Just visited with my surgeon today. I was in a week long stall so I thought I was gonna go in there and hear some kind of reprimand that I hadn't lost enough weight! Felt like I was going to the principal's office:-). Well, not so.

They made me feel like I just broke through the banner on the football field. I was surprised how wonderful it felt to have people who do this every day so excited and proud of me. -29 pounds in 6 weeks. I know I'm not the best but they sure made me feel like it.

I have 52 lbs more to lose. Since I feel great with no complications I was given more advice than medical care. My surgeon told me that family and friends care about me and begin to make comments about my weight loss. Things like, "You've lost too much weight, you need to stop." Or "You're too skinny, you need to put on a few pounds." He said, they're not used to seeing me at a healthy weight and it can be a little scary for them.

They're not intentionally sabotaging me but it can. He used an example. If someone you love kept telling you that your haircut does not flatter your face how long would it take you to get your hair in a new cut? Or put you at you're ideal weight in a room with 10 strangers and every one of them will say you look healthy.

His advice. I am to listen to one person about my weight then he pointed at himself and said "me". I almost wanted to cry at his sincerity.

So why share here? Because it's good advice for all of us. When it comes to your health your Surgeon is the best one to tell you what your healthy weight is. Not you're mm, sister, brother or spouse. Go to your follow up appointments even if it feels like you're going to the principal's office.

Take care.

That was a blessing to read! Thanks for sharing. I especially like the analogy about the haircut. Wow. I think this good for us all. Thanks again!

I'll be 6 weeks post op on Monday and have also lost 29 lbs since surgery! Of course, I wish it were just a little more but I'm still happy!! I have at least 70 more to go.... one day at a time.

I just had my 6 week check up 3/31, my surgery on 2/15, I've lost 25 pounds. My surgeon was very happy, 20-25 pound is just were they wanted me to be at 6 weeks post op, so it was a great appt. Dr said I'm right on track!

We got this!