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OMG! OMG! OMG!!!!!!
Jul 06, 2008
I am down 98.5 today!!!!!!!! 1.5 lbs to reach my goal of 100lbs by my birthday in 2 days!!!!! Maybe there IS a light at the end of the tunnel?? Hope I can make it! Gotta make sure I get some good walk/runs in the next 2 days or I won't make it! Praying and keeping my fingers crossed! Thank you Lord!!!!!!!! WOW!!!!!!!!
Loving those WOW moments!!!!!!
Jul 04, 2008
DH and I took the kids for a hike today at Bradbury Mountain State Park in Pownal. The weather was AWESOME!!!!!!! We hiked 5 miles! I was able to keep up and even had energy left at the end...I wanted to climb back up to the top of the mountain but no one wanted to come with me!!!!!! 
Dh couldn't believe how well I did! Last time we went there...about 2 years ago...I had to stop 4-5 times to make it up to the top of the mountain....TODAY....I DIDN'T stop! It was great!!!!!!! (I maybe didn't run up the hill like some young whippersnappers do, but at least I made it!!!!!!!) While we were there.......I got on the SWINGS!!!!! OMG! I haven't been on the swings since probably 2nd grade!!!!!! My butt fit in the seat without cutting off the circulation and I was going as high as the kids with no fear of breaking the swing!!!!!!!! 
It was SOOO much fun! I felt like a kid again for at least 2 minutes!!!!!!!! haha This stuff is so great! I love it!
Dh couldn't believe how well I did! Last time we went there...about 2 years ago...I had to stop 4-5 times to make it up to the top of the mountain....TODAY....I DIDN'T stop! It was great!!!!!!! (I maybe didn't run up the hill like some young whippersnappers do, but at least I made it!!!!!!!) While we were there.......I got on the SWINGS!!!!! OMG! I haven't been on the swings since probably 2nd grade!!!!!! My butt fit in the seat without cutting off the circulation and I was going as high as the kids with no fear of breaking the swing!!!!!!!! It was SOOO much fun! I felt like a kid again for at least 2 minutes!!!!!!!! haha This stuff is so great! I love it!
Still amazed!!!!
Jul 01, 2008
Lost another pound somewhere overnight and now......I am OVERWEIGHT!!! My BMI is 29.9, not much under 30, but enough to be considered "JUST" overweight!!!!! AMAZING!!!! I haven't weighed under 165 since maybe....uh
like, 3rd grade or something?!?! I'm gonna have to dig out my baby book and look it up...Mom did a great job with keep track of stuff like that until I got a bit older...I hope it's in there!!!!! These WOW's are incredible! Thank you!! I just can't thank God, my surgeon, my family, my OH family enough!!!!!!!!
like, 3rd grade or something?!?! I'm gonna have to dig out my baby book and look it up...Mom did a great job with keep track of stuff like that until I got a bit older...I hope it's in there!!!!! These WOW's are incredible! Thank you!! I just can't thank God, my surgeon, my family, my OH family enough!!!!!!!!
Holy Cannoli!!!!!!!
Jun 30, 2008
That Blue Bunny ice cream really cleaned me out last night!!!!!!! 
I won't be eating that again anytime soon!!!! The great part is that I lost more weight and I am now ......DRUM ROLL PLEASE!!!!!!!!! 5.5..........count em....
5.5 pounds away from having lost 100pounds!!!!!!!!!!!
OMG!!!!!!! I never imagined I could lose that much weight........AND KEEP IT OFF!!!!!!! WOOHOO!!!!!! I was hoping to get there before my birthday in July, but it probably won't happen! Oh well.....I KNOW it will happen eventually! I am soooo excited! I can't wait! 
I guess it's no wonder all my pants are too big!!!!!!!!!! haha! 
I won't be eating that again anytime soon!!!! The great part is that I lost more weight and I am now ......DRUM ROLL PLEASE!!!!!!!!! 5.5..........count em....5.5 pounds away from having lost 100pounds!!!!!!!!!!!
OMG!!!!!!! I never imagined I could lose that much weight........AND KEEP IT OFF!!!!!!! WOOHOO!!!!!! I was hoping to get there before my birthday in July, but it probably won't happen! Oh well.....I KNOW it will happen eventually! I am soooo excited! I can't wait! I guess it's no wonder all my pants are too big!!!!!!!!!! haha!
