6.5 month Surgeon Check up today....

All of my levels for protein, B12, Iron, Thiamine and what they check for Malabsorption were right on target and perfect he said I had actually gained weight but it is muscle NOT fat as my percentages dropped quite a bit and my fat mass was lower than previously. My BMI went up just a tad but again, they all said I was doing wonderfully!!! Considering how nervous I was today you'd think I was meeting my surgeon for the first time or something!!! So I don't meet with him again now until May 11, 2006 and this time no lab work to be done....they said JUST KEEP DOING WHAT YOU ARE DOING. WOW!!! how cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YAY ME!!

Congratulations Stacey! I am so happy for you! Keep up the good work! Hugs, Pam

So glad you are doing well on your levels! I am low on iron so have to take a supplement with Vitamin C each day. It's coming up, but it's a slow process. You are doing a fabulous job! Pam

Thanks....it has definately been a rollercoaster ride these first 6 months....I'm so glad I have the caring surgeon I do have who is so focused and clear and considerate. I'm truly lucky to have not only him but his nurse Kelly and his assistant Jodi are just awesome people I consider my friends. I consider having researched this surgery for over a decade part of how I'm able to do so well, but I was certainly nervous today..... I'm glad to know I'm doing well. Thanks so much for the support!!!