Hey, I went to see the Dr. that did my surgery. He was very happy with my progress. Since I saw him in March I have lost 34 more pounds. That is a total of 75lbs. since the surgery and 113lbs. since October when I began. All my blood was good except for my protein level, that was down and he said that I needed to start drinking the protein powder or do protein bars. He also said that I didn't need the nurse to come by any more. I even went in to see the dietitian and welcome her back, she had a baby boy in March I believe. I wanted to ask her how much protein I should have each day and she said around 100 grams. I also asked her about tortillas, and she said to make sure they are not to dry, its different than bread.
Now the bad news, Dr. Camacho is leaving next month to work in New York. He had said something about it back in March I believe but didn't sound positive that it was a done deal. He asked me for a hug and I thanked him for all that he has done for me. He told me that I would do well with Dr. Reyes and Dr. Garza. I really hate to see him go, but he did stay until I was healed, Judi told him he couldn't leave until I was healed.
I am going to go see my family doctor tomorrow to make sure my sugar readings are okay since I've been off the medicine for 3 weeks, and hope that she will take me off the water pill since my ankles and feet haven't been swelling very much since I've lost the weight.
That's all for now.
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Monday, May 12, 2008
More Good News
Sorry I haven't updated for a while, but there hadn't been anything new to tell ya about.
I went to the Heart Dr. today. He was quite pleased with the blood pressure readings since I had been there last. He was also happy that I was off the diabetic medicine and also the Lisinopril medicine. He doesn't want to see me for 4 months and if everything is fine then, I won't have to go back for a year. I will keep my fingers crossed for that.
I was really being down because my scale had not moved for over 2 1/2 weeks. I have been doing everything that I am supposed to. I'm walking, riding the exercise bike everyday, and doing the other exercises that my physical therapist had given me and the scale would not move down. This morning before going to the Dr.'s I weighed so I could compare his scale to mine and I HAD LOST 2 lbs. When I got on the Dr.'s scale I was down 6 lbs. and I had clothes on. Now I can't wait to go the the surgeon on Thursday to see what his scale says.
My brother Ken is coming down for a visit next week. I can't wait to see him. Its been almost two years since I was up in Chicago and saw them. I'm hoping to be able to go up there in either late June or early July.
My kids gave me gift cards for my birthday last month and I bought some new clothes. I was able to buy size 2X, I was in a 4-5X. I have taken in some of my old tops that I really like, I wear them everyday and save the newer ones for church or going out.
I'm going up to McAllen tonight again to the support group meeting, they are having a speaker on Medication Do's and Don'ts. I think it should be quite interesting.
Well that is all I can think up for now. Will update after Thursday when I see the doctor that did the surgery.
I went to the Heart Dr. today. He was quite pleased with the blood pressure readings since I had been there last. He was also happy that I was off the diabetic medicine and also the Lisinopril medicine. He doesn't want to see me for 4 months and if everything is fine then, I won't have to go back for a year. I will keep my fingers crossed for that.
I was really being down because my scale had not moved for over 2 1/2 weeks. I have been doing everything that I am supposed to. I'm walking, riding the exercise bike everyday, and doing the other exercises that my physical therapist had given me and the scale would not move down. This morning before going to the Dr.'s I weighed so I could compare his scale to mine and I HAD LOST 2 lbs. When I got on the Dr.'s scale I was down 6 lbs. and I had clothes on. Now I can't wait to go the the surgeon on Thursday to see what his scale says.
My brother Ken is coming down for a visit next week. I can't wait to see him. Its been almost two years since I was up in Chicago and saw them. I'm hoping to be able to go up there in either late June or early July.
My kids gave me gift cards for my birthday last month and I bought some new clothes. I was able to buy size 2X, I was in a 4-5X. I have taken in some of my old tops that I really like, I wear them everyday and save the newer ones for church or going out.
I'm going up to McAllen tonight again to the support group meeting, they are having a speaker on Medication Do's and Don'ts. I think it should be quite interesting.
Well that is all I can think up for now. Will update after Thursday when I see the doctor that did the surgery.
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