11 weeks and counting!!!!!!
Jun 29, 2008
So, it's officially 11 weeks since this life-changing surgery for me! I have now lost 41 pounds since surgery! It seems kinda surreal! I just can't imagine that all this weight is gone and....IF I do the right things, it will STAY off! That is just incredible to me!
This past week has been weird for me. Thursday evening, I developed a left-sided pain in my abdomen, between my ribcage and iliac crest. It would get worse if I was standing or walking and better if I pressed in on it with my hands or if I sat down for a while. I ended up calling the surgeon's office Friday morning as it was still bothering me quite a bit. I spoke to Michael, the PA, and we both felt it was probably musculo-skeletal and probably not surgery related (I had lifted a bag of bird seed a couple of times Thursday. Even though I didn't have any pain when I did it, I might have pulled something?) He told me to call if I had any problems over the weekend. It's still a bit sore at times, but doing ok for the most part.
I've finally started losing again!!!!! WOOHOO!!!! I had gained about 4 pounds after getting sunburned a coupla weeks ago. I think I had swelling in my legs due to the sunburn. Either way, the weight is finally starting to drop again! I've increased my calories a bit too, which I think might be helping. I'm still eating under 600cals/day and it's making me quite full! I just need to stay away from the foods that got me to the point of needing this surgery in the first place!!!!!!! Not always easy, but doing my best. I made a "not so good" choice tonight and ended up paying for it!!!!!! I had some Blue Bunny, NAS, low fat ice cream....hhmmmm...I've had this half gallon in the freezer for over 4 months and not even half of it is gone! Tonight, it just looked REALLY good! So, I indulged! Well, 3 bathroom trips and a sore belly later, I am finally feeling better! I spent from 6pm to 10pm on the sofa sleeping off and on (between the bathroom trips) and NOW, I'm wide awake and can't sleep! It's gonna be a rough day at work tomorrow!
It's pretty amazing to me at how our bodies react to all these changes! I have been pretty lucky!!! I'll admit that for sure! I have YET to throw up on anything since surgery! That's a HUGE plus! I have tolerated everything so far, except for the ice cream tonight (which didn't make me puke, just felt kinda yucky for a while!) I had some beef kabobs today at Mulligans (actually....1 kabob! haha...about 3 ounces of meat a few veggies) It went down REALLY good! Of course, I brought a bunch home and probably won't be able to eat the rest as leftovers just seem too dry for me. I'm sure one of the kids will enjoy it tomorrow! We went to a Chinese buffet on Friday evening (DD had a softball tourney all weekend and we spent the weekend at mom and dad's house......DD's team came in 3rd! WOOHOO!!!) Chinese was good and they honored the Doc's little card and gave me a discounted price! My favorite food there was the crab legs (Alaskan King crab...Yummo!!) Made me look like I had eaten a bunch too with all the shells on the plate! haha I didn't try anything with sauces....I'm just too scared to dump on the sugar!!!!!!!! It was nice to be able to go out and eat with everyone though.
This weekend did teach me a bit too! Taught me that I need to be more tolerant. Guess I just feel weird being under everyone's magnifying glass! "Are you ok eating that? Are you sure you're full? Can I make you something to eat? If I make this, can you have some? " It just gets kinda old after a while. I had brought some things to eat...snacks, stuff for sandwiches, protein drinks, etc. I guess everyone just wants me to be successful, but .........oh, I don't know! We'll all figure it out in time!
Just so I can keep track.......a few stats.........
pre-op 11 weeks post-op
jeans: 24/26 12(Time to go shopping again!)
shirts: 2x/3x or 24/26 xl or 16/18
shorts: 2x/3x or 24 L or xl
It's great to be able to go shopping at Old Navy or the "normal" size clothes stores!
This journey is incredible!!!!!! I never imagined I'd get where I am today! I keep waiting to wake up and find this was all a dream and that I am back in those 24/26's!!!!!!!!! It's amazing to think that I'm....hopefully....still not done losing too! Imagine......I COULD be the "skinny" girl in my family!!!!!! That's NEVER happened before in my life!!!!!!!!!
