Peridot_Twins's Blog

Normal BMI

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 08:45:00 -0800

I finally have a normal BMI of 24.8! I now weigh 140 pounds..... I have lost 104 from my highest weight of 244. I wear size 10 or 12 pants and medium/large tops (depends on the style & brand). My bra size went from a 42 DD to a 36 B. 10 more pounds to reach my ...

9 Months out and down 90 lbs.

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 07:52:00 -0700

Wow, I have been meaning to update and post on here, but just took the time today - I didn't realize how long it has been.

Today is my 9 month surgiversary and I am down 90 lbs. I now weigh 154 and I wear size 14 pants and L/XL tops. My ...

6-1/2 Months Out... Down 82 Pounds :)

Sat, 30 May 2009 05:05:00 -0700

I had every intention of posting a blog and a photo on May 13th, which was my 6 month surgiversary, but I just didn't get around to it. Now I am approaching 7 months post-op and I am still seeing results. For the month of May I have lost 7.5 lbs. ...

New Person in the Mirror

Fri, 08 May 2009 03:12:00 -0700

Ok, I know a lot of WLS patients have body dysmorphia when they lose a lot of weight. They look in the mirror and still see the same heavy person. Fortunatey, I don't have that problem. I was so worried that I would because it is so common after WLS. But for ...

70 Pounds GONE!

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 18:58:00 -0700

I can't believe I have lost 70 lbs. in less than 6 months. I mean, this is just SO unreal! I feel great, I have no problems eating (pooping is another story from time to time) and now the warmer weather is here and I am ready to show off the NEW me!

First Time Ever!

Sat, 18 Apr 2009 17:25:00 -0700

For the First Time Ever I actually LOST weight on vacation............ 3 lbs.......... AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!

I think I can look back a year ago, when we went to the same place over the kid's April vacation, and I had gained. But not this year! I thought for sure I would have been up ...

Down 60 lbs. in 4 months!!!

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 03:48:00 -0700

My 4 month surgiversary is tomorrow and as of this morning I have lost 60 lbs. from my highest of 244! WOOO HOOO! Yay me!!!!

I am wearing XL's and 16's on top, and 18's on the bottom (NOT 18W - regular 18's!) I had to shop for a new bathing suit ...

Weight Loss Update

Sun, 08 Feb 2009 08:12:00 -0800

Pre-op highest weight: 244

11/13/08 Day of surgery: 230.5
11/20/08 One week post-op: 224.5 (down 6 lbs. from day of surgery)
11/27/08 Two weeks post-op: 219 (down additional 5.5 lbs.)
12/11/08 Four weeks out: 215.5 (down additional 3.5 lbs.)
12/18/08 Five weeks out: 211.5 (down additional 4 lbs.)
1/01/09 Seven weeks out: ...

The Medical Expense of My RNY

Sun, 08 Feb 2009 08:03:00 -0800

Ok, it appears that I have received all of the statements related to my RNY surgery in Nov. 2008. Here is the list and what I had to pay (I had Aetna at the time):

1. Anesthesia $2,860 billed... $2,158.80 allowed & paid by Aetna. My balance zero.

2. Surgeon $6,000 billed... $2,246.54 allowed & paid ...

I Have Finally Arrived in Onderland!!

Sat, 17 Jan 2009 13:43:00 -0800

I am sooooooo happy -- the scale finally moved under 200! Last week was "that time of the month" so I went from 200.5 to 202, then 201.5 again, and finally today 199.5!

On another note, I only have about 3 or 4 pants that fit (size 20) and the 18's are still ...