No longer "Obese"-I'm now "Overweight"

scoobydoo
on 8/30/07 1:18 am - Orland, CA

I never thought this would feel like a big deal but is sure does. My BMI is now under 30. WOW! WOW! WOW! The compliments I've received have been ego boosters but knowing how much I've lowered my risk for cancer, hearth attack, diabetes, etc is just hitting home right now. To me, the BMI is the real indicator of how much I've done to be healthy and living longer. Seems weird to be so happy to be "overweight" but I know how much you all can relate.

mashworth74
on 8/30/07 1:52 am - Marion, IA

RNY on 04/10/07

I had the same reaction when I hit BMI 29.8 I was like wow I'm overweight

and happy about it

. So strange but it's so much better than being Obese. My goal will put me right at a normal BMI which would be great but being just overweight still has us under what most of the country is now. Since the number of obese people keeps rising.

Schmeesa
on 8/30/07 2:49 am - Portland, OR

RNY on 04/04/07

Wow Sharra, that is SO impressive! You would no longer qualify for WLS at all! Congratulations on your amazing success!

scoobydoo
on 8/30/07 5:17 am - Orland, CA

RNY on 04/24/07

Thanks! I was suprised how much touched me. I no longer looked at myself as fat which translated into being obese. Cool........

cherimen
on 8/30/07 6:49 am - Oroville, CA

RNY on 04/16/07

Sharra, Congratulations!!! I am so happy for you. Missed you last night. Would loved to have seen you but I know that you are busy. Hopefully next month.

CrystalH
on 8/30/07 6:52 am - Vassar, MI

RNY on 04/04/07

Woohoooo under 30 I can't wait for mine to be like that...Yes you have come a long way....Way to go

DoubleDee
on 8/30/07 8:12 am - Holland, MI

RNY on 04/18/07

AWESOME!

Looking forward to that milestone, myself. I still have 20 lbs. to go. It's funny what makes it finally sink in, that hey" I've really accomplished something amazing". For you it was the BMI. For me, it was personal hygiene issues. Whatever it takes to make it sink in... go with it. Enjoy your ephiphany. You've earned it. DD

scoobydoo
on 8/30/07 9:38 am - Orland, CA

RNY on 04/24/07

All of your encouragement means a great deal to me. I do not know how I would have gotten through everything without this outlet and resource for all things WLS. The A team is truly the best.