NSV - BMI update: Super obese to obese; also NO MORE DIABETES!

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!!! 

Wow, what awesome news all around! Congrats to you and keep going strong!

Thanks!!! :)

Wow, you lose over 60 lbs and that's a Non Scale Victory? Great job on getting your meds reduced and your health back. And Happyiness too?  Keep up the good work

Well the 61 pounds are a scale victory lol but beyond that number was the rest of teh good news - the meds especially :)

Thanks!!

Yipee for being "obese"!!! It's all relative isn't it lol!

I think it's fab that you are able to get off those meds and everything is under control.  You are doing fabulous!!

This is only my thought process but...when I'm in a stall is when I seem to go down clothing sizes.  Enjoy the stall it's your bodies way of dealing with the skin ;)

God bless, Michelle

Good for you!!  It is so cool to hear how having the sleeve is changing our lives in such a positive way.

Keep up the great work!!

Wow!  Congratulations! 

Woohoo! You go girl!

Awesome job....congrats! !!! One of the best things for me is no longer having to take my blood pressure meds. . Or hook up to my cpap  machine any longer. ...Wooooo hooooo . Your doing awesome! !!!