6 months post op - Update & Pics
Hello everyone! Today I went for my 6 month check up back at the Guelph Clinic. I have lost 92 lbs since surgery on March 8 and 33 before surgery for a total of 125 pounds. That's good news.
However what is better news is the fact that I no longer take any medication for type 2 diabetes - my dr says my sugar levels couldn't be more perfect. I am cut down to 1/2 my cholesterol and if all goes well at next blood work in Oct/Nov, I might be taken off. I don't take any other meds now except my vitamins and my throid.
I have so much energy. No aches or pains. I have had zero complications or issues. I have been able to tolerate whatever foods are on the list and I get at least 90 - 110 g of protein in a day. All my vitamins and at least 8 to 12 glasses of water every day.
I work out a minimum of 1 hour a day and at least 3 - 4 days I work out 2 hours. My hubby and I are doing lots of cycling and kayaking together and we also work out together at home. It has been wonderful to have his support. and partnership. Having the ability (strength, endurance, etc) to do more things has meant a lot to our relationship and opens up so many more doors. Below are some select pics along the way from my journey. I would do it all again. I look forward to what the next 6 months brings.
Dar
You look amazing! Congratulations on your weight loss to date, and on your tremendous NSV's!
Referral - December 2011 * Orientation TWH - March 13th, 2012 * Nurse Practitioner - April 17th, 2012 * Nutrition Class - April 17th, 2012 * Social Worker - April 24th, 2012 * Dietician - May 1st, 2012 * Psych - May 1st, 2012 * Surgeon - August 17th, 2012 * PATTS - Sept. 12th, 2012 * SURGERY TEGH, Dr. Cyriac - October 16th, 2012
Starting Weight - 320 lbs * Current Weight - 178 lbs * Goal Weight - 165 lbs
You are just amazing! The perfect picture of what to do & how to use our tool!!
So proud of you Dar!!!! Awesome job!! 
Referral to Ottawa: Jan/11 Info Session: May/11 Nurse: Feb/12 Dietician/Behavourist/Abdominal Scan: Apr/12 Pre-op Education Class: Feb. 6/13 Meet Surgeon Feb.15/13 Surgery with Dr. Raiche March 12/13!!
The race isn't given to the swift nor the strong, but it's given to the ones who endure it to the end...
Dar, not only do you look fabulous...you look soooo happy! Congratulations my friend 
Referral Feb 2012, Orientation at Guelph Nov. 29/12, RN, SW and NUT Feb. 13/12, 2nd RN, SW and NUT April 26/13, Dr. Agarwal May 7/13, SW May 22/13. HW 334lbs, CW 269 lbs. Post-op nutrition course August 1/13, Dr. Jules Foute Nelong Sept 9/13, PATTS Oct 9/13, Opti Oct 16/13, Surgery Oct 30/13.
