Why I've never visited over 50 until today
Even within OH there was a particuliar board that I just couldn't muster myself up to visit, or even browse through other topics...and it was this one.
I felt like having a BMI over 50 was a sin beyond belief but I've finally gotten enough nerve to peep in...
My bmi as of today is 51.5. I am 5"7. You do the math. My sister's wedding was yesterday, I enjoyed myself...and I hated most of my pictures.
My surgery has been scheduled for August 26th and I can't wait!
How is everyone else doing out here?????
I felt like having a BMI over 50 was a sin beyond belief but I've finally gotten enough nerve to peep in...
My bmi as of today is 51.5. I am 5"7. You do the math. My sister's wedding was yesterday, I enjoyed myself...and I hated most of my pictures.
My surgery has been scheduled for August 26th and I can't wait!
How is everyone else doing out here?????
I'm 6'4" and my BMI was at 52 at the time of my consultation on Dec 9th. My surgery was on March 5th. My BMI is down to 37 and I went from 426lbs to 304lbs....122lbs so far. Still have 79lbs to go but seriously damn I lost a whole person so far. It gets to be a great feeling being on the losers bench! This surgery will seriously change your life for the better. Any doubt you have will dissapear when you can walk into the "normal" stores and buy clothes straight off the rack. I went from a 3-4xl tshirt/polo to a 1-2x, from a 22 dress shirt to a 18-19, from a 60 suit jacket to a 54, from a size 48 pants size to a 38. Its a wonderful feeling! Good luck in your new life!
Welcome!
I love the BMI Over 50 board. When I first came here, I thought "I found my people." Folks are real nice here. We don't have a lot of the drama you see on other boards. It gets slow sometimes, but there are lots of lurkers.
Every time I post here I get lots of helpful suggestions and comments.
Those of us in this prestigious club have issues and little victories that those who start out under 50 sometimes don't. Not to be disrespectful of anyone, but some of the lightweights just can't relate to what we bigger folks go through sometimes.
I started out at a BMI of 60. I'm down to 47 I think now. I feel great -- I can do so many things I couldn't do before.
Congrats on your surgery being scheduled. Good luck with your preop diet (if you have to do that). And see you later on BMI>50!
One food makes you larger, and one food makes you small...
Hi, guys! It's great to read everyone's stories! Now here's mine:
Before my surgery I was 5 foot 2 inches tall and 292 at my heaviest, so a BMI of 52-53. I wore a size 26 and was in constant back and foot pain. Today I am a size 8, with a BMI of about 27. I still have plenty of extra skin, so I feel like my core body is even thinner than I look, but oh, well. Total weight loss of 142 pounds, and I am continuing to work on getting fitter and healthier than I have ever been before!
OMG--I ran almost 4 and a half miles today, and three years ago I NEVER would have thought that possible! My ex-husband drools whenever he sees me. Hah! Men have actually checked me out as I was walking down the street, y'all! That's amazing!
I feel so much better--my hypertension, sleep apnea, and pain are GONE! I still have to be vigilant--I think we all know that a lifetime of poor eating habits and using food as a coping strategy don't just vanish overnight. But I feel like I am winning, slowly but surely.
Before my surgery I was 5 foot 2 inches tall and 292 at my heaviest, so a BMI of 52-53. I wore a size 26 and was in constant back and foot pain. Today I am a size 8, with a BMI of about 27. I still have plenty of extra skin, so I feel like my core body is even thinner than I look, but oh, well. Total weight loss of 142 pounds, and I am continuing to work on getting fitter and healthier than I have ever been before!
OMG--I ran almost 4 and a half miles today, and three years ago I NEVER would have thought that possible! My ex-husband drools whenever he sees me. Hah! Men have actually checked me out as I was walking down the street, y'all! That's amazing!
I feel so much better--my hypertension, sleep apnea, and pain are GONE! I still have to be vigilant--I think we all know that a lifetime of poor eating habits and using food as a coping strategy don't just vanish overnight. But I feel like I am winning, slowly but surely.
Congrats on getting over your aversion to the "biggie board." I'm new too, so I just made up that name, but I relate to the folks here so far. We are heavy enough that our lives have been radically altered by out size. I'm pre-op. I need to lose 13 more lbs in order for my insurance to pay. I lost almost 7 lbs the past 2 weeks, so it won't be long until I can submit to insurance and get my surgery.
