6 month follow up/profile update

11/03/2003 - I had my 6 month follow up with Dr. Giles today. He was so happy with my progress. I am officially at 196 pounds on the scales at the doctors office... Although my own scales at home said 192.5 (I had to put that in there... it looks so much better, LOL). Its so nice to go to a doctor and to have them tell you how proud they are of you and your accomplishments. Its such a different experience now. Before surgery I dreaded seeing any doctor because they always made me feel that I was complaining and making excuses for my weight. They always seemed to think that if I just tried harder to lose weight then ALL of my problems would go away. So now I don't mind going to visit the doctors... I actually look forward to it. So today Dr. Giles ordered my first set of labs to be done... I'm looking forward to seeing the results of that also. I want to make sure that I'm doing ok with all of my supplements. I also saw the nutitionist who was equally encouraging (although I usually feel that I'm educating her more than she's educating me), but it was a good appointment all around. Now that I'm 6 months out I will have to work harder and smarter to lose the weight and to get things firmed up. So I have an appointment to check out Curves tomorrow to see if I like it. I am also going to check into joining the fitness center available to me at work. I will choose one or the other of these two options and I am going to commit myself to working out at least 3 times per week. That will be my short term goal. Of course my long term goal is to get into my healthy weight range by May 14th, 2004, which will be my one year anniversary. Good Luck to everyone in whatever stage of the journey you are in.

Way to go Kimberly!! Hope your labs come out fine and that you find an exercise program to fit your wants and needs. I am pretty excited about starting an exercise regimem my self after surgery. I know you and Cheryl will have a great time shopping this weekend. Help her to find something simply smashing!!

Kimberly, thats wonderful you should be proud...you have worked hard and succeeded well. CONGRATULATIONS and keep up the good work. i know what you mean about the scale...before we ran away from them and now we kind of look forward to them...its only been years. but what the heck we deserve it...i too like the connecticut board and maybe we can beef it up a little by posting...take care and enjoy your success...hugs Karen

Hi Kim, Congratulations on a job well done!!! I feel the same way now the scale is my friend Love seeing those numbers drop!!! Sounds like you are on the right track and your attitude is wonderful. So keep up the good work and best wishes for continued success. Mary Lou

flying in to say WHOA girl!! I am so happy for you and proud of my Southern Angelette!! I can't wait to see you this weekend!! Dr. Giles is so great, he really makes you feel so good. I feel a little left out though, he didn't order and bloodwork on me..... AND I didn't meet with the nutritionist, but that is always a blessing. She gets on my nerves anyway. This week has been a bad week for me, I am snacking alot and have to make myself just stop. Old habits die hard. Linda! Count down for you! I am here for you if you need me. Kim-I am dropping off clothes for Katie tomorrow. Katie is in Kim's and my support group and had a house fire so needs clothes and things. She found an apt. So I am dropping them by tomorrow. Could you tell her if you talk to her on the chat tonight??? Thanks!

Hi ... I think that I kept asking Dr. Giles about doing bloodwork so much that he finally got sick of hearing it and gave in. And as far as seeing Sandy (the nutritionist)... Shes only a month away from having the baby... but anyway, as usual I had more information for her about supplements and protein than she had for me. She asked me to email her some of my information. But I think that you will like her replacement if you get a chance to meet her. She was at our last support group meeting talking about Fiber and Fat. I've been bitten by the snack monster too. I find myself reverting to my old bad habits again. And yes they do die hard. So to all of you preops out there... take it from us... the old habits don't just disappear when you leave the hospital... its still work to make this new tool work. Cheryl, I don't think that Katie will be in chat tonight... but I'll check to see just in case and if she's there I'll tell her to expect you tomorrow. Could you find out from Katie if there are any specific things that she is still in need of? Is Cathy going to go with you? Night yall...