Mike from Manchester UK

[mickeysobol]

Greetings My name is Mike from Manchester UK i am 3 years post RNY by-pass original BMI was 69 (36.5 stone) weight now 19.5 stone BMI 40 so guess i still have a long way to go.

Body Mass Index BMI A statistical method of figuring out the degree of excess or insufficient weight based on one's height & weight. Though the controversial BMI does not actually measure the percentage of body fat, it is a useful tool to estimate a healthy body weight based on how tall a person is.

Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass A type of gastric bypass procedure which combines restrictive and malabsorption techniques - meaning, it reduces the amount of food a patient can comfortably eat (restriction), and also reduces the amount of calories that can be digested in the small intestine (malabsorption). This combination of bariatric methods leads to greater weight loss and the roux-en-y procedure is seen as one of the best ways to treat clinically severe obesity. See WLS Videos for animated surgery technique.

[MsJacquiiC]

Hi Mike and welcome to the forum! I'm not sure the conversion rate of stone to pounds... But I can tell from the BMI that you've had substantial weightloss success = Congratulations. What's your goal weight?

At anyrate - feel free to update your profile to include your current info and edit your avatar. Enjoy the forum = Happy posting!

Jacquii.

Body Mass Index BMI A statistical method of figuring out the degree of excess or insufficient weight based on one's height & weight. Though the controversial BMI does not actually measure the percentage of body fat, it is a useful tool to estimate a healthy body weight based on how tall a person is.

[mickeysobol]

Greetings 1 uk stone = 16 lbs original top weight was 36.5 uk stone goal weight eventually is approx 14 uk stone = 225 lbs
Weight loss almost stopped last year due to change in career but i am trying to get back on track now I have started dating for the first time in years intersting how sex life improves with weight loss lol.

[MsJacquiiC]

LOL - I've heard about improved stamina and even greater length for men post-op! tehehe -- thanks for the conversion info - I suppose I could have googled it - but I'm lazy - so you were 584 pounds? Wow! I started at 438 pounds which is about 27 1/2 stone = HUGE

You have lost a substantial amount of weight though which is fantastic - so keep up the good work!

Jacquii.

[BuCwiLd]

wow, great job!!! thats a big difference. you must be very happy

[mickeysobol]

Its hard work trying to loose the last few stone, too much excess skin, cant find time to excersise as have to work 2 jobs.
Still got to keep trying.

[MsJacquiiC]

Ah yes! Attaining your goal weight is what must keep you motivated. I'm sure that you stick with the plan your surgeon has set for you - then success is the only outcome available

Jacquii.