I was watching tv the other day and saw a fireman competition where the fireman carries a dummy that weighs what an adult does. The dummy is carried down the stairs of the fake burning building. Everyone was talking about how fit the fireman has to be to do this. I thought, "I've been carrying around another whole person for YEARS now; no wonder I'm so tired and my joints hurt." I decided to do myself a favor and lose the weight by whatever means necessary.
So, don't be ashamed of yourself. Everyone has weaknesses. We're trying to do something about it. Go us!!
I was watching tv the other day and saw a fireman competition where the fireman carries a dummy that weighs what an adult does. The dummy is carried down the stairs of the fake burning building. Everyone was talking about how fit the fireman has to be to do this. I thought, "I've been carrying around another whole person for YEARS now; no wonder I'm so tired and my joints hurt." I decided to do myself a favor and lose the weight by whatever means necessary.
So, don't be ashamed of yourself. Everyone has weaknesses. We're trying to do something about it. Go us!!
Food is for sissies. REAL women exist on skim milk, protein powder, broth and air..... 
Welcome to the fluffy board :) My BMI was 57.something or other. I have lost 22 lbs in the 3 weeks since my surgery :) This is the nicest board out there, I never see flaming, or wars or anything, pretty calm.
Can I make one eensy suggestion? Make sure you really know about all of your options. Look up the weight loss statistics for those with a high BMI, who have the lap band surgery. You want to be thrilled with your results, both short, and long term. I wish you the very best no matter what surgery you choose :)
Can I make one eensy suggestion? Make sure you really know about all of your options. Look up the weight loss statistics for those with a high BMI, who have the lap band surgery. You want to be thrilled with your results, both short, and long term. I wish you the very best no matter what surgery you choose :)
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Hello thisismyyear,
i too am ashamed of my BMI but its who i am and i have to start thinking im worth it..thats most of our problems..we have been laughed at or talked about or been the bunt of jokes all our lifes and so we hide..but my BMI IS 74.5 i weight 378 and i am 5 ft. tall only...so see i out weigh all of ya..haha
but fear i am finding out is my downfall..im trying real hard to defeat the fear of being afraid..[[[does that make sense??]]]
i am so glad you came in and posted you are now one of the family here and believe me everyone here is terrrific..they are helping me through some hard times and although im not absolutlly sure of myself yet its nice to know i can come here and vent how i do feel..
others under our size dont know our pains and hurts of being of larger size..but we all do..so jump in and ask questions and vent and seek info..that is what im doing..
good luck in your quest you can do it..
hugs......chatty53
im still waiting on my results of the cardiac and then i can submit to the insurance..so hang in there...
i too am ashamed of my BMI but its who i am and i have to start thinking im worth it..thats most of our problems..we have been laughed at or talked about or been the bunt of jokes all our lifes and so we hide..but my BMI IS 74.5 i weight 378 and i am 5 ft. tall only...so see i out weigh all of ya..haha
but fear i am finding out is my downfall..im trying real hard to defeat the fear of being afraid..[[[does that make sense??]]]
i am so glad you came in and posted you are now one of the family here and believe me everyone here is terrrific..they are helping me through some hard times and although im not absolutlly sure of myself yet its nice to know i can come here and vent how i do feel..
others under our size dont know our pains and hurts of being of larger size..but we all do..so jump in and ask questions and vent and seek info..that is what im doing..
good luck in your quest you can do it..
hugs......chatty53
im still waiting on my results of the cardiac and then i can submit to the insurance..so hang in there...
Well, today is the first time I have posted as well. Unfortunately my BMI is 57. My surgery is scheduled for this Thrusday, Aug. 13. I can't wait !! I was a little nervous a couple of weeks ago as it got closer, but I have lots of encouragers and I believe everything will be alright. Can't wait to be on the losing side.
HappyCamper09 
greetings and welcome to those new to bmi over 50
hey, we're friendly (and non-judgemental) over here! this is the place you can have a bmi over 50 and NOT have to try to hide the fact.
i'm over 4 years out from an open rny. my starting bmi was 66. today, it's 23. i've lost 300 lbs. (i'm thinking that's like TWO people!) i used to wear 6 or 7X clothes, now i wear size 8 levi's. but i still feel most at home on this board.
hope to see you around more.
deb
hey, we're friendly (and non-judgemental) over here! this is the place you can have a bmi over 50 and NOT have to try to hide the fact.
i'm over 4 years out from an open rny. my starting bmi was 66. today, it's 23. i've lost 300 lbs. (i'm thinking that's like TWO people!) i used to wear 6 or 7X clothes, now i wear size 8 levi's. but i still feel most at home on this board.
hope to see you around more.
deb
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