I went as a “cereal killer” because I could wear my “old faithfuls” (oversized black jacket/jeans) and still be “dressed up” as something. Remember, my doctor told me I could not lose weight, so was it really my fault?Īfter missing a very important event in my husband’s life, I guilted myself in to going to a Halloween party with all his friends from the past 30 years. Looking back, I see where my absence hurt my family. I missed many important events because I was too embarrassed by my weight. I’d avoid old friends who knew me when I was thinner, as well as opportunities to meet new people, because I had to first lose weight to be acceptable. I’d put on anything that fit, because I hated the way I looked and really didn’t care. I didn’t weigh this much when I was pregnant, all three times! Then the words of my previous doctor ran through my mind, “….you are just one of those people who can’t lose weight”, and for the first time, I believed him. I was dreading it, and the scale, for good reason. I decided on a new doctor and went for my annual physical. Knowing that this could take months or even years, I resolved myself to the fact that maybe I really couldn’t lose weight and would just have to live with it. As a last resort, I went to a seminar for a gastric medical procedure, only to be told that my insurance wouldn’t pay for it and I would need to pay for any procedure myself. They also worked temporarily, with no long-term results. However, it wasn’t a sustainable way to live and I slowly but surely gained my weight back, and then some. I immediately went on a “fasting” diet, which worked, short term. This can’t be who I am? At that moment, I decided that I was going to prove him wrong. Completely defeated, I asked my doctor, “What is wrong with me then?” He replied as a matter of fact, “I believe you are just one of those people who can’t lose weight”. I went for my follow up, only to discover that my 2ndthyroid tested came back “normal”, which meant the thyroid medication was working, just not the way I had hoped. To appease me, my doctor ran another test. The medication was obviously not working, or the dosage must be incorrect. I insisted that my doctor do the thyroid test again. I couldn’t believe it! The medication, which had been an answer to prayer, had caused me to gain weight. However, 90 days later, my weight was up to 251 lbs. That’s the reason I’m over weight.” “Thank God they finally believe me that it’s my thyroid.” I was elated, singing Hallelujah’s all the way home. At 237 lbs., I was diagnosed with a hypothyroid and put on medication. I am confused! and what is eligibility code? family based or employment based? there is a long list for the current eligibility status frm which i need to select one.I am living, breathing proof that the Dukan Diet works! I have transformed into the person I was always meant to be healthy, happy, and excited to get dressed every morning! My desire to lose weight was greatly influenced by my doctor, but not for the reasons you may think. since my H1B is cancelled shud i say, Advance parole? if so, is it DA or DE, or DT? Now what shud i mention about the current immigration status. after few months My h1b was cancelled by my employer as i dint work due to pregnancy. Then me and my husband applied for GC.we rceived EAD cards and AP. I am efiling first renewal of my EAD and AP.