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Thanks so much for starting this thread. I’m in the same boat you are. I don’t have a surgery date yet. Just taking things one step at a time as insurance approves things. I sit a lot at work and made a decision to get rid of my printer at my desk. So when I print I have to get up and walk to the copy machine. I was but got out of the habit and now that I’m thinking on it will start again is taking the long way to the printer. Or washroom. When I do get up.

Thanks. I remember you posting about the underwater scale. So far I haven't found anything like that, it would be a great way to figure out an ideal weight!

I had metabolic tests and got weighed on an underwater scale. I'm under 30% body fat at 170...which is healthy and acceptable for active women. My BMI will still show me as 'overweight'....but Arnold Schwarzenegger's BMI was obese when he won Mr. Universe...BMI is very flawed. It's a good baseline measurement, but it doesn't take into account different body styles, particularly with people who carry more muscle. (I carry a ton of muscle in my legs) I was 175 in highschool when I was doing a hunter jumper (jumping patterns of fences on horses) show circuit and was in lean mean athletic fighting shape....so I think 170 is as thin as I want to be. At 46....my group's goal for me was to get under 200 pounds. My personal goal is to stay under 200 pounds for life.

I’m probably going to check with my surgeon first and see what he thinks! I’m not really good at advocating for myself on the spot so I was like “yeah sure no problem” but when I left I was kicking myself for not speaking up and asking more questions!

Thanks Ash!

Of course we checked on you, you are one of us on Bariatric Pal and we take care of our own!

You should be able to find healthy-ish options while eating out. Here is an article that has some breakfast options. Just stay away from white bread, pasta (that isn't whole grain, or protein pasta), and anything with processed sugar. http://www.health.com/health/gallery/0,,20961496,00.html#lyfe-kitchen-spinach-and-avocado-frittata-0

One thing I love about MFP is it gives you a great way to track your progress. I love looking at my pics to see my face change.

Change. That's it. Just, Change. Get comfortable with that word, because it's the most important thing required to make WLS work. You. Must. Change.

Stay on this forum and keep reaching out when you feel weak, mad, sad or anything else. Emotional support is PRICELESS when you need a boost or a rap upside the head! We will offer our best suggestions to help, and if they don't help, they will help you clarify to yourself what needs to happen. Cannot stress this enough -- Stay. On. This. Forum.