Nana Linda update

I have turned into a lurker recently. I'm not sure why. I feel so very fortunate to have had this surgery and to have had no complications. I have been feeling a little tired, and I had an appointment scheduled with my PCP. I asked her to order lab work, so we would have a report when I saw her. My appointment was this past Thursday, and the report was great. By the scale in her office, I am down 56 lbs. from my last appointment (June). My blood pressure was lower than I can ever remember it being. She took me off my BP med and is having me come back in a month. I may get to reduce the one other med I take. I got fitted for a new CPAP mask on Friday. The RT said I could needed a small mask instead of the medium one I had. It fits so much better. My face is the first place the weight loss showed. I see Dr. Scott this coming Wednesday. I will have my new "official" weight then. So far, every scale is weighing differently. Oh well. All I know is I am down 2 sizes in my pants and one in my tops. Woo hoo!! I saw someone post that she is undergrowing her clothes. I love that word!! I hope everyone is having a great weekend!! This board is much too quiet. Linda

Your doing a great job and I know you will continue to do great. Glad you got a new cpap machine now maybe you will feel better in the mornings. Have a great day. Penni

I am so glad you are doing good Linda. I am going for my pulmonary test and my stress test in a few minutes. So worried I won't pass it. I also agree with you, this board is way too quiet. Marla

Nana Linda- What an inspiration you are to me who is waiting and praying each day that things will go well. You must be estatic with the changes going on ! I still get nervous thinking of that day and since it will be a reality in one month even scared at times. It is like reading your post that encourages me. Thanks! Colette

Colette, I know just how you feel. I was either amazingly calm the day of surgery or totally in a state of shock. There was a 5 hour delay before my surgery started. I can't believe I didn't run from the hospital. This is certainly one of the biggest decisions I have ever made in my life, and the biggest thing I have ever done for myself. I'm not good about doing things for me; I'm more likely to do something for someone else. I know I have done the right thing. I don't expect the rest of the journey to be easy, but I am praying I'm strong enough to do all the things I need to do to be as healthy as I can. Good luck to you. Feel free to e-mail me any time you need to talk or just want support. I have had a lot of that, and I am glad to do that for you. The month will fly by, and you will be shocked to find yourself reporting to the hospital one day. Is there a support group in your area? I went to my first support group meeting before I had the surgery. The people in these groups are wonderful. They love to provide help and support. Linda