My Six Month Check Up...

Well, it was supposed to be tomorrow, but they called yesterday and asked if I could come in today so I could meet with my surgeon. Um duh, I'll be there! I usually have to meet with the PAs, but if Dr. Coirin is gonna be available, heck yeah... I'll be there! So I get there early like always and Sonia is so excited I have my packet filled out lol. I guess alot of peeps don't do their homework- it basically asks about portions, birth control (he wants 2 methods, well I have one, lol!), vitamins, etc. We weigh first... I was kinda dreading it... I didn't want to see 244 again..... remember how it was 242 on monday, well it has been 244 since then! I get on, and OMG it says 240!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have lost 142 since surgery and 153 since December 20 when I had my consult for the first time. I was ready to do back flips! According to their records, I've lost 58 pounds since my 3 month check up too! I'm now in the exam room waiting for my doc and after a while, he comes in and just looks at me lol. He's like wow, you've done wonderful! He told me his patients basically have 1.5 years to lose the weight.... I've lost enough to cover that whole time frame lol! I asked about goal weights and BMIs... he said that if I hit 190 (BMI of 29), statistically, I'm a success.... will I make it? He said definately lol. He said a phenominal loss would be getting down to 150-175, I believe the BMI was 20-25.... I'm shooting for that ;) He couldn't get over how well I have done and it really made me feel really good... since I never talked to him except 30 mins before my surgery He also said my hair loss should start to slow down, thank GOD! I also took a picture with him...and its really cute lol. I can't wait to share it! Its in my camera and I'm house sitting, so I'll upload it tomorrow when I get home... I have alot of photos to upload When I got in my car, I looked at the pics again... and started bawling. Now I know how embarrassing it is to cry croccodile tears in public! lol! I actually thought I was pretty!!!!! I guess I've always thought I looked nice, but right now, I'm actually feel pretty lol.... its kinda hard to explain, but it hit me like a ton of bricks.... So that's my recap of my doctor's appointment, I'm off to Lane Bryant at 5-9:30 and then back here to clean up for tomorrow. *Jaci*

Ah Jaci, that is so fantastic! Not just the 153 pounds, though that is STELLAR, but also the self-confidence that you (and all of us) seem to be gaining. You are definitely pretty and I am glad you are now able to see that!! Congrats! Beth

Its totally awesome!!!!!!!!!! Thanks Beth!

Yes the self confidence is oozing out of you and it's beautiful. The weightloss is fantastic so congratulations. You are pretty and don't forget it! By the way your doctor is right as my hair loss is slowing down. I hope that is true for everyone else in our surgery group. What a great doctor's appt.! Karen S

Oh I like that, oooozing lol I hope others can tell tooo! Instead of a cup maybe its ponly 3.4 of a cup loss! LOL!

Jaci, you are amazing! You should be so proud of yourself, I know I am proud of ya! Karyn

You know, Karyn... I really am... and it only took 6 months! lol

Your doing so well, Jaci. . . fantastic. You're becoming more beautiful inside and out! Karla 337/239/150

Thanks Karla!

I am so happy for you, great job