2 Month Check Up

[KabinKitty 11]

I visted with the surgeon on April 1st. I had only lost 17 pounds in 2 months. I have not been doing any exercise. I found out recently (after having pain in my right knee for about 6 months) I have torn cartlidge in my knee, which makes walking painful.

My blood work was not the greatest as my Vitamin D level was low. I'm now taking D3 and I feel much better. My tryglicericides were high as was my cholestrol. Those levels had dropped dramatically in my December pre-op visit to my pcp, after I gave up gluten. I was SO shocked to find that they had climbed SO high. I am not eating fatty foods or high calorie foods, so it's very puzzling to me!

My surgeon had taken me off of Lipitor after my surgery, but I'm back on that. I did get to stop one of my blood pressure meds. I had lost 21 pounds before my surgery from Sept thru Jan, so my total loss is 38 pounds so far. My surgeon was encouraging and reminded me that I've lost 38, but I told him 21 was my effort and not from the surgery.

I have no appetite and am finding it hard to cook for hubby and me. When we go out to eat, we share a meal because I eat such a small amount. I truly believe I could go all day with nothing to eat or drink. I am fighting some depression and trying to push liquids and healthy foods. I asked hubby to stop and pick up something for his dinner tonight as I was being lazy and was not hungry. He was concerned that I didn't want to eat, but I will probably heat up some cream of Tomato Soup later.

[KellyL 173]

You are doing awesome! I am personally gonna count evrry lb i lose pre-op. It's still part of your journey to your thinner healthier self. I've heard a lot of ppl are Low in Vit D even pre-op. I have started taking it now before i get sleeved. I think being low contributes to depression, plus the estrogen that is stored in our fat cells is released as we lose, which can make us moody. Watch for other things like smaller clothes sizes. Most only weigh 1 x biweekly or even 1x a month. It's gonna happen, just takes some time.