12 week visit to surgeon - :)

I had my 12 week visit with my surgeon yesterday and wow - I am very happy. I have lost 45 lbs which is about 21% of my former self. In addition to that I have lost another 10.5 inches for an over all total of 35 inches gone forever since my surgery. The doctor said that my scars are healing incredibly well and that they will most likely not be visible at all. My blood test I had done showed great results as well - all of my vitamins are within normal healthy limits except vitamin A which is only slightly low. My cholesterol is 162 - lowest it has ever been in my life. My triglicerides are within normal limits - a big plus as I have predispositions to diabetes. Also my blood pressure has come down and it was 128/82. And now I can add salads to my diet but I have to be sure to chew thoroughly. He said that I am doing very well and to keep on doing what I am doing. I asked him about a target weight for me and he said that the "average" weight loss for people with my surgery would put me around 145 and I told him I could do better than that. I said that 130 would put me at a normal weight instead of obese and that I was shooting for 125 with a bit of room for flux so that I would not go over 130. He said that he can see 130 but he doesnt think I will see 125 without a tummy tuck to remove excess skin but I shouldnt think about for another year or so. Sounds fair to me!! So overall I am so happy with my visit today and with everything that has gone on since my surgery.

Wow!! Sounds like you are doing AWESOME!!! Great job and keep up the good work!!!!!!

hey Andrea, Way to go. This news made my night. Thanks Lizzi

WOW YOUR DOING GOOD. I can't wait till I go to the Dr. for my 12 weeks out.That will be Feb 15th. I have had it great too.I will weigh in at Curves and measure tomorrow.as of Jan 4th I had a loss of 38lbs. Happy your doing great pat memaw199554