2 1/2 year follow-up appointment

I had my 2 1/2 year follow-up appointment with my surgeon this morning.  I weighed in at 194.9 on their scale, which is down 18 pounds from my last appointment in May, 2007.  My bloodword is all great, although my vitamin D is a little low, so I need to supplement that a little more to bring it up.  Or spend more time in the sun.  Or both.   My surgeon was amazed at how well I've done and how I look.  We talked about my routine - food journaling, daily weighing, lots of exercise - and how well that works for me.  He basically said I was the poster child for WLS, which made me feel great.  I thanked him for what his program had done for me, for giving me back my life, for setting me free to be whatever I want to be...   He asked if I would talk to the person that coordinates their monthly support group meeting, which I did.  She's going to contact me about perhaps speaking at one of their upcoming meetings about my WLS experience.  All in all, a fantastic appointment.  I just need to keep doing what I'm doing and enjoy my life.   I'd like to give a shout out to all my OH peeps - your support is invaluable and I thank you from the bottom of my very healthy little Kellie

WTG, I think you'd be an excellent speaker for WLS.  Congrats on good blood work also!

Thanks, Jen, I appreciate your kind words.  I'm very pleased about the blood work; it's really good to know that my supplement routine is on target.  It's also nice to be told "just keep doing what you're doing"!!! 

What a motivating experience!  Hard work does pay off - Good job!!!

It was truly a delightful experience.  My surgeon has probably done 8000-9000 bypass procedures, so to hear him say such kind words to me and how well I've done was truly moving.... 

Well you have always been an inspiration to me

Thanks, Diana

YAY! Kelli

I think you would be an awesome speaker, I know you are someone we all look to for support on OH. Careful though you might like it and get all comfy with them and well I’m kind of jealous lol   Congrats on your #s and your blood work and if going outside is the prescription I guess it could be a lot worse….
Estelle

 

Thanks, Estelle!  I love my OH peeps and my surgeon's office will never steal me away from the friends I've made here!!!   Cure for problem = spend more time outside in the sun?  Sign me up!!!! {{{{{hugs}}}}} Kellie

What an inspiration you are to all of us here on this board.  Way to go on the continued weight loss at 2.5 years out.   You seem to have followed the program very well and I know that there will be many in  your surgeon's practice that will benefit from your wealth of knowledge.  Good luck.