I went to see my PCP last week because I finally decided to go forward with Weight Loss Surgery. I've tried every diet imaginable - lose some weight and then regain it. Really tired of the diet treadmill, I gave up trying diets several months ago. Figured I had to go the surgery route. Went to orientation program, and set up appointment with the hospital's weight center. Had a scheduled PCP appointment. Hadn't seen him for about a year. He had been after me to go for the surgery. My SO is extremely opposed to the surgery and we've had several arguments over it. He has been telling me I look like I've lost weight and I told him no - I haven't been dieting.
So I'm at the doctor's office and they have me step on the scale, and since my last visit about a year ago I've lost 54 pounds! Needless to say, I was shocked. Well I've thought about it and realized that while I have not been "dieting" I have been "watching what I eat" .... no exercise and no diet program - just common sense. I've been watching my portions and trying to make sensible choices. I have had pizza, and Chinese food, etc. - but I've cut back on how often I have it and how much I have. I eat salads and use salad dressing, but don't use half a bottle of dressing. When I have dinner, I have one serving - not two. I bulk up my meals with veggies. No soda. Lots of water.
So guess what -- I'm not going to have the surgery. I'm going to continue doing what I've been doing. I didn't notice a weight loss but because I have so much weight to lose, it takes time before you start dropping sizes. I have not been stresing about points, or carbs, or anything else.
I'm glad I kept that PCP appointment - it opened my eyes. Diet no more - eat sensibly!!
Mary
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