Groups at Cleveland Clinic last week

I attended two small groups last week at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland. I discovered that I was getting along a lot better than most of the others. So I am very fortunate and blessed.

I discovered that the phenomenom of throwing up that I experienced is called foaming, which basically described what I have spit up. Thus not nasty taste afterwards, and gaining relief from overeating.

I am pretty much on track with my weight loss for 3 months, maybe a couple of pounds behind of where I should be at, but close. I was told that my weight loss will slow down by 9 months and pretty much stop at a year from surgery. So that means I need to work hard at what I eat and keep up with my exercise. Speaking of which, my trainer Holly, has stepped up my routine to be more challenging for me. She will keep an eye on my progress, and we will meet in approximately 6 weeks and re-evaluate. Today when I tried my aquatic and talked with Holly. We decided that I am going to focus my time in the gym, and use the aquatic if I want a change of pace or my feet are hurting too much.

Another thing I discovered is that I probably should get my blood work done, so I can adjust my meds accordingly. The doctor said I should cut my BP in half, since my blood pressure is low. I am checking my blood sugar also. Sugar is lower than it has ever been, but am just controlling it with diet anyways. The one I am concerned about is Lipitor for cholesteral. Don't want to have too strong a dose and possibly have liver damage.

The doctor also said that we should get flu shots. And if I cut out coffee all together, I may not need the water pill I am taking.

All of us noticed that we have a difference in our sleep habits, and the doctor suggested that we be re-evaluated on our cpap machines. Said it was important that we continue using them, to keep improving.

The worst case I have found from people having the surgery done about my time is a lady who blew out her staples and had to stay in the hospital for 6 weeks.

During the fair, I met a fellow who had it done over 18 years again. His advice to me was make sure you get your proteins and don't drink carbonated drinks.

Everybody I have talked with tell me they are glad they had the operation, and would do it again.

Again, it has to be a personal choice. But for those of us who have tried everything else recently that did not work, it is an invaluable tool to regain our health and enjoy life. May God bless you on your quest for life.

I have posted my 3 month pictures below, and will post some again around Christmas (my 6 months out from my operation).