gmanbat 5,889 Posted March 6, 2012 It's Mar. 6, 2012, 1 month and about 20 days since my surgery. I have lost 33 pounds since then, 63 pounds all together. Strength is increasing as I diligently exercise and get the proper Protein in. I am going for my lab test today for a follow-up visit with my surgeon next week. Here are the boxes X'd: CBC w/differential CMP Calcium Magnesium Phosphorous Iron Vitamin D, 25 Hydroxy Vitamin B-12 Folate Lipid Panel Because the Lipid Panel was checked I have to fast 12 hours and man am I hungry! I should have thought of that when I had a snack at 10 PM. I have new clothes and new old clothes that were too small before. I am more in touch with the real me. I have to stuggle to channel my new energy into useful pursuits, I didn't have this struggle before because I had very little energy to deal with. I don't regret this one bit. I can truly say, without my usual begrudging attitude, I am glad I listened to my wife! :wub: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites