3 month post op visit

I took a half day- went to work in am- then dr appointment. It was suppose to be at 11:15- but I didn't get so see anyone until 3:00. there were so many people there- they hired another nurse practioner- (which I saw) she's 3 months out too- one week ahead of me.. so i thought that was interesting. and so far she's only lost about 35-40.. so she told me she was jealous.. and that i was doing fantastic... so- offical weight at the surgeon's office 196.2 pounds my home scale (the one i have used- and that i started with 274 this time last year!! and 263 the morning of surgery well our home one weighs me today as 191 ) so i'm going by my home one.. and offical weight is surgeon office- about 5 pounds heavier..... i'm in a difinate size 18 now. in fact everyone comments now on the baggy clothes. and taht they are really too big for me to be wearing (my 22's and larger..) so this weekend- i might have to wean down the old closet. i talked to about the hair loss (normal see said- get more protein in) talked to her about my back- she said to see my primary. and that yes, i'm cleared now to take a muscle relaxer so i took one from an old precription- and i got 5 hours of straight sleep last night. She warned me about the gallbladder- that if i start to have pains in the right upper side- that i might have to have it taken out. since the medication that prevents gallbladder stuff- wasn't making me feel good. she thought my exercise was good - to start doing either water aerobics or lifting weights. and to document by calling either them or primary if i get rashes (so far- no rashes) because that will be the only way to have plastic surgery (tummy tuck sort of procedure) of course i go out of my way to not have the rashes. catch 22 i say.. I spoke with the nutrionalist/dietician- she said i could start doing regular foods more. i've been on a path of the same foods for weeks.. don't want to try anything - so i stay to my "safe" foods..- remembering to chew and PROTEIN first but not to be so hard on myself because i eat carbs.. so i felt so much better. I might have to start taking calcium suppliments but i get calcuium kidney stones.. but i don't want to be all brittle when i turn 60- because what i do now.. measurments- i've lost 12 inches from stomach- 1 inch from chest but underneath have lost 4 inches so now i'm a 40G !!! with a waist of 43 1/2!! arms and legs have always been tiny- i carried from neck to lower stomach.. i'm sure i'll have the apron that's huge.. but if i don't get rashes- insurance won't pay for it to be removed.. wait and see- i'm just glad i'm so close to 190 pounds.. only 30-35 from my goal.. i'm hoping to be there by christmas.. as now i'm slowing way down.. the last 2 weeks- but so happy with what i've done so far night all jennifer

Wow Jennifer! You're doing AWESOME! I can't believe how much you've lost already! WOW WOW WOW!!! I'm glad the appointment went well. I'm slowing down as well with the weight loss. But, not too worried about it! Keep up the great work! HUGS Kimberly 235/226/181.5/135

JENN that is AWESOME. Appt. was worth the wait then... GOod news.. Hey just a tip - I use PRO V vitamin shampoo and conditioner... have not had hair loss yet... HUGS Pattiann

Jennifer A fantasitic 3 month report. You have done awesome. It feels great when the weight start with a 1 I hope my 3 month follow up on Thursday will go as well. Keep up the great work hugs Pam