Weight Loss Update

I can't believe it's been 6 weeks (tomorrow) since I had Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass surgery. Time sure does fly.

I didn't get to see the excersise therapist as he was ill. I was looking forward to finding something to help keep muscle tone. I have a major fear about the skin on my thighs.

The dietician cleared me to try anything I would like (within reason). She told me the opposite of what the other dietician told me. She wants me to eat only 3 meals and 1 snack a day instead of 6 small meals. She also told me she would rather see me get the protein in than the water if she had to pick one. I'm still working on both.

I have lost a total of 51 pounds since starting the two week liquid diet. The physician's assistant told me that I was ahead of schedule with that.

The PA scared me a bit as she listened to my heart for over 2 minutes. I've never had someone listen for more than 10 seconds. It seems she heard something suspicious. My heart rhythm was changing when I breathed. I also told her that the numbness in my thigh was no better and no worse. She decided to consult with the surgeon.

Dr. Kemmeter came in an checked my heart and decided that it was a "normal" abnormality for me. I can accept that since I feel great.

He was more concerned about my thigh. He's sending me to a neurologist. He said he's not that concerned but wanted a second opinion. He also told me that he's never referred a patient to a neurologist. So, I think he's more worried than he's letting on. Hopefully, it will subside.

I'm feeling really great physically and mentally. I was thinking about how lucky I am to have had so few problems post op. This new way of life seems to be agreeing with me.