Plastic Surgery and Normal BMI

Hi to all my December 04 surgery buddies, I have to share my exciting news, today I weigh 154 pounds (for a loss of 148 pounds), which makes my BMI 24.9 which is in the normal range (when I started my BMI was 48.7). Reaching a normal BMI was a super stretch goal of mine - I can't believe that it actually happened. I was staying steady in the low 170s until I had a lower body lift on 8/30. Since then I've lost about 19 pounds. (I still have swelling from the plastic surgery, so who knows, I may even lose some more. In addition, the muscle tightening and/or binder is restricting my ability to eat as much as I could prior to the surgery, so that may be contributing to the loss as well.) My recovery is going pretty well. I've have updated my profile for anyone who wants to take a look. I also have some pictures which I will get posted soon. Take care, Mary

Hi Mary, That is wonderful news. I am so happy for you. Congratulations on having a normal bmi. Take care, Diana 379/170/?

Diana, Thanks Take care, Mary

Congratulations on your weight loss and PS. Wish I could afford PS and get my body toned but insurance don't cover it. Donna

Donna, I'm sorry to hear your insurance won't cover the ps. I was lucky enough to have mine covered with documentation of rashes and back pain. I did go to an out-of-network surgeon, so I will have some out of pocket, but it is totally worth it. Take care, Mary

I don't have a lot of skin. I have some flab but nothing major. Since having my surgery I have had NO colds or flu and I started back to work and now I have a darn head cold that is knocking me into the dirt BIG TIME!! Then again having my Vit D down to 11 when it should be 30 above probably don't help matters any. Donna