COsleeveDude

Hey all. I got an InBody body composition scan this week. InBody technology is a newer, faster way of getting body composition measured pre and/or post-surgery. I just wanted to share this and point out a couple of things. Many of us attempt to shoot for a goal weight based on an old, outdated BMI chart. It might be accurate for some, but not for many of us, mainly because body composition is different for everyone. Some people, for example, have denser bones and/or muscles. Some people have less muscle than they optimally need, and some more. Point is, I am male, 6 feet tall, 35 years old. If I go by the BMI chart, I would need to get down into the 180s or lower to be considered "normal" weight. According to my body scan, I have 188lbs of lean body mass. Meaning i could lose 100% of my fat and still be considered overweight by the BMI chart. So, now I have a new, more accurate goal weight of 220, which would put me at 15% body fat. 10-15% body fat is what they recommend most of us be at to avoid obesity-related health issues. I would recommend some type of body composition testing (either InBody or DEXA) to everyone, especially pre-surgery and then post-surgery 6-12 months later to help set a realistic and accurate goal weight and to measure progress. My only regret is that I didn't find this and do it before surgery. I am now planning on repeating it every 6-12 months for the next couple of years until I feel I am in optimal physical shape for my goal weight. Good luck.

So, here are the results. I am 6 feet tall, 35 years old. The biggest takeaway: there's no way the normal BMI measurement applies to me as a guideline for a goal weight. Even if I lost 100% of my body fat I would still weigh 188, which puts me over 25 on the BMI charts, which is still considered overweight. The better goal is to shoot for, at most, 15% body fat, which means I need to get down to 220. So, as you can see, the printout shows I need to gain no more lean body mass, and I should lose another 39lbs of bodyfat to reach goal. This was quick and easy. I would highly recommend it to anyone, both pre and post-op.

No, I had my surgery through Kaiser Permanente at St. Joseph. Dr. Chae did the surgery. They don't have a body composition component there, so I found InBody and then found it at Rose via Google. I will definitely post an update. I am having the scan done next Tuesday.

I think you're right on. Here's a link to their explanation of why the technology is better than standard BIA: http://www.biospaceamerica.com/Tech/skill.html The PhD who runs the exercise science program where I'm getting tested says he's been very impressed with the technology. It generally gets within 2% of DEXA, and he says for the difference in speed and cost the 2% doesn't matter for most except maybe elite athletes. I would tend to agree, 2% margin of error is good enough for me.

I found a new body composition testing option called InBody: http://www.biospaceamerica.com I'm going to get the testing done in a couple of weeks. It is faster, and in some cases cheaper, than DEXA or BodPod. If you happen to live in Colorado, here's where I'm getting it done: http://www.rosemed.com/conditions_we_treat/sports-medicine/chss/inbody-720.htm If you live in another state, all I did was Google "inbody denver" and I found the local hospital that does it. It is $75 for a session that includes the InBody testing and a consultation about how to modify workout plans to achieve goal weight with optimal body composition. For example, either build more muscle (lift weights), or burn more fat (cardio). I will try and remember to report back here with a review.

I would hold firm and say you don't want one. If you don't have any other health issues you might not need one. I didn't have one, they said it was because it's a short surgery so they don't usually use one. And they can always insert one later if you are having trouble going post-surgery. Getting up to walk and pee is actually good for you post-surgery. Bring that to their attention. Good luck.

Same here, I have Kaiser Colorado and they didn't use one. I would suggest you request they don't use one. They can always put one in later if you are having trouble. I asked them not to use one before they told me they don't usually do them for that surgery because of the short duration. And I was definitely having some trouble squeezing it out at the same rate as before surgery, but I had plenty of time on my hands and good reasons to not mind getting up quite a bit if I needed to. Good luck.

Same here, I found that amusing. I also have severe sleep apnea, ~50 AHI. But I rarely use my CPAP. I try, but I either can't fall asleep or end up taking it off in my sleep. And it dries my sinuses out in a bad way, even with the built-in humidifier cranked way up. My program told me to get a new sleep study around one year. If I still have the severe apnea at that point I will recommit to the CPAP.

I don't think it's ridiculous at all. I think more surgeons and programs should require something like it. I did my own diet and exercise program for almost four months before surgery and lost 40 lbs. Makes recovery a lot easier.

If I can dissuade one person from buying what you peddle, that's my gain. You say it works, I say it doesn't. That's a fair difference of opinion. I don't know why it took you so long to address the original question. You sell the product. You make money when you convince people to try it.

I am not bugging you, I am posting in an open forum. You're the one who thinks you can win by yelling the loudest. Give it up. Answer the question, are you selling products in violation of the site policy? Abide by the rules or move on.

I asked if you're making money selling people this stuff, and you won't answer the question. Recommending a product is one thing, soliciting without disclosing your interests is another. I told you I will leave you alone when you answer the question. Answer it so it's on the record. It's not that difficult.

I think you can definitely dehydrate overnight, especially if you live in a drier climate. I would never go 7+ hours without eating or drinking if I was awake. I try and take a few sips of Water if I wake up at night, and I drink a glass of water right before bed and as soon as I wake up. Due to the climate here in Colorado I also use eye drops and chapstick before bed. I should probably use a humidifier, but the idea of spraying warm, germy water into the air all the time seems like a weird idea to me.

I agree, the Swiss Miss Diet or No Sugar Added are good ways to go. I don't do the whip, but to each their own. You're far enough out to try it and see how you tolerate it.

I can't answer #1. I had hesitation about RNY, but once I learned about VSG and knew it was covered I was decided. I haven't regretted it once. Everyone has some slight buyers' remorse at some point, most often in the first few weeks. But regrets? None. Some people who have had more difficulties or complications might disagree, but the benefits outweigh the risks. And, it is not like you won't be able to eat again. That's the biggest misnomer. You will be able to eat again, and maybe eat whatever you want. Just less of it less often. Good luck.

Do I get a free bottle of snake oil if I buy a wrap?

Smooth.

Here's the question I would ask: why not listen to your friends? Or ask yourself why you're not listening to them. Don't they know you? Don't you trust their judgement? Often we cannot see things that others can because our perspective is biased.

I bought two of them, one for home and then one for work. They work really well for getting the chunks out of protein powder shakes, especially the thicker, stickier powders like casein.

I would watch out for anything from a fast food place. If you look up the nutritional info it has a crap-ton of sugar: http://www.mcdonalds.com/us/en/food/product_nutrition.breakfast.711.fruit-maple-oatmeal-.html

If you feel like you're not losing enough or have stalled, move your VST ticker down a couple of pounds. Your brain will trick your body into giving up the weight. I swear it works, give it a try and post your results here.

You just gotta stay away from adding a lot of butter, sugar or cream to it. Oatmeal is great for digestion and cholesterol control I'm a lazy cook, so I have packets of the Quaker Weight Control Oatmeal in my cupboard. When I am really craving carbs I will sometimes eat a packet, but not every day. Probably once or twice every week or two: http://www.quakeroats.com/products/hot-cereals/weight-control/weight-control-variety-pack.aspx