Al Rossi

Monday, August 16, 2010

Lost 101 lbs. in 6 months and is still losing!

I was seeing a doctor for back pain and he said my pain was mostly due to my weight. I do have some arthritis, but the majority of my pain was coming from my weight. The doctor referred me to Dr. Petteruti and Petteruti Bariatric Medicine. After six months with PBM, my pain is now a million times better.

On previous diets I would be anxious to, “hurry and finish so I could eat” and would regain all of the weight I lost when my diet ended. I like that with the PBM program I eat all of my own foods. There is no weighing, measuring or calorie counting. Instead, I’m eating smaller portions, more vegetables and less red meat then before. Monday night has always been macaroni & cheese every week. I cook for two other families and it’s become something we all look forward to. With the PBM program we still have macaroni & cheese night and I can still eat it, but serve myself a salad bowl instead of a large plate. I also include a nice salad. Best of all, I’m never hungry.

I learned I don’t have to eat so much to be satisfied. I don’t need the 2nd or 3rd pork chop, or that 3rd meatball. I eat a lot less and I’m satisfied. I don’t feel like I have to go without anything. I don’t think I will regain the weight this time. This program seems different. However, I could exercise more even though Cathy does not push us to do that. Cathy stresses exercise is important but your weight loss is based entirely on what you are eating.

I enjoy meeting with Cathy in the group sessions. It’s always helpful hearing how other people are doing.

The results I’ve seen with Petteruti Bariatric Medicine are truly life-changing. Last year we took the grandchildren to Story Land. I could hardly walk across the room. This year we are planning a trip to Disney, I will be able to walk all day.