6 month post op visit

hi gang Had my 6 month check up Tuesday afternoon with Angie at dr G's office.. Was a positive experience, for the most part. First off, my labs were great!! Everything was normal except for my amylase, which was a smidge low, but she said that was normal. Good lab results remind me that the scale is not the ONLY number to consider. We discussed the evil crackers. She was glad I ate them with protein (cheese or chicken salad) but agreed with me that they were evil. She gave me a 'strict order' to JUST NOT BUY THEM!! But we all know that is easier said than done! Also said popcorn would be better. I can live with that. Secondly, their scale said I have 'only' lost 88 pounds since surgery, rather that the 108 that my PCP scales say. (110 since last July) Disappointing??? YES. Discouraging??? NO! There is no way I could have lost that without WLS. She would have like to have me closer to 250, but didn't 'scold' me or anything. She was satisfied with my walking. Thirdly, we discussed the waves of painful nausea I have been having since Monday. (talk about perfect timing!) It hurts, then burns like an empty tummy. Not a hungery feeling, just 'empty'. Does that make sense??? Been taking Pepcid, but not getting much relief. She said to monitor it for a week and call if it does not improve. Doesn't matter if, or what, I eat. She is thinking ulcer. I am too. And will call Monday morning anyway. I don't foresee it improving, if today is any example. No vomiting, just burning discomfort. Am also very bloated/gassy, and have an excessive amount of spit, which is a 'new development', and I did not think to tell her. Mom (she is an RN) said that can indicate gall bladder problems. My family and I went to Famous Daves tonight and I did sample the 'Devils Spit' BBQ sauce. Probably not the smartest thing to do, but dang was it goooood..... So...other than a probable ulcer........life after WLS is good. hugs to all sheila

Losing 88 pounds is awesome. There is no way you could've lost that much weight on your own, so be proud of your accomplishments I hope you get to feeling better real soon. Are you taking any kind of bile thinning medication? (Actigall or Urso) The 1st 6 months we are at more risk to get gall stones because of the rapid weight loss. Hopefully you'll get to the bottom of whatever is going on. Keep us posted! Deanna

Oh Sheila--- you are doing so wonderful! WOW! Keep up the great work and the walking. I know what you mean about the crackers.. i switched to bagel chips or melba toast and always do it with a protein source, like cream cheese, PB or blocked cheese. Good luck battling that demon. I hope that you do not have an ulcer, although gall bladder problems are equally traumatic. I am so glad that my WLS takes out the GB at the time of surgery... once less thing I had to battle post-op. Good lcuk with your next appointment girl and kudos for having such a positive outlook on the dualing scales issue! Brightest Blessings~ Jamie M. aka Lady Autumn Weight- 257/168/146 BMI- 44.1/28.8/25 Height- 5'4" Total Weight Loss: -89 lbs. Surgery Date- 1/19/05 Visit my OH profile or stop by My Weight Loss Journey Website at: home.bellsouth.net/p/PWP-LadyAutumnsWLSjourney Visit my Live Journal at: livejournal.com/users/magickalmom