6 Month Check up

Feb 14, 2009

I went in for my Check up with Dr. Garcia on Feb 3rd.

He was very happy with my progress. He had this smile across his face that looked like the cat that swallowed the canary LOL.

He told me I had lost 80 pounds in 6 months and that it was wonderful. I am on track and according to him I have 20 pounds to get to goal. I have said this before that my goal and his goal are different LOL

His goal is for me to be 150 pounds. In his medical mind I am guessing that would leave me at a safe weight in case I would opt for plastics etc... I have no desire to have any plastics. There for I think I can afford to get rid of more poundage. I also worry about the "kick back" pounds after. "I" feel I can get down to 135 and be safe. Time will tell for that. At 150 I would still be in the "over weight" category. I have not been through all of this to still be over weight.

My blood work at 6 months has not been done yet. My PCP has to run that. I have an appointment with him in March. Little FYI- If prior to WLS you didn't have any co-morbs that were blood related (diabetes etc..) the surgeon (mine group) doesn't run the blood work levels. This is up to your PCP. That is a reason to keep your PCP in the loop and informed of your doings/progress.
That is all for now.
Kelly/tink

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