Today I had my routine visit with my PCP.....

After the usual Q&A, he said I looked good, I'm going in the opposite direction of most people my age.

He then started to reminisce about our visits before I had WLS...(He referred me)

He asked me what was my highest weight...I told him I didn't have a clue, it got to the point where I was too embarrassed to step on the scale, didn't want to face the music.

He then went way back in my very thick chart and said "I have it right here, want to know?....would you believe you where in the 80's? As in 280?" (I'm only 5'8")

WOW! I really didn't know! Right now it is blowing my mind just thinking about it....

Second thing that happened, during our conversation I said something to the effect that my Cardiologist does this or that way with me "because I'm a Diabetic"

He stopped me right there and said "You mean you USED to be a Diabetic"

Those two simple things are having a profound impact on me right now....I can't believe I was actually that heavy, and I USED to be a Diabetic....

His words, not mine.

Edited December 30, 201411 yr by B-52

Well, you're just awesome on top of amazing, now aren't you ? Congratulations ! Way to go ! Nice that your Dr. said you "used to be diabetic !" That must feel really good ! Keep up the good work !!!

B52 you are the poster boy for lapband success. You have been a motivating force on this forum for me and others. I know I also had diabetes and I feel so liberated now that I no longer have any of the co-morbidities I had before surgery. You are proof that we can control our own health. My mother and sister died from complications of diabetes and I decided to change the cycle in my family. Getting lapband surgery was the smartest thing I have ever done for myself. Happy New Year my friend. Thanks for all of your help .

What a wonderful NSV!