Monday morning I walked into the doctors office for my physical to see if I was acceptable for the program. Although I didn't have any health issues (yet) I knew that my weight alone put me at a body mass index (BMI) of 40 which is in the "Extreme Obesity" category. A healthy BMI is in the 19-24 range. I first went back with the nurse to check my weight and vitals. Unfortunately they wouldn't let you take your shoes off for the weigh-in, so there it was staring at me in the face in big, bold, electronic numbers. 269 pounds. Now was definitely the time.
They then had me wait out in the lobby for the Nurse Practitioner. She was less that friendly and all about business when I got back there. Not exactly the way I wanted to start out the program, but nevertheless she talked to me about my weight loss history, current and past health issues, and history of health problems in my family. I listed them off... Diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure, cancer, strokes, thyroid issues,. You'd think by now these genetic factors would've scared me skinny, but I guess I was in denial. When she finished she sent me for an EKG and blood work. Then I was to go pick up my supplements to begin the program.
I got to the next office and met with Lisa. She was the same person I spoke to when I called to get information about the program (after my Mom suggested it months ago). She was sweet, understanding, and full of motivation and information about the program as she had completed it also. I was sad to find out that this was her last week at the office, but I was happy she was there to walk me thru the first steps. She explained the shakes and bar supplements. I chose to do the option of 3 shakes and 2 meal bars per day, plus a snack bar. There were several flavor options and once it was all said and done she sent me off with a carton of shakes in juice box size containers (complete with straw) and a shopping bag of bars to last me through the week. She explained that the first two weeks were the hardest and wished me luck.
Finally I was beginning my journey.... but it wasn't going to be an easy road ahead of me!!!
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