Well, I can't post this without thanking some people again! To my OH family.......for all your support...You are ALL amazing and an inspiration to me!!!! Thank you!!!!!!!! To my family......your support is incredible and has helped to keep me going when I wanted to quit and try that piece of chocolate! Thank you!!!!! To my surgeon, Dr Loggins (and his staff) .....I wouldn't be where I am today without this wonderful tool I was given! I hope I can make you all proud! Thank you!!!!!! To my Lord and Savior...for allowing me this second chance at life, for giving me my loving family, a great support group and surgeon, for giving me ALL that I have in this life and for answering ALL my prayers.......in YOUR way! Thank YOU!!!!!!!!
This past week has been weird for me. Thursday evening, I developed a left-sided pain in my abdomen, between my ribcage and iliac crest. It would get worse if I was standing or walking and better if I pressed in on it with my hands or if I sat down for a while. I ended up calling the surgeon's office Friday morning as it was still bothering me quite a bit. I spoke to Michael, the PA, and we both felt it was probably musculo-skeletal and probably not surgery related (I had lifted a bag of bird seed a couple of times Thursday. Even though I didn't have any pain when I did it, I might have pulled something?) He told me to call if I had any problems over the weekend. It's still a bit sore at times, but doing ok for the most part.
I've finally started losing again!!!!! WOOHOO!!!! I had gained about 4 pounds after getting sunburned a coupla weeks ago. I think I had swelling in my legs due to the sunburn. Either way, the weight is finally starting to drop again! I've increased my calories a bit too, which I think might be helping. I'm still eating under 600cals/day and it's making me quite full! I just need to stay away from the foods that got me to the point of needing this surgery in the first place!!!!!!! Not always easy, but doing my best. I made a "not so good" choice tonight and ended up paying for it!!!!!! I had some Blue Bunny, NAS, low fat ice cream....hhmmmm...I've had this half gallon in the freezer for over 4 months and not even half of it is gone! Tonight, it just looked REALLY good! So, I indulged! Well, 3 bathroom trips and a sore belly later, I am finally feeling better! I spent from 6pm to 10pm on the sofa sleeping off and on (between the bathroom trips) and NOW, I'm wide awake and can't sleep! It's gonna be a rough day at work tomorrow!
It's pretty amazing to me at how our bodies react to all these changes! I have been pretty lucky!!! I'll admit that for sure! I have YET to throw up on anything since surgery! That's a HUGE plus! I have tolerated everything so far, except for the ice cream tonight (which didn't make me puke, just felt kinda yucky for a while!) I had some beef kabobs today at Mulligans (actually....1 kabob! haha...about 3 ounces of meat a few veggies) It went down REALLY good! Of course, I brought a bunch home and probably won't be able to eat the rest as leftovers just seem too dry for me. I'm sure one of the kids will enjoy it tomorrow! We went to a Chinese buffet on Friday evening (DD had a softball tourney all weekend and we spent the weekend at mom and dad's house......DD's team came in 3rd! WOOHOO!!!) Chinese was good and they honored the Doc's little card and gave me a discounted price! My favorite food there was the crab legs (Alaskan King crab...Yummo!!) Made me look like I had eaten a bunch too with all the shells on the plate! haha I didn't try anything with sauces....I'm just too scared to dump on the sugar!!!!!!!! It was nice to be able to go out and eat with everyone though.
This weekend did teach me a bit too! Taught me that I need to be more tolerant. Guess I just feel weird being under everyone's magnifying glass! "Are you ok eating that? Are you sure you're full? Can I make you something to eat? If I make this, can you have some? " It just gets kinda old after a while. I had brought some things to eat...snacks, stuff for sandwiches, protein drinks, etc. I guess everyone just wants me to be successful, but .........oh, I don't know! We'll all figure it out in time!
Just so I can keep track.......a few stats.........
pre-op 11 weeks post-op
jeans: 24/26 12(Time to go shopping again!)
shirts: 2x/3x or 24/26 xl or 16/18
shorts: 2x/3x or 24 L or xl
It's great to be able to go shopping at Old Navy or the "normal" size clothes stores!
