I just got home from my two week post-op appointment (surgery was 5/6 so just shy of two weeks). First they were shocked at how much weight that I have lost since they last saw me in the office (less than a month ago, 30 pounds!). They were all ecstatic for me and one of the nurses (who is banded), remarked how jealous she was

Then, they took my blood pressure. It was low. They cut my dose in half!!! I have another appointment in two weeks, she said depending on how my BP is she might take me completely off of it! I can't even explain how happy I would be to get off of this medicine. I have been on it a few years. I'm only 28, it sucks to be on it this young. I went through 8 rounds of intense chemo 11 years ago. The most common long term problems deal with heart problems. I need to do my part to minimize the likelihood of heart problems. Cutting my dose in half is a GREAT start!!!

Coming home I got stuck on the highway (office is an hour away), in a lightning storm. Even when I was driving 9 miles an hour on the highway I had a huge smile on my face!! I use to dread going to the doctor. I usually gained weight, my BP was high, some type of problem came up.., But, after today I can't wait to go back in two weeks! I KNOW I'll weigh less than I did today and I HOPE that I can go off of BP medicine. Even if I can't, I know eventually I will!

Thanks for reading!

Thank you! I have my 2week post op appt this Monday they also plan on giving me my 1st fill... I'm nervous as the day b4 surgery ..

Great job!

Thank you! I have my 2week post op appt this Monday they also plan on giving me my 1st fill... I'm nervous as the day b4 surgery ..

You will do great! My first fill is at my 4 week appointment. Most docs numb the area where the access your port so you shouldn't feel a thing

You will do great! My first fill is at my 4 week appointment. Most docs numb the area where the access your port so you shouldn't feel a thing

I certainly hope so. Thanx for the words of encouragement!

Thank you! I have my 2week post op appt this Monday they also plan on giving me my 1st fill... I'm nervous as the day b4 surgery ..

You will do fine hope all goes well, keep me posted on how things went. Keep up the Great work.

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Thank u ladybug. Will keep u posted. Definitely let me know how ur doing

Went for my first fill today. I had 5 cc's put in at surgery, and another 2 cc's today. They said the incisions looked great, and took me off of my blood pressure meds!! It feels great to be off of them! I've been on them for 2 years (I was 26!). Next stop C-Pap!

That's awesome! Great work

Went for my first fill today. I had 5 cc's put in at surgery' date=' and another 2 cc's today. They said the incisions looked great, and took me off of my blood pressure meds!! It feels great to be off of them! I've been on them for 2 years (I was 26!). Next stop C-Pap! [/quote']

That's so awesome! Kicking the C-Pap is awesome too! Nothing less sexy at bedtime... ;')

Congrats Creekwood! Keep doing what youre doing!

That is fantastic! Here's to more smiles on your face!