hey everybody!!!

I hope everybody is doing good on their weight loss.  I have lost 26 pounds now.  It seems like now that I am not stressing over it so much, every time I get on the scale I am down a little more.  It is great, but I am wondering about something.....My BMI has gone from 53 to 49.....I am already approved for my surgery for December 17th.  If my BMI has changed, could that effect my approval?  I know I wont lose alot, and like always, I am sure it will come back.  That is why I still want the surgery.   I am diabetic, high blood pressure, asthma, and PCOS.  I think that is enough to keep my approval good.  hahahaha  What do you ladies think?  Don't get me wrong.  I am estatic that some of this weight is still coming off, but I have been through so much with my insurance that I am terrified that they will find another reason to deny me.  I miss talking to everybody!  I have still been really busy with work and school.  Take care.  I wish everybody luck and give you my love!

Great new photo! You look wonderful!

Talk w/your Dr's. office, mine said that I could continue to loose as long as it didn't go below 35 because I have comorbidities. I have to say that working on it before hand, like you are has made it easier for me ... in my head ... what I mean, is that because I'd already been working on making healthier choices, I didn't struggle as much as I think I might have otherwise.

Barb

Thank you!  I cut my hair too.  I feel so much better about myself.  Yeah, alot of people told me to go ahead and start eating better.  Get into practice of eating like I will after the surgery.  I think that will make it easier.  I hope all is going well for you.  Take care.

Way to go!  Why should that effect your surgery? We all lose some before hand anyway. Love the liquid diet.  Glad to hear you are doing well. How is school going? Acing it, I bet. I have babies for you to take care of... the furry kind... 5 bunnies. Don't stay gone so long, we miss you!  Big hugs

Hay girl!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  I miss talking to you!  You have a date?????  What!!!!!  It 8/9 a sure thing?  I havent been back to read many post.  Sorry I havent kept up.  We have been so busy the past month.  I hope the date is set for you.  I am so happy for you!!!!!!   I think about you alot and all of the mess you had to go through to get your approval.  Please let me know if it is your set date.  School went ok.  I finished the class with a "B".  I didnt want anything but "A's" but   it was really hard.  Awwwwwwwwww, I love bunnies!  I love all animals.  hahahahaha  Let me know about your date ok.  Take care!

Once youve gotten the approval from the insurance company you are good to go. Only thing would be if your BMI starts getting lower than 40 I would talk to you surgeon to see where he wants you to stop with the weightloss. I went from 288 to 252 before surgery and the surgeon said not to lose any more weight :-)

Thanks for the reply.  I am at 49 now.  I dont see myself getting under 40.  Never thought I would be scared to lose too much.  But, I do want the surgery because it seems like a more permanent solution.  I have lost before and it comes back and brings a few ugly, mean pounds with it. hahaha  I will keep them posted.  I still have 4 months to go......Thanks again.

Hi Stacy.  I'm glad things are going so well for you.  Just wanted to say hi. Take care. Ellen

Hi Ellen.  You look so pretty.  It seems unreal right?  All these years of struggeling trying to lose weight and finally it is just falling off.  Take care and enjoy your new body.  I bet it is alot funner now that before..hahhahahaha  Talk to you soon.

Well, frankly, I've had more fun in my life, but in regards to surgery, it is better, much better.  I would do it again in a heartbeat. Ellen