This past July I asked my doctor about the lapband procedure because I had seen a doc on TV say that if you have 30 or more pounds to lose, this is your best bet. I have 62 pounds to lose, but evidently I'm not fat enough. I don't qualify unless I go to Mexico. I do qualify for the Low Calorie and the Very Low Calorie Diet options in the Health Management Resources Program (HMR) in the United States, so I guess I'll do it the hard way.
To get into the program I had to attend an orientation program -- about 60 minutes--to learn about the options that are available. Then I had to have some blood work done and a 12 point EKG. Today I met with a great nurse named Kathy who spent 90 minutes with me going over my health profile and talking about possible risks, etc. It was thorough and made me really comfortable about signing up. Still I'm not totally cleared to enroll!
Thursday I will meet with a doctor for another health assessment before I can attend the first class. While is all seems like overkill, it has made me think seriously about my weight and the project of losing it.
Follow my journey as I lose approximately 62 pounds by following the SSM Weight Loss Clinic's HMR "Decision Free" diet. On your mark, get set, GO.
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