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WOW...I can't honestly answer your question. I know with my insurance I had to have a 40 or above to have my surgery done in the states. I don't know what the requirements are in Mexico when you are self pay.
They might be able to help you on the Mexico Board. Go to Forums and look for the:
Bariatric Surgery Forums
You are always welcome to post on our Lightweight Board also!!!!
Roz
God is walking with me every step of the way. Because of HIM this is possible!!
RNY 10/15/2008 9+ Years!!! Height: 4' 11" HW: 203 SW: 197 CW: 119 on Maintenance
WARNING TO SELF AND TO ANYONE WHO WILL LISTEN!!! AVOID 'BAD' CARBS AT ALL COSTS!!! THEY ARE ADDICTING!! THEY WILL SLOW DOWN YOUR WEIGHT LOSS DURING THE LOSING STAGE (and you won't even notice)!! THEY WILL MAKE THE SCALE GO UP AFTER THE HONEYMOON PERIOD IS OVER.
Success in Maintenance starts with GOOD CHOICES during the Honeymoon Period.
I feel I need to repeat this: I am a FIRM believer in Good Whey Protein Drinks!!!!! It is sooooo much harder to do Maintenance without them!
Morning LW's!!!! So Glad it's Saturday and other than trimming my MANY rose bushes and changing my bathroom from summer to fall I don't have anything else planned.
Protein: Matrix Mint Cookie 35g
Breakfast: a WHOLE Croissant with a fried egg....STUPID!!!
Lunch:
Snack:
Protein: Matrix Mint Cookie 35g
Snack:
Dinner:
Snack:
Roz
God is walking with me every step of the way. Because of HIM this is possible!!
RNY 10/15/2008 9+ Years!!! Height: 4' 11" HW: 203 SW: 197 CW: 119 on Maintenance
Menu sounds great!! If you do decide to increase your calories only do it with protein. Do not had in "Bad" Carbs!!!
It sounds like you have done an Awesome job!!! How much did you loose to be at a normal BMI in 5 months?
I had a "full" RNY and just from my experience and reading other posters stories I regret trying to stop myself when I felt (and everyone told me) I was getting too thin. Even though I never felt hungry and I was completely satisfied with what I was eating I increased my calories so I would stop losing. Your body should know when to stop!! It should maintain the weight you lost and then start evening off (around +15 pounds). You should naturally start gaining weight until your body settles at your "lifetime" weight. If you try to stop losing weight by increasing your calories you will eventually gain the 15 plus more.
Roz
God is walking with me every step of the way. Because of HIM this is possible!!
RNY 10/15/2008 9+ Years!!! Height: 4' 11" HW: 203 SW: 197 CW: 119 on Maintenance
My DH made me a fried egg on a croissant this morning and the last bite I took wouldn't go down. It was stuck and I was miserable!! I will be 9 years out next month and I've protected my pouch by not over eating and it still works when I do something STUPID......YEAH!!!
My over eating sign is hiccuping and as soon as I got the last piece taken care of the hiccups started.
Am I upset....NO!!! I'm mad at myself....I know better!!!!! "BUT" I'm thrilled that my tool is still working after all of these years!!!
As miserable as I was I think I need a reminder every once in awhile!
Roz
God is walking with me every step of the way. Because of HIM this is possible!!
RNY 10/15/2008 9+ Years!!! Height: 4' 11" HW: 203 SW: 197 CW: 119 on Maintenance
23 weeks post-MGB
Snack: Premier Protein - Strawberry
Breakfast: 1 egg with cheese & 1/2 piece of bacon
Lunch: 1/2 ham & cheese sandwich, open face; fruit
Snack: Nuts and another Premier Protein
Dinner: TBD
Miles: Will walk the dog a few times today and walk to the store later; approx 2-3 miles
I'm below my goal weight and want to stop losing weight. My BMI is currently 19.8. I don't know the best way to do this as I'm consuming more than I used to. One thought is to get my RMR done in case I need to be eating a lot more calories each day. Has anyone else dealt with this?