This journey is incredible!!!!!! I never imagined I'd get where I am today! I keep waiting to wake up and find this was all a dream and that I am back in those 24/26's!!!!!!!!! It's amazing to think that I'm....hopefully....still not done losing too! Imagine......I COULD be the "skinny" girl in my family!!!!!! That's NEVER happened before in my life!!!!!!!!!
Well, I can't post this without thanking some people again! To my OH family.......for all your support...You are ALL amazing and an inspiration to me!!!! Thank you!!!!!!!! To my family......your support is incredible and has helped to keep me going when I wanted to quit and try that piece of chocolate! Thank you!!!!! To my surgeon, Dr Loggins (and his staff) .....I wouldn't be where I am today without this wonderful tool I was given! I hope I can make you all proud! Thank you!!!!!! To my Lord and Savior...for allowing me this second chance at life, for giving me my loving family, a great support group and surgeon, for giving me ALL that I have in this life and for answering ALL my prayers.......in YOUR way! Thank YOU!!!!!!!!
10 weeks out!!!!
Jun 25, 2008
I'm finally starting to feel better...I think! I'm still dizzy at times, but mostly when I change positions too quickly. I've been doing great getting in my protein...especially before I go anywhere in the morning! I've been getting all my fluids in too! I've started exercising again too, which is a GREAT thing! I'm walking daily or, if it's lightning/raining, I've been riding my stationary bike. Either way, getting some calories burned! WOOHOO!!!!!!!!
I HAD to go buy a little bit of new clothes...you know how it is! I just can't resist!!!!! I found a pair of pants at Steve and Barry's......size 12!!!!! OMG! They fit sooo good! I think they must run big! I don't care...it's fun to say...yup...size 12! haha....I also bought a pair of capris...those are 14's and are just right...If I lost a few more pounds, might be even better! I also bought a couple of pairs of shorts....size 12/14. Just perfect! It's amazing how this stuff fits! I NEVER in my life thought I'd be fitting into 12's or 14's!!!!!!!! Man...I love my RNY and Dr Loggins for giving me this tool!!!!!! WOW!!!!!!!
I went and tried on a few bathing suits today too as the one piece I have...well....lets just say....they could call me Auntie Bagass! The top is fine, but the bottom half is just too big!!!! So, I tried some tankini type suits with the little skirt bottom. The ones I tried on just did nothing for me! Too much skin hanging out under the arms and stuff...I think they were cut too low in the back. Great part is, I fit into a size 14 top and 12 for the bottom! So, I think that's the way I'll have to go, once I can find one I like!! If you can ever like a bathing suit! YIKES!
So, shopping is fun again! Feeling better! Eating well! What more can a girl ask for????????
PCP visit today
Jun 16, 2008
Just got back from seeing my PCP...she's quite a gal too! After chatting for a few, ECG, and general exam....she thinks I may have had a vaso-vagal episode. Maybe a one time thing. She couldn't rule out maybe my blood sugar getting a bit low or maybe a little bit of dehydration, especially since I got so much sun on Saturday. (I have been drinking more to try to stay hyrdrated because of that though!) She sent me for bloodwork..CBC and electrolytes to make sure I wasn't bleeding from anywhere and to insure that I wasn't dehydrated. She said she should have results this afternoon and that she would call me if anything was "outta whack". She knew it was weird to have MORE blood drawn since I just had my 2 month labwork done a week ago, but she said she'd rather be sure what we're dealing with. She also emphasized, as Dr Loggins did, that I need to eat something or drink a protein drink before I go anywhere in the morning and make sure I am getting plenty of fluids. I WILL do better! I REALLY don't want this to happen again!!!!!!! Now, I just have to wait to see if she calls me with any weird values on the bloodwork!
Just got a couple of phone calls!!
Jun 16, 2008
So, I'm still feeling kinda crummy this morning. I went to work but ended up coming back home as I was a little dizzy and just not feeling "right in the head". My sup is on vacation and the substitute told me to do what I needed to do to feel better....thank goodness they are so understanding.
So, I called Dr L's office to see if I could see him or if I should call my PCP and to let them know that nobody ever called back yesterday. Kim said that Dr L and Michael, the PA are all at a conference out of town. She said there is a doc on call and she could have him call me, if I wanted to. I told her I would just call my PCP and see what they said. She asked me to keep them posted on the outcome.
