Hi everyone

Hello everyone. I havent posted in along time, but Im always lurking, trying to learn everything I can and always keeping an eye on Tavia lol. I go for my 6 month check up on the 12th. Im down 75 pounds and into a size 10 pants and medium shirts. WOO HOO! Went from a size tight 22. Luckily I havent had any complications...even my bowel movements are normal (lol..everyone seems to have some sort of problem with that so I thought I would throw it in.) I feel awesome and the compliments are just rolling in, and MAN do I LOVE to shop!! I do wonder about a few things though. For example, protein. I read on here all the time about protein shakes, etc...but I ask my doctor about that at my 3 month followup and he said my blood work was perfect and not to worry about taking protein supplements. Is that weird? I am off all medications now, was on cholesterol meds and nexium for acid reflux. Actually doctor told me to stop taking the cholesterol med right after surgery. Im not doing great with exercising,...try to walk a few times a week, but not very disciplined when it comes to anything else. I have to say Im surprised that I dont have skin hanging to my knees because of it but its not a problem right now, not to say it wont be soon. I do notice the back of my legs and rear are droopy but I dont notice it in my clothes. lol Anyway..I just wanted to say hi to everyone and hope you all are doing well. Karen

Karen, What wonderful progress! You must feel amazing. I think you should trust what your doc and labs are saying and stick to his advice. You must be finding good ways to get your protein in. Wow, when this surgery works well, it's phenomenal, isn't it? Hugs, Amy