I had my 6-month followup yesterday

My 6-month surgical followup went well. My surgeon said I look great. Like Dennis's doc, my doc looks at if I 'look' healthy as well. The scars are healing beautifully. You'd never know that my bellybutton was moved. My tummy is flat, but I had the panniculectomy at the time of surgery. I am officially 10 pounds from goal and 13 pounds from idea weight according to the BMI charts. They didn't recognize me in the doctor's office for a few minutes and that felt GREAT! I asked him how I was going to stop losing when the time comes. He said my body will show me how, but if I keep losing, I will need to add more calories in. He said "sensible calories please". I told him I've been good about that and I told him about my scary borscht dump. He said the patients who dump tend to have a less "adventurous" eating experience and stick to the basics. It sure is true with me. I now go back in six months and then I'm on yearly followups. Six months ago I was beginning this journey. Shortly I'll be at goal and on maintenance - yet another journey, but one I'm truly looking forward to. Hugs, love and continued success to all of my October sisters and brothers. Cheryl

That is soo awesome Cheryl! Good for you I'm so proud of you being 10 lbs from goal..you can do it!!

WAY TO GO MOM!!!! This is great news. You are such an inspiration to us all. I can't wait until I only have 13 lbs to go!! WE LOVE YAH! Erin 292/178/151