September Starters

[catznolan]

Originally Posted by Skinny Minnie

Hi folks,
I have been following everyone's progress on here since I started LL at the end of Feb. I lost 31/2 stone and felt fabulous. However, during the summer, I had surgery on both feet and despite my intentions to keep going on LL, it just wasn't possible. So here I am, 10lbs heavier, but ready to start again today. September 1st and the first day back at school!
I thought that this time I would make the journey with you all and be part of the forum instead of sitting on the fringes.
Looking forward to getting to know you all.

PS How do you add the ticker thingies?

well done though on only putting back u 10lbs...could have been wayyy worse!! good luck today im waiting for my councllr to ring back so can go see her so just drinking water for now just in case!!

also its www.tickerfactory.com and thake the step by step guide then post the html code...i think ha hope thats right!!

[RaeB]

I just want to say a big GOOD LUCK to those of you (us!) starting this week. I'm so excited I can't believe it.

I got a lovely embossed book to use as my diary at the weekend. The aim is that it will be kept out as it looks so nice and it will encourage me to write in it and return to it to review my goals and dreams when things are getting a bit hard.

I'll be checking into this thread all week, so let me know how you're getting on.

Rachel

[Skinny Minnie]

Thanks Catznolan, I shall give that a go.
Survived the first day back at school, although my feet are VERY sore. Only had time for one soup so far today.
Best of luck to everyone starting this week. Just like you Raebe, I love fancy stationery. I have found some lovely leather ones in TKMaxx and treat myself to a new one each term.

[catznolan]

Originally Posted by Skinny Minnie

Thanks Catznolan, I shall give that a go.
Survived the first day back at school, although my feet are VERY sore. Only had time for one soup so far today.
Best of luck to everyone starting this week. Just like you Raebe, I love fancy stationery. I have found some lovely leather ones in TKMaxx and treat myself to a new one each term.

Im dreading going back to college thats why im starting today because that gives me 3 weeks before i start back at college to get settled into ll!!
on a better note my llc rang last night so going up at 11 to get started...sooooo nervous!!! good luck any one else starting today xx

[Wytchy]

Good luck everyone! I've been preparing myself for the last few days - I'm on my second glass of water already! My GP wouldn't sign my form so I'm off to a private doc this morning. Class tomorrow eve to pick up my stuff then hopefully able to start Thursday. Caz - I'm feeling the same - excited about not eating!! How weird is that?!!!

[slimbride2be]

Hello Girls

Could i possibly join??
Im going for my LL consultation tomorrow and to get the form for the doctor to sign then hopefully can start in week or so!
Im a bit scared to be honest but i so wanna loose weight and im gonna go for it as i get married in 11months!!
Did you all find your doctor signed the form for you ok??? im bit scared he may say no and i wont be able to join but im very overweight and have a high bmi so cant see why not!!!
So have you all started hows the first few days going???

[slimbride2be]

Originally Posted by Wytchy

Good luck everyone! I've been preparing myself for the last few days - I'm on my second glass of water already! My GP wouldn't sign my form so I'm off to a private doc this morning. Class tomorrow eve to pick up my stuff then hopefully able to start Thursday. Caz - I'm feeling the same - excited about not eating!! How weird is that?!!!

How come your doctor would not sign?!?!! ohhh im scared now he will say no!

[RaeB]

My doctor was fine, but I positioned it to her that I wanted to do it for health reasons i.e. hitting 40 next year and potential future health issues that 'middle age' brings and that my father had diabetes. This is a better approach than saying I want to look good (although clearly I do want to look good) and I wasn't lying, improved health and life expectancy is one of the major reasons why I'm doing this.

From reading some of the posts here it does seem to be a lottery with doctors signing or refusing. My LLC told us at the info meeting that she knew of only 2 practises that were refusing to sign in the local area, so ask her the question when you go for you initial meeting to collect the form.

[catznolan]

its like my llc said ur not asking for there permission to do ll ur only asking them to sign a letter saying ur health status!! good luck with the other doc! bet hell sign it!!

i just had my first shake!! was vanilla with spoon of coffee and bout 4 sweetners ha!! its so weird cause i dont EVER drink coffee normally!! wasnt to bad though (shuddered couple of times but think that was the coffee and not the vanilla!!)
since drinking it though my hands and feet are fricking freezing!!
got some ketostix to gonna do one now to be nosey ha

[slimbride2be]

ok im gonna go to the meeting tomorrow and speak to my consultant and get the form and go for it i think! Will let u no how i get on!

[caz789]

My GP signed mine no problem and didn't charge either. Mind you I made the appointment with the locum lol.

2 1/2 hours until my first meeting. Looking forward to meeting everyone who will be joining me on my journey but also a little scared when I think I wont be eating til probably 2009!!! One day at a time I guess. I just want to get the first week over and done with. I think once you see the weight come off then it gives you the inspiration to carry on.

Good luck with your first day catz!

[Wytchy]

Ooo!! Someone starting today!! Well done that lady!!

The reason my GP wouldn't sign is basically cos he "doesn't believe in VLCD".

I have so much to say on this subject but I'm afraid it will turn into a rant so I'll just keep calm instead - the private homeopathic doc signed it and it's been sent to my counsellor. YAY!! All systems go !

[tammytigra]

hey everyone, its my first day and so far its gone great!!!!!!!!!! Went to my week one class last night and left with so much inspiration. I really think we can do this!!! Woo Hoo!!! xxxx

[Chunkymonkey08]

Hi everyone! I'm a september starter too although i'm really gutted - i was supposed to be going to my first class next monday (8th) but i've had a message from the rep saying she's only had 3 forms back (mine being one of them) so she's gonna leave it another week!!! so i'm not starting till the 15th now! Can anyone tell me - she says her classes start every 14 weeks - i really hope she won't delay it any longer - what are the chances? i was so so geared up to start next week and now i've gotta wait another week Grrrrr
Very best of luck to everyone starting their journey this month - hope to get to know you all and wish you the very best of luck! i'll be around here for a while as i have between 9 & 10 stone to loose! Yikes! xxx

[slendablenda]

Hello
I decided to do LL last New Year and had to wait until mid Feb to start due to not enough punters.It was worth the wait and worth every penny.
Good luck all of you.