I no longer qualify!

Based on the guidelines of the SHBP insurance and the guidelines set forth by the American Society of Bariatric Surgeons (or whatever they call themselves), at a BMI of 34.7, I NO LONGER QUALIFY FOR WLS! 

Considering I started this journey 21 months ago with a BMI of 59.5, I feel like I've accomplished something!

Woo Hoo!

Oh and at my 6 month check up (well, 6 month + 1 week) last Friday, the surgeon was very pleased with my progress and the 111 pounds since my pre-op visit with him.

Wow, how awesome. I hope I'm as successful! I'm getting stressed wondering if this is really going to work for me.

And I'm worried about the follow-up I'll receive from Dr. Macik's office. Did you find it to be sufficient?

Are you having problems with Dr. Macik's office?  I will begin my "journey" in January.   I went to his seminar and found him to be very informative.  

No I actually really like his office. Especially Tifany. She's been incredible helpful to me.

I'm just concerned about what his post-op support team will be like. I've heard a few things that concern me. But I chose him because he's got a fabulous record and is a great surgeon.

Best wishes on your journey!

Congratulations, you have done a super jobl!!  Wishing you continued success.
Linda

Thank you Linda.  Looks like you are doing pretty good yourself, based on your ticker.

I experiences a funny thing yesterday...I felt my knees.  I was in the locker room at the gym and my legs were naked (didn't have on pants yet) and my knees touched.  It felt very weird.  I think I've lost so much fat from my thighs that my knees touched!  It was weird!

My knees aren't touching yet, but I can bend over and pick something off of the floor a lot easier and that feels great!!
It is amazing the things we can do now that we never even thought about at a larger size!  I love it.
Linda

Thats wonderful news!

Hi talksoup.  Great job girl.  You are my hero....  I have been having problems loosing.  I still have about 25 pounds to go.  You are doing so well.  That reminds me of the girls being able to cross their legs at the OH convention in ATL.  So funny.  Linda