5 months post op.

I had my 5 month post op appointment with Dr Westmoreland today. I stressed to him and his nurse that the nausea is out of control.  I let them know I was out of the zofran that was just prescribed to me.  It was nice to finally be heard. I am scheduled tomorrow morning for a upper GI scan.  Dr Westmoreland believes I may have a ulcer or stricture at the opening of the pouch.  He has advised me to stop taking the Reglan and start taking Carafate.  I have a follow up appointment with him next Monday to go over the result. I also had labs done today.  Dr Westmoreland said I have to get to eating more!

These vegetables have become a huge staple in my diet. I found them a couple weeks ago and LOVE them! They sit on my stomach well which is HUGE for me right now! Thank goodness for Green Giant Baby Vegetable Medley!
My weight loss since the day of surgery is 62 pounds (a total of 72 pounds since September) and he said my weight loss is above average for 5 months! Typical 5 month weight loss is 50 pounds! We discussed what my goal weight should be. He said for my height I should weigh 110 pounds but he feels 120-125 pounds is a good goal.  My initial goal was 130 pounds so I'm sticking to that. Any further weight loss will be fabulous!

I decided since I have lost so much weight and have this new found confidence I would get my hair done (get pampered if you will). I told the stylist to do what she wanted. I walked in with horrible hair and walked out with amazing RED hair!!! I feel like a whole new woman! I guess if you think about it I kind of am a whole new woman!
This weekend I went out in clothes and shoes (stilettoes) I never would of worn before the weight loss.

I also went out and danced all night long! I definitely could not do that before the weight loss. I had trouble walking around let alone twerking! LOL. Nah nah I didn't twerk but I did work it!

I had so much fun and was so happy with myself!

Earlier in the day I was able to swing at the park with Ani and race with her! I helped Jason with tball practice and I actually felt like a good mother. I was involved.  This hasn't been easy AT ALL but it has been worth it!