i'd like to hear from the smaller sleeve patients out there

[selvester420 1]

What's a cute little ticker mansart, and thank u all my surg is on Thursday and I feel way more at eas just from reading all ur comments

[lunarose 97]

Hi, I am 5'2 1/2" (got to add that extra half inch). I was 200lbs with a BMI of 36 when I had surgery on 8-24. I felt uncomfortable for the first five days post op no real pain just a bit sore. It got better everyday and by day 6 I was feeling about 85% and was 100% one week out. I only had real issues with gas pain the first night in the hospital after that nothing. I would think the smaller you are the less gas they need to use during surgery. I also think that a lot of the larger patients have more issues with the weight of their tummies pulling a bit. I know I have seen some people mention bindings. I'll be one month out on Tuesday and have lost already 20lbs.

Nancy

[Oregondaisy 2,021]

I lost most of my weight with the band but gained some back when I started having band problems.

I weighed 167 the day I had my revision surgery and I weigh 130 now.

I basically had no recovery. I was walking around outside the hospital the day after surgery. I had surgery on a Wed. and went back to work on Monday.

[christina@MIA 12]

I want your cute little ticker!

Thanks. Just go to Weight-loss-center.net on the right side you will see the link for tickers. I had a hard time getting it set up so I just copy and paste. They have a lot of cute ones.

[mp8btpc 33]

I started at 199 I am 5'4(almost) and I weighed yesterday and I weigh 169. I wont update my ticker until friday which is my official weigh in date. The last two weeks I have lost a ton which is almost unheard of for lower BMI'ers.

I have been tracking my food I try to get between 750-900 calories a day. I get my 70 gram of Protein. I don't really stress on the carbs I just like them under 50 and I don't get them from white breads or Pasta normally. I did have a slice of pizza and a bite of cake at my sons birthday party.

I exercise a few days a week for 45 minutes on the treadmill and I have been doing one day a week of extreme fitness, where I go walk this hill up and over and back. It takes about an hour and fifteen minutes and burns around 800-900 calories. It is great toning for the legs too.

It is not easy, I feel like I am having to work but I feel full with very little so that helps a TON. I just know now while I watch what I eat and do the exercise it is not futile. It makes a big difference.

[Lisalu 89]

5'2"

top weight: 210

at surgery 185

I'm about 150 lbs now.

Surgery and recovery were pretty easy.

[MINI-Me 196]

I am 5'6" and started out at 203 pounds. BMI of 32.8 so was considered a lightweight. However, my surgeon agreed that with my family history and failure to maintain weightloss, I was an ideal candidate for VSG.

Was recovery easy? For me, no. I had a lot of pain from gas and the incisions. The good news is that it only lasted a few days. Much easier week 2. After week 2, I was pretty much like my old self. http://verticalsleevetalk.com/post-operation-vertical-sleeve-gastric-surgery-vsg-questions-answers/3493-surgery-recovery-sucks.html

Would I do it again? ABSOLUTELY!!!! I feel so much healthier, younger, and I'll just say it "Cuter". I love going to stores & not feeling like they are thinking "there is no way she can fit in our clothes".

My lab results are great and my energy level is higher than I remember it being before. I can go to the store, shop, load it in the car, bring it in, put it away & not feel like I need a nap. Yahoo!

Good luck with your own journey.

Edited September 20, 2010 by MINI-Me

[Rosiebell 0]

I'm 5ft and at surgery was 240lbs. I've lost 15 pounds in under 2weeks. When I had my surgery I had almost no pain. It took about a week to get my energy back. I think my recovery was fantastic. I just wish time would move quicker so I can lose more weight!

[MrsLD 0]

I'm 5'1" and currently 188 pounds. I don't have a surgery date yet but hope to have one soon!

[sel1944 0]

i know that some of you guys posted your recovery time before going back to work. from what ive picked up on is that the recovery time is somewhat shorter(maybe not). if some of the rest could post their recovery time it would be really really helpful. i'm getting sleeved sometime very soon and i really wanna be out the least amount of days possible. i have a 36 BMI so just wondering even though i know we're all different and recover differently. thx guys

[chilo1 62]

I had a BMI of 36.1 and had a really speedy recovery. I don't work but I have 3 children (including 10 month old baby) and after a week I was feeling really well, out and about. I would take it easy though, for about 2 weeks, depending on what type of job you have.

[noheaecs 0]

Hi Melissa. I'm 5-3, was 202# at my sleeve surgery 6 days ago. I'm back at work since Monday, feeling pretty good. Can't say its easier than what other people experienced, but I'm feeling pretty good. My surgery was last Thurs. I flew to San Diego on Weds, flew home on Sunday, back at work for a 1/2 day on Monday, and full day yesterday, and full time from here on out. It would have been lovely to take a little more time off, but I don't have that kind of flexibility in my job, and its really working out fine.

Danae

[bearwitme 1]

Hi Melissa..

I am 5'0 weighing in at my highest was 282lbs. I am currently at 277lbs. BMI over 50. I was going to post the same question and you beat me to it..LOL Anyway, I am scheduled to be sleeved on Oct 19. I plan on taking 2 weeks off. Hopefully that will be enough. Good Luck tomorrow.!!

Connie :001_tongue:

hi everyone im more of a smaller person getting sleeve im 5"2 and around 200-205lbs i was just wondering if theres anyone out there that is around my size and gonna get surgery? im 4 days away from my surgery and wondering if its better recovery the smaller you are? and i would just like too hear from some of the people that are more on the smaller side that have had or going to have and how was it for you, thankx everyone for your reply..........wish me luck sept 23 is the day

your sleeve friend melissa