My 1 year post op Update visit on 04/09/08
I had my one year post op visit with Dr. Von Reuden on April 9th. It was 1 month late but since I had the baby 2 days shy my 1 year surgiversary I had no other but choice to go the next month instead.
Dr. Von Reuden was very pleased with my progress. He was very impressed with the fact that I had become pregnant just 3 months after my GBS and I managed to stay healthy, have a very healthy baby and lose 69% of my excess body weight.
I was thinking he wanted me to reach a goal of 130 pounds. That is the "normal weight" for my height. But I was shocked when my doctor said that all I needed to do was lose another 10 more pounds. He asked me if I was thinking of having my excess skin removed. I ofcourse said yes since I do have a lot of excess skin. He told me he wanted me to maintain my weight after losing the 10 pounds and come back to see him in 6 months and then he can refer me to see a plastic surgeon. I am now weighing 162 pounds losing the 10lbs will bring me to 152. I told him that I want to get to 150 pounds and he said ok but not to lose more than that because when I have the excess skin removed I will have another 10 to 12 pounds that will be taken off and that should leave me at about 140 pounds by then. He does not want me to weigh less than that because he says he wants me to be at a healthy weight. I was beyond thrilled with my visit!!!
He congratulated me for doing so good despite of getring pregnant 3 months post op.
Hurray!!!!!!! I am so proud of myself!!!
Thank you following my journey and thank you for those that has always supported me throughout this entire time. I am eternally grateful for all my blessings.
Hugs,
Cira
Here ia a recent pic of my precious miracle!
5 weeks old
I am who I am and accept my feelings wholeheartedly.
Those that mind don't matter, and those that matter don't mind.
Cira 249/144.0 current/goal 154/ 5'3" 10 lbs below my Dr's goal
Aime Thank you Aime!!!
Really we weigh the same now. cool!
I hope you have a wonderful visit with DVR too. Keep me posted.
hugs
I am who I am and accept my feelings wholeheartedly.
Those that mind don't matter, and those that matter don't mind.
Cira 249/144.0 current/goal 154/ 5'3" 10 lbs below my Dr's goal
((( Cira )))
Wonderful news from DVR and Gia is a beautiful baby girl!
Hugs, Mo
Comparison is the thief of joy!
If we spend our time comparing our life/weight loss/body to others, we totally miss what WE have accomplished. Keep in mind how far you have come and what you can do now that you couldn't do weeks/months/years ago. I hate the expression " It's all good", but in this case it fits! Wherever you are in your journey ... It's ALL good!!!
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