My first clinic with Dr. R.

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Well.....here it is, just a few more hours til Tuesday comes along and

I'm on my way to Durham to meet with Dr. Rutledge for my first clinic.

I'm having to postpone turning in my packet because I have to get my

physical, ekg, & blood work redone because I got it too early and it's

already over 30 days. I went to the gym this morning to workout before

work and weighed myself. I've dropped 4 pounds since

Wednesday...YEAH!!!! I only have 20 more to go and then I'll be at the

350 limit. I'm hoping to lose it all by at least the middle/end of

September. I'm switching between an all liquid diet and the Atkins

diet I'm probably going to go next week to get my physical and labs

redone and then I'm sending in my packet. My insurance is pending...I

still have to meet with Dr. R, but I think it'll do fine because a

co-worker's husband had the surgery about a month ago and they have the

same insurance as I do. So everyone....wish me luck that I get accepted

by Dr. Rutledge and I can drop this last 20 pounds as quickly as

possible. I really want this surgery. Those of you who are in the 1pm

clinic tomorrow...I'll see you there!

Joni Shelton

BMI - 62

380 / 373 / 370