Check Yourself

[whataloser 25]

Had my five-month follow up with Kaiser bariatric two weeks ago and I have to say that I learned something! Weight loss had really slowed down... only five pounds this last month. The NUT gave me a new set of guidelines and guess what? I was eating too much. I'm still only supposed to be at 600-800 cals a day (until 6 months out). The previous Kaiser guidelines I'd been given were for more food at this stage -- one cup meals. The new ones call for 1/2 to 3/4 cup meal sizes. So I immediately started following the new guidelines and (surprise!) the weight is coming off again. Maybe wouldn't matter to those who exercise a lot, but I'm a little limited in what I can do.

I'm very happy with my loss -- 78 pounds to date -- but still have a ways to go. I'm unhappy that I spent the better part of a month ready to throw my scale through the wall when it was actually me causing the problem by not following directions (or following incorrect guidelines, are you listening Kaiser?). Anyway, can't complain, they paid for everything, my out of pocket was only $200. Gotta love Kaiser. And your sleeve!

[whataloser 25]

Oh BTW, ignore my ticker. It's a work in progress, just like me.

[w8loss4me 15]

I belong to Kaiser too and I have an appt in two weeks to see my NUT so thanks for that information.

Continued success w/ your weight loss.