A thread for super-sized bandsters - starting BMI over 50?

[mjsafari 0]

Cerrin - no that does not seem wrong. I did the same thing, even though I really needed them for work. I have recently had to throw out all of my 4-5x clothes. I had some smaller clothes in my closet for who knows how long that fit again, so I am wearing those now. I am going to try to minimize my clothing purchases until I can wear a regular size instead of a womens. I have to go buy some clothes for an interview I have though, so I am interested to see what sizes will fit.

[sassy780 0]

I am also waiting insurance approval and even work for the insurance company and am wondering if I will be denied. They dont seem to move to fast on this stuff. The even talk slow lol. I am an insurance agent and even I am impatient waiting for a reply. Reading your entries here helps me to maintain and stay calm and be more patient.

[Cerrin 3]

A bunch of my friends have told me I can have some of their old jeans and tops if I need different sizes. So I think I will be good for quite a while. Heck one of my friends even told me she has some dressy dresses that I can have while I am in that size. Not that I wear dresses. but who knows I might. If I can wear nice shoes I might wear the dresses

[faithmd 14]

I made a pledge that I wouldn't buy new clothes until I've lost 100lbs. My work clothes are starting to hang, and IRL I've got some smaller things I can wear, but I did break down and buy 1 pair of jeans because when my dad and I went to the last Tigers home game, it was raining and my jeans were soaking and heavy and fell down. I stopped them at my thighs, so I bought one pair for now.

No, I don't own belts.

I don't think not buying clothes is strange at all.

[whosyadaddy 0]

Did anyone see your pants fall down?

Good story:) Hope you followed your mothers advice and had on clean underwear.:omg:

[Wheetsin 714]

Faith, do you want some clothes? Most of mine are packed away in storage, or I've sent them out to other bandsters, but I still have 3 or 4 bags of them at home that haven't made it to storage yet. I'd be happy to get rid of them. PM me with your size/style and I'll see what I have, if you're interested.

[ivyrose325 0]

Hi I'm Lisa

My starting weight was 342 lbs and I am 5'8" tall. I had a BMI of 53. Now 9 weeks later I weigh 300 lbs and have a BMI of 45!! Ok so what if my current BMI is higher then most peoples starting BMI, it's finally going down. I have a personal mini goal coming up soon I can't wait to hit 295 lbs which is how much I weighed 2 years ago when I became pregnant. I don't even know how much I weighed at the end of my pregnancy probably close to 375 lbs and I haven't been able to see a 2-- on my scale since.

[Cerrin 3]

I havent owned a scale for years because the ones I could afford didnt go up high enough. Now I think it might be kinda cool to get one once I get banded.

[insubordination 0]

Amazing loss Lisa. You'll make your mini-goal in no time.

[blahblahblah 4]

Hi all,

I've been reading the posts (not all...that's a ton!!!) and am wondering if I can join you. I don't fit the over 50 BMI specification, but I was a 45 to start and am at a 38.

I feel like this is the place for me on this board, because I don't really understand having to lose 60-100lbs. 100lbs would still only put me 2/3s of the way there... As it is, I have 100lbs to go and I am loving it.

I'm 6ft tall and 31 years old. I'm the mom of three little girls ages 3.5, 20mos and 20mos and I stay at home and tutor HS English weekly for some extra cash. My highest weight was 360 while pg with the twins and 350 about 10 months after I had them. As an adult, my lowest weight was 255---down from 310. I weighed 255 for about a minute and a half, my dad died, we were dx'd with fertility issues, went through IVF for my daughter #1 and was 275 when I got pg...approx 2 months after hitting 255. I started my banding process at 338 and am down 58lbs in a little shy of 3 months. I was banded for many reasons, but mostly so that I might finally look at the world and feel like I fit in with them and am not just the funny fat girl.

Like a lot of fat people, I am funny...It's a total defense mechanism...you know, laugh at yourself before they laugh at you. Because of it, I very rarely hear mean comments...I'm sure they do it behind my back...but at least I don't have to hear them...well, that's probably because I make enough self deprecating comments to keep the mean folk happy!

I've had a hard time finding my niche on this bb...I'd like to join all of you...but I understand if you feel like I don't fit the criteria. I'll leave it up to you!

Thanks!

Rain

[whosyadaddy 0]

Rainer----

Of course your welcome here. Thanks for your story! I have been your posts for a little while now and watching your progress on the Thanksgiving chart.

I got banded close to the same date as you.

[Kimmie 0]

*sighs* I've lost ONE stupid pound this week....I assume it's from refried Beans? An overload of them?? LOL

Nah...I just need to walk more I think, though I'm walking about 1-2 miles a day!

[smilin_apple 0]

Hi all,

I've been reading the posts (not all...that's a ton!!!) and am wondering if I can join you. I don't fit the over 50 BMI specification, but I was a 45 to start and am at a 38.

I feel like this is the place for me on this board, because I don't really understand having to lose 60-100lbs. 100lbs would still only put me 2/3s of the way there... As it is, I have 100lbs to go and I am loving it.

I've had a hard time finding my niche on this bb...I'd like to join all of you...but I understand if you feel like I don't fit the criteria. I'll leave it up to you!

Thanks!

Rain

Welcome Rainer!!!

The more the merrier! We all need support and encouragement from where we feel comfortable.

[LindaC 0]

Please Tell Me Do You Have A Vg Band, Well I Guess You Must Because You Have 9.5 Ccs, The Reason I Am Asking Is Because I Have 9.2 In My 10 Cc Band And I Have Just Now With This Last Fill Gotten Restriction I Have 150 Lbs To Lose And Now I Figure There Is Only .8 More To Go And Surly I Will Need Many More Fills Before I Get To My Goal Can You Give Me Any Insight On This?

[leedorr 0]

I doesn't bother me. You still have a lot to lose and if we can help, that's great. I suppose its up to those who started this. Good luck on your adventure!