I had my 3 week post-op checkup yesterday. I met with the nurse practitioner who was with me from the time I was wheeled into the surgical holding area that first day. She's the one who was picking on the size of my feet. I like her. According to her, I'm the picture of health. Most exciting to me at this point is that for the first time in ten years I don't have to take any blood pressure medicine. How cool is that? Within the next two months, I should be off of all of my pre-op meds. I'm so excited about that! Buh-bye copays!
As of yesterday, I'm 25 lbs lighter and have lost 17% body fat. Not bad for 3 weeks time! She said that my goal is to lose 75% of the body fat, putting my weight at anywhere between 150 and 170. I haven't seen those numbers since high school...you know, when I thought I was a fat ass but was really pretty hot? haha!
So time will tell how much I actually lose (exercise, of course, being a big factor) but she told me that most of the weight will come off in the first 7 months, and should all be off in a year or so. Everyone is different, so no one knows for sure.
And...after the first six months I can introduce alcohol back into the equation. Not that I was a big drinker before, but I do enjoy the occasional cocktail now and again! Looks like there will be drinks on my birthday after all...
I love reading your posts. You're sense of humor is so great...good job to you for taking your health in your hands and good luck through all the processes!!
ReplyDeleteI love reading your posts too! I'm amazed at what you're going through. I have often thought of having this surgery but was too scared. I'm trying to lose it with Weight Watchers, and so far it's working, but very slowly. I do however find your blog amazing, inspiring and oh so very funny. (come on, I told your sister, I loved the "chewing on the steak" comment. Come on, who hasn't done that, even if they were on a "regular" diet?!
ReplyDeleteAnd I'll buy the first drink on your birthday! What a great thing to celebrate!
Any time you want to know anything, let me know, Barb...I too was scared but sick of not living my life. I've done WW 3 times, but just couldn't seem to stick with it. Good luck to you, and if you wanna talk about it, get my email from Crystal. :)
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