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Hello everyone. I'm new to the board and giving Atkins what I would call my first truly serious attempt. I have been on the diet since June 18th (today marks thirty days).
Here is my story:
My previous attempts at weight loss have not yielded satisfactory results. In the past, I have tried Weight Watchers on numerous occasions and a dietitian-supervised diet based on the FDA Food Pyramid. I expect the reason I failed was because the diet was too difficult for me and I could only last for a few months before I’d start breaking the rules and then I would go through a period of uncontrolled eating. It seemed to me, at the time, that I would need to resort to surgical means for permanent weight loss.
In 2003 at 310 pounds I saw a bariatric surgeon and began the process for getting a gastric bypass. I completed all the steps required including attending a support group, having an ultrasound, a sleep study, and a psychiatric evaluation and said goodbye to food after gaining an additional 16 pounds putting me at 326, but the doctor changed his mind about operating on so young a patient. He then referred me to his partner who had me lose 30 pounds before he would operate. I lost about 28 pounds and my surgery was scheduled for July 14th 2004. My mother and sister drove me to the hospital in Boston and I checked in, got my identificaton wristband, and gave them my personal effects to bring to my hospital room. While waiting for a nurse to come take my vitals, I was signaled to go into a small meeting room and my I was soon joined by my doctor. He explained to me that he was not going to go forward with the surgery at this time and that if I wanted to wait a reschedule in a few months he would consider it. More details are available on my ObesityHelp profile at ObesityHelp.com - Profile for Marisa R..
I was absolutely crushed by the cancellation and went into a deep depression for several years. I failed at everything I attempted whether it was a job, a relationship, or going back to school. I fell into a hole I thought I would never climb out of. Now, several more life changing moments later, I have come full circle and feel prepared to take responsibility for my own well being. I have recognized that I have a sensitivity to carbohydrates which is evident from my polycystic ovarian syndrome, acanthosis nigricans (a skin condition caused by insulin being secreted by the skin, causing it to grow abnormally), constant fatigue and of course, my excess fat accumulation.
After decades of struggle with her weight, my mother followed The Atkins Diet and successfully lost 70 pounds, quit drinking alcohol, and gained energy and zest for life. She was kind enough to let me borrow two of her low-carb diet books: Livin’ La Vida Low Carb by Jimmy Moore, and Dr. Atkins’ Diet Revolution by Robert C. Atkins and Ruth West Herwood twelfth printing, February 1973. Now that I know there is an alternative to being fat and miserable, I have decided to make it my mission to make my lifelong dreams a reality.
I saw all the before/during/after pictures of you board members and feel so inspired by your successes. Keep up the good work. I look forward to discussing the diet, anything about this plague of our time and the misinformation of the public, or just about anything off topic. If you're wondering what I mean I recommend you check out Gary Taubes's "What If It's All Been a Big FAT Lie" and "The Quality of Calories: What Makes Us Fat and Why Nobody Seems to Care" http://webcast.berkeley.edu/stream.p...ebcastid=21216
I will not be a carbohydrate addict. I am really excited to go through this experience and see who I truly am be exposed.
I have the pictures from July 10th 2004, just two weeks before the date for which my surgery was scheduled. I would guess my weight was 305.
Date: 07/10/2004 - Age: 18 - Weight 305 lbs.
This was on the way back from the hospital after the surgery was canceled. I am really glad to have gone through this experience to now know the truth about my obesity.
Date: 05/08 - Age: 22 - Weight: 280
My best guess is Spring of 2004. Age 18. Weight: 326
Well that about sums it up for now. I will be sure to update with pictures of my progress. See you on the boards.
Maha
Here is my story:
My previous attempts at weight loss have not yielded satisfactory results. In the past, I have tried Weight Watchers on numerous occasions and a dietitian-supervised diet based on the FDA Food Pyramid. I expect the reason I failed was because the diet was too difficult for me and I could only last for a few months before I’d start breaking the rules and then I would go through a period of uncontrolled eating. It seemed to me, at the time, that I would need to resort to surgical means for permanent weight loss.
In 2003 at 310 pounds I saw a bariatric surgeon and began the process for getting a gastric bypass. I completed all the steps required including attending a support group, having an ultrasound, a sleep study, and a psychiatric evaluation and said goodbye to food after gaining an additional 16 pounds putting me at 326, but the doctor changed his mind about operating on so young a patient. He then referred me to his partner who had me lose 30 pounds before he would operate. I lost about 28 pounds and my surgery was scheduled for July 14th 2004. My mother and sister drove me to the hospital in Boston and I checked in, got my identificaton wristband, and gave them my personal effects to bring to my hospital room. While waiting for a nurse to come take my vitals, I was signaled to go into a small meeting room and my I was soon joined by my doctor. He explained to me that he was not going to go forward with the surgery at this time and that if I wanted to wait a reschedule in a few months he would consider it. More details are available on my ObesityHelp profile at ObesityHelp.com - Profile for Marisa R..
I was absolutely crushed by the cancellation and went into a deep depression for several years. I failed at everything I attempted whether it was a job, a relationship, or going back to school. I fell into a hole I thought I would never climb out of. Now, several more life changing moments later, I have come full circle and feel prepared to take responsibility for my own well being. I have recognized that I have a sensitivity to carbohydrates which is evident from my polycystic ovarian syndrome, acanthosis nigricans (a skin condition caused by insulin being secreted by the skin, causing it to grow abnormally), constant fatigue and of course, my excess fat accumulation.
After decades of struggle with her weight, my mother followed The Atkins Diet and successfully lost 70 pounds, quit drinking alcohol, and gained energy and zest for life. She was kind enough to let me borrow two of her low-carb diet books: Livin’ La Vida Low Carb by Jimmy Moore, and Dr. Atkins’ Diet Revolution by Robert C. Atkins and Ruth West Herwood twelfth printing, February 1973. Now that I know there is an alternative to being fat and miserable, I have decided to make it my mission to make my lifelong dreams a reality.
I saw all the before/during/after pictures of you board members and feel so inspired by your successes. Keep up the good work. I look forward to discussing the diet, anything about this plague of our time and the misinformation of the public, or just about anything off topic. If you're wondering what I mean I recommend you check out Gary Taubes's "What If It's All Been a Big FAT Lie" and "The Quality of Calories: What Makes Us Fat and Why Nobody Seems to Care" http://webcast.berkeley.edu/stream.p...ebcastid=21216
I will not be a carbohydrate addict. I am really excited to go through this experience and see who I truly am be exposed.
I have the pictures from July 10th 2004, just two weeks before the date for which my surgery was scheduled. I would guess my weight was 305.
Date: 07/10/2004 - Age: 18 - Weight 305 lbs.
This was on the way back from the hospital after the surgery was canceled. I am really glad to have gone through this experience to now know the truth about my obesity.
Date: 05/08 - Age: 22 - Weight: 280
My best guess is Spring of 2004. Age 18. Weight: 326
Well that about sums it up for now. I will be sure to update with pictures of my progress. See you on the boards.
Maha
Maharisa!
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