6 mo. post-op check up

Just got back from my 6 mo. post-op check up and doc is very pleased with my progress.  Great NSV - the person who took me back to the room said she didn't think I was for her (because of my size).  I'm only 5 lbs. away from just being overweight.  Whoo Hoo.  Doc went ahead and took obese off of my chart.  I still have 30-40 lbs. to go to get to my goal.  30 lbs. would put me at the very top of the "normal" range but I want to get below that to have some wiggle room.  I know this is just the beginning of a lifelong journey/lifestyle adjustment, but am very pleased so far.  Have a great day - I know I will

Congratulations!!!

I just had my 6 month check up about 2 weeks ago, the progress just boggles my mind sometimes!

Hey Pammieanne.  I think we both had goals of being below 170 by the 6 mo appt.  Hope you made it - if not I'm sure you will soon.  I was 169.0 at the weigh-in.  Took off shoes, coat and sweater to help out.  

I made it to 172.0 but I was still happy with the results! This is all so amazing!

I just had my 3-month checkup yesterday... I am a slooow loser but whatever.  I have lost two pounds per week since surgery (29 pounds since, 25 pounds previous).  I have bad knees, the PA yesterday said I am losing consistent with someone who has an injury, which basically I do. 

But:  I told the PA that never in my life have I lost weight and not gained it right back, and it kept coming off.  I am down 47 inches, down three sizes, and am so excited about the future.  MY dietician okayed my low-carb diet, and said she thinks I will be successful long term due to the good habits I am building right now.

YAY!

I think you're doing great!  This is a marathon, not a sprint.  I've had trouble with my knees as well.  Received cortisone shots, etc.  Since losing over 100 lbs., they don't bother me nearly as much.  I'm walking, hiking and biking again.  I hope your knee issues improve as well.

Way to go!

Great job!  Keep up the awesome work! To almost be at goal in 6-8 months is wicked!