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Was wondering if anyone out there has BCBS Federal and did you barely make the BMI requirements because you are a lightweight? My BMI was 38 and I have co-morbidities Type II Diabetes, HBP, Sleep Apnea. I have to meet with the Nutritionist for 90 days. My last first appointment with the Nutritionist was July 13, the next will be August 14, September 14, October 16.
I hope that I don't go below my BMI 35 or I will not qualify. Has this happened to anyone out there?
My doctor said BCBS Federal looks at your BMI from your initial visit to the doctor only.
Thanks for sharing.
Virgie Tschirhart
Lap Band - 2008, Sleeve - 2009, RYN - 2017
Started Program Weight July 13, 2017 - 194.2
Before Surgery Weight December 27, 2017 - 185.0
Current Weight - February 2018 - 161.0
How about garlic salt? I use hickory smoke salt rather than a BBQ spice.
5'1" -- HW 195/SW 187/GW 115 July 08/CW 121 Dec 2012
******GOAL*******
Starting BMI between 35 and 40ish?
Join us on the Lightweights Board!
DS on Aug 9, 2007 with Dr. Hazem Elariny
Breakfast - Pure Protein Frosty Chocolate 12 oz.
Lunch: Fit & Light black cherry Greek yogurt
snack: almonds and pumpkin seeds
Dinner: (not sure but looking like fish tacos)
Today is a rest day but I did run 3.5 slow miles last night!
5'4" 49yrs at surgery date
SW - 206 CW - 128
M1 - 20lb M2 - 9 lb M3 - 7 lb M4 - 7 lb M5 - 7 lb M6 - 6 lb M7 - 4 lb M8 - 1 lb M9 - 2 lb M10 - 4 lb M11 - 0lb M12 - 3lb M13 - 0 lb M14 - 2 lb M15 - 0 lb M16 - 3 lb
Thanks for the recipe! I don't have a jelly pan but I'll think of something. Bacon and Shrimp are 2 of my favorite foods.....YUM!
Do you think they would be any good without the BQ on them? BQ and my bladder don't get along. I suppose I could put very light BQ on a few of them just to see.
Roz
God is walking with me every step of the way. Because of HIM this is possible!!
RNY 10/15/2008 9+ Years!!! Height: 4' 11" HW: 203 SW: 197 CW: 119 on Maintenance
WARNING TO SELF AND TO ANYONE WHO WILL LISTEN!!! AVOID 'BAD' CARBS AT ALL COSTS!!! THEY ARE ADDICTING!! THEY WILL SLOW DOWN YOUR WEIGHT LOSS DURING THE LOSING STAGE (and you won't even notice)!! THEY WILL MAKE THE SCALE GO UP AFTER THE HONEYMOON PERIOD IS OVER.
Success in Maintenance starts with GOOD CHOICES during the Honeymoon Period.
I feel I need to repeat this: I am a FIRM believer in Good Whey Protein Drinks!!!!! It is sooooo much harder to do Maintenance without them!
Afternoon LW's!!!
8+ years out
Protein: Matrix Mint Cookie 35g
Breakfast: A few Black Cherries
Lunch: Vegetable Beef Soup
Snack: Turkey bites
Protein: Matrix Mint Cookie 35g
Snack: Nuts, Cheese, raisin snack pack
Dinner: DH has a ballgame????
Roz
God is walking with me every step of the way. Because of HIM this is possible!!
RNY 10/15/2008 9+ Years!!! Height: 4' 11" HW: 203 SW: 197 CW: 119 on Maintenance
Love Snyder's Kettle Chips....YUM! Every once in awhile I just have to buy a bag....
Sounds Good!
Roz
God is walking with me every step of the way. Because of HIM this is possible!!
RNY 10/15/2008 9+ Years!!! Height: 4' 11" HW: 203 SW: 197 CW: 119 on Maintenance
If you hit the 100 pound loss mark you need to get a Gold Apple for your signature. Boy I regret not losing a few more pounds.
Roz
God is walking with me every step of the way. Because of HIM this is possible!!
RNY 10/15/2008 9+ Years!!! Height: 4' 11" HW: 203 SW: 197 CW: 119 on Maintenance
This is just my opinion....Unless you are in the normal BMI range and losing has completely stopped I would not rush into Maintenance. I was over 2 years out before I started Maintenance and I still regret starting it too soon. Sometimes we get a number in our head that sounds good and we start maintenance too early. If you have a goal weight that you want to live the rest of your life at then you need to go lower because bounce back is real!
Sounds Good!
Roz
God is walking with me every step of the way. Because of HIM this is possible!!
RNY 10/15/2008 9+ Years!!! Height: 4' 11" HW: 203 SW: 197 CW: 119 on Maintenance
Congrats on getting rid of 11 pounds!!!!! You are so right about working your tool!!! At 8+ years out I still have full and to much sugar signs.
Adding in another Protein drink might help you get rid of those 12 pounds faster.
Sounds Great!!
Roz
God is walking with me every step of the way. Because of HIM this is possible!!
RNY 10/15/2008 9+ Years!!! Height: 4' 11" HW: 203 SW: 197 CW: 119 on Maintenance
I make them and they're baked. Recipe: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/16647/bacon-wrapped-barbeque-sh rimp/
Yum!
5'1" -- HW 195/SW 187/GW 115 July 08/CW 121 Dec 2012
******GOAL*******
Starting BMI between 35 and 40ish?
Join us on the Lightweights Board!
DS on Aug 9, 2007 with Dr. Hazem Elariny
