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Congrats on your RNY and I'm glad you posted!!!
It's nice to see you are drinking at least one Protein shake. I'd like to see you add a few more since you aren't eating much food. Did your surgeon tell you to try and get in a lot of Protein? I was required early out to get in 100 grams of Whey Protein a day so I drank 4 shakes a day and still at 8+years I get in at least 70 grams just from Whey Protein drinks.
Have you always been a runner or did you start after your WLS?
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
Welcome and Thanks for posting on our LW Board!!!
We have BCBS but it isn't Federal. My Surgeons office used my very first weigh in to turn in to the insurance but I was required to get weighed every month for 6 months and I wasn't allowed to gain. I also had to have proof that I tried to loose weight but couldn't keep it off. I tried WW soooo many times so that was an easy thing to prove. I think most of us have the same problem. We can "diet" and loose weight but it's keeping it off that's the problem.
I lost 1 pound every month for a total of 6 of pounds lost. Ask your Surgeon (his office person might know more than him/her) if they use the first weigh-in and if you will still qualify if you loose to much.
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
Thanks. I have Aetna insurance. I had GERD years ago but no longer have it. I had an esophogeal Manometer study and upper endoscopy and no reflux was indicated by the Manometer. So I am hoping I am.in the clear, but I guess I will only know with time. I am keeping my fingers crossed. Cheers.
Which insurance do you have? My nutritionist gave me a daily log to write everything that I ate during each meal and 2 snacks. To stick with high protein, veggies and fruit, no carbs. Also to log my water/vitamin intake and exercise 3 times a week at least for 30 minutes. She told me that I must lose but don't go under the 35 BMI or I won't qualify.
Thanks for your input.
Best wishes to you!
Virgie Tschirhart
Lap Band - 2008, Sleeve - 2009, RYN - 2017
Started Program Weight July 13, 2017 - 194.2
Before Surgery Weight December 27, 2017 - 185.0
Current Weight - February 2018 - 161.0
Hi guys,
MENU: (DS Maintenance Mode)
Pre-B - 2 protein coffees (60g)
B - Greek yogurt w/blueberries and almonds
S - muffin
L - slice of veggie pizza
S - protein shake (30g)
D - baked fish and coleslaw
S - CarbSmart ice cream
VITES:
morning batch: done
calcium batches:
evening batch: done
heme iron: pending
MILES:
standing at the computer all day
stairs
5'1" -- HW 195/SW 187/GW 115 July 08/CW 121 Dec 2012
******GOAL*******
Starting BMI between 35 and 40ish?
Join us on the Lightweights Board!
DS on Aug 9, 2007 with Dr. Hazem Elariny
Hi TexLex 100,
Which insurance do you have? Also, just putting in my 2 cents. Not trying to discourage you. Do you have acid reflux? If you do the VSG will eventually make it worse. I had the Lap Band in 2008, the VSG in 2009 and now I'm really trying to get approved by BCBS Federal for the RNY. Which I know will help with the GERD and my Hiatal Hernia and I'm 56 years (young).
The Lap Band did not work out for me, my food would come up and I could not find a sweet spot.
VSG was fine at first then the acid reflux got worse. I did lose with the VSG but only 30 lbs and gained almost all of it back.
Best wishes to you Tex!
Virgie Tschirhart
Lap Band - 2008, Sleeve - 2009, RYN - 2017
Started Program Weight July 13, 2017 - 194.2
Before Surgery Weight December 27, 2017 - 185.0
Current Weight - February 2018 - 161.0
Was wondering if anyone out there has BCBS Federal and did you barely make the BMI requirements because you are a lightweight? My BMI was 38 and I have co-morbidities Type II Diabetes, HBP, Sleep Apnea. I have to meet with the Nutritionist for 90 days. My last first appointment with the Nutritionist was July 13, the next will be August 14, September 14, October 16.
I hope that I don't go below my BMI 35 or I will not qualify. Has this happened to anyone out there?
My doctor said BCBS Federal looks at your BMI from your initial visit to the doctor only.
Thanks for sharing.
Virgie Tschirhart
Lap Band - 2008, Sleeve - 2009, RYN - 2017
Started Program Weight July 13, 2017 - 194.2
Before Surgery Weight December 27, 2017 - 185.0
Current Weight - February 2018 - 161.0
How about garlic salt? I use hickory smoke salt rather than a BBQ spice.
5'1" -- HW 195/SW 187/GW 115 July 08/CW 121 Dec 2012
******GOAL*******
Starting BMI between 35 and 40ish?
Join us on the Lightweights Board!
DS on Aug 9, 2007 with Dr. Hazem Elariny
Breakfast - Pure Protein Frosty Chocolate 12 oz.
Lunch: Fit & Light black cherry Greek yogurt
snack: almonds and pumpkin seeds
Dinner: (not sure but looking like fish tacos)
Today is a rest day but I did run 3.5 slow miles last night!
5'4" 49yrs at surgery date
SW - 206 CW - 128
M1 - 20lb M2 - 9 lb M3 - 7 lb M4 - 7 lb M5 - 7 lb M6 - 6 lb M7 - 4 lb M8 - 1 lb M9 - 2 lb M10 - 4 lb M11 - 0lb M12 - 3lb M13 - 0 lb M14 - 2 lb M15 - 0 lb M16 - 3 lb
