Mixed emotions at my 3+ months post op appointment

Dec 06, 2009

I went to Kaiser West LA on 11/24 for my 3+ months post op appointment.  He said (and I knew) that I was doing fine, right on track. He had tried to talk me out of VSG because I had acid reflux, but I stuck with my decision to go with the VSG and I have had no problems since and have no regrets (except, of course, that I wished I had done this years ago!).  My appoinments with him has always been special to me.  Yes, they are quick ones, but they are sweet to me.  He helped change my life and I will forever be greatful.  We hugged (as I always do) goodbye and he said he doesn't need to see me until August 2010.  That's 9 months away :(  My heart was broken.  I guess I've been going through a morning process the last couple of weeks since I saw him.  My momentum and drive went down the first week, but I still did well on with my diet and exercise.  This mourning process has made me realize that he is "the surgeon" and that's really all.  He really didn't know how to answer any questions I had, just kept referring me back to my Options Class booklet.  He is a gifted surgeon.  I have this wonderful new tool and I have been using my tool to get the results that I've gotten so far and will continue to have, if I work it!  I know I can email him anytime and call Selah, the case manager anytime.  It just feels so wierd.  I also saw my internist, Dr. Mirdamonte.  My lipids were up and I went back on my cholesterol med (1/2 tab), I was disappointed, but realize my family history is the reason for this.  I'm still off blood pressure medications.  My vit D was a bit low and I'm taking 2000 units daily and will recheck in a month. I'm doing great and feel so great!  I've lost 45 lbs since surgery and 89 lbs total.  Happiness is.....
       

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