So I had my 6 months check up at the hospital on Thursday, 1 day before 7 months.

I saw my surgeon who could not be more thrilled with me. I have lost 82% of my excess weight. (which is a little strange as I have lost 91% of what will give me a normal BMI) They don't want me to loose too much more weight as I'll start to look sickly. They don't think I'll need any plastics, as I don't have an over hang and my blood results are great (the doctor at my support group will probably disagree. All my values are within range, but some are in the lower end, and since she is a specialist on supplements for bariatrics, she prefers us in the upper range). They also have a score that they calculate, that I don't remember, but it was very high, and she called me a success case. I don't go back until my 1 year check up. (I'll just have blood drawn in 3 months and show my support group doctor)

They were actually fully booked for the BIA test, but the surgeon wanted med to have one, so she called and asked if they could fit me in, and they could. They are done by the nutritionist.

She was also very impressed when she saw me, and after the test she could not be happier. I have the values for all 3 tests (1 month pre op, 6 weeks post op and 7 months post op) I managed to gain another 4 lbs before starting my pre op diet, so it wasn't at my very highest.

The only negative thing was my phase angle. It has dropped. It's a measurement that shows how well your muscles are getting nutrition. That along with my total protein (from the blood test) she wants me to eat more, and get more protein. Other than that, everything was great and she was so impressed, especially how much muscles I still have. All the working out and walking has helped tremendously.

I have included pictures from about 6 months and 7 months post up. It's only like 5 lbs between the pictures, but I see several changes.

Edited October 23, 20178 yr by Meryline

8 minutes ago, sleepingbeauty30 said:

What kind of exercises did you do if you don't mind me asking? I want to start now to prevent loose skin

Lot's of weight training, nordic walking, walking everywhere (15000-20000 steps a day) and swimming is what I have been doing.

And thank you!

You look great

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What a motivator for myself and others that are just about to have surgery. You look the picture of health!

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Congratulations!!!!
You look awesome!!!

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Wow, thank you for the inspiration! You look great, and most importantly you feel great and it shows!

Lot's of weight training, nordic walking, walking everywhere (15000-20000 steps a day) and swimming is what I have been doing.
And thank you!

Thanks! I do hike and swim already. I ll start lifting weights more. I just bought snowshoes and cross country skis. Thanks.

You look awesome !! You just gave me so much hope

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You look fantastic!

You are beautiful! Keep it up!

Thank you so much everyone!

What an accomplishment! You look fantastic. I hope to be such an inspiration at some point in the future!