GreenTealael

Goal range achieved. At 1yr post op appt today, my Surgical PA told me that I'm at goal, currently 156lbs BMI of 27. He said that at my current BMI range 25-27, studies show that people live longer than those below a BMI of 25. Happy to hear it because I'll likely never get that low, lol.😎 We also discussed IF and he completely agreed with it's usefulness and said when he considers ancient/Paleo/human that was probably closer to the natural pattern and no one needs to eat all day long. I agree. He warned against the extremes for our population however, so no week long water fasts... As if lol! My diet and IF regime will remain the same. I like it and I'm happy to have found something flexible and sustainable. I'm adding a photo because I'm proud, don't judge me 😂😂😂

Agreed. Which is why I'm done.

Wow!! Almost a year already!!! Me too I guess... The time does fly. You will totally drop lbs by then. And I concur, we are big fun.

You are so blessed, CONGRATS!!!!

They usually only count your starting BMI, but double check with the team you are seeing. Ask tons of questions! Safe Journey!

Roughly the same , but definitely not low carb

Attended seminar on a Wednesday late June of 2017 Scheduled appointment with surgeon for the following Monday. Began the process. Did a few prerequisitesthe following 2-3 weeks, Went on vacation for 2 months, completed the rest upon my return. Surgery performed November 2017

Each day get a little bit better, promise. If it doesn't, check in with your team

I like to watch Netflix while gyming lol, mostly during boring cardio. Then get super focused on the weight routine for a quick burst.

How much weight have you lost being delayed at stage 2 for so long?

Went to support group and someone asked again about carbs and apparently my group wants you to get 50% of your 1000 cals from carbs but no more. Thats around 125g carbs if I remember correctly. That's a lot of carbs someone said, and the NUT said not really They are leaning towards the Mediterranean type diet and allow flexibility. I have been getting like 70g and below , sometimes a little higher with alot of beans. I still don't think bread and grains as a regular occurrence is in my future. They just don't work well for me so I am limiting giving them up , mostly.

Sorry autocorrect is a nightmare for me lately... Roasted or toasted edamame that is prepackaged/premade. Otherwise I eat it raw in salad

Great list! I need to recommit to goal rewards... I keep losing my list 😒

You gonna be ok?

Best advice I can give is to use the search tool on the site and read alot of posts and threads about common questions ideas, etc. You see trends on what to buy, avoid, bring to the hospital etc. Life is different and the same. I found that people will now react differently to you depending on how they truly felt about you in the first place. However, you will ultimately most likely be the same person after surgery despite what you see in the mirror or on the scale. Safe Journey!

Why do you need to be at 800 cals? Is that the goal you were told to always meet? Ask your team for advice on how to reach it, if they set it.

Tell them if you don't display any obvious signs you'll skip that testing , if there develops a risk, you'll keep them posted. Honestly, they should be looking for the alternative. That's what medical training and degrees usually indicate their ability to do...

Yeah, I'm going to think about it for a while and see what kind of work around can be done. I like the idea of a challenge. IDK if I have the knowledge to run one though...

Thank you!!!!!

So I used to have this health plan too as I worked for the State as well, congrats it is great. No the application to the insurance company comes at the bitter end and it's usually what we are all nervously waiting for. You go through all the other appts to gather "proof" and submit as "evidence" then they make a ruling on your "case" I would ask what that flag was all about. It could be as simple as needing to get a new card, to there being a change in policy. You'll want to know ahead of time. If you are in a rush, tell them you have a time frame you want to have to the surgery in. You may have come off as not having a pressing deadline/urgent need because of the vacation. You can also absolutely contact the insurance company itself and find out the requirements that need to be met to qualify for coverage (ask for it in writing) Safe Journey!

The wound care aspect may be easier for this surgery than the breast reduction. It is hard but I'm sure he will be fine. He's an adult totally capable of caring for himself, or learning to... quickly Safe Journey!

Thanks for these studies as well And its completely untrue... You're apart of our coven now Thin witches LOL