Love Love Love Banana Bread!!! I've been wanting a piece so bad!!! Some day I'm going to break down and buy/make some. Even been thinking of asking DH if we could go to one of the local restaurant because they have it on their buffet. I'm sure there's eggs for Protein in it.....
Sounds Good!!
Roz
God is walking with me every step of the way. Because of HIM this is possible!!
RNY 10/15/2008 9+ Years!!! Height: 4' 11" HW: 203 SW: 197 CW: 119 on Maintenance
Have fun on your vacation!!
Sounds Good!
Roz
God is walking with me every step of the way. Because of HIM this is possible!!
RNY 10/15/2008 9+ Years!!! Height: 4' 11" HW: 203 SW: 197 CW: 119 on Maintenance
Post Op RNY 17 mos
Wahoooo it's Friday! We are leaving tomorrow for a weeks vacation (finally) We've rented a cottage on a lake up north. About a five hour drive tomorrow after we get everything loaded into the truck. It will be so relaxing, fishing, reading, hiking the doggies. Aw....will be tough putting the whole day in at work.
Accountability - on plan!! Stuck to my guns!
I'm not sure on lunch yet, as I think I am going out. If not I will just make a run to the grocery store and grab something meaty from the food bar.
B - 1 egg, 2 slices bacon, 1 slice 35 calorie toast
S - yogurt and 2 oz blueberries
L - ??
S - deli turkey and cheese roll ups (4 slices turkey, 1 slice cheese)
D - chicken wings (maybe 4)
Have a great day everyone. I may not be around much next week!
Over 100 lbs lost! and 13 lbs below goal weight!
WARNING TO SELF AND TO ANYONE WHO WILL LISTEN!!! AVOID 'BAD' CARBS AT ALL COSTS!!! THEY ARE ADDICTING!! THEY WILL SLOW DOWN YOUR WEIGHT LOSS DURING THE LOSING STAGE (and you won't even notice)!! THEY WILL MAKE THE SCALE GO UP AFTER THE HONEYMOON PERIOD IS OVER.
Success in Maintenance starts with GOOD CHOICES during the Honeymoon Period.
I feel I need to repeat this: I am a FIRM believer in Good Whey Protein Drinks!!!!! It is sooooo much harder to do Maintenance without them!
Morning LW's!!!! It's Friday and My Protein Powder came......Life is Good!!!
Protein: Matrix Mint Cookie 35g
Breakfast:
Lunch: Scrambled Eggs, Bacon and Cheese
Snack: Coconut and Seed snack
Protein: Matrix Mint Cookie 35g
Snack: Veggies and Cheese Snack
Dinner: Probably eating out
Snack: Plain Popcorn
Roz
God is walking with me every step of the way. Because of HIM this is possible!!
RNY 10/15/2008 9+ Years!!! Height: 4' 11" HW: 203 SW: 197 CW: 119 on Maintenance
Hi, I'm looking for some concrete answers. My BM is technically low, I'm going to get a gastric sleeve in Mexico but I am curious if there are BMI requirements to get it done?
I have BED (and have had for many years my metabolism just isn't keeping up anymore) but more importantly I have a pretty badly injured back (I was off for a year and a half) and a physically demanding job, my knees hurt and my hips hurt, I've got a peptic ulcer (treating currently) my blood pressure is elevated and I'm retaining fluid. 40-60 extra pounds is literally causing me to fall apart and diet pills don't work anymore. I'm so miserable and I can't continue to waste my life feeling this way. I'm not concerned about losing the weight all at once, slow and steady is fine with me, but I can't get it to budge at all - at least in the downward direction for more than a few days. I am exhausted and I sincerely dislike the woman I see in the mirror.
please tell me there is hope?
im looking to get financed as well and checked into Beliteweight so far. Not sure where else to look, considered care credit, but don't want to apply until I'm sure because I don't want my credit score dinged. Thanks so much!
