Happy 3.5 Months Post Op!

[OzRoo 1,492]

Had my post 3 months follow up with my surgeon.

I'm happy and he is happy!

• I lost 50% of my excess weight
• My labs are now Perfect! (only exception is my Thyroid, an ongoing issue for me)
• Prior my op, I was heading towards Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. Now my liver is happy too
• Prior my op, I was getting to a pre-diabetic stage. Now my Pancreas and blood sugar levels are also happy
• My cholesterol levels are getting healthy
• My hair has thickened and growing like crazy
• Although I no longer have reflux, due to Nexium PPI, I was told I need to stay on it for 12 months.
• I follow all the guidelines and recommendations from my surgeon, my dietician (NUT) and my bariatric psychologist. Sometimes it is hard for me to get all the Protein and calories, only when I get stressed. I was told to force myself to eat, and keep having regular meals
• I still battle/deal with my Graves Disease. Once my weight stabilises, hopefully my life will be easier in this respect
• My favourite exercises are dancing and walking
• My face is now defined, and I can see my waist coming back
• I laugh more
• The New Chapter in My Life has started, and for that I am very, very grateful

I had to wait 9 months for this surgery, due to my thyroid auto-immune disease. I was supposed to be sleeved last July 2015.

Finally sleeved 8th March 2016.

No regrets, just massive gratefulness

[KristenLe 5,979]

Congrats! It's always great to read success stories!

[OzRoo 1,492]

Thank you KristenLe

Still early days for me, hope to continue on this path and check in at 6 months next ☺

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[dasEnglish93 3]

Congratulations! This site, and stories like yours, keep my courage alive for next month! I have battled a 130 pound gain for 20 years now--I just hope that by November I am as glad about the decision as you are!!!

[VSGAnn2014 12,992]

Oh, @ -- this is wonderful news. That's a LOT of positive change in just 3.5 months!

You're rockin' this.

[OzRoo 1,492]

@@VSGAnn2014

Thank you! I lost an equivalent of 1 heavy suitcase of extra baggage, and now aiming for the second heavy suitcase to be gone as well.

Travelling lighter these days