I started today!!

msdee54 · 07-07-2009, 06:07 AM

Well, I told you all in a couple of posts that I was anxiously awaiting my initial consult scheduled for yesterday 7/6/09.

I was a little anxious about it and about to chicken out at the last minute because I have spents thousands literally, no exaggeration on every diet imaginable. I was afraid to drop even more money on a program which I would not complete.

Thankfully, I kept my appt, and I'm so glad I did. I live in Brooklyn but the clinic I went to is in Staten Island.

I loved the professionalism of the clinic. The workers and Dr's there were so friendly and supportive.

I met with 2 Dr's , the owner of the clinic and another Dr. that has purchased a clinic in Paramus, NJ so he was shadowing the owner Dr to see how things run. They spent almost 2 hours with me talking to me and explaining the program to me. They seemed to be really interested in me instead of just pill pushers.

I've been to a clinic before where you walk inthey take your BP and then the Dr gives you a bottle of pills and see you next week

I appreciated all of the materials that were given to me and all the reading material. I walked away feeling that they really wanted me to succeed.
I woke up this morning ready to go . I got off to a great start .

I've already had my breakfast 2 slices of ff polish ham and an egg and my supplements and a big glass of water and my Medi water bottle full of Crystal light.

Ok, just wanted to post to encourage whoever else may be feeling apprehensive like me.

I've been checking the newbie thread and the July thread even though I feel like a forum killer. It has really slowed down around here since I've been lurking...but I guess cause a lot of you seem to be reaching goal and in maintenance.

Yesterday at my 1st appt. a woman hit goal and started maintenance she had lost 80lbs since November. I'm praying for the same success.

Layna · 07-07-2009, 08:14 AM

MsDee:

Welcome to MWL and to this board. Please come join the main thread, link below.

Medi Weightloss July 2009 a Journey to Success

MrsP · 07-07-2009, 09:25 AM

Hi MsDee-

and congrats on taking the first step to a new you! I felt the same way you did when I decided to start the program. I actually kept it a secret from everyone (other then my husband) for couple of weeks because I didn't want to have to admit that I blew a bunch of money on yet another pipe dream diet plan. It didn't take me long to realize how different this program was and if you follow the guidelines I am sure you will see the same success! GOOD LUCK and make sure to drop a note in the main July thread to introduce yourself... You've found a great group of people to support you through this process.

P.S. I think the holiday/long weekend has slowed down posting but I'm sure it will pick back up in no time

twinsplusone · 07-07-2009, 11:10 AM

Hi MsDee,

I am new here too... Day 6 for me. I was very apprehensive starting the program. I have not told anyone I am doing it for all the same reasons you have. I did tell my husband but even thought about leaving him out-of-the-loop too!! I told my kids I go to the doctor to get "vitamins" because I didn't want them spilling the beans before I am ready to share.

The clinic basically told me "half the town comes here...and the other half choose to go to the clinic 30 minutes away so they don't run into someone they know."

The first few days are hard but I am enjoying the process. I feel very incontrol and hopeful, which is not usual for me.

Good Luck and keep posting. I haven't posted much because every post would be the same. It would be...Wow! another day and I feel great!!

msdee54 · 07-07-2009, 04:48 PM

Thanks for the welcomes!!

I will start posting in the July thread tomorrow. I need all the support I can get.

I have done well today, still haven't had my dinner but I'll get on it now.

I am not telling anyone either. I know they say that the more people you tell keeps you accountable but that doesn't work for me.

Some of it too is embarrassment. I have been on so many plans and lost and regained so many times that I don't want to flaunt yet another "diet" to be sneered at behind my back.

I'm totally committing myself to the plan and taking this time to totally devote myself to working the program.

SDC2 · 07-07-2009, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by msdee54

Thanks for the welcomes!!

I will start posting in the July thread tomorrow. I need all the support I can get.

I have done well today, still haven't had my dinner but I'll get on it now.

I am not telling anyone either. I know they say that the more people you tell keeps you accountable but that doesn't work for me.

Some of it too is embarrassment. I have been on so many plans and lost and regained so many times that I don't want to flaunt yet another "diet" to be sneered at behind my back.

I'm totally committing myself to the plan and taking this time to totally devote myself to working the program.

Dee,

You will know when it is time to come out of the closet. People will start to notice and they will all want in on the secret. It is so funny because the people who started out critics became my greatest supporters. It will happen to you too. Now I am the diet guru.

Susie

msdee54 · 07-08-2009, 09:30 AM

Thanks Susie,

I guess eventually I will have to say something but for now I'm keeping it to myself.

Maybe I'll do a Star Jones and say I lost it doing Pilates. Yeah right!!

