When I first started this journey back in August 2013, I weighed 301 pounds and according to my BMI of 50.1, I was "super obese." Now, 61 pounds later, I have a BMI of 39.9 and am *just* "obese."

I also got a call from my PCP - she said my bloodwork confirmed that I no longer have to continue my diabetes or hypertension medication and that my bloodwork looks fabulous. The only thing I need to do is get my good cholesterol up and I can do that with exercise - which has been happening 4-6 days a week since surgery so I think I'm on the right track.

Still have a ways to go but it's nice to see the results in so many various "weighs." From giving away clothing, putting on dresses that didn't fit for a good long while and now seeing things like my BMI and being off some medication.

I'm sure that I'll hit a stall soon, or there will be bumps in the road but I'm trying not to focus on the negative and really just focus on the good news. And be happy. It's a novel experience, really.

Hope everyone is having a good Thursday! Holiday weekend is almost here!!!

no longer diabetes or hypertension medication and that my bloodwork looks fabulous.

@@hmk715

so happy for you

getting/hearing wonderful news that you are getting healthier since you are losing weight...........

not needing certain/or as many meds

thats what WLS is all about

other benefits - looking, feeling much better - those plusses are totally there too

but...........we initially did this to improve our health, then all the other good stuff follows

61 lbs down!!!!

keep up the good work (i know you will)

kathy

congrats

Edited May 22, 201412 yr by proudgrammy

@@proudgrammy Thank you!!!