6 month post op visit...labs and more info
I saw my doc today for my 6 month post op visit. It went well. I've lost 94 pounds. He seemed pleased with that. My exercise physiologist was pleased that I have taken up swimming. The dietician helped me figure out some issues I've been having and adjust my eating plan.
The labs were good. I am on the low side of normal for vitamin D so I have to start supplementing that. He also said my iron stores were on the low side of normal. He asked about my periods. I told him that the first two days are horrid. They are. I almost can't leave the house because I have to go change and clean up every 30 minutes. I do have the paragard IUD and heavy bleeding is a possible side effect. I told him that. He still suggested that I consider seeing my OBGYN about an endometrial ablation because he said if I don't take care of the heavy bleeding that I would be anemic in 6 months. That kinda scares me. He said I could add extra iron, but since I'm losing a lot of blood each month it probably wouldn't help and that it is hard to catch up once you have low iron.
That was a lot to take in. We are done having kids so that isn't really the issue. I just wonder what my OBGYN is going to say. Hopefully he'll be supportive.
Anywho, I'm pleased with my progress and am feeling really good. I can't wait to hit the 100 pound mark and get my full body massage!
The labs were good. I am on the low side of normal for vitamin D so I have to start supplementing that. He also said my iron stores were on the low side of normal. He asked about my periods. I told him that the first two days are horrid. They are. I almost can't leave the house because I have to go change and clean up every 30 minutes. I do have the paragard IUD and heavy bleeding is a possible side effect. I told him that. He still suggested that I consider seeing my OBGYN about an endometrial ablation because he said if I don't take care of the heavy bleeding that I would be anemic in 6 months. That kinda scares me. He said I could add extra iron, but since I'm losing a lot of blood each month it probably wouldn't help and that it is hard to catch up once you have low iron.
That was a lot to take in. We are done having kids so that isn't really the issue. I just wonder what my OBGYN is going to say. Hopefully he'll be supportive.
Anywho, I'm pleased with my progress and am feeling really good. I can't wait to hit the 100 pound mark and get my full body massage!
10 MORE POUNDS TILL MY MASSAGE!!!
Cassie L.
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