Went to see my doc on Wednesday for follow up after my last blood work. I'm teetering on anemia apparently. She said the range for women is 12-300 (quite the range IMO!) and my level was 17. She said that it can cause depression, anxiety and fatigue being low in iron so that might be my problem! So, now I'm on daily iron supplementation and I have to get re-tested for blood work in 3 months and she said she wants to see it above 50 by then. I've never had iron supplements before, I hope they don't make me constipated MORE. I have enough trouble with the bathroom since my surgery!
Also, she said she didn't want me losing any more weight. She thinks my weight is fine where it is. I think I can do another 10-15 lbs and still be healthy so we'll see. I told her that I feel pretty good, other than fatigue mostly. My anxiety is up and down depending on stress. I don't handle stress well and find myself easily overwhelmed. She wants me to really focus on getting my exercise in which will also help with all of the mood and fatigue too. I know I need to exercise, and actually I have a trainer that called me so I will get going on that too.
My journey through the Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy surgery, my challenges and all the thoughts that spill out...
About VSG
Sleeve Gastrectomy is a surgical weight loss tool in which the stomach is reduced to about 25% of its original size, by surgical removal of a large portion of the stomach, following the major curve. The open edges are then attached together (often with surgical staples, glue and possibly cauterization) to form a sleeve or tube with a banana shape. The procedure permanently reduces the size of the stomach and is performed laparoscopically and is not reversible.
http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/vsg/about_vertical_sleeve_gastrectomy.html
http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/vsg/about_vertical_sleeve_gastrectomy.html
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Friday, December 9, 2011
Doctor's orders....
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
At long last...
My pictures from the "during" weight loss phase of my photoshoot done when I was 50 lbs down. So around 175 lbs. I'll have another shoot when I'm at my Ultimate ultimate size :)
I can definitely see that I'm thinner now. I'm not a huge fan of the makeup either. It looks cakey IMO.
Lots of the same pics over in different poses... sorry!
http://photobucket.com/cherylscott
I can definitely see that I'm thinner now. I'm not a huge fan of the makeup either. It looks cakey IMO.
Lots of the same pics over in different poses... sorry!
http://photobucket.com/cherylscott
Sunday, December 4, 2011
151 lbs!!!
The lightest I've been in over 15 years! I really didn't think the scale would be showing a loss as I've been hovering over the same few pounds for a few weeks... and I've been having some issues in the bathroom..TMI I know!
I'm so happy I had this surgery. Best decision ever.
Today, I'm going to work the Health & Lifestyle Show for Weight Loss and Beyond. I'm a little nervous someone I work with will see me and find out I've had the surgery. I'm still keeping that on the down low at work. It's a hard line between wanting to tell people I know and keeping some personal privacy as well.
Last night was my company Christmas Party. I rocked a sweet dress...
I'm so happy I had this surgery. Best decision ever.
Today, I'm going to work the Health & Lifestyle Show for Weight Loss and Beyond. I'm a little nervous someone I work with will see me and find out I've had the surgery. I'm still keeping that on the down low at work. It's a hard line between wanting to tell people I know and keeping some personal privacy as well.
Last night was my company Christmas Party. I rocked a sweet dress...
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