6 month post-op visit

[Margie122 845]

I had my 6 month post-op visit yesterday with the surgeon’s assistant and my NUT. It went very well. They are both very happy with the progress that I’ve made and they both feel I will make it to my goal. I discussed “goal” weight with them both. I am 5’10” - My PCP said 175, the surgeon’s assistant said 160, my NUT said 170 and I was thinking 165! 15lbs is a big range. I want the goal to be reachable and sustainable. For now I’m sticking with 165. We will see as I get closer what is doable.

I’m down over 100lbs since starting this journey last April and down 63 since my surgery on 8/17/2015. Since that time I am able to do so much more. I can cross my legs without any issues. I can walk longer distances, do workout classes and not be the big sweaty hot mess in the back, climb stairs without pain, fit into any seat/booth, and in general I just feel so much better. I remember being 295lbs and hating the feeling of my own skin.

I am down from a tight size 22W to a 14 and I even got a pair of size 12 dress pants on yesterday. I no longer have to shop in plus size stores.

I am so thankful for this tool that I have. My sleeve has enabled me to do so much more than I ever thought I could.

In the beginning I had doubts. I am so glad for this forum where I was able to get so much valuable information pre-surgery to prepare me for my journey. It is still a wealth of information now and I come here almost every day to read other people’s inspirational stories, rants, issues, etc. I hope I never stop learning.

I still have a lot of hard work ahead to reach my goal but it’s worth it. I need to do better with tracking and I need to up my exercise. Those two things are my main goals for the next few months. I see my surgeon and my NUT for my 1 year post-op on 8/23 and I hope to be posting in here at that time that I’ve met my goal. For now I am going to continue to get inspiration here and go to my monthly support group meetings at the hospital run by my NUT who is awesome. I hope everyone out in the BP community has continued success and a fabulous day!

[JamieLogical 8,710]

Awesome that your visit went well and that you are feeling so great! You've made a lot of progress in a short period of time and it's hard to imagine you won't make goal at this point. Keep up all the good work and the positive attitude!

[Ruth1ess 494]

Thank you for posting this. Similar stats and at the beginning of my journey. Very inspiring!