1 month post op!!

I went to Dr. Bour today for my one month visit. He was a different person...Guess his tune changes when he sees me being successful and following doctors orders. I had lost 26lbs since surgery and 33 from my highest weight. I had lost 24% of my excess weight. He said the goal is 20% so I was above that. He said he expects me to be at 40% loss by 3 months which is only 18 lbs. I sure hope I lose more than that in 2 months! He also was very understanding about my concerns with weeks of slow loses. He said since I was a lower BMI and shorter mine might come off slower. Not to worry! So over all things went well. Rachel

Good Report!! I know you will continue. Some months were like 12lbs, or 20lbs, but the first 3 are like heaven....and fun!!! It really slowed down for me too, since I was also considered a "light weight". It will work for you, so be glad you were a little lighter to start with, you won't have the skin problems like some of the others and also will reach a more realistic goal, and not be stuck out...also being younger helps you too. (gee, I hope that sounded right?? Not that those who weigh more have harder times reaching goals....just that they lose it faster, but you don't have as much to lose....the more you weigh, the faster you lose) Oh well, hopefully you get what I mean..... Deb

Thanks for the encouragement. I appreciate it. Unfortunately, I problem will have some skin. I am very short (5'2) and all my weight is in my gut. Dr. Bour already warned me that I may have some skin....but hey....skin won't kill me. I'm working out to to get rid of this. Thanks again and I get what you mean.. Rachel

That is awesome girl!!! Way to go!!! Hope to see next week. Pam

Way to go Rachel!!!!! Im so proud of you! youre doing great!!!!!! Jen

Rachel! 33 pounds is awsome. Just keep up the good work and before you know it next summer you will be wearing a bikini at the beach! Mary