Just went to doctor for check-up

estherdragonbat

The last time he took my weight and BP, was 6 months ago. I started MFP on October 30th.

I think I just blew his mind...

My BP has gone from 130/90 to 125/85. And according to his scale (which I won't count as a weigh-in, because I know readings can vary slightly from scale to scale, my weekly weigh-in is Sunday morning before breakfast, I did 45 minutes on the Nordic track about an hour before I showed up and, in not-so-good news, I've got a bit of an upset stomach so I'm not sure how much food I've held onto today...) I have lost (drumroll, please...) FORTY-THREE POUNDS! (My Sunday weigh-in had it at 41).

He told me I didn't realize how phenomenal this was. Apparently, he advises people who need to lose that they do, but most either gain, maintain, or at best, drop 10-15 in this amount of time.

So... I'm glowing now. Whew. Okay. Breathing again. Whew.

Afura

Medical reasons are always fantastic goals! Let alone your weight, congratulations on the BP and a happy Dr. Be glowy, you deserve it.

slees21

Awesome job!

pinuplove

Congratulations, and amazing job! It's always fun to impress your doctor

mayafit405

Congratulations!! Great work

shawneelaraye

That is AWESOME! So proud of you! It's always incredible to get to a healthier YOU

JohnnyPenso

Congratulations and keep up the good work

smkondy

That's amazing!! Congratulations!! Can you share some tips with us?

estherdragonbat

@smkondy, I think I just decided to be real with myself and admit that I wasn't going to be content with carrot sticks when there was cake around. Mostly, I've been pre-logging treats and getting out of the mindset that any time I have anything the least bit sugary or oily, the weight I lost will come rushing back. I'd have to say that I eat fewer treats than I did pre-MFP, but I fit in some more calorie-dense choices once or twice a week.

And when I recognize that yes, I do want a piece of cake, and I'm going to budget for it, and it's okay to have, 1) I can stick to the one piece 2) all I have is the cake, not the guilt and negativity that always came free on the side and told me that the day was blown and I might as well keep loading my plate.

I don't have cheat days or cheat meals. I haven't once gone over my daily calories, though it took me a couple of months to start eating back some of my exercise calories. My starting limit was 1720 and I'm now down to 1520. But that was 1720 when my daily exercise goal was at least 30 minutes of walking at a leisurely pace. I didn't feel a need to eat anything back. Now it's at least 60 OR 45 minutes on a Nordic track ski machine. If I don't eat back some of the calories, I do get hungry now.

And on a sadder and more serious note, I found MFP when my doctor told me I needed to lose weight after I was diagnosed with poor lower-body circulation/refluxed veins, which let to cellulitus, which led to lymph edema, which meant months with a weeping wound on my leg and daily visits from home-care nurses. Losing weight means my ankles don't have to support the same load, so my circulation improves (with the aid of compression stockings) and I hopefully don't need more nursing visits. I really want to avoid those if I can.

SweetP27

Congratulations!!! Thanks so much for sharing your story!

1Nana2many

Getting your head in the game does truly make all the difference, doesn't it? Congratulations and wishing you continued success!

RedsGirl73

Amazing!

Landofkim

Truly inspiring!

estherdragonbat

110/80 today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Penthesilea514

Congratulations! That's fantastic work

michael1976_ca

wow congrats keep up the amazing job. you rock

chantal626

Awesome job! Can't wait for that reaction from my doctor

mlrtri

What great news!! Major pats on the back for your hard work and dedication. Thank you for sharing. I am 1 week in and your story is very motivating!

estherdragonbat

Thanks, guys!

revoboy

Isn't it fun to not have the Doc speak to you like that? Congrats!

solieco1

Thanks for sharing your insights on real food and real situations. You helped me today to learn

solieco1

estherdragonbat wrote: »

110/80 today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

YEAH!!

karl1901

Congrats on your progress! In your original post you mentioned a ~41 lb weight loss. Have you made progress since and has your circulation issue improved? Keep up the good work!

RedSierra

Wonderful news! Congrats for losing the weight and making your health a priority.

estherdragonbat

karl1901 wrote: »

Congrats on your progress! In your original post you mentioned a ~41 lb weight loss. Have you made progress since and has your circulation issue improved? Keep up the good work!

Thanks! It was 80.2 down as of last weigh-in. Tomorrow's the next one. As for circulation, I'm not sure. I see the vascular surgeon next month, but the last time, all he did was note that my leg was no longer swollen and write me a new prescription for compression stockings. He didn't order any new tests. As I understand it, barring medical advances, I'll probably be in these stockings for the rest of my life. I'm not sure whether 'improvement' is a realistic goal or whether 'stability' is the best I can hope for.

fleapowder

Esther please keep us informed, I wish you well and good health.

estherdragonbat

I shall. Very modest loss this morning (0.2) but 1) TOM started and 2) I haven't adjusted my calories or taken a diet break in months. I'm planning to do both next week when the Jewish holiday cycle starts up. Add in that (all together now, kids...) "Weight loss isn't linear!!!!!" and... somehow not brokenhearted about 'only' dropping 2/10th of a lb this week.

sandit60

estherdragonbat wrote: »

The last time he took my weight and BP, was 6 months ago. I started MFP on October 30th. Good for you!! I have back problems and the same lower circulation that you speak of. I have to lose weight NOW! Thanks for you inspiring me

I think I just blew his mind...

My BP has gone from 130/90 to 125/85. And according to his scale (which I won't count as a weigh-in, because I know readings can vary slightly from scale to scale, my weekly weigh-in is Sunday morning before breakfast, I did 45 minutes on the Nordic track about an hour before I showed up and, in not-so-good news, I've got a bit of an upset stomach so I'm not sure how much food I've held onto today...) I have lost (drumroll, please...) FORTY-THREE POUNDS! (My Sunday weigh-in had it at 41).

He told me I didn't realize how phenomenal this was. Apparently, he advises people who need to lose that they do, but most either gain, maintain, or at best, drop 10-15 in this amount of time.

So... I'm glowing now. Whew. Okay. Breathing again. Whew.