Had 6 mt appt

I know it is late. But I am doing great !!!! I have no hernia like I thought I might. I was taken off the water pills and potaasium, So I will gain about 8 pounds from not being on that. He said I will more than likely get down to about 140 and and gain back 10 pounds and be 150 pounds. Wow thats small. Have a great day Barb

Barb, that is great!! I remember when I got taken off maxazide I gained some weight. Bummer!! But oh well, it went away. I am glad to see he has set such a good goal for you. My doctor said 175-200! I said to myself no way am I going to have this surgery and 'get' to 200!! And I'm at 175 now and hope to get to 160. Who knows, maybe do like you. I'm also pleased to see what he said your bounce back would be. That's not bad. I had heard 25 lbs!! That's great Barb. Yup, that is small!! love to you! donna

He told me I will continue to lose for up to a total of 18 months. Yes 10 pounds is not bad. I am not taking enough b12 and need to order some. I am getting in 250 and need to bee getting in 3000. I didnt know. Oh well. More energy to come Thanks Donna

Barb, I hate to ask dumb questions -- but what is the B12 for and how did he know you needed more? A blood test? I will check and see the one I take but it's just one a day and I doubt that its 3000. Why so much? donna

Yes it was a certain blood test to test malsorption levels. and it showed my b12 as low. I was only doing 250 a day. I need over 3000 the kind you put under your tongue. I think wal greens online has it. After I get back From BINGO LOL....... i order some. Take Care Barb

I get my B-12 for the GNC store. It's 5,000 mcg and I take it under my tongue twice a week. My blood work for it came back good. I hear there is also a nose spray we could use. But I don't know where we could get that and I don't mind under the tongue.

Barb, Aren't you in the low 170's now. I just can't see how you are only going to lose 30 pounds in the next 4-10 months. My doctor told me that he wanted my goal to be 160-170, I am at 167 now. I just don't see how I am only going to lose 7 pounds in that time. And my surgeon said that not everyone gains weight back. It is funny the difference of opinions. I take a B12 once a day that goes under my tongue. It is 2500mcg and I got it at Wal-Mart. The bottles says that ir promotes energy, metabolism, and servous system health. I did take one from a health store, but it cost $25 and this was only 9 at Wal-mart. Glad your check up went well!! Christine

Tell me about it. I am 168 this morning. I just do not know how small I am going to get. I still have alot of losing months he said we will lose until 18 months. Then I would gain about 10 back. I do not want to lose my curves. I do not want to look like walking death. I want to be a little chunky like I am know. Right now I look my best I have looked in 20 years. I look so young. and so shapely. Im glowing. I would love to stop at 160 I wouldnt mind 150. But 140-130 120 scare the hell out of me. We will just have to see. Have a good day Hugs Barb