nice 9-month post-op nut visit

I had my 9-month checkin at HRRH this morning.  I know people have had trouble with one of the nuts there, but I've had two and they are both very kind.  Usually I see Sue, but today I got Michelle - and she is lovely.  

I walked out feeling great:

1.  I've already hit the program's goal for me (I think they set it at 75% of the weight you probably should lose).  
2.  Since they first saw me, I'm down 105 lbs and BMI is down from 47 to 29.  and I lost 25 before I saw them.
3.  I can stop worrying so much about the protein - she said my new goal for my lower weight is just 60g
4.  I can start adding in more treats - she actually mentioned m & m's, birthday cake, ice cream (don't worry, I will be very very very cautious about those!)
5.  I CAN DRINK!  wahoo!  From the beginning, Sue had told me 1 year, but Michelle said "9 months, a year, what's the difference?"

I saw a couple of 'befores' in the waiting room and just wanted to give each a hug and say "it will work - and it's totally worth it"

cheers, Lisa

You sweetheart!
You are such a positive person  - I swear, you made most of this happen for yourself with your great attitude.

It's funny to me that your new goal for protein is just 60g - mine has been 60 g the whole time. And I was at HRRH as well ... hmmm.

I have volunteered encouragement while waiting in the clinic - I agree that we were all so trepidatious beforehand, and yet it is SO WORTH IT!

Well done Lisa! Bet you feel fab-u-lous.

 Hi Gaby!  I think my goal was 60-80 at the beginning, then I started to think it should be higher based on others' advice on the board.  I don't think too much can hurt you, but I'm glad I can relax about it!  Looks like you are just sailing along too...

 wow - great work Lisa!! 

Congratulations! That is fantastic! My 6 month appt. is in November and if I don't have a stall I should reach my 75% by then.
I haven't done any quilting since before Christmas. There is a little shop in town that sells my stuff but closed for 3 months after Christmas to move the store to a new location. I have been so lazy and with my surgery haven't gotten back to it. I need some inspiration to start again. Maybe I will start making Christmas items so I will be ready when she needs that sort of stuff. It will give me extra money for our Christmas. Have a glass of wine and celebrate the next stage of your journey.
Cindy

Way to go Lisa!!!! Glad your doing so well

What a positive inspirational message for us! I'm only 8 days post-op and I loved meeting you veterans at my appointments. I don't know all of your names, but it means so much to the newbies, as I now know.

 Way to go Lisa! That all sounds like excellent news!  

Congratulations Lisa, you are doing an amazing job!

I agree that Michelle is a sweetheart and so is Sue.  Sadly for us Sue has moved on to another position and is no longer with the bariatric clinic. 

I hope you and I get a chance to have coffee again sometime :)


Cheryl

Sue ekerski has moved on ( i probably spelled her name wrong)? wow. I really liked her.