BMI increase and 2 NSVs

annelinda59
on 4/17/15 3:48 am
VSG on 06/03/14 with

Last week I watched my niece participate in a high school dance showcase. I've been attending for years, but this year I could finally enjoy it. The seats fit! I was comfortable, not spilling into the neighboring seats!

Then I watched my niece compete in Special Olympics. I could keep up with her instead of sitting trying to watch from the bleachers. I could walk fast enough to see her get her medals!

I used to be 5'7 and 3/4 inches, which I preferred to round to 5'8". Last year the bariatric surgeon said I was 5'6". I was hoping it was just all the weight keeping me from standing up straight, so I demanded a recount from my PCP. Still 5'6". That caused an instant increase in my BMI, but I guess I should quit living in denial. I guess I'm not getting my lost inches back. I'm only 55, and hauling around over 400 pounds was definitely a load-bearing exercise. It seems too early for me to be shrinking, even though there is a history of osteoporosis in my family. Should I be worried?

     5'6" SW 359

jenorama
on 4/17/15 3:52 am - CA
RNY on 10/07/13

If you have a family history of osteoporosis, it's probably not a bad idea to get a baseline bone density scan right now and see where you are.  Talk to your doc about supplementation, even if you turn out fine because you'll want to maintain your bone density.  I'm an RNY-er and I just had my first bone density scan at 18 months out and everything came back normal.  I'll probably have another one in about 5 years, so I need to make sure I keep up on my supplementation.  :D

Jen

annelinda59
on 4/17/15 3:54 am
VSG on 06/03/14 with

Thanks, that's a good idea.

     5'6" SW 359

SATXVSG
on 4/17/15 4:27 am, edited 4/17/15 4:27 am - Selma(San Antonio), TX
VSG on 04/22/14

When I was in high school, I  was over 5'9.  Now at 52, I am just under 5'8.  No issues, doctor just said it was normal.

I need to get my Teeter inversion  table out and stretch myself.  

Surgery Date 04-22-14 HW 2011 388(lost 60lbs on WW, regained 40) Surgery Consult Weight 1/10/14 - 367 SW 357 - CW 9/15 210.

Stalls are your body's way of telling you not to get too cocky.

5K - 1st 59:00(9/14) PR 33:45(9/15)

10K - 1:14(10/15) 1/2 - 1st 3/20/16

greensleeved
on 4/17/15 5:12 am
VSG on 07/10/14 with

Just be sure you are taking calcium citrate supplements and ask your doctor.

Congrats on the seat NSV. That is a big one I'll never take for granted again.

 

     

"Free your ass, and your mind will follow."  HW - 287, Start W - 273, Surgery W - 257, Onederland - 4 months 1 week post op,  100 lbs lost - 8 months 1 week, CW - 162

VSG on 06/12/13

I got taller as my weight came off.

   

Sleeved 6/12/13 - 100 pounds lost to get to goal!

annelinda59
on 4/18/15 10:37 am
VSG on 06/03/14 with

Then I'm not giving up hope yet!

     5'6" SW 359

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