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Post-op Gastric Bypass Gastric bypass post-op concerns, milestones achieved, establishing new eating/exercise habits, dealing with emotions without food to turn to, etc.

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Old 12-20-2006, 03:53 PM   #1 (permalink)
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I had a great time at my 6 month appointment today. I was 197 on their scale, down from 264 at my pre-op appointment. He gave me the name of the plastic surgeon he reccomends so I can start doing some research on him. The PS won't touch me till my one year anniversary, but that should work out perfectly with my schedule.

THE BIG NEWS is that my surgeon is adamant that if I go down to 140 I am going to look sickly. He suggests 160, MAYBE 150 but no less. What is interesting about that number is that my trainer figured out that I should be down to 15% body fat when I get to 149 pounds if I don't lose too much muscle between now and then. I guess I'm just really muscular - well - I know I am.

The funny part is that he was checking for hernias and told me to tighten my abs (I do 10 minutes of ab workout every day) and when I did he said, "Oh yeah! You couldn't do that 6 months ago" I guess he was impressed with my abs! I'll have to keep up with those lateral obliques.

We spent a lot of time talking about plastics and skin etc.

It was a great appointment. I felt supported and know that the whole bariatric team is all really proud of me - feels good.
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Old 12-20-2006, 04:24 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Oh hun, I am so glad that everything went good for you!! Great big huge HUGS for you!!!!
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Old 12-20-2006, 06:55 PM   #3 (permalink)
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See, nothing to worry about! Sounds like a great appointment...ok, time to change your signature with your new goal weight! 149!
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Old 12-20-2006, 07:00 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Didn't we all tell you that appointment would be great? lol!
I'm so glad it went well for you. You are doing awesome. An inspiration!
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Old 12-21-2006, 12:25 AM   #5 (permalink)
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Hooray for you! Your bariatric team is proud of you and so are we!!! You earned those abs - glad he was impressed! You must have been walking on air after that appointment.
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Old 12-21-2006, 09:50 AM   #6 (permalink)
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Gina, see you were worried for nothing. I am so happy everything went great. It is great you have such a very supportive doctor on your team. Congrats on the -67 pounds gone forever.
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Old 12-21-2006, 09:54 AM   #7 (permalink)
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Along with you repeating "I am Gina and I am amazing" the other new rule is NO FRETTING!!! See...not only did you impress your doc, but you impress us each and every day!! YOU ROCK!!!
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Old 12-21-2006, 01:05 PM   #8 (permalink)
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Not only do you rock...you are a rock...you work out like a mavin. Your muscle composition must be so high. Be proud and I am glad you are riding high.
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Old 12-21-2006, 01:12 PM   #9 (permalink)
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Na Na told ya sooooo! You really are awesome Gina....start giving yourself ALl the credit you deserve. I am so proud of you!
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Old 10-10-2007, 05:56 PM   #10 (permalink)
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Way to go! You must be on top of the world, congratulations!!!!!
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