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I had a really great week! Yesterday my scale was actually at 166! Lowest ever :D Many small goals work much better for me than trying to focus on ALL the weight I need to lose. I mean, I never would have thought I'd get to 166 when I started this.
HW: 319
LW: 171
TW: 167
Current goal: 150 for plastics! (Consult is tomorrow, eek!!)
VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)
Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170
TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)
morning everyone!
Hope everyone had a great week!
Im inching closer to my next goal of 253!
Im so glad I read about setting smaller goals to break up the whole process. I had a brief moment last week where I got overwhelmed with how much I still have to lose, especially given how much I've lost already. But then shook it off, reminded myself that my job is to get to 253, and then 232, then we see what's next.
Hw:378
LW: 260
TW: 257
Goal: 253
take care!
RNY Sept 8, 2016
M1:23, M2 :18, M3 :11, M4 :19, M5: 13, M6: 12, M7: 17, M8: 11, M9: 11.5, M10: 13, M11: 10, M12: 10 M13 : 7.6, M14: 6.9, M15: 6.7
Instagram:InsertFitness
I've heard of some not wanting to do it on patients with BMI's over 60, but 50 seems low. But then like another poster said, he gets to make the rules and may have his reasons. There are other surgeons who will do it - or if you for sure want this guy, you'll have to bite the bullet and lose the 80 lbs...
RNY 06/03/15 by Michael Garren (Madison, WI)
HW: 373 SW: 316 GW: 150 LW: 138 CW: 163
How did your consultation go?
My BMI was 53 when I started the process. I had to jump through hoops for my insurance company, but nothing extra because of my BMI (I had to do a six month supervised diet and attend classes).
I am a teacher and did not get everything done until September, but I did not put off my surgery. I wanted it done ASAP. I missed 2 weeks of school, but my students survived without me.
Laura in Texas
53 years old; 5'7" tall; HW: 339 (BMI=53); GW: 140 CW: 170 (BMI=27)
RNY: 09-17-08 Dr. Garth Davis
brachioplasty: 12-18-09 Dr. Wainwright; lbl/bl: 06-28-11 Dr. LoMonaco
"May your choices reflect your hopes and not your fears."
hw: 337
lw: 193
tw: 193.5
next goal: whatever is lower
fitness: I keep my focus on this since my weight is being stubborn. Im running over 4 miles at a time now, and increased my reps doing weights to 3 sets. The weights is a good challenge. Still haven't made it to a fitness class- but I will.
well if I were trying to maintain I'd have this thing on lock. But that's not what I'm trying to do. Eh, whatever.
I spoke with my Mom this week and told her that I thought my weight loss has pretty much tapered off. She responded with relief- saying she and my Dad thought I was getting way too thin. I told her what I weighed and she was shocked- she swore I was less than her (she is about 160). I guess I carry my weight well since I've always heard that- even when SMO. My mom even asked me if my scale is accurate. I told her about my DEXA Scan to better convince her. Gotta love parents!
5'6.5" High weight:337 Lowest weight:193/31 BMI: Goal: 195-205/31-32 BMI
Hi there --
I started with a BMI of 58 and now maintain a BMI of 21 to 22.
I don't know what state you are in -- here in Ohio, Medicaid currently covers WLS at Centers of Excellence. I would apply for medicaid immediately and see if it is covered in your state -- and begin the process, post haste.
Good luck to you.
"What you eat in private, you wear in public." --- Kat
Welcome to the boards!
i don't have any practical advice regarding kinsurance, since I live in Canada.
Just want to send positive vibes that you find a solution.
In time, keep reading and learning! Any positive changes you make now will improve your health, regardless of surgery.
Google behaviour change. Start journaling your food on my fitness pal. Start or build on whatever level of activity you are at.
once you know what you are eating, you can start to work on eliminating or reducing certain foods, changing some behaviours. These are all things that should be addressed before surgery, so why not get started now, and use this time for something positive!
take care and keep posting!
RNY Sept 8, 2016
M1:23, M2 :18, M3 :11, M4 :19, M5: 13, M6: 12, M7: 17, M8: 11, M9: 11.5, M10: 13, M11: 10, M12: 10 M13 : 7.6, M14: 6.9, M15: 6.7
Instagram:InsertFitness
I agree with Hala. Surgeons get to make their own rules, even if we don't think they make sense. Other surgeons do operate on larger people. Find one of them or work on losing the 80 pounds.
Laura in Texas
53 years old; 5'7" tall; HW: 339 (BMI=53); GW: 140 CW: 170 (BMI=27)
RNY: 09-17-08 Dr. Garth Davis
brachioplasty: 12-18-09 Dr. Wainwright; lbl/bl: 06-28-11 Dr. LoMonaco
"May your choices reflect your hopes and not your fears."
Have you looked for a different job that has insurance that covers bariatric surgery? Or you could self-pay. If you do not have the money to do that, you could get a loan if your credit is good. Surgery in Mexico is less expensive. WLSFA offers grants, but I am not sure how easy they are to get or how much they offer. You could go to their website and apply.
Make a plan and do what it takes to get surgery. My highest BMI was 53. I maintain at a BMI of 22. Weight loss surgery gave me my life back.
Laura in Texas
53 years old; 5'7" tall; HW: 339 (BMI=53); GW: 140 CW: 170 (BMI=27)
RNY: 09-17-08 Dr. Garth Davis
brachioplasty: 12-18-09 Dr. Wainwright; lbl/bl: 06-28-11 Dr. LoMonaco
"May your choices reflect your hopes and not your fears."
Hello everyone! I am new as of today.
So, I have been wandering around the site and have seen some amazing things. At the same time, I have started to feel depression come on. I have a BMI of 57.8. I just discovered this after going to the doctor's on the 14th. Great way to celebrate Valentine's Day, right?
Anyway, I was wondering if I could get some help. I currently am uninsured. I have been for several months now. I lost insurance when I changed jobs. I didn't have any bariatric coverage with my last plan anyway. I have tried all avenues I could, not including surgery. And I know that the surgery is my last hope. I cannot stand they way that my body have changed, and I want to get down to a healthy weight. I was wondering if anyone knows of a way that I can get the help I need even though I don't have insurance?
I am desperate now. My health is declining and I need a positive change in my life.
Thank you!
