this or can tell me what they know about it or even the sort of questions I should be asking, I would appreciate it. Yes, I know I can google. But you all are my internet family and I'd rather start here than go anywhere else. Also - later today, I'll be taking a "now" picture and posting it to this thread. I'd like to use this thread as a progress thread so I can see how I'm doing in 2018.
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