RebeccaNV

Well, I finally broke down and called the VA to see about getting the ball rolling. I have an appointment to see a Nutritionist on May 13th. I did tell her that I was interested in WLS. She told me to start keeping a food log. I don't know if this will lead to WLS but I hope it is a start in the right direction.

Anyone out there have to keep a food log (journal) as one of the steps towards your surgery?
I have used Fitday in the past. I graze all day long. Anyone else have that problem?

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Persuing WLS via the Veterans Administration without a referral
Currently on low-carb pre-op diet and awaiting approval
3 months nut appointments: Done!
Endocrinologist: 7-28-08 Done! RTC in 6 weeks.
Psych eval: 7-31-08 Psych eval pt. 2: ?
DEXA: 8-28-08
Highest BMI: 39.1/Beginning BMI: 37.2/Current BMI: 36.7
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MiladyB

Congratulations on taking that first step! Sometimes that is the biggest one. I never had to food journal before surgery but I've done it after surgery. I kept it up for probably about the first 6 months but then started again several months ago.

Yep, I most certainly was a grazer, preop and I still find myself slipping into it. That is one of the reasons I started journaling again and it has helped.

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mistymee

Good to now you've taken that step, Rebecca..

As for journaling, I didn't before, but I sure do now.. (I posted about it in another thread this evening.. under the Vitamin D thread, if you're interested in seeing how I do mine)..

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RebeccaNV

Thanks for your answers. We'll see where it goes from there.

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Liver Transplant Survivor 23+ yrs
Persuing WLS via the Veterans Administration without a referral
Currently on low-carb pre-op diet and awaiting approval
3 months nut appointments: Done!
Endocrinologist: 7-28-08 Done! RTC in 6 weeks.
Psych eval: 7-31-08 Psych eval pt. 2: ?
DEXA: 8-28-08
Highest BMI: 39.1/Beginning BMI: 37.2/Current BMI: 36.7
Proud Disabled Army Vet and Army Mom - Go Bubba!
Either I will find a way or I will make one.