Three (+) Months

I went today for my 3 month (well a little longer) check up. I had a couple of surprises. Number 1: I actually weighed 258 on the day of my surgery. How did I not know that?? Today I weighed 198, so I have lost 60 lbs. Number 2: I have LOW blood pressure. It was 90/50 the last time I went to my PCP and today, after a stressful 3 hour drive, it was 110/60. I have not taken medication since three weeks after my surgery. In fact from the 9 meds that I was taking befoe WLS, I now only take 1 for RLS. Dr O was very pleased with my loss. I complained that I thought I was losing too slowly, but he said for my age and starting weight, I am doing fantastic. He wants me to shoot for 150, so I only have 48 lbs to go. SO I guess.... if he's happy, I'm happy. I don't know if I'll be content with 150, I'll see when I get there. Patricia

Only 48 lbs to go?!?!? That's like my left breast! Congrats! You are doing terrific! xosm

Patricia, I am so happy you are doing so well. WOW you are almost there...how sweet it's going to be once you reach your goal! Just curious how tall are you? Anyway, just wanted to congratulate you on your accomplishments. Keep up the good work my friend. Elisa

So, here's the deal, Elisa. I started out being 5' 1" , but since I have lost 54 lbs, I am 5' 1 1/2" . Who knows, I may turn out to be skinny AND tall. Seriously, before I developed degenerative disc disease, I was 5' 3", and with the loss of each disc I lost height. Seems some of the loss may have just been compression from the extra weight. I'm not complaining.....My six foot tall son calls me "Stubby". Patricia