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Have not wanted to put out there until all approved... But it is going to happen. Insurance approved 360 lbl and some lipo on thighs. I am super excited. I am 3 years out from surgery and maintaining a 95 pound weight loss. I am 5'2 and weigh 133. Anthem blue cross is my insurance company and are picking up the entire bill expect for deductible.
Bonnie RNY 2/11/15 by Dr. Takahaski
5'3" SW 230 pounds, GW per Dr. Takahaski 150 pounds, CW 132 pounds (10/1/17)
BMI 19% Bod Pod test 1/29/17 13.1 mile half marathon, 1 hour 59 mins (8/21/2017)
Hi Gwen....
I do have a bone density test every year or two depending on ins, but yes, for years. I do have osteoporsis in the hlps and osteopenia in other areas. I've seen my osteoposis become osteopenia so it can go back and forth....I've fallen and broke my wrist, foot and ankle but not at the same time...3 different times! The reason is I have diabetic retinopathy and numbness in my feet (diabetic neuropathy) and together I am off balance, which has been explained to me that my brain does not know where my feet are and the propensity to fall is greater....yes, I do use a cane (4 prong) for support. Don't get older if you can hold off 
I haven't checked lately but I may still have my profile still on here...I suppose I should update..
Have a Happy V D..
alese in SE FL near Ft. Ldle...
alese in SE FL
Hi Happy...Thank you for your response and comment. Something I did not know as a younger girl and an adult until I lost weight was that I have scoliosis which is that curved spine. I always noticed my sweater or any shirt over my pants had a slight lift not a straight angle on the bottom. Always told to stand up straight which is quite difficult if the spine is curved. (Genes)I know there is a surgery now but too late for me...Painful I understand, but I would have had it in my teen years....stretching won't do it for me, however, hopefully it will work for you...Not only that I do have osteoporsis of the hips and osteopenia in some other areas. I have fallen, but knock on wood, haven't broken anything major...wrist and ankle and foot....nothing that bothered me as I have diabetic neuropathy in my feet and didn't feel a thing, pain wise....I don't know if my profile is still on here but I do have quite a history. I had Type 1.5 Diabetes, on the insulin pump, kidney failure so was lucky enough to get a PANCREAS AND KIDNEY txp 14 yrs ago....no diabetes nor dialysis after. I am visually impaired thks to diabetes complications which are SO REAL...
I am a very positive and proud person as well as quite healthy.
I want to wish everyone a wonderful Valentines Day.
Talk to you soon.
alese
alese in SE FL
on 2/13/18 8:52 am
Thanks no doctor has ever mentioned to me. Like everyone says have to be our own advocates!
You're welcome.
The problem with bone health is that your blood will leach calcium from your bones if you're not getting enough. So there's no way to tell if your calcium is good and if your bones are healthy from just blood work. (Although, elevated PTH will indicate problems.) It's important to get DEXA scans regularly, especially as we age, to ensure that our bones are healthy.
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)
on 2/13/18 8:08 am
I know your question about a Dexa Scan is for Alese.
Thank you anyway! I have never had one and have an appointment this Friday with my primary care doctor. A new one, as my old doctor moved away. So perfect timing... thanks!! This is a big area of concern for me with my Mom history and having RNY. Although my labs last month that my WLS ordered came back very good and absorbing well.
Have you had a DEXA scan?
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)
on 2/13/18 5:44 am, edited 2/12/18 11:47 pm
Hi Alese,
Congratulations on your upcoming 50th Anniversary!!!!
My Mother, age 85, has shrunk from 5 7 down to 5 foot. Her back is curved quite a bit. She has not eaten meat since age 4 (animal lover) and had bad nutrition and eating habits. Not to mention having 6 kids.
Sometimes I feel my back is curving a little, (age 51, but then realize partly it is bad posture not standing straight!) I do stretching exercise on my decline bench to stretch spine out. Suppose to help with this. Put rolled towel under middle back and stretch arms back over my head. Stretch that way for a little bit. Anyway thanks for posting this something that I am concerned about. Keeps me good with vitamins and protein.
I have questioned myself at my age of 51 if I don't bother am too old to pursue PS. Happily married 26 years and with him since 18!! I am almost 10 years from RNY out look good in clothing but at the beach or naked I am self concious. Being Irish and white as a ghost does not help! Recently decided why not? After reading success stories here.
Congrats on on your success!!
Great day to you!
(Edit to correct spelling error)
I am 75 yo now sleeve surgery at 70 yo...Let me tell you and anyone reading this thread...GO FOR IT...like you've read, the skin doesn't tone nor dissolve....I am too old and will live with it though not too bad but if younger, for sure. If you can afford it - GO, Rush, you have only one life....Btw...Female, my husband and I will be celebrating 50 yrs of marriage in November 2018....I weigh in at 145 lbs, 5'4" but shrunk from 5'7" :(....
Good luck. alese in Florida
alese in SE FL
What does your doctor say/advise?
I am not a person of color. I lost something like 99 lbs. I walked, lifted weights and changed the way I ate and still had a flap of skin hanging down from my stomach. My plastic surgeon removed five lbs of skin, called a tummy tuck, 3-4 years ago on St. Patrick's Day. I do not regret the 2-3 weeks I had to deal with the drains. It was worth every bit of the time. Talk to your doctor.
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