new and have a question
Thank you for any answers you are able to give me. :)
Yeah, I thought about gaining to bring my BMI up to 40, the thought of having to gain to lose (weight) in the end has crossed my mind more than once. I'm just disgusted with my weight now, ick!
If my BMI is 40 in the beginning when the Endocrinologist weighs me then I lose weight during the 6 month period will I have to make the insurance requirements?
Can't wait the get this process started so I can start living my life again! :)
Shrinking Sharon
It was a very long journey to get to my surgery date but finally, 2.3 weeks ago, I had surgery and so far, I have no regrets! I look forward to a life of health!! I am following instructions as my doctor advises and I am focused and ready to lose this weight!! I am down 21 pounds and almost exactly where I was when I started this journey~~
I wish you the best, do what you have to do. It is NOT easy but in the end, if you have tried everything and NEED the help of this wonderful TOOL, you will find a "weigh" (pun intended) for it to work!!
We hope to see you on the loser's bench someday soon!
Connie
Hi Beck,
Welcome to the board. I have Cigna also. When I went for my first meeting with the surgeon, I weighed 224 and a BMI 35. I did gain about 6 lbs so I wouldn't be under.. I had high cholesterol, and pre hyper tension. When they measured me to see how tall I was I squinted down so I was shorter. I am actually 5'7"1/2 and when she measured me, she said your 5'6"1/2 I said yes and she wrote down 5'6". Have you had a sleep study? Dr said that if you have sleep apnea it is a shoe in. The surgeons office sent me for a sleep study and I did have sleep apnea. Also you can always wear heavy clothing when you go into meet with the surgeon..
Good luck and if you have anymore questions about Cigna you can always PM me.
Now, 4 1/2 weeks after surgery, I've lost almost 18 pounds, my BMI is 32.2 and I'm ecstatic!
(Start: 292.6 / surgery weight: 265.0 / current: 205.6 / goal: 175.0)
Congratulations on your surgery and the weight loss thus far. You are doing great.
I had to do the same thing. LOL