Check-up Results

Today I had my 3 month check up with my primary physician in Salina. We discussed medications. I had blood work done last week to prepare for this discussion.

My Cholesterol results were fantastic.

• My good cholesterol is up 5 points. My bad cholesterol is down 14 point (8%).
• My Glucose was at 86 which 70-110 is within normal range so no sign of diabetes!!!!!
• My B-12 count is 1500. Normal range is 180-914, but anything over 914 is great. He says you can never actually have too much B-12. Part of this surgery can affect the process of B-12 and people often have to take B-12 supplements and B-12 shot. I have been taking B-12 shots for a couple of years now. So my body is processing B-12 wonderfully.
• All my liver functions / protein count is great!
  

When the doctor walked into the examination room he stuck his hand out and said, “Hi, I’m Dr. Richards.” We laughed. He has been my doctor for over 20 years.

I was taking 9 medications before surgery.
Today I will be taking 4

**One of the medications is for my thyroid. I will probably have to take it for the rest of my life because I am a low thyroid producer. Weight loss surgery does not affect this.

**One medication is for my neuropathy. We are going to monitor it & decrease the medication and see if I can get off of it over time.

**One medication we are going to cut in ½ and finish off the supply I have and discontinue taking it (6 weeks). This is my anti-depressant.

**One (blood pressure) medication we are going to take ½ a dose and monitor it and possibly get off of it.

Of course I will continue to take my B-12 shot monthly for now.
I will take my multi-vitamin and calcium daily.
I no longer have to take my B-12 daily supplement.
I no longer have to take my Nexium for acid reflux except as needed. I have not had any acid since the day before surgery. I have not been taking Nexium since May 3rd. I have had no acid!!

So as you can see, my progress is fantastic. I am tickled!

He said, “I think you should be the poster child for eliminating health issues through weight loss surgery.” Boy that felt great!!!!

He also said the next time he sees me I will probably have to wear a name tag.

I used to have a check up every 3 months because of my health issues. Well, today he said, “I don’t need to see you for a year unless you have some problems.”

Once again God’s blessings shine through!


"Every great leap forward in your life comes after you have made a clear decision of some kind."
~Brian Tracy~