Called the PCP's office and the RN called me back and set up an appt at 115, with MY PCP, luckily she had a time available! WOOHOO!!!
I came home and was sitting here trying to drink some more when my cell rang. Didn't recognize the number, but, since it was a Maine number, I answered...It was Dr L. He explained to me that he was at the conference but had called the office to check in this morning and got the message that I had called yesterday and today and that no one had called me back. He apologized and said they are working on it as SOMEONE should have called me back. I told him that I didn't think I had needed to go to the ER or I would have. He was still kinda peeved that no one had called me back. He said that's why he hates being out of town because no one handles things like he does....I kinda have to agree!
Anyways, we talked and he asked what had happened, symptoms, etc. He feels either my blood sugar dropped below what my body likes or that I am not getting enough fluid volume, even though I am getting at least the minimum rec. He wants me to see my PCP and see what she says. He also felt that the pneumonia may be playing into this a bit, causing my body to react differently. He gave me some good info and wants me to not leave the house without some kind of protein in me...I know, I know, I just skimp a little bit sometimes when I am in a rush. I WILL do better! He wants me to update the office later, after my PCP visit. He said that Michael will be back on Weds to see patients and to call if I feel like I need to see him. So, we'll see what happens.
Gotta say, Dr L is "da man". He didn't have to call me...but he DID. I'm really glad I was referred to him as he appears to be so caring and kind.....
Oh yeah, while I was on the phone with Dr L, I got a beep...call...UNAVAILABLE...left a voicemail.....It was the doc who was on call for Dr Loggins...haha....kinda a day late and dollar short, so to speak! He left a message stating he had gotten my call and wanted to know what he could do for me.....said he'd let the office know he wasn't able to reach me but left a message. I just kinda laughed.....
Off to see my PCP.................
So, I called Dr L's office to see if I could see him or if I should call my PCP and to let them know that nobody ever called back yesterday. Kim said that Dr L and Michael, the PA are all at a conference out of town. She said there is a doc on call and she could have him call me, if I wanted to. I told her I would just call my PCP and see what they said. She asked me to keep them posted on the outcome.
Called the PCP's office and the RN called me back and set up an appt at 115, with MY PCP, luckily she had a time available! WOOHOO!!!
I came home and was sitting here trying to drink some more when my cell rang. Didn't recognize the number, but, since it was a Maine number, I answered...It was Dr L. He explained to me that he was at the conference but had called the office to check in this morning and got the message that I had called yesterday and today and that no one had called me back. He apologized and said they are working on it as SOMEONE should have called me back. I told him that I didn't think I had needed to go to the ER or I would have. He was still kinda peeved that no one had called me back. He said that's why he hates being out of town because no one handles things like he does....I kinda have to agree!
Anyways, we talked and he asked what had happened, symptoms, etc. He feels either my blood sugar dropped below what my body likes or that I am not getting enough fluid volume, even though I am getting at least the minimum rec. He wants me to see my PCP and see what she says. He also felt that the pneumonia may be playing into this a bit, causing my body to react differently. He gave me some good info and wants me to not leave the house without some kind of protein in me...I know, I know, I just skimp a little bit sometimes when I am in a rush. I WILL do better! He wants me to update the office later, after my PCP visit. He said that Michael will be back on Weds to see patients and to call if I feel like I need to see him. So, we'll see what happens.
Gotta say, Dr L is "da man". He didn't have to call me...but he DID. I'm really glad I was referred to him as he appears to be so caring and kind.....
Oh yeah, while I was on the phone with Dr L, I got a beep...call...UNAVAILABLE...left a voicemail.....It was the doc who was on call for Dr Loggins...haha....kinda a day late and dollar short, so to speak! He left a message stating he had gotten my call and wanted to know what he could do for me.....said he'd let the office know he wasn't able to reach me but left a message. I just kinda laughed.....
Off to see my PCP.................
Second week in a row! SHEESHHH!
Jun 15, 2008
Last week, at Church, I either had my first dump (Corinne doesn't think it was as I hadn't eaten anything) or my vits got stuck, not sure which...dizzy, nauseous, feeling pretty bad. Came home, laid down, felt better after about 30 minutes.
