6 month visit

I went for my 6 month visit today. I have lost 93 lbs. I have not gotten the results from my blood test frommy GP. So I can not report on this. Dr. B  is  gonna have me meet with Dr. Pryor at Duke about my hernia. He says he would feel better with me having it done there...that they have more expertise dealing with a hernia that large. My appointment is in Sept. I think some of you had her for a bariatric surgeon. Please if any of you have her for a Dr. please let me know about her. I think she will get rid of the excess skin at the same time.  This seems a little soon but I  won't have the surgery till later on. He just wanted her to put things in motion.  I am a little worried about this and it being bad enough to go to Duke.  I guess I have to go with the flow. Myrtis

93 lbs? That's huge!      As for the hernia? I feel your pain...literally. I have a feeling mine is substantially larger than last time I met with my doctor.       I know they say to "take it easy" but I naturally push myself on a daily basis just doing normal day-to-day things that need to be done...buying cases of water, getting salt for the softener, etc.      Nothing over 10 lbs? Ha! Like THAT'S do-able!

Mare. I am a farm girl and can't wait for someone to help me. I am a compulsive do it myself kind of person. That is one of the reasons I'm in this shape.  I look like I have a basketball on one side of my body. Well it has deflated a little. If I go for the fix before you I;ll give you the low down. Myrtis

After thought......Someone posted photos from several meeting you attended and I just want to say you are amazing. Hope I get to meet that smiling face at some get together some day. Myrtis

Can't offer any advice about the hernia or dr, but WOW 93 lbs is stupendous! 

Thanks Donna

Unfortunately, I had to delete this post due to privacy concerns.

Thanks Shellie

Hi--wow, what an accomplishment!  I'm scheduled for RNY this Wed. with Dr. Pryor.  I've been very impressed with her, and the staff at Duke thus far (even w/their turnover). I'll be posting again once I'm back home and online, so be sure and ask me any questions then about her.  I do know one other person that had Dr. Pryor back in late April, and she was very pleased.

Myrtis,

Congratulations on your fabulous losses and resulting gains!!!

While I did not have Dr. Pryor, I hold a monthly support group meeting and go to meetings at Duke each month and I have to tell you that I have only heard wonderful things about her technical ability and her bedside manner. I would be delighted if my husband had her when he has his surgery through Duke.

Wishing you every success,

Barb