I'm OBESE!
Four months (325lbs) since starting my opti/RNY journey I am 39.9 BMI and no longer classified as Morbidly/clinically OBESE, YAY! Surgery was Aug 1st, weight at discharge 294lbs, todays weight 240lbs!!!
So happy! I love my RNY
Enjoy the weekend everyone!!
Referred September 2012, HHRH Orientation December 2012, Meet with surgeon January 2013, Meet with and testing with Dr Glazer May 2013, PATTS July 4, 2013 - 325lbs, Surgery HRRH August 1st, 2013 - 299lbs, second surgery late August 2nd to drain fluid, Discharged August 5th - 294lbs, reached 1/2 way to goal at 16 wks, MOM of three kids, married for 13 years :)
Congratulations! I cheered too when instead of the Wii Fit telling me in a snotty tone, "Oh! That's oBESE!" it now tells me in a slightly less shocked tone, "That's overweight." :D Never thought I'd celebrate being overweight! Haha.
Sounds like you're doing great - keep on keeping on!
Referral to registry: Oct 21, 2011 Orientation (TWH): Feb 22, 2012 Surgery: Nov 7, 2012
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Congrats!! How amazing!! keep working it!! I was just checking my BMI and I am so close to being overweight!! hahaha love it.