07-07-2009, 06:07 AM	#1
msdee54 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: New York Posts: 285 Gallery: msdee54 Stats: 264/215/160 WOE: Atkins/HHCG Start Date: July 7, 2009	I started today!! Well, I told you all in a couple of posts that I was anxiously awaiting my initial consult scheduled for yesterday 7/6/09. I was a little anxious about it and about to chicken out at the last minute because I have spents thousands literally, no exaggeration on every diet imaginable. I was afraid to drop even more money on a program which I would not complete. Thankfully, I kept my appt, and I'm so glad I did. I live in Brooklyn but the clinic I went to is in Staten Island. I loved the professionalism of the clinic. The workers and Dr's there were so friendly and supportive. I met with 2 Dr's , the owner of the clinic and another Dr. that has purchased a clinic in Paramus, NJ so he was shadowing the owner Dr to see how things run. They spent almost 2 hours with me talking to me and explaining the program to me. They seemed to be really interested in me instead of just pill pushers. I've been to a clinic before where you walk inthey take your BP and then the Dr gives you a bottle of pills and see you next week I appreciated all of the materials that were given to me and all the reading material. I walked away feeling that they really wanted me to succeed. I woke up this morning ready to go . I got off to a great start . I've already had my breakfast 2 slices of ff polish ham and an egg and my supplements and a big glass of water and my Medi water bottle full of Crystal light. Ok, just wanted to post to encourage whoever else may be feeling apprehensive like me. I've been checking the newbie thread and the July thread even though I feel like a forum killer. It has really slowed down around here since I've been lurking...but I guess cause a lot of you seem to be reaching goal and in maintenance. Yesterday at my 1st appt. a woman hit goal and started maintenance she had lost 80lbs since November. I'm praying for the same success.

07-07-2009, 09:25 AM	#3
MrsP Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Valrico, Florida Posts: 73 Gallery: MrsP Stats: 282/175/160 WOE: Medi Weight Loss Clinic Start Date: March 21, 2009	WELCOME Hi MsDee- and congrats on taking the first step to a new you! I felt the same way you did when I decided to start the program. I actually kept it a secret from everyone (other then my husband) for couple of weeks because I didn't want to have to admit that I blew a bunch of money on yet another pipe dream diet plan. It didn't take me long to realize how different this program was and if you follow the guidelines I am sure you will see the same success! GOOD LUCK and make sure to drop a note in the main July thread to introduce yourself... You've found a great group of people to support you through this process. P.S. I think the holiday/long weekend has slowed down posting but I'm sure it will pick back up in no time __________________ -Heidi ~I ended my love affiar with food so that I could start loving myself.~

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07-07-2009, 08:14 AM	#2
Layna Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 59 Gallery: Layna Stats: 245/213/155 WOE: MWL Start Date: 6/20/09	MsDee: Welcome to MWL and to this board. Please come join the main thread, link below. Medi Weightloss July 2009 a Journey to Success

07-07-2009, 11:10 AM	#4
twinsplusone Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 195 Gallery: twinsplusone Stats: 170/138/132 Start Date: 7/1/2009	Hi MsDee, I am new here too... Day 6 for me. I was very apprehensive starting the program. I have not told anyone I am doing it for all the same reasons you have. I did tell my husband but even thought about leaving him out-of-the-loop too!! I told my kids I go to the doctor to get "vitamins" because I didn't want them spilling the beans before I am ready to share. The clinic basically told me "half the town comes here...and the other half choose to go to the clinic 30 minutes away so they don't run into someone they know." The first few days are hard but I am enjoying the process. I feel very incontrol and hopeful, which is not usual for me. Good Luck and keep posting. I haven't posted much because every post would be the same. It would be...Wow! another day and I feel great!!

07-07-2009, 04:48 PM	#5
msdee54 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: New York Posts: 285 Gallery: msdee54 Stats: 264/215/160 WOE: Atkins/HHCG Start Date: July 7, 2009	Thanks for the welcomes!! I will start posting in the July thread tomorrow. I need all the support I can get. I have done well today, still haven't had my dinner but I'll get on it now. I am not telling anyone either. I know they say that the more people you tell keeps you accountable but that doesn't work for me. Some of it too is embarrassment. I have been on so many plans and lost and regained so many times that I don't want to flaunt yet another "diet" to be sneered at behind my back. I'm totally committing myself to the plan and taking this time to totally devote myself to working the program.

07-08-2009, 09:30 AM	#7
msdee54 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: New York Posts: 285 Gallery: msdee54 Stats: 264/215/160 WOE: Atkins/HHCG Start Date: July 7, 2009	Thanks Susie, I guess eventually I will have to say something but for now I'm keeping it to myself. Maybe I'll do a Star Jones and say I lost it doing Pilates. Yeah right!!