Great 1 Year Visit

I had a great 1 year post op visit with Dr Walton yesterday. I am really only 11 months but the next few weeks are crazy for me so that was what we could work out. I admitted to snacking and he was actually okay with it since they are what he called "weightwise approved" and because I really have no desire for carbs other than the ones I get naturally in fruits and vegetables. I shared that I have been basically stuck at the same weight for over a month now. He said that only 1% of people get to ideal body weight and he is fine with where I am if I am. I told him I would like to get to lose another 23 lbs but if I don't I am okay with where I am -- a vast improvement from 11 months ago! He told if I wanted to I could try by changing my exercise but told me not to change what I am eating. He suggested the VO2 testing and said I might find that I actually gain a little afterwards as I replace fat with muscle but not to get hung up on the numbers. I have considered having it done so on the way out I scheduled it for June 23rd.
Today I had one of my nurses drain me dry of blood for post op labs. LOL

I am glad your visit went well.  You are so lucky that you have no desire for carbs!  Glad you scheduled the VO2 thing.  I think you will find it helpful.

Sounds like you had a great visit Nancy. congrats on your progress. You have done fabulous.
Emily

Congrats on your great check up!!!  Hard to believe it has almost been a year for us.

Nancy,

Congratulations on being a year out!  It's amazing how quickly a year flies by.  You have done awesome!  I had the VO2 and need to have another one, it is a very big help to me.

Hugs,
Marsha

Wow! Can you believe it's been almost a year already, Nancy? You've done so well. Congratulations, and I know if you want to get those last 23 lbs. off, you will. The VO2 test gives you great feedback, and you'll know exactly how fast to exercise, to maximize burning those fat calories.
Blessings,
Mary

YOU LOOK GREAT NANCY! GLAD YOU HAD A GREAT CHECKUP! I KNOW HOW YOU FEEL ABOUT GETTING A TALKING TO FROM THE DR. I GOT THE SAME ONE FROM HIM AND JESS ABOUT SNACKING SO I'M GONNA TRY TO DO BETTER! I DIDN'T REALIZE WE WERE SO CLOSE TOGETHER ON DATES!! ISN'T THIS THE BEST TIME?

It has been the ride of my life! I was actually quite surprised tht he did not get on to me for snacking. Jess was out so she might have been a different story.

Congratulations Nancy! You are doing amazing!


Sherry

hey girl...you sound so uplifted after a year. thats great! just researching now, finding the right doc,who takes medicaid.its dr. keith in norman. have you heard of him?  why does it take so long to get started? i have had 6 weeks of therapy, just working on myself. i think it was 72 hours. i am 300 and BMI is 44.3.  would you tell me your story? i can't wait!

thanks edie