Victoria’s Read

My six month check up went very well. My doctor was very happy with my weight loss results and to see that I was still very healthy. “You look great. Your blood tests results are all good except for your vitamin D levels which could result in achy bones.” She announced.  I had noticed that my bones were a little achy but chaulked it up to them being closer to the surface now. LOL.

Let me give credit where credit is due right here though. After informing my parents about my achy bones, they suggested that I take Calcium Magnesium with vitamin D and just two days after beginning to take them, my bones no longer ached.  So, thanks Mom and Dad. I should have listened to you earlier. I guess some things never change no matter how old you are, like your parents always know best.

The doctor and I talked about what weight I should be at. “I wouldn’t recommend that you get down to any less than 145 pounds.” She stated. She informed me that I could control that through calorie intake. “If you find yourself weighing less than that, you will need to increase your calorie intake and visa versa and don’t forget to take into consideration that the access skin weighs about another ten pounds.”

She told me to start eating small portions of toast and that my intolerance to breads should subside but I know people who had the bypass surgery over a year ago and still cannot tolerate bread but I’m hopeful. So far, it isn’t any better but I’m okay with that.

I will need to eat 5 to 6 small meals a day and take vitamins for the rest of my life. A small price to pay for health right and I didn’t have any complications from the surgery or recovery. I am very fortunate to have met the wonderful women who directed me to the Highland Hospital in Rochester, New York. Thank you, Kim.

I don’t need to be seen again for six months and after that it will be yearly. So, my next step after losing another 25 pounds is to get all my access skin removed. I’ve been looking into getting what they call a “panty hose lift”. It’s where doctors lift all your skin up from your feet to your torso. I’ve been told that the procedure uses 1000 stitches! I don’t have all my facts yet but will be sure to do all my research before making any decisions.

I’m feeling great and loving the new healthier me.