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Most major universities have body composition testing at a reasonable price. Google "body composition testing [name of city where you live]" to see what your options might be. Some gyms, personal training studios, and doctor's offices offer testing as well. As far as methods go, look for hydrostatic weighing, DEXA scan, or air displacement testing. Stay away from skin fold calipers and bioelectrical impedance, they are not very accurate.

I would suggest getting your body fat percentage tested rather than relying on BMI, which was never meant to judge individual health anyway. Body fat percentage would be a much better indicator of how you are doing with respect to weight and health than BMI.

I didn't have coffee until 9 months out. The doctor and nurse said it could stress out the stomach and cause heartburn. After three month appointment they said you can try it. I didn't because I was over the withdrawals and didn't want to deflect from what I was doing.
A couple of weeks ago I was getting low on energy and decided maybe caffeine could help me out and it did. There was probably better things I could of done but now I'm back on the coffee train. Just be focused on your goals before jumping off into a different direction. Good luck.

This was back in 2013. I was a little bigger before surgery.
This is me now. Well about a month ago.

This was back in 2013. I was a little bigger before surgery.
This is me now. Well about a month ago.

This was back in 2013. I was a little bigger before surgery.
This is me now. Well about a month ago.

This was back in 2013. I was a little bigger before surgery.
This is me now. Well about a month ago.

This was back in 2013. I was a little bigger before surgery.
This is me now. Well about a month ago.

For me I just stuck to my diet that they gave me. I started exercising by walking first and then started biking and hiking this spring. I just reassured myself that I can do it and didn't focus on what I was not eating. But what I was eating. I feel so much better now. I have so much more energy and positive outlook on life right now. Was the best thing I ever did.

For me I just stuck to my diet that they gave me. I started exercising by walking first and then started biking and hiking this spring. I just reassured myself that I can do it and didn't focus on what I was not eating. But what I was eating. I feel so much better now. I have so much more energy and positive outlook on life right now. Was the best thing I ever did.

For me I just stuck to my diet that they gave me. I started exercising by walking first and then started biking and hiking this spring. I just reassured myself that I can do it and didn't focus on what I was not eating. But what I was eating. I feel so much better now. I have so much more energy and positive outlook on life right now. Was the best thing I ever did.

This was back in 2013. I was a little bigger before surgery.
This is me now. Well about a month ago.

This was back in 2013. I was a little bigger before surgery.
This is me now. Well about a month ago.

This was back in 2013. I was a little bigger before surgery.
This is me now. Well about a month ago.

This was back in 2013. I was a little bigger before surgery.
This is me now. Well about a month ago.

I think the main part of the pre-op is just trying to make you aware of what you will need to do after surgery. My surgeon didn't require a set amount of weight to be taken off. but I tried as I could. I slowly weeded out carbs, junk food, carbonation, etc. And now I'm six weeks out and its been a breeze. Its a total different experience than pre-op. You can't eat as much, you don't want to eat either. I'm speaking personally mind you.
I only lost 20 lbs pre-op, but after surgery, I'm getting close to 60 lbs.

I am walking everyday, was walking around the halls the day after. I'm still waiting to be cleared to workout. I'm 12 days out of surgery.
I was off my pain pills the first day home (day 2) and was driving my third day out.

December 10th here. Always looking for friends.

December 10th here. Always looking for friends.

December 10th here. Always looking for friends.

Schedule Dec 10. I'm so super excited/nervous

A week ago me and my partner was in Salt Lake for Comic Con. A well needed vacation. We decided to go out to the bar the last night. We didn't have anything to wear nice so we went to the mall and went clothes shopping. Everything I tried was way to small. We finally ended up getting me measured and discovered I was up to 48 size jeans. Humiliating.
I still can wear my 40s but I think they stretched and grew along with me.
I am a 36 year old guy, gay, always had a problem with my weight. I was a fat kid. I achieved weight loss twice in my life, at 21 I was in school and just coming out, I reached as far as 175 lbs.
Unfortunately I got into a bad relationship after that, gained back the weight probably to 320 lbs..
After 8 years I became restless and awoken, decided I was going to get out of this funk lose the weight and become better. I was still with this guy and within 8 months I was back down to 200 or so. He became more abusive and cruel and jealous so we had to part ways.
After finding my current partner I discovered I was HIV positive. And my emotional walls came falling down and I started to eat my emotions again.
After the weekend my partner looked up and found bariactric surgery was available with our United healthcare insurance. We just met with a doctor and they said that everything should be to go forth but not at their hospital.
I had to call for some sort of six month program which I am still waiting to hear from.
I am ready though. I hope I can do this.
I am so tired of struggling. I am so tired of worrying that I'm going to die of heart disease, diabetes, etc. I want to be "normal" and live life to the fullest.
I have so many things I'm up against. I would like it to be one less thing I have to deal with.
I gather it is a tool. I gather it will be hard but I'm up for it.
So how bad does it hurt?
Anyone wish they didn't do it?
What is with this 6 month deal?

Exciting! Good luck! Hopefully you can still get it around thanksgiving like you planned.

Yes I do live in SE Idaho.
I've quit drinking Diet soda for about a year now. I occasional have one at a restaurant but I usually have Water.
That is one thing I am worried about is my Water intake. I drink a lot of water, I guess I am just going to have to figure it out. Probably not a big problem.
I never really drink alcohol much, I only do on occasions.
I quit smoking two months ago. Which probably led to my last increase of weight.
This overrating thing is my last vice I need to shake.
I'm just impatiently waiting for bariactric services to call and get me going.
Thank ya'll for your encouragement and comments. I appreciate it.

A week ago me and my partner was in Salt Lake for Comic Con. A well needed vacation. We decided to go out to the bar the last night. We didn't have anything to wear nice so we went to the mall and went clothes shopping. Everything I tried was way to small. We finally ended up getting me measured and discovered I was up to 48 size jeans. Humiliating.
I still can wear my 40s but I think they stretched and grew along with me.
I am a 36 year old guy, gay, always had a problem with my weight. I was a fat kid. I achieved weight loss twice in my life, at 21 I was in school and just coming out, I reached as far as 175 lbs.
Unfortunately I got into a bad relationship after that, gained back the weight probably to 320 lbs..
After 8 years I became restless and awoken, decided I was going to get out of this funk lose the weight and become better. I was still with this guy and within 8 months I was back down to 200 or so. He became more abusive and cruel and jealous so we had to part ways.
After finding my current partner I discovered I was HIV positive. And my emotional walls came falling down and I started to eat my emotions again.
After the weekend my partner looked up and found bariactric surgery was available with our United healthcare insurance. We just met with a doctor and they said that everything should be to go forth but not at their hospital.
I had to call for some sort of six month program which I am still waiting to hear from.
I am ready though. I hope I can do this.
I am so tired of struggling. I am so tired of worrying that I'm going to die of heart disease, diabetes, etc. I want to be "normal" and live life to the fullest.
I have so many things I'm up against. I would like it to be one less thing I have to deal with.
I gather it is a tool. I gather it will be hard but I'm up for it.
So how bad does it hurt?
Anyone wish they didn't do it?
What is with this 6 month deal?