This week, took my prevacid, MVI and 2 bites of WC oatmeal with a little bit of protein powder, went to Church. About 25 minutes into it, as we were kneeling for Eucharist Prayer, the preist's voice started to fade out and I got really dizzy. I kept fighting it off, but when we stood at the end of the prayer, it got worse, I started to shake (according to DD) and then went back to my knees, passed out (DD says my eyes stayed open, just didn't respond for a few seconds) Luckily DD and the lady behind us supported me a little so I didn't topple into the aisle. Once I was able to get back up, DD and I left. Sat in the car for a few minutes, then came home. Been feeling kinda "blah" since then...tired, dizzy at times, but not feeling faint. Called the doc's office and they were going to page the on-call doc to see if there was anything I needed to do....I've been trying to drink and I was able to eat lunch. Still haven't heard back from the doc.....so, guess I'll just hang out and see what happens!!!! This crap sux!!!
BTW...yesterday was my 2 month surgiversary! WOOHOO! Time flies when you're having fun! HA!
This week, took my prevacid, MVI and 2 bites of WC oatmeal with a little bit of protein powder, went to Church. About 25 minutes into it, as we were kneeling for Eucharist Prayer, the preist's voice started to fade out and I got really dizzy. I kept fighting it off, but when we stood at the end of the prayer, it got worse, I started to shake (according to DD) and then went back to my knees, passed out (DD says my eyes stayed open, just didn't respond for a few seconds) Luckily DD and the lady behind us supported me a little so I didn't topple into the aisle. Once I was able to get back up, DD and I left. Sat in the car for a few minutes, then came home. Been feeling kinda "blah" since then...tired, dizzy at times, but not feeling faint. Called the doc's office and they were going to page the on-call doc to see if there was anything I needed to do....I've been trying to drink and I was able to eat lunch. Still haven't heard back from the doc.....so, guess I'll just hang out and see what happens!!!! This crap sux!!!
BTW...yesterday was my 2 month surgiversary! WOOHOO! Time flies when you're having fun! HA!
2 month follow-up appt
Jun 12, 2008
Today was the "big" day! My appt was at 10. Went in and got weighed, blood pressure...you know, the normal stuff. (My scale weighs 2 pounds lighter than Dr L's, no biggie) Crystal came in a took pictures! WOOHOO! Pictures! I HATE pictures!!!! She asked how the pneumonia thing was and stuff...nice little chat.
Mike, the new PA came in after that. He reviewed all my bloodwork, any issues I was having, stuff like that. He said all my bloodwork was pretty much normal. I'm not anemic, cholesterol is good, except my HDL could be a little higher, my liver and kidney function tests were good, protein was good, my calcium was just slightly low, so I guess I can take some supplementation if I want, or just add more dairy/calcium products. He took a look at the belly, checked for hernias, listened to the lungs, general exam. No biggie. We talked about flapping skin and how I should get any issues documented with my PCP in case I am in need of some plastic surgery later on.....waayyy later on. We discussed my weight loss....hhmmmm.....down 36# in 2 months, according to their scale. Since time of consult, I have lost 71% of my excess body weight...he was very pleased with that! As we were talking, Dr Loggins came in.
