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2 month post-op with good news

kira10062014

By kira10062014, in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

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kira10062014    18

kira10062014
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I had my 2 month post-op with my surgeon on Friday 12-19-14; I had very good results and I am incredibly happy with the way things are going for me! :) I am going to keep up this hard work even though I have stalled!! :)

Dr. Olsen, my surgeron, was very surprised and please with the way things are progressing. And so was the RD! She said I was a "poster child"! LOL :D

I had labs drawn with my PCP, everything is normal. whoohoo!!! :) I am offically no longer a Type I/Type II diabetic and only have a history now; I haven't had insulin since my last day in hospital! :) (I was diagnosed with Type I while in HS and once I gain some weight after HS it because a mixture of both, how I don't know. I am not the doctor! LOL) My menses are now completely normal; where as they weren't before and never were.

I have lost 64 pounds and 50 since consult visit/surgery day and total of 42% weight loss!!!!!!!!!!!! The biggest accomplishment is doing this surgery and sticking with the strict diet and lifestyle changes. It has been the biggest mental challenge of all. I find my perception of food in general has changed. I, for one, no longer enjoy food as much as I used too. I just look at it a fuel to keep my body alive. My family and friends are so supportive of my change (they weren't at first with the exception of my husband) but now they still that yes I am serious about this and my health.

My mom and dad are so proud. I think my three sisters are a little envious. I have always been the biggest one of the four of us so I had to make up in personality since I didn't have the looks. Now my self-confidence is flourishing and I am absolutely the happiest I have ever been. WHO KNEW?!!!!!! Why didn't I do this sooner!?

The best news of the office visit was my surgeon said if I meet my weight loss goal and including the one he set for me and keep it maintained for at least 3 months after I meet goal weight, he will release and give his ok for my husband and I to try for babies!!!!! I finally have my goals at reach and I am pushing through so I can accomplish and achieve them!!!!

Without this site, my friends, my family, and most importantly my faith in God and Jesus I wouldn't have been able to get as far as I have. I am truly thankful for this site more than anything. It has opened my eyes to everything, to the issues, good and bad, etc. I have learned so much for each and every one of you. SO A HUGE HUGE THANK YOU MY BARIATRIC PALS! :)

Happy and Merry Christmas to y'all!!! God Bless! :)

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BLERDgirl    6,417

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Great news! Congrats!!!

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old_rn    110

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So happy for you!! You are doing amazing

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Big_Mama    511

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Wooooohoooo! Congratulations!

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CanyonBaby    1,852

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I am so proud of you! Your faith has truly seen you through, and He is keeping you on the right track, and in all ways! Hang tight with Him and He will see you through, always! Good luck and God Bless you, too! Merry Christmas!

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nursmate2    40

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Congratulations! Wonderful news!

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