So today was my second appt. with the docs office. It was good. They were pleased that I have lost 8lbs according to their scales (I've lost more since my highest weight but started before seeing them) and thought my food plan in general is going ok. Still need to work more on getting away from the diet coke...eventually and now need to start making 'better' choices within my calorie range.
The other discussion was my 'psych eval'. It 'revealed' that I have some issues with emotional eating. WOW... really????? This just strikes me as so funny. I am pretty sure that most (and I do mean MOST) of us got to be where we are because of some 'emotional eating'. So.. this means I need to do a few 'counseling sessions'. Honestly, I'm happy to do it. I could use someone off whom I can bounce my thoughts about this stuff. "Why do I notice that sometimes I'm not hungry but I really am craving the TASTE of something...it's a 'mouth hunger' more than a head hunger, and what do I do about that?" "What will I use to cope when food is no longer an option?" "Is it normal to feel gung-ho about this one day and terrified the next?" So, I'm happily go along with these but sure hope they won't hold up my surgery date.
The way it works is until you are close to ready for surgery you just see the dietician and the nurse. Once you are closer then you are scheduled to see the doc again for a presurg. visit. Today she said my weight gain is good and if I can get a couple of counseling sessions in before I see them next month then I can see the doc in December with possible early Jan. surg! :)
Overall I feel really good about this but some days are hard. I'm just tired and just want to eat something EASY. Unfortunately EASY is generally chock full of calories... sigh. But... I move on as I have to. :)
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