Check up with DR.

Well yesterday I went in for a check up with my surgeon and he was so happy with my results so far. He told me that I was a very good patient and he wished that all his patients would do as well, and I thought that maybe I was doing an average job, oh well. I was shocked though when he told me that he didn't want me to go below 140#, he thought I wouldn't look healthy at that point. This is bothersome to me because that still keeps me with a BMI that is overweight and I don't want to be considered overweight. I didn't put myself through all of this to still be overweight. I've looked it up and I need to get to 132 to be considered in normal weight range, what would you all do? I love my surgeon and I've always followed his directions but I just don't want to be overweight. He also told me that he thought I needed to get started on having the skin removed on my abdomen, apparently I"ve got some hernia's in the top part of my incision and I know of one in my belly button area. This made me really happy, this is the one area that is driving me crazy the most. So today I'm calling around trying to find someone who takes our insurance and will do this for me and so far it is as frustrating as finding a surgeon to do the RNY. I know I just need to pray about it and give it to God and if it's his will it will happen, just like the surgery. I just want to thank you all for your support and help during this process of losing, I think you are all wonderful and great friends to me. Take care, Loni -93# 237/144/140-132??

Loni, it is great that you got such good news from the surgeon. I think if it were me, I would strive for his goal, and if I happen to fall a little below it, and I wasn't looking sickly, I would keep after my own goal. I know alot of people call me skinny now, but I am the one who sees me nekkid, and can see that I am really not skinny. Maybe to them, and compared to me before I may appear skinny, but my BMI is also still considered overweight. And until I can get it down below 25, I am gonna keep trying to lose these last few lbs. 178 will get me into a normal BMI, and I am wanting to get down to 155... unless I start looking sickly, then I will start adding a few carbs extra here and there. I agree with you whole-heartedly.... I didn't go thru all this to remain overweight. You do whats right for you.... Susan Lap RNY 12-1-04 285-182-155 (-103)

{{{Susan}}} You know you are so right, I see myself naked and I can see what is still there. I just need to know that I'm healthy and maybe with the plastics it will get some of the weight that is still left off, who knows. Hey I think you are looking so great and I love your new picture you look so happy. Hugs, Loni

Perhaps it could be that the doctor knows you will lose the balance of your weight (140-132) through the plastics.?? Karen G

Karen, I got to thinking about that same thing right after I posted my message and really maybe that is what he is thinking. I can't wait to see, I'm just so happy to be making it to a goal that my Dr. is happy with. I know that we have this surgery and know that we are going to lose weight but there is something in me that was doubting that I would make it all the way and I'm really happy to be almost there. Take care, Loni

Loni, Congrats on your lost! How tall are you? I go for my follow up on Thursday and I'm hoping my surgeon is happy with my results.... My surgeon also does the tt/hernia repair so I don't have to look around but he doesn't want to do it until I'm a year to 18 months out. Renee

You need to feel comfy and happy with you. You have worked very hard to lose the weight and if you can reach your goal go for it. As you stated you see your self naked. Why doesn't your surgeons office have a Plastic Surgeon that they regularly use??? Check with your insurance company and have them give you referral ideas. Make it simiple for you Loni. I am 58 and I have lost 101lbs and I am feeling fabulous and so happy with myself and my new life. I have a huge panni and a very big spare tire. I know that my insurance BCBS Fed PPO will only cover the panni removal, so if I want other skin removed or other areas tightened up I will be a self pay. Now that is $$$$$$ and frightening. Good luck women. Monica