RMR and Dexa Scan
I had RMR (Resting Metabolism Rate) and Dexa Scan tests yesterday.
The RMR confirmed what I thought, but it was good to know for sure. My RMR is lower than normal for my age, height and weight. My maintenance calories should be 1000-1300, which is exactly what I thought (I've been maintaining on an average of around 1200-1300).
The Dexa Scan says that I have 24% body fat (at the bottom of normal), so I am pretty much where I should be (wouldn't want to drop much lower). My visceral fat is great at .3 (goal is under 1 pound). Big difference from 2 years ago I'm sure (pre-WLS).
I think the bone density says I am normal for my age - I'll obviously ask my PCP more questions about the detail. Images of the Dexa are below (in case any of you have other insights):
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
Great results! Congrats!
HW: 248+, SW (RNY: 2/28/17): 244, GW (10/17): 125; LW: 115; 45# regain (19-20); CW: 135.6; new goal: 135; Plastics: Ext mastopexy, Ext abdominoplasty-5/18/2018; diagnosed w/ gastroparesis 11/20.
We are built very similarly, lol. My DEXA showed me at 24% body fat as well. I believe when you're working out they consider that "athletic", so I'll take it!
VSG: 1/17/17
5'7" HW: 283 SW: 229 CW: 135-140 GW: 145
Pre-op: 53 M1: 22 M2: 12 M3: 12 M4: 8 M5: 10 M6: 11 M7: 5 M8: 6 M9-M13: 15-ish
LBL/BL w/ Fat Transfer 1/29/18
Way to go, Liz!!
Now I have to go back and look at mine because I'm not sure I paid any attention to the visceral fat percentage.
You're rocking it!!!
Height 5'5" HW 260 SW 251 CW 141.6 (2/27/18)
RNY 5-16-16 Pre-Op 9lbs, M1-18.5lbs, M2-18.1lbs, M3-14.8lbs, M4-10.4lbs, M5-9.2lbs, M6-7lbs, M7-6.2lbs, M8-8.8lbs,M9-7.8lbs, M10-1 lb, M11-.6lbs, M12-4.4lbs
Thanks - I wish I could eat more calories though!
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
Actually your bone density is very good.
Like you said it is great to get confirmation... My RMR when tested has always been higher than normal, which is surprising for my age. Honestly I am afraid to eat up to what they say my maintenance calories are.
Cynthia 5'11" RNY 7/23/2014
Goal reached 17 months. 220lb Weight Loss
Plastic Surgery Dr. Joseph Michaels - LBL and Hernia Repair 2/29/16, Arm Lift, BL, 5/2/16, Leg Lift 7/25/16
#lifeisanadventure #fightthegoodfight #noregrets
Thanks - I was having a difficult time understanding the density imformation. I was actually hoping I was wrong about the number of calories I would maintain on (hoping I could eat more). LOL, of course I wasn't!
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
The blue area is the normal range. So you are at the top end of normal.
Cynthia 5'11" RNY 7/23/2014
Goal reached 17 months. 220lb Weight Loss
Plastic Surgery Dr. Joseph Michaels - LBL and Hernia Repair 2/29/16, Arm Lift, BL, 5/2/16, Leg Lift 7/25/16
#lifeisanadventure #fightthegoodfight #noregrets