Yes, I get this all the time. I have always gotten this while I have tried to lose weight over the last 25 years. I started this with a BMI just over 36. Initially my patient advocate even said she was concerned about me being approved. I have always had chicken legs and chicken arms. At times I choose to dress in such a way that my chicken (now normal sized) legs and arms are emphasized and my torso is minimized. I also had liposuction on the quadruple chin a few years ago for job stability. So yes, I do look smaller than I actually am. I also don't have a BMI over 40.
But...there are some people who don't question my decision
My PCP doctor who writes my three blood pressure medications each month.
My Rheumatologist who treats the fibromyalgia and arthritis
My Endocrinologist for my diabetes
My husband who sees the rolls on my five foot frame under the clothes.
My husband who pays the $300.00 copays on meds each month and hopes we never lose insurance and can't afford my scripts
My children and grandchildren who want me to attend graduations and weddings in the years to come.
Myself....I want to live longer, be happier, be healthier, have less pain, take less medications and feel better about myself.
So I might not have reached a BMI over 40. I was not as healthy as a lot of people with that magic BMI of 40 plus. Fortunately for me the criteria for surgery include "unhealthy" people with a BMI over 35.
Source: Weird Comment by fellow Bandster
So, I know this isn't the food/recipes forum, but I just had to share my favorite fulfilling mushy dinner so far.
I put a can fat free refried beans, a half a cup of salsa, about a tablespoon of cottage cheese, and a sprinkle of taco seasoning in the food processor and pureed until smooth. I then measured out a half cup of the mixture, sprinkled some shredded cheese on top and warmed it up in the microwave. I finished it off with a small dollop of sour cream. It was shockingly tasty and very filling! My husband was having a very Mexican dinner that I couldn't have, and I didn't even feel deprived! I was so pleased with myself! lol.
Source: My favorite mushy meal
Today is so much better than any previous. I can't wait until it cools off outside so I can see how long I can walk today. Yesterday I was able to walk for sixteen minutes consecutively. I am a little slower than others because I enter this with my other health problems, but this is my hope to overcome or have less problems from them. I can't wait to see my blood pressure medication dose go down.
Tomorrow is my grandson's graduation from fifth grade. I feel like I will be feeling much better by then. Maybe I can act like I never had surgery and mean it tomorrow.
Today I met my surgeon. I will be having surgery next Wednesday at about 9:30 a.m. I asked her if it was an easier surgery than the gall bladder lap. She said, "No, this one is more difficult." I thought the Gall Bladder was bad! Yikes! She gave me the pain and nausea subscriptions so that will be ready. Tomorrow I will be buying something to wear home from the surgery center, Gas-X strips, and anything else that I can find a list of. More to follow.....