Dr L reviewed all the bloodwork stuff again and was impressed by my low cholesterol and that my HgA1C was at 5, meaning I was no longer diabetic. He was very pleased with everything, including my weight loss. He said it was "phenomenal". We talked about the pneumonia and adding the carafate and stuff. He thinks I should be able to stop the carafate tomorrow and let them know if I have any other issues with the young pouchy! When he first came in, he said (and I quote) "Hi there, young lady!" I about fell off my seat! I told him I haven't been young in a loonnngggg time and haven't been called that in a long time either. He said I looked a bunch younger...I don't remember how he said it, but it was pretty funny. I think it's just the hair! haha Anyways, it was all good and they were both very pleased! Dr L even gave me a hug before he left...aawwww...haha
Corinne came in next. She was also very happy with my weight loss so far. She seemed pleased that I had my log with all my fluid, protein, and calories logged. We discussed foods, intolerances, and issues I was having, stuff like that. I told her what had happened on Sunday while I was at Church. She thought, because I hadn't eaten, that it wasn't dumping. She wasn't sure if one of the pills had gotten stuck either, but told me to let the Dr know if it happened again. I know I will spread them out more and hopefully it will never happen again. I also admitted to Corinne that I hadn't been exercising much this past week due to being sick (I had told Dr L and Crystal too, and they agreed that I needed to get built back up before jumping back into exercise...which I will start this weekend!!!!) I think it went well with Corinne. I'm glad she's so picky about what she wants us to do...I think it would be easier to fall back into old habits if she wasn't looking over my shoulder like "big sister" haha
So, I don't have to go back until October unless any issues come up. Dr L said if I keep going at this rate, I'll probably be close to 100% of my excess body weight gone by that time. (He was pretty happy with my 71% as he said he expects people to be between 60-80% lost by the time they reach 1 year out.....I'm in that range at 2 months out! Pretty cool!) It doesn't seem possible as I still hate looking in the mirror, but the way clothes fit and they way I feel are a much better judge than my eyes looking at myself in the mirror! Guess I need to take some 2 month pix and measurements this weekend! WOO HOO! NOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mike, the new PA came in after that. He reviewed all my bloodwork, any issues I was having, stuff like that. He said all my bloodwork was pretty much normal. I'm not anemic, cholesterol is good, except my HDL could be a little higher, my liver and kidney function tests were good, protein was good, my calcium was just slightly low, so I guess I can take some supplementation if I want, or just add more dairy/calcium products. He took a look at the belly, checked for hernias, listened to the lungs, general exam. No biggie. We talked about flapping skin and how I should get any issues documented with my PCP in case I am in need of some plastic surgery later on.....waayyy later on. We discussed my weight loss....hhmmmm.....down 36# in 2 months, according to their scale. Since time of consult, I have lost 71% of my excess body weight...he was very pleased with that! As we were talking, Dr Loggins came in.
Dr L reviewed all the bloodwork stuff again and was impressed by my low cholesterol and that my HgA1C was at 5, meaning I was no longer diabetic. He was very pleased with everything, including my weight loss. He said it was "phenomenal". We talked about the pneumonia and adding the carafate and stuff. He thinks I should be able to stop the carafate tomorrow and let them know if I have any other issues with the young pouchy! When he first came in, he said (and I quote) "Hi there, young lady!" I about fell off my seat! I told him I haven't been young in a loonnngggg time and haven't been called that in a long time either. He said I looked a bunch younger...I don't remember how he said it, but it was pretty funny. I think it's just the hair! haha Anyways, it was all good and they were both very pleased! Dr L even gave me a hug before he left...aawwww...haha
Corinne came in next. She was also very happy with my weight loss so far. She seemed pleased that I had my log with all my fluid, protein, and calories logged. We discussed foods, intolerances, and issues I was having, stuff like that. I told her what had happened on Sunday while I was at Church. She thought, because I hadn't eaten, that it wasn't dumping. She wasn't sure if one of the pills had gotten stuck either, but told me to let the Dr know if it happened again. I know I will spread them out more and hopefully it will never happen again. I also admitted to Corinne that I hadn't been exercising much this past week due to being sick (I had told Dr L and Crystal too, and they agreed that I needed to get built back up before jumping back into exercise...which I will start this weekend!!!!) I think it went well with Corinne. I'm glad she's so picky about what she wants us to do...I think it would be easier to fall back into old habits if she wasn't looking over my shoulder like "big sister" haha
So, I don't have to go back until October unless any issues come up. Dr L said if I keep going at this rate, I'll probably be close to 100% of my excess body weight gone by that time. (He was pretty happy with my 71% as he said he expects people to be between 60-80% lost by the time they reach 1 year out.....I'm in that range at 2 months out! Pretty cool!) It doesn't seem possible as I still hate looking in the mirror, but the way clothes fit and they way I feel are a much better judge than my eyes looking at myself in the mirror! Guess I need to take some 2 month pix and measurements this weekend! WOO HOO! NOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
About Me
Sabattus, ME
Location
22.9
BMI
Surgery
04/14/2008
Surgery Date
Mar 01, 2008
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