3 month check up

Had my three month check up yesterday with Dr. Chapman.  Didn't see him til time to leave and he stuck his head in the door and said that I was doing great.  They told me that I've lost 45% of my excess body weight and I should reach my goal by 9 months.  Yay!!!  And my labs so far have been good!!!

On the down side, I went shopping for some shorts yesterday (my daughter's afterschool club is going to Busch Gardens Friday) and still could find anything to fit.  The 16/18 regulars were too small but the 16/18W was too big.  What's the deal with that?  Guess it'll get better eventually.

Sounds like things are going really well. I hear you on the clothes thing - 16/18 is difficult as I'm finding out. I got some new plaid shorts from WalMart that I love but - they're too baggy. But since I paid money for them - I'll wear them until they become threadbare.

Enjoy Busch Gardens - it's supposed to be HOT, HOT, HOT on Friday . Make sure you stay hydrated.

- Iris

 

I almost tried on some plaids but I'm still a little afraid of patterns on the bottom.  I have some black capris that were lent to me that are stretchy.  I know black is the last color to go out in the heat in but I have a really airy top to go with them. 

The hydration part was one thing I was lacking.  They told me to drink all the time.  I do well with that when I'm sitting in church.  But any other day I have problems getting more than 40 oz.  I do the crystal light thing but it's still hard.  Any suggestions?

Hi, I have not tried them but I have had alot of my friends go on about the jeans/shorts at Lane Bryant.  They have some that are "colored coded" for different shaped people...I know you wont be wearing Lane Bryant for long and they can be expensive but it would be ok as last resort...Congrats on your weight loss that is awesome!!!  I have my surgery on the 15th of May with Dr. Chapman as well.  I have my preop appointment tomorrow and start my protein shake diet on Friday.  How was the "protein shake diet"?  I hope to join you on the losers bench soon!

Congratulations on these first steps.  The liquid diet really wasn't bad after the first couple of days.  But for the first 2 days I felt like I was starving.  Got to the point by the end that I wouldn't get in all 5 shakes for the day.  I cheated once and got a mashed potato bowl at KFC.  Before it was no problem for me to fini****  That night I literally got sick after eating half.  So be careful!! 

I have bought things from Lane Bryant before and had pretty good success there but I am really having a hard time paying full proce for things now.  When I buy something it's usually off the clearance rack or at a thrift store.  I have a friend who has passed down a couple of pairs of Lane Bryant jeans.  That's nice!

Good luck with everything.  We'll expect to hear more from you!!!

Hey, you are doing great!  Keep up the good work and before you know it you'll be shopping for 12s and then 10s.... 

Alice

What an awesome job you are doing!  I am crossing my fingers that I reach -50% by my 6 month visit.  lol  How cool to reach goal by 9 months.  Congratulations!