Moving forward finally
well it has been a while since I posted on here. Late last year I saw the breast surgeon and breast care nurse at mater about getting my referral for my reconstruction and removing my left breast at the same time. All went well with the surgeon and nurse and even though my BMI was over 30 they both assured me I would be fine, it's obvious I'm reasonably fit and carry a lot of muscle. Well...it was not good. The plastics specialist clinic rejected my referral as my BMI was over 30, it was 32. I was devastated, then soon after shock of shocks, found out I was pregnant. Couldn't quite believe it but after a few weeks accepted the idea. Went for my first ultrasound New Year's Eve and found out that unfortunately the baby had stopped developing and within 2 days had a miscarriage. Took a few weeks but got my head around that and thought ok it's time to tackle this BMI issue. Well I joined my local fernwood and signed up for their 12 week challenge. Well the great news is that last Sunday through some very hard work at the gym, I went to my gp and she weighed me in and yes.....my BMI was below 30 so she sent my referral off again. I also made her send my halfway photo taken by fernwood so they can see that even though my BMI is still 29, I am actually not very big at all and the BMI is not reflective of my size. I currently wear a size 14 clothes but according to my BMI I'm only just under obese. I can't believe a medical facility in this day and age uses BMI anymore as it is so inaccurate, but you know what, they have done me a favour because the way I am going with my fitness I will have an easier recovery than I would have before as my fitness is so much better than it was and will be amazing by the time surgery rolls around. I just have to make sure I have enough tummy left for a double deip hahaha. Sorry for the long winded post I'm just very excited to finally be where I am. Only downside is that my prosthesis for my right side is too big and heavy to wear anymore, it gives me back pain on that side. All good though cause I'm entitled to a new one in 4 weeks time so that is the next excitement in my life. Hahaha.
