Well, Dr. Jarrett didn't like my idea about climbing stairs at lunch. He feels that the short burst of exertion does not burn many calories nor does it really have much other benefit. He thinks I'd be better off just walking for 20 minutes. His recommendations include choosing parking spots further away from my destination and doing extra laps at the mall when shopping. These habits along with dedicated exercise times every day are encouraged. I've not had a lot of motivation for all that these days.
The colder, darker days approaching the winter solstice have traditionally been difficult for me. In previous years I have tended to gain weight like a bear preparing to hibernate. In fact, only last minute desperation inspires me to be ready for the holidays.. Six days until Christmas and I have very little shopping done. Our tree is up but not decorated. The atmosphere at work has been anything but festive. The hospital is full to bursting and the ER has been extra busy.
In spite of my winter doldrums my doctors are very happy with my progress. Dr. Jarrett is very pleased with my weight loss. Dr. Landman, the endocrinologist was so excited and says I barely need her anymore. I am not taking anything for my diabetes and she is only treating me now for hypothyroidism. I don't have to go back to her for six months. I go for my bariatric surgery follow up at the surgeon's office the week after Christmas. After the New Year I need to pay attention to other areas of my health that I have been neglecting. I need to see my gynecologist, my dermatologist and my dentist.
Losing 100 pounds in six months is nothing to shrug off however. I continue to marvel at how much better I feel now than I did last year. I'm a different person. I have less "insulation" now so I have to dress a little warmer. I've been wearing the coat I used to save for when the temperature went down to zero. It hasn't gotten lower than ten degrees yet!
Stay warm everyone!
Love,
Marlena of Mohegan
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