The stress of drs appointments..

So, I am panicking. I can't miss one month during the appointments. My dr is out for 2 weeks and then the month will be gone. I am going to the walk in clinic in hopes that this will count as a "weight in" appointment. I hope this works or I will have to start over!!! 

I am tired of my family being sick . Maddie had a long week of crappy medical issues that all stemmed from strep throat. I hate strep throat. Easy way to lose weight though. 

Adoption Day!

We (legally) adopted the girls on October 23^rd! What a joyous day. However, after looking at the pictures from the event – I am so depressed. I look so fat and I don’t feel that great. Motivation to forward.  Time to get unfat- right?

Meet my fantastic husband - John

A typical family photo.. Maddie loving her ipod. Lauren with her grass. 

Join “get rid of Rhonda’s fat” Team

Today, I met my therapist.  She is so kind and real- I think she will be a great for my “get rid of Rhonda’s fat" team.  I also think she will be good for me in general. Everyone should have a therapist. 

Weight loss seminar day

I am so thankful my husband is so supportive and loves me. We went to Dr. Fuller’s weight loss seminar- it’s the first step to weight loss surgery.  Have to say- it makes me feel better about myself after going there. I am not the only morbid obese person in Little Rock.  After some reflection from the previous blog.. I realized that all the work the insurance is making me do – is to make sure I am actually mentally prepared for this journey.  I learned a lot about the different types of surgeries. I will be honest I thought the lap band was right for me. But, after the consultation I realized I probably wouldn't be as successful with the band. According to research women who have more than 80 pounds to lose need to not do the band.  If I lost half of my body weight I would be what medical doctors consider healthy. 

 I think the gastric sleeve would be my best option. You can read more about gastric sleeve here. The final decision will be made with Dr. Fuller closer to surgery.