Just curious if everyone is still seeing their surgeon for follow up care.  I haven't seen mine since May when I went to him because I was having issues with my stomach after returning from a trip to Mexico.  I had been suffering from bouts of constipation to diarrhea within days at a time.  He thought it could have been a parasite so sent me to a gastrointerologist.  Every test the GI doc performed, I passed with flying colors.  Seems that my surgeon was having me take too much calcium which was making me constipated.  My surgeon never called back to see how I was doing, nor to follow up on my tests.  I'm sure the GI doc sent him my results but it would have been reassuring to hear from him also.

I must admit that I haven't reached my goal.  On the contrary, I have not been a model patient because I have gained almost 16 lbs in the past 2 months.  I have recently joined a gym and have kick started my weight loss again.  This I admit has been all my fault but because of the fact that I never reached my goal, I always got the 'feeling' from my surgeon that I was a disappointment to him.  Does that make sense?  I was a light weight, having surgery at 246 lbs and my lowest weight to date was 178.  I got back up to 199 and swore up and down I was NOT going there again.  I have been going to the gym at least 3 times a week for an hour, doing aerobic walking and strength training.  I weighed 194 this morning and am hoping that it keeps going in that direction. 

I haven't had any blood levels checked in quite awhile but I feel good-my skin is healthy, my hair has grown back thick and full and CURLY and I have lots of energy now that I've been exercising regularly.  I take my daily vits and get a fair amount of protein daily.  I'm thinking I should call him up and get some blood levels checked once again.  What is the protocol?  Do i follow up with my PCP now or keep seeing my surgeon?  I'd love everyone's feedback.

Thanks!
Sandy

Darlene.

I think you and I have alot in common.

I've been gone too.  I am regretting everything and I have just deleted my pics from my profile.

Blah!

Its getting better.

I've had some gain, but I am in a 8/10 so I am ok.

It's been so long since anyone has posted starting to wonder if there is anyone out there. I miss you guys.
I have new news I finally got a job here in NC...nothing special but with the way the economy is, a job is a job! The hours are perfect 845 to 5...gotta love that!
I am down to 155 again...not getting there the way i would like...but I'm there nonetheless. My clothes haven't gotten any smaller which shows you I'm lossing muscle not fat...not a good sign.
Anyway...i can't really complain about anything...right now I'm not sure life could get much better...well I guess the insurance could agree to pay for my surgery but other then that life is good!

Good Luck to you...I hope it goes well keep us posted...

Jannine