3 Month Follow Up

Apr 26, 2010

 I had my 3 month post op visit at my clinic today.  Next week I see the surgeon for my 3 month visit, although surgery was exactly 3 months ago today.

Unfortunately the labs I had to fast for last week were not completed correctly so I have to redo them.  That meant i didn't get all the results.  The number i was most interested in though was my Glucose level because it had previously been in the pre-diabetic range of 120.  It has come down to 79.  That in itself was worth the visit!!!  I won't know about other levels, including cholesterol, for a few weeks now.  

My weight is down 51.3 pounds and my blood pressure is within normal range so I have stopped my BP meds.  I will wait another 25 pounds or so before I schedule another sleep test to see if I still have sleep apnea although I'm feeling confident that will be gone as well.

I want to lose 25 to 35 more pounds but am feeling healthier than ever.  I ran a 5k Sunday and while it was at a turtle's pace, at least I did  it.  My 2nd one ever.  I am doing the Heart of a Spartan race on campus next weekend.  The race ends with running thru the tunnel and out onto the 50 yard line.  I think it will be very rewarding.  I know I was very proud of myself yesterday when I was done.

I'm continuing to work out with my trainer twice a week lifting weights, running, walking, doing zumba class and the elliptical.  My bike is coming out of the garage as soon as gary finds it andfills the tires.  I'm just trying to be more active in as many ways as i can.  The weight training paid off in my body composition test today because they said I had not lost any muscle mass at all, which alot of people do.  I credit the strength training.  

I am not having difficulty with eating or portion size. My appetite has completely returned to normal and sometimes am starving just like the old days but I make healthy choices now and eat only what i'm allotted and then am full after 20-30 minutes so I'm not tempted to eat more or things I shouldn't.  I realize I have become a little too rigid about food and what I'm eating so I'm going to start giving myself permission to not be quite so strict. (that's what the dietician told me, LOL)

I am enjoying getting into smaller sizes again.  I'm into a 12 pant, 14 top and basically going through the sizes  so quickly I can barely keep up.  It goes out of my closet almost as quickly as it came in.  LOL  I'm especially enjoying the compliments. Unfortunately, while I do see my own weight loss, I dont see that I could be done in 25  pounds which is why I increased it to possibly 35.  I just hope I have correct perception about myself when I finally get to whatever my goal weight is going to be.

I see the surgeon next week but that will probably not be more than a few minute consult to make sure I am doing ok. I dont go back to the clinic again until my 6 month check up (although they will get in touch with me about the labs I need to have redone).  I will see the dietician again, doctor, nurse and therapist.  I'm  thankful for the follow up they do at my clinic because not everyone receives such good care.

I am so appreciative to almost everyone for the help, support and understanding they have given me.  And for those who weren't that way, I guess I learned something there as well.   Life is good, I am  healthy, and I am going to be at my goal weight VERY SOON!!!  YEA ME!!!

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