Michelle P.

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Wow cannot believe I am 3 months out!   I thought it was time for another update, I will try to post some new pictures today.   When I started this process I knew I would lose, however never thought I would lose this much at 3 months.   Since the surgery I have lost 63.8 lbs, 30 prior to that  while on Medifast WOW 93.8 lbs total thats 2 1st graders!!!.   I am wearing sizes I have not bought in a long long time (if ever)   Not only that but I am off the blood pressure meds, no more cholesterol meds and best of all NO MORE diabetes medicine.   I used to take 4 shots of either humalog or lantus and I do not miss it.  My A1C was 6.4 my last doctor visit with my primary.
That is a number I have not seen in a very very long time after being a diabetic for 10 years.  

And of course, watching the look on peoples faces when they see me after not seeing me for awhile they just cannot believe it.   I am truly coming out of my shell - I have alsways been outgoing and happy now I have more confidence, self esteem and just feeling great all over!   I joined the gym and have started out slow but every little bit helps.   I love trying new recipes and eating healthy.  I have always known what to do to lose weight and eat healthy but just had never done what I should have.   Now I have been given a tool to enable me to lose the weight and be a healthy person and look great!!

That is about it for now --- going to be a busy summer my daughter is due for a baby girl July 4th and I am going to be a grandma for the first time!!  And I cannot wait. 

I went to my post op appointment with Dr. Panemanglore today and am happy to repost that things went well! 
He said I am doing good, and can begin walking, exercising and evn swimming if I wanted to.   I will take things slow, I know my limits and tire easily.  He answered all of my questions and was very patient with me.   He discussed what medications I should take and vitamins and made explained again how very important the vitamins are.   I had lost 30.5 lbs on Medifast and have lost 11.5 lbs. since the surgery so --- a total of 42lbs...., I am just so proud of myself!!!! WoooHooo

This is a wonderful journey!!!!

I had my last Medifast appointment today HOORAHHHH!! I lost 3.4 lbs, a total of 31.5 in 5 weeks...6 pounds more than Dr. Panemanglore said he wanted me to to lose. I am all set for Wednesday February 13th! I cannot wait my time has come - next step of this journey!

I will continue to post and keep you update.

Michelle

Tomorrow I will be going for my "big" testing day at Ellis Bariatric enter, it seemed for months I have been saying January 4th and it is here already!   I then go to start my Medifast diet for 6 weeks and then the surgery is scheduled for February 13, 2008.....I cannot believe it is almost here!   I will keep you updated....