Hello everyone,

I just wanted to share some good news. I had lots of bloodwork done for my 3-month post-op and I reviewed the results with my PCP this morning:

I'm diabetic, and my A1C at the end of January was 12.2%. One month post-op I was 9.6%. Now I'm at 6.4% and that's with being able to cut my medications by over 65%. My doctor thinks I'll be cured by the end of the year. I'm skeptical, but am very hopeful.

My triglycerides dropped by 50% and are pts away from being normal. Much to my surprise, my total cholesterol didn't budge. My doctor says my body is still trying to figure things out, and to give it more time.

In January, my liver and kidney enzymes were elevated, not a good sign of what my future held. Now those numbers are normal.

THAT's WHAT I'M TALKIN' ABOUT!

And as of this morning, I'm down 78.4lbs. If I'm lucky, I'll hit 80lbs down by the time I see my surgeon Thursday next week.

Thank you for letting me share.

Be well…

Denise,

3 months out and down 74 pounds with less medication and changed lab results. I would take that any day..way to go!

Jenn

Oh my correction 78 pounds down. Go on with your bas @ss self! Has anyone made any positive comments in your real life (meaning not online comment's)

jenn

Awesome! Keep up the good work and thanks for sharing your good news!!!

Rock on! Your triglyceride levels are directly related to your blood sugar levels. Now that your A1C's are so fabulous, your triglycerides should remain perfect too! Amazing health benefits!

Thanks everyone!

@@jenn1 The positive comments in real life are just starting now. Probably because my clothes are starting fall off.

Oh my correction 78 pounds down. Go on with your bas @ss self! Has anyone made any positive comments in your real life (meaning not online comment's)

jenn

Thanks everyone!

@@jenn1 The positive comments in real life are just starting now. Probably because my clothes are starting fall off.

That gets me compliments all the time. lol oh you mean because of weight loss. Oops!!

Congratulations on your amazing progress. Good job!!

That is so wonderful Denise! I'm so looking forward to no more medications, easing knee pain ... the weight loss will be such an added bonus! This is the start of a whole new life. Congratulations! You're doing fabulous!

Congratulations! Amazing results after only 90 days!

That is amazing @@DeniseNCC1701, I love reading about how successful this surgery is! I can't wait to get a surgery date! I am so excited to be on the other side...lol!

Awesome job! Can you believe that there are medical professionals out there that refuse to embrace this opportunity for their patients? Just eat less and move more, they say. It's like a lifeguard standing 20 feet from a drowning person and telling them to just swim harder!

@@PRINCESSM & @DeniseNCC1701

That gets me compliments all the time. lol oh you mean because of weight loss. Oops!!@DeniseNCC1701.

Ouch and yes burn taken..lol

It was true moment of stupidity for me. I really meant it as a compliment. Denise again I apologize. Had no intention of offending you. or anyone else at that matter.

Anyway. Over excited newbie set straight.

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@@PRINCESSM & @DeniseNCC1701

That gets me compliments all the time. lol oh you mean because of weight loss. Oops!!@DeniseNCC1701.

Ouch and yes burn taken..lol

It was true moment of stupidity for me. I really meant it as a compliment. Denise again I apologize. Had no en tension of offending you. or anyone else at that matter.

Anyway. Over excited newbie set straight.

I was making a joke... didnt intend ad a burn?

Xoxo

As a newbie myself have I made post that I regret? I'd have to say yes!

I'm a bit over exited about all of this. It's still so fresh and new. I took a snap from a senior member I just took it as a teachable moment. am I perfect? Is anyone on here perfect?

I just don't take a negative post to heart.

Reality for me?..... This is just another forum. you take the good with the bad. Choose the post that help you the most. I surround myself with the positive and let the negative go. Have you ever been to a forum that was drama free? I'm finding there are a few that have forgotten what its like to be a newbie and that's ok. There are people that are supportive as well.

So with that off my chest, I'm off tomorrow for surgery,

everyday is a clean slate. moving on,

Jenn

It was true moment of stupidity for me. I really meant it as a compliment. Denise again I apologize. Had no intention of offending you. or anyone else at that matter.

Anyway. Over excited newbie set straight.

@@jenn1 No worries, my friend. I wasn't offended! As a matter of fact, I laughed out loud!