6 Month Check-Up

Monday was my sixth month check-up for my post surgery progress.   I met with the nurse practitioner instead of the surgeon.   Apparently I don't see him again until November at my year appointment unless something goes horribly wrong.     I haven't lost much weight in the last 4-6 weeks but they said it's normal to plateau at this stage and I should have another major weight loss later in the summer.    My body composition is still changing nicely though which is a comfort.    I'm still dropping sizes in clothes so I could tell something was still going on even though the scale wasn't changing much.  

My blood work was good too and my Vitamin D is elevated again.    I forgot to get a copy of my bloodwork results so I need to ask for one to be mailed.   I was in a rush to leave after meeting with the dietician because they were running WAY behind.    I had to teach at ISU at 9:50am and got to my classroom at 9:53am.    I was supposed to see the nurse practitioner at 8:00am and didn't see her until 8:45am.    I had to wait a bit after her to see the dietician too and didn't drive out of West Des Moines until 9:15am.  

Dan and I are trying to play tennis more often in addition to going on walks and biking.    It didn't work out for tonight because we had Gavin's track banquet.   He has a cardiac consultation tomorrow due to his recent cholesterol readings so I'm sure they are going to encourage more exercise too.    We are making more plans for the July venture to Milwaukee.    I reserved a hotel for the first night there so it's located close to the concert location.   We'll get a different (cheaper) one for the second night.   We haven't decided what we are doing yet on Friday or Saturday when we are in the city.    I've had a lot of people suggest brewery tours but I hate beer and Dan can't drink it.    Doesn't seem like a great idea.  

Speaking of Dan, we went to Adventureland on Saturday.   It was a gorgeous day.    It was odd to be there without children.    The good news is that my butt fit on every ride.     I will admit the Outlaw was a tight squeeze but that was the case back in the day when I rode it years ago too.    The new Monster roller coaster was very fun but did mess with my stomach and head.    I only rode it once.    I noticed other rides were kind of getting to me too but was wise and took breaks to make sure I didn't get sick.    Hoping to go there again later in the summer for another go at things.  

My ISU summer class started and I only have three students showing up.     Being there is an attendance requirement, I'm assuming the others will be dropping the course.     I'll admit I'm kind of winging it this week and need to get more structured with things for the remaining weeks.    I know all three students well so the casual setting is working out just fine.   My DMACC summer class was canceled due to low enrollment.    I'm not shocked but it does suck as that is good money.    I'll still teach the coaching class periodically in June and July.    

I'm working part time now until the week before ISU starts up in August for the fall semester.   It's been odd only working a few hours each day.    My general schedule is to work from 9:00am-1pm on Mondays-Thursdays.     I usually take some work home with me though and do things at home for work on Fridays too.    It's nice not having to drive up to Ames on Fridays though.   I'm all about saving the gas money.  

I guess that's enough of an update for now.    I'm excited for some girl time this weekend too.     I wish the weather forecast was better though!