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My weight right now is 212 so anyone with a low bmi? How much weight should I anticipate on losing?

I dont go to the dr on the regular but the insurance calls for 3 year of being overweight. And in 2009- I was 180 at 5'1 and it climb steadily the next few years to my current weight 209 my dr said that he would write the letter and he needs photos so I havent always had a bmi of 40 but pretty close. I am finding my fattest photos. Has anyone had to do this? I hate insurance companies

This is a rant, so I apologize in advance for being all over the place... So the last few days I've had ZERO motivation to work out. I'm just coming off my cycle so I know that's part of it. However, I just feel so blah. Part of me knows it is the cold weather too, the sunny days, late nights of summer...I hate the heat but love the summer... Okay back on task...I'm just in a funk regarding exercise. I walk daily but that is not enough. I have literally every exercise DVD, tape, etc. known to man. So there is variety I'm just not feeling it. I even have an exercise bike, bands, weights, you name it but still no motivation. I had the great idea to buy something (my other form of therapy I'm working on) a new workout outfit and a new piece of equipment. I thought I'd buy either a home gym thingy (like the one Chuck Norris uses) or a treadmill (my 3rd one - I've given the others away). Then I thought I'd buy one of those exercise chairs like on the Steve Harvey show, (see it here) until I saw it was $700 for something I can basically make myself. Don't judge me, it takes me a while to figure out the real deal with me sometimes. That's when I knew I was avoiding the real problem...no motivation. I've never been the type that gets a rush after exercising. Even when I was thinner I didn't feel all giddy after working out. It was/is a means to an end. Now don't get me wrong...I love belly dance, pilates, and bollywood dance. So I know there are things I enjoy. I think I'm just a combo of bored and lazy. Plus, when I do those, I don't get as good a workout as when I used to hit the gym or lift weights. So it feels like they are not worth my time. I do tolerate callanetics and t-tap which are good exercises but man they get boring really quick. Which brings me to my next point...I don't want to go to the gym. My days are literally full enough without going to a gym for a hour a day (I live in the country rual suburbs). Plus, to pay for what I already have at home seems like a huge waste. After all this, I guess there is no real point to my post other than I'm bored and lazy. I guess I'll get back to my pilates and callanetics and maybe buy myself something to use when doing pilates. Don't judge me, I'm still a work in progress.

This weekend was B U S Y for us. We had lots of events and although it was jammed packed, it was a blast. So if you've read any of my forum posts you no doubt know that I have a very close friend who had RnY (3 years ago). This weekend I got to see her. She still looks awesome. I even noticed that some of her saggy skin reduced. Now she does go to the gym 6 days a week and doesn't cheat. Plus she is not an emotional eater. All in all she did her homework and really follows the plans set by her Nut and surgeon. It was great to see her. While we were at her house, I made the big announcement to everyone (RnY friend already knew) that I was having WLS. I told them I had decided on the sleeve. Everyone was very supportive...even my one friend who doesn't "believe in WLS". The icing on the cake was that another friend in our group of 4 said she too is having surgery. She was considering the band but hadn't done any research so she was not sure which surgery she'd have. We (RnY friend) and I did tell her that if she uses our surgeon, he won't recommend the band. She asked a lot of questions and we were honest but didn't try to convince her of anything other than the results. I was very happy to hear she is considering WLS. She too has struggled with being overweight her whole life. It was funny because we both tend to yo-yo together. We ride the highs and lows of weight together. When I looked at some of our old pics, yup, we were big at the same time and thinner at the same time. I guess we really are born 4 days apart...although she is older. I'm really happy to have someone else to go through this journey with me. I need all the support I can get.

I’ve been spending the last few weeks getting things bought and prepped for post op. I need to have things set up in my room so that I don’t have to constantly go down the stairs for things. This weekend I bought the last of the vitamins on my doc’s list, so they’ll be here waiting for me when I get home. I got some clear liquids, some unjury, and still really need to get more, I think but I am going to take inventory before I leave and see what I still need. The best part is my bestie and I talking about Jelly like she is a real person, LOL. And we don’t think it’s weird. We are weird. 32 days to surgery! w00t! 22 days to the liquid diet…OYYYYY. I might do a few extra days, we’ll see. I oddly enjoy them. I get so stressed out thinking about food. It’s easier for me to just plan out a number of protein grams I am going to drink, set that aside and pick and choose from that small grouping of things. I have soups and shakes and broths… I’m good.

I've now completed everything in my pre-filing six month period, so all I can do is wait. While I'm not a good wait-er (see previous entries) I feel pretty good about it this time. The ladies that file insurance in my doctor's office seem to feel very confident that I'll get an approval right away. We're hoping to possibly get the surgery in before the end of the year, which would be wonderful for a number of reasons. But I'm still very nervous. For instance, there's still the esophageal scope that has to be done. If there's anything weird on there, they can't do the surgery. I think I might just be worrying now because it's in my nature. Either way, I'm just ready for some news. It's Monday, and I hope to hear something within the next week to ten days. So fingers crossed! I'm so ready for this!!!

I've noticed something and I can't quite figure it out. Every AM (usually around 7) for breakfast I have a protein shake (Syntrax Nectar) in which I add - Greek yogurt, 1 c. almond milk, 1 Del-Monte fruit cup. I blend and then sip (yes still this is a challenge). This keeps me full all AM (even through my commute where I walk and stand a lot). Usually by the time I feel hungry it is between 12:15 - 12:30 PM. However, I've tried having the same thing for lunch and it is a no go. If I have the shake for lunch (12:30 PM) I am literally starving by 3 PM. I'm not sure why this doesn't keep me full in the afternoon. I'd like to get to the point where I can do 2 shakes and a small dinner. I like the feeling after the shake (feel satisfied but not weighed down) but it is such a no go twice in one day. Anyone experience this? Any suggestions? I'm not trying to do this every day, but on my busy days I just don't always have time for a full sit down lunch.

I dont go to the dr on the regular but the insurance calls for 3 year of being overweight. And in 2009- I was 180 at 5'1 and it climb steadily the next few years to my current weight 209 my dr said that he would write the letter and he needs photos so I havent always had a bmi of 40 but pretty close. I am finding my fattest photos. Has anyone had to do this? I hate insurance companies

I dont go to the dr on the regular but the insurance calls for 3 year of being overweight. And in 2009- I was 180 at 5'1 and it climb steadily the next few years to my current weight 209 my dr said that he would write the letter and he needs photos so I havent always had a bmi of 40 but pretty close. I am finding my fattest photos. Has anyone had to do this? I hate insurance companies

Hi there I am 5'1 at 209 and they need your BMI to be 40 to qualify for with no pre existing health conditions. So im right there on the line 39.5... so I wore weights. Hopefully it worked for me... All I have to do is get the letter and photos from my primary physician. And hopefully I am approved. This doesnt make any sense to have to jump through hoops. Now I am eating to keep gain the few pounds I've been wearing to visits. Rgggh Story of my life. I am ready to get Slim and Slim for life. My thighs can not take rubbing together another month... My coordinator said my surgery should be next month. If you guys know of anything please let me know. Miss V.