I had my 6 month check up on Thursday- my Surgiversary was yesterday:001_smile:

He was really pleased with my progress.... I'm at 65% of my weight loss ( wants us to be at 50% by 6 month mark ) So he was pleased. I didn't have to have any Labs done, we kinda strayed off the usuall routine because I lost so much weight so fast so he did them earlier... but since they all came back GREAT, we'll do them at 9 months.

I've lost another 2 pounds:thumbup:

One thing I did ask him about is that I started my period again, I hadn't had a period for about 3-4 months prior to surgery and that was in Feb...then I am like "Clock work" since June, and I notice the week prior.... I am craving sweets:scared0: He said this was normal, my body and my harmones are getting to a healthy level, and thats why I'm having a period again.

I also asked him the coffee ( caffine ) question.... he explained that in the beginning it doesn't count towards your Fluid intake, and that caffine can make you have "cravings" and want to "snack".

I gave up coffee a year prior to surgery, but this past month I was tired of cold Protein drinks in the morning so I started adding Cookies and cream whey protein to my coffee.... ( and it's pretty Yummyyy!! ) And....... I did notice I want to snack... but this could also be due to the fact I started to menstrate again....So- I'm going to decaf.

He also had a consult with a band patient that is wanting to get sleeved- and asked if I would mind talking to her.... I said OF COURSE I'll talk to her!!! He brought her in with me, and we chatted a bit and I told her how happy and glad I chose this surgery, we exchanged e-mails and I also told her about this site... I havn't had a chance to write her yet, been getting ready for inventory at work and putting in some long hours, but I hope she joins! I know alot of you have had the band and could probably help her in her decision making!

OK.... gonna post some numbers.... can't believe I'm gonna do this.... but I have been measuring my body since my first consultation w/ my surgen......

Monday-8/10/09

False Total lossNeck19.5154.5Wrist86.751.25Forearm12.5102.5Upper Arm16.5124.5Bust5543.511.5Waist594316Hips644618Thighs5236.515.5Upper Thigh30228Calf19.514.55Ankle10.759.51.25Ribcage4639.56.5Weight35421694.25

If you're not measuring... I'd suggest it... it's great on those weeks when the scale doesn't move.... but you'll be surprised at how much the inches do!!!

Bravo Chancie! Please don't be scared to post & have that old picture...it is a beautiful accomplishment and can serve as a gentle "nudge" if you ever are down to let you know you are beautiful and capable of overcoming anything!

Caro

Thumbs up chancie!!!! you have done such an excelent job!!!! smiling from the inside suits you!!! same with tiffykins!!!! you guys are insperational!!!

Hi Chancie, you are looking fabber and fabber!! You are honour bound now to enjoy yourself as much as possible, so buy pretty clothes and party!!!