6 month checkup

Well, it's almost Friday! Yesterday I had my 6 mo. checkup with the surgeon. All my bloodwork came back fine. My cholesterol is down 38 points! The doctor said that my cholesterol is better than his! I've lost 65 lbs and am right on target (I want to lose a total of 110). I'm feeling pretty good, I have energy for the most part (I have 3 sons that wear me out pretty well) and life is good. How are you all doing? Deb 243/178/135?

Hi there twin I have lost about 70lbs unofficially. I don't see my surgeon until next month. My hubby is having WLS surgery 5/16 so life has been a little hectic getting ready for that. I am doing great with my protein and fluids. I have started excercising just about everyday. My weight still comes off in the same manner, lose for about a week and then nothing for the rest of the month. It is not coming off as fast now probably about 5-6 pounds a month but I am okay with that as long as it keeps coming off. Teresa 271/201/150

Teresa, I lose weight in the exact same way! We really are twins!! Good luck to your husband. How great that he has you to count on and give him advise since you're an expert now! Tell him that I wish him well. Remember to take care of you while you're taking care of him. Your twin, Deb 243/178/135 here I come!

Congratulations, you are doing great. I normally don't weight but once a month, but I felt a difference in my clothes and weighed today. I lost 5# in one week. I have started the water loading. I will let you know if it continues. I am so happy. I had only 4# lost in the entire month of April. Good luck to all of you

Debbie Hello i just had my 6month Check up on May 3rd, 2005 and everything went good and I am down 87lbs..... I have another 40lbs to go and i will be at my ideal goal weight. Just wanted to Say congrads Debbie!! Take care Sharon

I go for my 6 month check up in July believe it or not!!!!! When I went in March for my 3 month check he said I was doing so well he would let me go till July. My bloodwork was really good and he was amazed at my cholesteral....233 before and now its 155!!! He couldn't believe it. I have lost 120 pds. and have 25 to go to reach my goal...I am also noticing the slowing down...I lose like 2-3 pounds 1 week the next week nothing. Glad to hear I'm not alone!!! Karry 311/191/167 goal

Yeah Debbie You are doing awesome, keep up the great work. We must have similar builds judging by our weights! I know that my two keep me busy two, so I imagine your three are doing even more than my two! Congrats on the cholesterol too - that is what I think amazed me most. My triglycerides about three years ago were over 600 and the on meds got below 300. They were 161 (supposed to be under 150) a month ago with no meds. Yeah for us! Roni 242/163/136

Hey Debbie!!! Congrats to you . You and I are still sharing the same stats except I only have 2 sons heehee!!! I had my 6 mo check up today. I wish I would have lost more weight but the dr says I'm right on course for my size!! I have been gaining muscle and going down in clothing sizes but the scale hasn't moved in 6 weeks!! They assured me I'll keep losing!! I wish you all the best!!!!!!!!!!!!! ~Summer

Hey Summer!! Don't get discouraged about the scale not moving. That happened to me too and I know that it's frustrating but it will move again. You have the best attitude so I'm not too worried about you. I'm so happy to hear that you're doing really well. I'm feeling good too. I've come to accept that the scale is going to move about 4-5lbs a month for me now but at that rate I'll be at my surgeon's goal for me by our 1yr anniversary date and that's only 7lbs from 100lbs gone!! I can live with that just fine thank you!! Take care Deb