RMR and Dexa Scan
LOL! Yes, very natural looking counters (and don't show dirt).
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
I'd sort of like to have the RMR done, but then again, I have no problem staying in my acceptable range if I average 1700 calories, so the RMR would probably just confirm that. Sorry about the 1200-calorie thing! I was really glad when I discovered I could eat 1700. I was afraid I'd be one of those people who'd have to stay sub-1000 to maintain. Ugh!
on 8/20/17 5:49 am
Just a quick question, does insurance pay for these kinds of tests? I want to get this done at some point but not eager to pay! If insurance doesn't, is it very expensive?

Surgery date May 4, 2017
HW 290. Start weight 229. Day of Surgery 209. Month 2: 190. Month 3: 182. Month 4: 174. Month 5: 164. Month 6: 159. Month 7: 153. Month 8: 147. Month 9: 145. Month 10: 142. Month 11: 138 Month 12: 137. Month 13: 139 Month 14: 131. Month 15: 130. Month 16: 131. Month 17: 128. 162 pounds lost!!
Two year anniversary upon me in 3 days: 136. Need to lose a few pounds..
Insurance pays for a basic DEXA bone density scan, but it only gives your bone density. The version Liz shows is for complete body composition, and is not covered by insurance. They are pretty hard to find in most areas, and the most common prices I've seen are in the 150 dollar range.
6'3" tall, male.
Highest weight was 475. RNY on 08/21/12. Current weight: 198.
M1 -24; M2 -21; M3 -19; M4 -21; M5 -13; M6 -21; M7 -10; M8 -16; M9 -10; M10 -8; M11 -6; M12 -5.
As Grim said, insurance does not pay for this kind of scan. It was $175 in Boston. I believe others have said they were able to pay with HSA funds.
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
You can now use your HSA. I have had several done, the most I paid was for this last one which was $125, the least was $69. Depends on the state you live in wether they are allowed to have these independent places being it does use a medical device. Found out the reason I couldn't find one in NY is they require you to have s Doctors script.
Some people have found universities that have exercise physiology programs and have gotten them very reasonably there.
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
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