September 19th Appt

Oct 03, 2013

I had my latest appointment,; it's been 3 months since my last appointment.  I seen Monqiue who weighed me and went over their list of questions that are always asked post-op (how long do my meals last? do i drink with meals? taking vitamins? exercise? and reviews if there are any change with meds or medical history). The appointment was probably less than 10 minutes. I was down 30 lbs since my last appointment in June and down 97 lbs since starting the pre-op diet late January.

I then seen the doctor but not Dr. B, I think it was his wife who's a GP (that's what I've heard on the boards anyway). She basically just went over all the information Monique entered into the computer. She said I was doing well, asked how I felt, etc. She was nice and I was only there about 5 minutes. There were no issues or problems so all was good and it was a quick appointment. They figured I'd get my blood work done at my next appointment which will probably be in December / January.

I'm writing this post on October 3rd and I finally hit the 100 lb loss mark!  This includes the weight lost during the pre-op diet lost in the two weeks immediately preceding the surgery.  In reflecting, I just have to say that life is just easier now. I don't have to think twice about going up or down stairs / steps. I fit very comfortably in theatre seats and no longer have to order aisle seats for performances. I work in an office and am up and down throughout the day and get things when I need them, instead of waiting until I have a list of things I have to get and getting them all in one trip. I walk probably 29 out of 30 days in the month and I pace on that one day I can't get out, usually because it's raining too hard. I love wearing sizes that I haven't worn before as an adult. The number I see on the scale is still surreal to me. I'm not so self conscious anymore and feel I blend in more with the crowd but in a good way. I don't stand out as the biggest person anymore.

I've probably mentioned in past posts that I haven't had any complications or issues related to surgery at all. An ideal post-op recovery, no issues with digesting / eating any foods, no throwing up, and no skin issues so far.  I would have no reason not to recommend this surgery. I love what opportunities surgery has given me, and am very grateful to be one of the lucky ones to receive it and have it performed so well!

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