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Today went to cardiologist who hasn't seen me since the VSG surgery in May 2015. After her mouth dropped open at my weight loss, she said you are the picture of health because your blood pressure is normal 120/88, your pulse is ridiculous at 53 bpm, your EKG is normal and she thinks I also look fabulous! ????no meds necessary- see me in a year for a check up. Now how does it get any better than that? She also added that because my blood pressure was very high and uncontrolled at the last visit with me back in April ( before surgery)she honestly thought I was headed for a stroke or major heart attack. She was the one who suggested the surgery and I gave her a big hug today for saving my life????I'm celebrating with a swim tonight.

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Congratulations on new found health my friend!!!

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Wow! That is THE best news you can get - your health! Let's face it we all like the smaller clothes but doctor's giving us compliments on our health and just knowing how we have changed our lives for the better go much much further! :) Congrat!

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That's one of the best NSV I've ever heard!

Great news!!

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That's one of the best NSV I've ever heard!

Great news!!

what is a NSV?? actually i know it's something good, what does NSV stand for? :)

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NSV= non scale victory!!!!

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NSV= non scale victory!!!!

thank you!

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Yeah! Hooray! This is what this life saving surgery is all about! Congratulations!

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oh wow thats fantastic congrats to you

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That is amazing. You brought tears to my eyes. Well done!!!

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Just wanted to add thanks for all the great support and advice I get here on Bariatric Pal. You guys rock!

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That is the greatest pat on the back you can get.

Your doctor confirming that you've kicked butt and done great. That's what it's all about.

Way to go !!!!!!

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Way to go @@skinnyrita! You must feel terrific - I am so happy for you :D

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That is AWESOME!!!!

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Today went to cardiologist who hasn't seen me since the VSG surgery in May 2015. After her mouth dropped open at my weight loss, she said you are the picture of health because your blood pressure is normal 120/88, your pulse is ridiculous at 53 bpm, your EKG is normal and she thinks I also look fabulous! no meds necessary- see me in a year for a check up. Now how does it get any better than that? She also added that because my blood pressure was very high and uncontrolled at the last visit with me back in April ( before surgery)she honestly thought I was headed for a stroke or major heart attack. She was the one who suggested the surgery and I gave her a big hug today for saving my lifeI'm celebrating with a swim tonight.

Wow what AMAZING news. How awesome! You must be on cloud 9!

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