Two month Surgiversary!

Aug 09, 2012

I can't believe its been two months--although I hardly remember what it was like eating only liquid for two weeks afterwards!  It's funny how our brains block that stuff out!

I'm SO MUCH HEALTHIER now it's ridiculous.  One of the reasons I got a VSG is because I'm only 26, and I was starting to have high blood pressure!  Well, that's all changed now!  Only two months post-op and my blood pressure is consistently reading 124/73!  That's excellent, and I never expected it!  My pulse has slowed down, too!  The only thing we're looking at right now is my iron, which might need to be supplemented, on top of my bariatric multi. I'll have the results from the most recent blood test in a few days, so we'll see.

My doctor was considering whether or not I should go on blood pressure pills before I had the surgery.  Now, he's glad we waited until post-op because my BP would be too low!  My phlebotomist wanted to see my scars, and she couldn't believe how tiny they were, and how much weight I'd lost.  I told her I'd give her a video of my surgery, because she's a geek like me and is interested in that kind of thing.

I love my medical team--they're SO awesome and warm and caring!  I recommend them to everyone who is looking for a new doctor in my area.  They're head and shoulders above pretty much everyone else I've ever been to see.  So a big shout out to Packard Health, West Side!

All I have to work out is my energy levels.  It might be fine with just a little extra vitamins, and a little time for my body to find its new normal.  In the meanwhile, my doctor doubled my dose of my alive/awake/alert/and enthusiastic medication so we'll see how that works.

Today is a good day.  I came home with a renewed feeling of accomplishment.  Someday soon, I'll be feeling excellent and I'll be healthier than I am today even.  I can't wait!

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