Almost 8 weeks post-op

Nephrologist

OK, so my weight is no where near where I want it at this point. But I am really okay with it right now, for several reasons. First, I drank for the first time since my surgery. This was on Thursday. We had a Division Meeting in Myrtle Beach. That evening a bunch of my co-workers and I went out. So, yup..I drank. And nope, not proud of it...but I drank way too much. So, the fact that I didn't lose weight last week isn't a total surprise to me.

Second, I have started exercising. My neighbor, Kristin, and I walk together 3 times a week. The other days I am walking by myself. I'm just walking, because my doctor said that until I come back on the 15th that is all that he wants me doing.

Third, I had an appointment today with my nephrologist. He told me several times how proud he is of me. He's proud that I had the surgery, he's proud of how much weight I have lost, and he is proud that I have been off of my blood pressure medication for 4 weeks now and my blood pressure is 118/82. He did blood work today and said that unless something really unusal comes back then we should be able to cut back how often I have to go see him. YAY!!!!

I'm feeling good, I'm still learning about my new stomach, I am off medications which means my kidney is going to be healthier, so all in all, even though the numbers aren't down...I'm happy.