Omg - I might just faint!

Jul 18, 2009

OMG.. .OMG... OMG.... I am this close to no longer being in the morbidly obese "category". 

As of this a.m., I was 252.4 lbs and according to my ticker, that has me teetering on the BMI of 40.1. So by Monday, there is a great chance that I may have a BMI that would no longer qualify me for WLS.

I also wanted to post this so I don't lose it. This is the results from the VSG Conference held in March 2009 with long term results based on starting BMI, diabetes resolution and more.

http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/matrix/bt_supp0609/#/24/OnePage


Lastly - I'm going to post this so I don't forget.  I have been having some "dumping" type episodes. I bought some Carnation Instant Breakfast shakes for those mornings when I just can't/don't have the time for real food.  3 times now, I have found that I have some forceful/explosive BM's within 60-90 min of having one of these shakes. These are not the S/F versions. Now I don't get the sweats, heart palpitations, etc that others describe as "true dumping" syndrome but this "sugar overload" has happened 3 x.  If nothing else, it helps clear the pipes (and constipation - as I haven't gone in the 3 days in between).  However, I had store bought birthday cake for my daughter's birthday yesterday - no issues whatsoever and I'm sure it has as much sugar as the shake did (I'm going to have to relook at the nutritional info!). I have a Tim Horton's double double (small) every day or other day without issue.   But these shakes cause gastric or intestinal distress almost - lots of gas, cramping and a sudden need to use the washroom.

Now on an odd aside, I've had 3 shakes in 7 days.  And in that time, I've lost 5.5 lbs. :)  So go figure?

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