Fairly new to the MN boards, want to share a WOW!

Hi!

First of all, I want to say it is good to be here on OH. I am learning so much from all of you.

The WOW moments are from my doctor's appointment this morning (which I blogged about on my profile page today)--blood pressure normal (104/65, no meds), blood glucose really good (for me) at 103, again, no meds. But the number that interested me the most, of course, was how much weight have I lost so far? Turns out about 20 pounds since my last appointment with him on the 24th of September, bringing my total weight loss since July 8th to 75 pounds!

Honestly, I can't believe I am this far already. I have a long way to go, but everyone's stories here encourage me to keep on going and that things will work out for me, too. I thank you for that.   Oh, and feel free to check out my profile to see pics and read my blog. I haven't filled out the story part yet...THAT will take some time and energy, but I will get to it sometime!

Bliss to all!
Deb

Congratulations Deb...what a wild ride huh?

Hugs....connie d

Connie, you sure are right on that one! But mostly wonderful. I saw my sleep doc recently, too, and she says by the time I am at about 275 pounds, she doubts I will need my CPAP anymore. Blessings be all around!

Thank you for taking the time to comment. You look great, by the way!

Congratulations and thanks for sharing! I'm six days post-op and its stories like this that are keeping me going during this not so pleasant time of adjustment. I wish you continued success.

Thank you, rufus_lily! I wish you the best of luck in your journey as well. Sometimes, I felt like those first few weeks dragged on forever, but now 53 days out sounds like a lot. It sure feels like it since day 1 or 10, I know that! I have a long way to go, but with the information and encouragement here, I am going to get there. So will you.

Bliss,
Deb

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Yes I agree, the people on here are great! I also have learned and continue to do so.

Congrats on your wow numbers!! Keep it up!

Thank you, Lorri! I am inspired by your progress and success as well, I have read several of your posts here. Thank you, too, for the encouragement to keep going. As we all know, some days are tougher than others!

So glad to have you here! Congrats on your weight loss so far! You are a rockstar!

Hi Elena! I have seen your lovely face splashed on many posts and it is so joyful to see such wonderful success! Thank you for the very kind welcome and for the congratulations. Both are very much appreciated! I will gladly take a place in rockstar status with you and all the other great "losers" here! Hope to get to know you better through the boards...I notice we had the same great surgeon, too!

Hey Deb.... 75 pounds is AWESOME!

We share a major co-morbidity... the blood pressue issue. This was one thing pushing me towards this surgery... no 35 year old should be on 2-3 different meds just for blood pressue. It's great to see you've been able to cut the meds. My doc thinks I can drop at least one of my BP meds right after surgery.

Here's to continuing your journey towards a healthier you! Keep it up!

Shannon