My weight before surgery was 214 which gave me a BMI of 32.5 which is in the Obese range. I am 5'8" tall. The Nutritionist calculated that in order to get my BMI into the normal weight range (BMI range 18.5-24.9) my goal weight would need to be between 155 to 160 pounds.
As far as my adjustments,after my blog about not getting adjustments my doctor told me that if you follow the rules of having a lap band you should not have to get multiple adjustments and that the majority of his patients get only a few adjustments over the life of the band. That being said I do have 2 resources here in Phoenix where I can get adjustments as needed.
I'm on day 6 of just clear liquids which means clear broth, Gatorade, Popsicles, vitamin water. I DO MISS chewing but I'm happy to report that I feel pretty good considering my liquid diet. I will start to incorporate liquid yogurt and protein shakes over the next few days.
I will get on the scale tomorrow and post my weight in tomorrow's blog.
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My weight before surgery was 214 which gave me a BMI of 32.5 which is in the Obese range. I am 5'8" tall. The Nutritionist calculated that in order to get my BMI into the normal weight range (BMI range 18.5-24.9) my goal weight would need to be between 155 to 160 pounds.
As far as my adjustments,after my blog about not getting adjustments my doctor told me that if you follow the rules of having a lap band you should not have to get multiple adjustments and that the majority of his patients get only a few adjustments over the life of the band. That being said I do have 2 resources here in Phoenix where I can get adjustments as needed.
I'm on day 6 of just clear liquids which means clear broth, Gatorade, Popsicles, vitamin water. I DO MISS chewing but I'm happy to report that I feel pretty good considering my liquid diet. I will start to incorporate liquid yogurt and protein shakes over the next few days.
I will get on the scale tomorrow and post my weight in tomorrow's blog.
July 29, 2008 - 1:28pmThis Comment
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