Had my 6 month post op check-up

Aug 02, 2019

Yesterday was my 6 month check-up. I was down 24lbs since my last appointment 3 months ago. Almost at the 100lb mark since entering the weight loss program in late September. The PA basically said that this is the point in the VSG where the surgery itself doesn't force me to lose weight. And more than ever I will be relying on the good habits I have learned along with exorcising. She said if I go 4 or more consecutive weeks with no weight loss to make an appointment with the dietician to get it corrected before it gets out of hand. They would rather have us come in early to talk about why we are gaining or no longer losing than come in like a year later when we have gained most or all the weight back.

My next appointment isn't for 6 months. Which would be my 12month post op appointment. They took blood and I am interested in seeing if my anemia has gone away. She said it's odd I had low iron because the VSG surgery itself doesn't cause it, and that I was probably boarder line before surgery. I thought well hmm..you did tell me to stay away from beef pre-op..maybe that had something to do with it? Also to limit starches to a half cup per meal. (Including Beans and legumes) Anyways I've been eating a lot of beef post op, as well as beans. While still taking my iron pills. If I am still anemic something else is going on.

Edited for Update: I got my bloodwork back and my Iron is now at normal levels.

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