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Had appt to get a fill today, doc decided to wait til the end of Jan. Down another 5 lbs, total of 55. He was pleased with the weight loss (as am I) but since I was doing well he wanted me to get through the rest of the holidays. He did however, spend some extra time with me discussing my diet. The turkey (not the dr,) the bird, at Thanksgiving did not agree with me to well.

Left overs wouldn't go down and when they did, wouldn't stay down. He then proceeded to remind me of too many carbs and not enough veggies. Although bumed out by not getting the fill, I appreciated the reminders and the time the doctor gave me and I have to keep an I CAN DO IT attitude until then.

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I cannot recall how many times I was SURE I would get a fill and after a discussion with my Dr did not. SInce I saw him monthly for the first 18 months... I bet he talked me out of a fill 5-6 times. And it would turn out he was right. Only twice did I plead my case and get fills he wasnt sold on me having. Turns out I did need them but looking back I may have been able to plow thru without them.

A good Dr knows the questions to ask and the conversations to have with you...and they are usually right.

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