Thursday was doctor day! My 1-year post-op visit with the surgeon went well. He was pleased with my 140 lb loss and predicted that, if I work at it and exercise, I could probably take off another 30 pounds in the coming year. Well alrighty then.
The best part about the visit was the lab results. Last March my B-12 was pretty low, so he put me on a nasal spray. B-12 is now within the normal range. All other indicators were normal. NORMAL.
I had a bone density scan, too. And although those levels were within the normal range, the spot-check on my hip bones were on the very low end of normal. I'm upping the Calcium Chews and hoping that helps.
Hemoglobin A1C was 5.4. Last year at this time it was 8.9 when I was on meds. This year it was normal with NO MEDS.
My cholesterol, which I can't remember right now, was better than most people's ever will be.
This truly is better than the weight in some ways. Last year I felt like I would be dead in months. I was on so many different meds for diabetes, high blood pressure, acid reflux, blah, blah, blah. And now my only prescription is the nasal vitamin spray. And I feel like I could live for another 40 years.
From the doctor's mouth to my blog: Jennifer is a healthy, normal person.
I CHOOSE
...to love myself.
...to treat myself gently, with patience and respect.
...to accept responsibility for every aspect of my life.
...to be present, awake, aware.
...to be open to possibility.
...to leap with the intention of landing.
...to do amazing things.
...to treat myself gently, with patience and respect.
...to accept responsibility for every aspect of my life.
...to be present, awake, aware.
...to be open to possibility.
...to leap with the intention of landing.
...to do amazing things.
Saturday, August 19, 2006
1-Yr. Post-Op Surgeon Visit
Posted by JUST JEN at 3:21 PM
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That's FAB news, Jen.
Not only do you look like a completely different person, your body must feel like it has been given a new lease of life.
x
Great news Jen! I can't believe it has been a year already for you. Time flies when you are living life. I am sure you will lose those last few pounds before this time next year.
Thanks for the post about food on my Blog. My Dr. says NO to scrambled eggs but yes to boiled eggs mashed up. Also wheat thins are on the list for me to eat. I can only eat 3 with peanut butter.
I know I have to branch out my food intake. I will get there.
wow! how exciting for you. first of all (of course), you look marvelous. but the health info is fantastic.
i was at a point last july where another 20 pounds would likely have landed me in a wheelchair. could barely walk, standing was torture, in constant pain, blood pressure out of control, circulation horrible.
isn't it fantastic how our bodies can recuperate so well? i am constantly amazed by the fact that i did not actually kill myself with eating and food. it's a blessing to be better. so happy to read of your success.
lynette
Wonderful. I understand what you mean. The things that the doctor was checking are the things that say if we are healthy or not. And you apparently are.
What calcium chews to do you use?
I take Citrical Creamy Bites. THey have 500 mg calcium citrate, the best form for post-op bypass patients to digest. 2 chews a day. Yum.
From the doctor's mouth to my blog: Jennifer is a healthy, normal person.
The whole reason you did all of this in the first place right?!?!
That is so awesome! happy 1 yr and many more!
smooches xx
Ang
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