Feb 10 - 1 year Post Op

Feb 11, 2012

my first visit was June 2009 with surgery Feb 2011 - now one year out Feb 2012

had my 1 year visit with the clinic - they were very complimentary and said I was doing fine.

Audrey re assured me that I WILL continue to be successful, because I have taken this surgery seriously. I have made changes to my lifestyle and most importantly I have accepted the mental changes full on.   She re-iterated that the mental support I took for myself prior to surgery will continue to be the reason for my success. the extra wait time was a major component for me in my success.  She was very confident that the weight will not come back.  I have em brassed this with my head on straight and accept small failures and look to the clinic for support.   She was very proud, which then eased my mind and re-assured me that I did a great job this past year.  I may not even have bounce back weight - which was a relief to my mind.  I like being a size 12 !!  Holy Shit, size 12 , not 22, but a 12 - wow

Went to see the dietitian who said my eating was perfect and that I didn't have any issues that send up a red flag. I know my limits, I know when and how much to "treat" myself - eating a bite of something great is OK, because I know I am not eating a whole chocolate cake because I can.  She did give me a couple tips and "homework" to work on for the next visit in 2 months.

drink 2 litres of water - every day - keep track of liquid intake
eat 6 times a day - with amust have night snack !!!!
sugar levels can go to 10 gms per serving instead of 8 or less
add a bit of fat to food - no need to have no fat yogurt and no fat cheese - fat is good - in limitations
drink 1 protein shake a day

overall yesterday was good and was re affirmation that I am a success.  I have to now work to keep my weight between 150 and 155 - no dropping anymore - an agreement between myself and the dietician.

a reminder that if I can call the SW for some chat time, if I feel the need - make a mental note to call for an appt -Jody 

I love it when the girls share stories about others - this one in particular makes me angry . 
this patient had surgery in December and the follow up visit shortly after Christmas - showed no weight loss !!! How on earth is this even possible - I thought to myself as I remembered the food diary for the first month. this patient allowed themselves to stray from the diet and eat crap over Christmas because it was the holiday !!!  so obviously they don't dump, and if they did, eating the sugar crap was more important that the $15K surgery you just had paid for !!!
Yup then there are those of us, that had to wait and attend EAP and wait and then have therapy and this person gets surgery in a short time and then eats crap over the holiday and looses no weight - because they gave themselves permission.  I wonder if the clinic made this person go for mental help or did their co-morbs allow them to move ahead.    Makes me mad that people think this is a quick fix, - well you know what, stay fat and stop using our OHIP !  if I worked in the clinic, I would reverse the surgery and tell them to stay FAT !!  they have abused the system and someone else could have had their spot - someone that really wants this and deserves it. 

ok enough venting.

May God continue to bless us all.

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