6 Month Post Op Appointment

[Parvathi 2]

So I had my 6 month post op appointment today - 3 days early but oh well lol.

My surgeon seemed to be really pleased with my progress so far, stating that I'd lost over 50% now of my excess body weight. He said that his goal for me would be to get to 87kgs, as that will put me out of the health risk category. He said if I wanted to go down further than that though, he's happy to help me get there He did caution me on setting my personal goal too low, as he said that with my build and height, I'll probably be quite thin at 70kgs. Said that he has often seen people set a low goal and then struggle pretty hard for the last 10kgs, making them unhappy and frustrated.

Honestly, if I can shop in regular stores, in the regular sized section, I'll be happy lol, as I haven't done that in years.

Over 50 lbs lost now and I still can't see it when I look in the mirror, but I guess that's just my head playing funny buggers on me. Hoping to start seeing a psychologist soon, who specializes in eating disorders, to work on those issues.

Anyway, won't go on about me lol, just wanted to share, as I'm feeling quite good today

[ReneBean 3]

50 lbs since March is FABULOUS!

You certainly should feel good.

Hope you feel just as good every day.

:]

[Kelliebelly 13]

Wow Jess WTG!!!!!!! You are doing so well. I seen your siggy and you are pretty tall for a chickybabe I reckon 70kgs would be a little too skinny...just lose till you feel happy with yourself and comfortable in yourself. If he is happy for you to be at 87kgs wowwwwwwwwwww thats only 7more kgs till Drs goal. You have done AWESOME work!

When we both hit our personal goal we should meet halfway between your house and mine and PARTY!!!!!!

[nickie456 0]

that is great. Hope I can do as well as you have.

[LilAngel 0]

Honestly, if I can shop in regular stores, in the regular sized section, I'll be happy lol, as I haven't done that in years.

CAN I GET AN AMEN!!!???

you said it, and i like it! and on your excellent success CONGRATS TO YOU!!!

[Jessiebear 2]

Wow! WTG! Congrats!

[Jachut 487]

That's fantastic! You must be feeling great even if you need to convince yourself when you look in the mirror.

What's Mr Crosthwaite like? I'm seeing him next Thursday. I went to an info session at Peninsula Private last night run by a Mr Draper and he was young and very much eye candy, lol?

Crosthwaite sounds like a cranky old name to me, lol.

[Parvathi 2]

Thanks everyone!

Kel, I'm always looking for a reason to get away lol, so we can absolutely meet in middle, or heck, I like going to Sydney too

Jachut - Mr Crosthwaite is fantastic. He's experienced, mature and professional. Of course, that makes him a bit dry as well lol, but I shopped around as far as surgeons went and decided to go with him in the end cause he seemed to really know what he was doing.

Another one I saw was a young handsome thing that I could have talked to all day, but I figured to go with experience, rather than someone I'd invite over for tea and perv on heh.

[Barb 0]

Congratulations, you have done wonderful.:banana :banana :banana :banana :banana :banana

[princess_n_thep 2]

That is terrific!!! Keep up the good work!!

[I'llsucceed 1]

Anyway, won't go on about me lol, just wanted to share, as I'm feeling quite good today

GO ON GO ON GO ON - Thats why were all here-LOL To hear the good the bad & the ugly & the skinny! Talk about yourself as much as you care to! we love hearing about You & everyone!! What a GRAND Accomplishment you have achieved. Your Doc seems very supportive & I think he is right in not setting your goal to low. I know mine is too low & I probably won't make it but if I am in 5 pds or 10 - i will be Very content & happy! Job well done!

[flower 2]

My goal in 6 months is to lose 50 pounds I want to lose 100 and that would be the middle ground 100 pounds in one year is possible so I want to lose half by six months you are doing great were proud of you so long

[gordonfamily3 0]

That is great...keep up the great work. I am with you on just shopping at a "normal" size place. That's my goal, then I will set the weight I want to be at.

[fee 0]

You are doing a fantastic job

keep up the great work

[Pacomomma 0]

Keep up the good work. I too passed the 6 month period. I am down 66 lbs so far. I feel the same way as you do about not seeing it in the mirror but I do notice my collarbonesare sticking out now. So I guess we are losing. My patients see my ID tag and say oh my you lost weight but don't see that much of a difference. Guess It has to catch up with us huh.