I just went for my 6 month check-up and the Dr mentioned that he would do blood work in 3 months so at the 9 month check-up. I think as long as you are feeling ok, and taking all the vitamins and other things your dr tells you they wait a little longer for the blood work??? maybe???

My husband says he is supportive if you ask him BUT sometimes if you ask me I'd have to say no. I do have to say that it is more than slightly annoying to have him ask me when can you do that loose skin removal surgery?? Geez. I HAVE to look at it as a positive statement that I've lost that much that I DO have loose skin. I think it is a huge adjustment for them to make too. I'd have to say that my husband doesn't give many compliments either but then again he never really did before I had the surgery so I can't really expect him to change. I've been to several support classes and it has been addressed on the show Big Medicine where the spouse becomes insecure that you'll lose enough that you become more confident/outgoing and decide you don't feel like you want to stay in the relationship anymore. Remember though this is YOUR time and that you are doing the weight loss for YOU. Take the compliments as a sign you are on the right track and hopefully he will come around. Best of luck to you both.

Yikes! This soooo seems like Sunday to me today. I think it's because I'm on spring break and it still feels like the weekend. I almost didn't remember today was weigh-in day. I actually weighed yesterday and not today. Here are the results from yesterday-- Highest weight: 254 Pre-op weight: 221 Today's weight: 155 Total loss: 99 lbs gone forever!! That 100 lb mark is very elusive. I'm gonna hit it this week, though!! I hope everyone has a STUPENDOUS week! http://www.5daypouchtest.com/ Brenda

they actually told us at one of our meetings that our significant other is going to have to go through the change with u and it might be alittle rough on them as well. Although ur basking in ur glory....he may feel a bit intimidated that ur doing so well and have an insecure thought u may leave him?! idk im sure its just taking alot for him to get used to....i know i constantly hear "ur gettin so skinny" from my fiance..and i love it! but then again he always hears me complaining how fat i am an how i cant wait to be thinner.....so he is very much suppportive of me an what i am doing. im sure things will work out for u...

OK guys better late than never!! surgery date 8-22-07 Start weight 318 lbs Todays weight 206 lbs Total loss 112 lbs This week 2 lbs Alright everyone put down those half price after Easter Peeps and get back to the gym!!! Hugs Pamela