So I had my 6 months check up at the hospital on Thursday, 1 day before 7 months.

I saw my surgeon who could not be more thrilled with me. I have lost 82% of my excess weight. (which is a little strange as I have lost 91% of what will give me a normal BMI) They don't want me to loose too much more weight as I'll start to look sickly. They don't think I'll need any plastics, as I don't have an over hang and my blood results are great (the doctor at my support group will probably disagree. All my values are within range, but some are in the lower end, and since she is a specialist on supplements for bariatrics, she prefers us in the upper range). They also have a score that they calculate, that I don't remember, but it was very high, and she called me a success case. I don't go back until my 1 year check up. (I'll just have blood drawn in 3 months and show my support group doctor)

They were actually fully booked for the BIA test, but the surgeon wanted med to have one, so she called and asked if they could fit me in, and they could. They are done by the nutritionist.

She was also very impressed when she saw me, and after the test she could not be happier. I have the values for all 3 tests (1 month pre op, 6 weeks post op and 7 months post op) I managed to gain another 4 lbs before starting my pre op diet, so it wasn't at my very highest.

The only negative thing was my phase angle. It has dropped. It's a measurement that shows how well your muscles are getting nutrition. That along with my total protein (from the blood test) she wants me to eat more, and get more protein. Other than that, everything was great and she was so impressed, especially how much muscles I still have. All the working out and walking has helped tremendously.

I have included pictures from about 6 months and 7 months post up. It's only like 5 lbs between the pictures, but I see several changes.

Edited October 23, 20178 yr by Meryline

9 minutes ago, Berry78 said:

Assuming your test results are comparable to those in the study, your current results are... sobering. Please follow your nut's plan to the letter.

Wow, yeah, that doesn't look good. I need to pack more nutrients into what I eat. Hm.

Thanks for this.

For the win!

Great job congrats

Great job, you look amazing! Keep up the great attitude and focus!

You go girl !

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You look amazing!! Were you exercising to stay so toned and not have tons of loose skin???

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What is a BIA test?

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6 minutes ago, PollyWannaCracker? said:

What is a BIA test?

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Bio-electrical Impedance Analysis or Bioimpedance Analysis (BIA) is a method of assessing your body composition, the measurement of body fat in relation to lean body mass. It is an integral part of a health and nutrition assessment.

Mine was done on a seca mBCA 515

11 minutes ago, tatt10 said:

You look amazing!! Were you exercising to stay so toned and not have tons of loose skin???

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Thanks. And yes. I have worked out since 3 weeks post up. I had to because I had to strengthen my back to avoid back surgery. I do weight lifting 2 a week, swimming, nordic walking and I walk, everywhere. I average between 15000 - 20 000 steps a day. And I go hiking.

Incredible! You look happy and healthy! May I ask which surgery you had?

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@iHealthy I had gastric bypass.

Awesome sauce...u should be proud of yourself...u r beating your goals on all fronts. The exercising really helps...thanks for sharing. Shout it from the mountaintop.

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Congrats you look great!

What kind of exercises did you do if you don't mind me asking? I want to start now to prevent loose skin