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. 

Insurance

Paperwork check. Signed up for a weight loss seminar check. Called Insurance and wow- it's like reading a foreign language. 

If you are so interested here is a sample where you can Click here to read it. 

This journey- quickly became a weight loss surgery marathon. I will spend months preparing for this surgery. I will have lots of doctor’s appointments. I feel over whelmed. What if all this work for nothing.