Just checking in...
Things are much the same as they've been the last few months. Surgery is at a standstill for the moment. While I got approved for the skin removal, I didn't get approved for the abdominoplasty, so I have to petition the insurance company and appeal their decision, which could take months. If I'm denied again, I many switch doctors and just have the skin removal anyway.
As far as weight, I hover between 204-210, up and down all the time, usually in relation to salt intake or if I had a bad cracker week. While I would like to be down around 185-190, losing weight at this point is very difficult and SLOW! I'm still pretty vigilant, but I think I've hit a new set point, as I've been at the same weight for quite a while now.
I'm still exercising...going to the gym 1 or 2 times a week, walking or swimming almost every day (or every day that it's sunny!) and I still steer clear of fried/overly fatty foods and anything with more than 7 or 8 grams of added sugar. (With the exception of Golden Grahams, which I totally dump on, but eat anyway...)
I'm having new bloodwork done in August, and will see my surgeon in September for my 2 year follow up. It feels weird saying 2 years have passed...this whole thing is still unbelievable to me!
I still see many of you on Facebook, and while I'm not in here often, I do keep up with a lot of what goes on! I hope all the new folks are doing well and that the board is vibrant and healthy!
I'll try to do a better job of jumping in here more often!
-Mike
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