2 week Checkup

Well it has not quite been 2 weeks. But I saw my surgeron for my check-up. I am doing great. I have lost 22lbs thus far. I was sooo excited. I get to start stage 3. I am so happy about that.. I was getting tired of some of the same things. I feel good.. my sugar is under control. Getting stronger every day. Thanks again everyone for your support! Hugs, Julie

WOW JULIE That is great! I'm soooo proud of you and can't wait till i have surgery NOW!!! Just keep up the good work and call or email me if you need anything!! luv, Tabitha

Hi Julie, It was so nice meeting you today at Dr Mikami's office. He was very sweet and very understanding of my depression. He assured me that once my meds get back to a normal level and I get the Vitamin b-12 sublingual I will start feeling better. He said week six is a magical week that most people who have depression start feeling better. I hope and pray I can hang in there that long. I felt so stupid, I cried through my meeting with the nurse and then with Dr Mikami, and cried through my dietary appt. I think they think I am a basket case. LOL I thank God for my sweet daughter Amanda and her support. She watches out for her mama. It was wonderful putting the face with the name today.. Love and hugs, Laura

Thanks Laura. It was good seeing you today. You know honey, they see that all the time. They understand. I hope that visting your Mom today was positive. If anyone tells you were wrong in doing this or weak, you tell them no I am not. It takes a special person to make the committment to this surgery. You are not doing it just to lose weight. You are doing this so that you can see your children grow up and have kids of their own and live happy lives. You are doing this so you can live happy and healthy again. The sky is the limit on this surgery. We all have been given a second chance at life. It is up to us to make the most of it now. You are a strong person.. and you CAN DO IT! You know you have a friend here.... Hugs, Julie

CONGRATULATIONS JULIE!!! You have done great!!! I had my appointment this morning with Dr. Mikami and I also got put on step 3...ah, the fun of chewing! I've lost 17 and was totally shocked. I could have sworn that I lost nothing. I am so glad that your appointment was close to the time of Laura's (Loraine May)...she is one of the sweetest people I have ever met and deserves happiness and peace of mind. Liz Hillsboro

Julie - That is phenomenal!! You go Girl!!! Stacey

Congrats to all of you wonderful people. It feels great does it not? So what are you all having for your first meal. Remember mine was the portabella mushroom made into a pizza. Richard

Great Start! Keep it up! hugs

Wow Julie! That's wonderful. I can't wait until I can start foods I can actually chew again.