WLS Success-through Powerful Positive Attitudes
POSTER CHILD
At this point 6 months out and about 100lbs down he wants me to have another sleep study to see if I can get rid of the CPAP or if it needs to be reset to a lower position. YIPPEE!
Also, at the surgeon's office labs were mostly good. down slightly on vit D- so I need to add some D. THAT was no surprise to me... up here in the frozen Northeast lacking sun. Even when it's shining brightly- I have to use a high amount of sunscreen because I burn way to easily.
So... not getting the vitamin D from the natural source.
cholesterol was vastly improved... total 178. ldl 105 / hdl- 73
calcium was also good.
wish there was something for my memory! Meant to ask for a copy of report so I could look at the B and some of the other levels closer.
I think I'll call my PCP monday and request a copy of the report.
Well- for now I'm outta here! off to Curves to do my thing.
You're the best!!
hugs, Y
Open RNY 3/30/01 260lbs - 130lbs 
Yvonne McCarthy, CLC. Health & Wellness Coach (full time volunteer). I am happy to help if I can. Visit www.bariatricgirl.com and see the Bariatric Girl blog! Also check out my Facebook Bariatric Girl Page. Photography site www.yvonnemccarthy.com .„ø¤º°¨ Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ¨°º¤ø„¸¸„ø¤º°¨„ø¤º°¨ Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ¨°º¤ø„¸¸„ø¤º°¨
But I think we should advance you from Poster Child to Calendar Girl. 
Calender Girl... oh my ....laughing so hard must hold my side!
Yes that's right. I did start posting before my surgery. Hmmmm... I think I even started before my first visit at the surgeon's office.
All that jumping through the pre-op hoops was enough to make me crazy.
I really didn't see how I could complete ALL those tests- Doctors visits.... and let's not forget the PAPERWORK!
Waiting on Insurance approval. ALL of that was far worse than dealing with anything post-op.
Oh sure I had a stricture 2 months out but once Dr. Clarke did the EGD I was immediately better. Of course, it wasn't pleasant having to wait for the proceedure to be done- I was sick of not being able to keep anything down other than shakes.. Not even my meds were staying down.
Today I was told I can discontinue the Bentyl (Actigall) and the pantoprazole!
Wow after years of taking 2 blood pressure meds- Verapamil & lisinopril/hctz & Naproxen for my arthritis... In the morning I'll only be taking my thyroid med! AMAZING!
So even though a few weeks out- I did have a touch of "buyer's remorse" I am so glad that I took this step.
in the words of James Brown.....
I FEEL.... GOOD!!!
tHANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!JEllen.... Jellenator..... Judy
http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/yvonnegroup/discussion/3980 489/Greetings-Friends-My-first-post-in-this-FRIENDLY-group/# 32167126
hugs, Y
p.s. I can see it now.
JEllen - Miss January! WLS Success Calendar!!
Open RNY 3/30/01 260lbs - 130lbs Yvonne McCarthy, CLC. Health & Wellness Coach (full time volunteer). I am happy to help if I can. Visit www.bariatricgirl.com and see the Bariatric Girl blog! Also check out my Facebook Bariatric Girl Page. Photography site www.yvonnemccarthy.com .„ø¤º°¨ Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ¨°º¤ø„¸¸„ø¤º°¨„ø¤º°¨ Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ¨°º¤ø„¸¸„ø¤º°¨
Open RNY 3/30/01 260lbs - 130lbs Yvonne McCarthy, CLC. Health & Wellness Coach (full time volunteer). I am happy to help if I can. Visit www.bariatricgirl.com and see the Bariatric Girl blog! Also check out my Facebook Bariatric Girl Page. Photography site www.yvonnemccarthy.com .„ø¤º°¨ Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ¨°º¤ø„¸¸„ø¤º°¨„ø¤º°¨ Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ¨°º¤ø„¸¸„ø¤º°¨
