I'm still seeing a team of Dr.'s...all on a 4 month rotation...I try to book them all on the same day to make my schedule easier....

So today...I see My PCP at 8am, then my Podiatrist for my Insurance paid pedicure and foot massage (diabetes) ....then my Endocrinologist...wish She would release me, my A1-c's have been holding steady well under 6.0, last was 5.6 with NO MORE MEDS or INJECTIONS...I don't even check my sugar anymore.....

I also have my Cardiologist today...very routine but the the waiting room always scares me straight!...Soooo many very sick people.....every Obese, smoker should sit there for 1 hour....that will make you wan to go to the gym if nothing else will.....

Finally my Dermatologist...again, release me.....I did have serious skin issues when I was fat, unhealthy and out of shape......was in isolation more than once! But that's all behind me.....

After this, my PCP and Cardiologist always tweak my Rx's, so it's off to the pharmacy to get that straight....

Only Dr. not on todays list is my Bariatric Surgeon...that was 2 weeks ago... and he made me feel pretty good too...was told I have no weight left to loose! Can't get any better than that!

The upside of all this...is once upon a time I dreaded facing each one because it was never very inspiring...like meeting the grim Reaper 4-5 times in one day....was even told point blank I will not be around very long and should think about my family and arrangements....

But now...as with the past visits, I expect accolade after accolade....I've seen my lab work from last week...everything is right down the middle....so it will be a very motivating uplifting day....even My cardiologist who was not very keen on this surgery (diet and exercise guy) will call me HIS prize patient....sure, he performed Life saving Heart surgery but not the weight loss......afterwards I will go to the gym and Celebrate by running till I drop! Then maybe a tall one when I get home to watch NCAA basketball on TV!

It WILL be a GOOD DAY!!!

Wow, sounds like we have a similar exciting day planned! 8:20 with my bariatric center internist, followed by a dietitian appointment followed by my PCP for my annual physical at 11:30.

I was released by my endocrinologist about a year ago along with my sleep disorders specialist, lucky me!

I don't expect too much in the way of changes needed, just need a little boost to get

past the last pounds needed to move me to my initial goal weight.

Hoping for a good workout today too. I have been sick for the last five days and have missed my routine, but am hoping for the energy to get a little exercise in!

Good luck on the appointments!

Congratulations on achieving your goals. You inspire lot's of us in your sharing in how you did it.

Best wishes

Rock on!

Talked the Endo into releasing me.....can't my PCP monitor my Bloodwork? Do I really need to see a specialist? She agreed....Now I'm off to see the Wizard..my cardiologist...

Cardiologist released me today....kind of nervous about that, but he said I'm as good as anyone else....

look after myself like any 61 year old male should....call if there are complaints like chest pain, etc,

and make an appointment in a year for a stress test...again same as anyone my age needs to do....

Just wondering. If your blood sugar is normal and ac1 ok are you still considered diabetic?

How long after being banded or how much weight loss did it take you to get off the diabetes meds? Just curious because I am kinda in the same boat, meds but no insulin.

Congratulations on your healthy success!