I had my 2 year follow up appointment

While my actual 2 year 'surgiversary' isn't until June 5th, I had my 2 year follow-up appointment with my surgeon, Dr. Eric DeMaria. My BP was 102/60 and my weight was 142. Dr. DeMaria beamed and was absolutely delighted. He said I looked the picture of health and he could be more pleased with my progress and the fact that I had maintained my weight loss. He kept going on and on about how 'great' I looked. I have to admit that it felt good.

I told Dr. DeMaria, that I am delighted with my outcome and the incredible changes in my quality of life, including my slimmer, trimmer body. I also told him that I would do it all over again even if I hadn't lost the weight, if the only benefit had been resolving my type 2 diabetes and managing my hemochromatosis.

I told him that while the first year was so focused on losing the weight, this second year has been a journey of a different sort. The second year has caused me to really look at the behaviors and coping mechanisms I have developed over a lifetime that have contributed to the obesity that drove me to have WLS. I am having some serious challenges and have noticed 'lapses' into dangerous behaviors. I discussed my concerns about them and am addressing them with a support group I started based on the 'Beck Diet Solution' books.

I realize that my new 'normal' weight is a tenuous thing that has to be nurtured and cared for if I want to maintain it.

You did wonderfully by the sounds of it.  Great job.  You are an inspiration to us all.

Vickie

Thank Vickie!