Check Up Went Well!

Aug 23, 2012

Wow, sorry it's been awhile for an update, time is just flying by!!

I had my check-up with Dr. Acosta this past Friday, the 27th.  I was about 4.5 months out with my sleeve.  I weighed 177 on HIS scale, my scale showed 175 that morning.  He said I had lost 20 pounds and 23% of my excess weight.  The goal is to get to 60% excess weight at a year out.   My next appointment is in December and he wants me to lose another 14-18 pounds by then.  So, I should weigh on HIS scale between 159 and 163.  I am still around 175 every morning.  I think his goals are doable. 

The NUT just insists that I don't go below 800 calories and 50 grams of carb a day.  They were pretty pleased with my progress thus far, even if I didn't make the goals they had set for me at this point.  I even told the NUT that I am tired of dieting.  She said that I shouldn't be on a diet, just trying to eat as healthy as I can at each meal.  On the days that I have some junk, she said to take longer walks or spend more time in the gym. 

Dr. Acosta also wants my thyroid checked.  I know my PCP checks it each year, and he always says it's fine.    I do lose weight VERY SLOW.  I am 10 days late on my period once again.  I truly think something is jacked up with my hormones.  I had my PCP run some tests and he SAYS everything looks good, but I know something is off.  So, I made an appointment with my gynecologist on Sept 6th.  I am hoping he can diagnose and let me know more.  Am I perimenopausal?  Do I have PCOS?  Is t here anything that can be done? 

I really stayed pretty good until my appointment with Dr. Acosta.  I never got below 175.   I was working out and walking like crazy, too.  This week has been pretty lame.  I have been eating lots of food, but not much of it was bad foods.  I  have cravings and urges to eat a lot, like normal PMS symptoms. I also haven't been working out as much.  I am just exhausted.  I feel soooooo tired. 

Hopefully, I will have more answers on everything within a few weeks.  Until then, I just need to try and eat as healthy as I can at each meal.    Thanks for all of the support!!

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