The staff will be maintaining phone hours for medical record request and supplement orders, Monday through Thursday 8am-5pm , until Thursday March 29th. There will be a second letter following this one that will contain contact information.

Again, we apologize for any inconvenience. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation through this tough transition.

Our sincerest apologizes,

Stephanie Saltigeral (Clinic Director) & the TCMD staff.

 Lara Elgin

will be our Guest Speaker at the next Patient Connection Meeting

WHEN: Monday March 19^th, 2012

TIME: 6 – 7:30pm

WHERE: Clinic Classroom

TO SIGN UP: Call 630-848-1708 or Jody at

630-470-6454

Space is limited please call ASAP to reserve your spot!

 For several years, my husband has been taking several medications for cholesterol and then in August of 2011 he was diagnosed with Diabetes.  This was a huge wake up call for the both of us; we are young and have two beautiful, amazing children that we need to be around for.  So I picked up the phone made my appointment and started on my journey with TCMD in October of 2011.  Since then I have lost 27 pounds and I cannot tell you how many inches, because I don’t measure with the tape measure but I can tell you I have gone from a size 12/14 to a size 8!  

Some of things that motivate me to keep going are 1) of course the compliments of others, 2) I feel so much better!  NO NAPS needed to make it through the day.  But I think the best motivator is the pride my husband and kids have shown in all that I have accomplished.    When I first started my daughter came into the kitchen one day and asked, “Mom, how long are you going to be on this diet?”  I thought about how to answer it and then found it a very simple answer and said, “If I feel so much better when I eat like this WHY would I go back to eating like that???”  She looked at me thought about it and said that is true.  My son has actually come into the kitchen when I have had a cookie in my hand has taken it out and said “Don’t do it mommy.”   My daughter has gone from asking how much longer are you going to eat like that to asking did you go and workout today and my son has gone from don’t do it mommy to can I run the 2 miles with you?   I have also caught my husband starting to look at the labels on things in the store.  I cannot ask for more motivation than the love and support of the three most important people in my life.

So THANK YOU TCMD for helping me change my life and for showing me how to make better choices for my family so that we can all lead long healthy lives!

Thank you for understanding.

Jody

Amy Pracko

will be Guest Speaking at our Patient Connection Meeting!

Amy has several great tips that range from staying motivated to incorporating clean eating into a busy family’s schedule!!!

When: February 20^th, 2012

Time: 6pm to 7:30pm

Where:  Clinic Classroom

How to sign up:  Call the clinic at 630-848-1708 or

Jody at 630-470-6454

Space is limited so please call to reserve your spot ASAP!

By the time I started the program in May, I was down to 242 and still very unhappy with the weight loss results I had achieved.  While sitting in the class and hearing about the program I did not believe that I would not have cravings for pizza, or other junk food, and my taste buds would change. I was still very cynical and skeptical.  I thought how I would not want bread, pizza, or even cake!  I went home that night and had my last “supper” (Chinese food) and decided the next morning, Tuesday, May 17^th, 2011 this was it, I was going to change my life and there was no turning back. I didn’t want to take diabetes medication at all and most of all wanted to feel better. At my 5 week visit I was down 25 pounds and by July I was at a point where my glucose numbers were good and I could stop taking the diabetes medication.  As I write this now, January 1, 2012, 6 months into the program I am down 61 pounds and feel better than ever!  I get compliments all the time about how great I look and people are calling me “skinny Minnie”.  I like blueberries and sweet potatoes now (which I did not like before I started the program) and have cravings for a veggie omelets or protein shakes.

My success is owed to three things.

1). I can follow the program easily, no counting carbs or calories. I know what I can and can not eat. I weigh myself daily and know which foods change how I feel or what makes me gain weight.

2). Staff at TCMD. They listen and support you all the way through, give you encouragement for the entire journey. If you hit a bump in the road they tell you to brush it off and get back on the wagon.  Jody and Kristin have always been available to answer any of my questions whether is it about food items, exercise and make suggestions.

3). Last but definitely not least, my significant other, Kevin.  He has supported me throughout this journey. We completely changed the way we do our grocery shopping and cooking.  Since he does all of the cooking, he bought a mortal and pestle and concocts the best seasonings for our meals. We have a variety of homemade blends of seasonings for fish, chicken, and steak, and he even came up with an AWESOME blend to make fajitas at home!  He also makes a great chicken chili! When we go out to eat, he is always scanning the menu to see what there is for me to eat and even calls ahead for family gatherings.  We plan ahead for me to bring my own food or eat before we head out. I still have 29 more pounds to go to reach my original goal.  I’ve dropped down 3 blouse sizes and 2 pants sizes. If you would have told me this would happen a year ago, I would have never believed it.  I feel better than I have in many years and am grateful to the Treatment Center and the support of friends and family for making this journey possible.

A lot of healthy tips, recipes and inspiration!  Enjoy! 

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