Seeking Buddies 5'2" & Under

[RobbieNow 7]

Dea,

I stick to land based exercises; I swim well enough to get to the edge of the pool LOL. I didn't learn to swim until college and only then because it was a requirement for graduation.

[Dea 17]

HA! I just started taking lessons this past summer, and for some reason I've taken to it. So swimming it is. I've also started training for a triathlon, before my surgery I was running 5ks. Now I'm not sure, hopefully I haven't lost too much endurance!

[blueluna75 1]

I'm a month post-op and I can do about a 3 mile walk at a somewhat brisk pace but not really....any of you farther out find you can fully exercise again without feeling like your going to collapse? To exercise like we used to again. If you can how long does that take?

[marciab30 2]

I'm a month post-op and I can do about a 3 mile walk at a somewhat brisk pace but not really....any of you farther out find you can fully exercise again without feeling like your going to collapse? To exercise like we used to again. If you can how long does that take?

I am 9 months out now and I can exercise with no problems at all. I can run a 3.1 miles at 5mph and I feel great it will get better - your energy and stamina will go up

[HollyC 7]

I'm also 5'1 and a HALF. I have my consult on Monday (3/28) and have been advised by the scheduling nurse that the insurance probably will require 6 month weight loss program. My husband had a VERY successful DS w/sleeve 3 years ago and can eat whatever he wants and not gain - it is so depressing! Dea I've considered taking swim lessons but figured I'm too old at 51.

[Dea 17]

I don't think you can be too old! I'm 34 and just learning!

[tjloser 62]

I'm 5'2" and would like to join. I am on my journey to receive the gastric sleeve.

[mommy794 119]

Sure!!!! We welcome all shorties lol. I will be 8 weeks out tomorrow and down 33 total and 22 since surg. I have 37 more to go! Gaol os 135. I think that righ heck I'm tired and can't add tonite !

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[blueluna75 1]

I am 7 weeks out and I noticed that I've been stuck at between 21 and 24 pounds down for about a month. Is anyone else having this problem?

[Cezann73 2]

Blueluna75 --- I will be 7 weeks out this Thursday -- and i am the same way... just dropping about a pound a week.. its so stinking slow!!

[THYCK747 36]

mI in..... My sleeve date is 4/12/2012.

[FatGirlSlim 115]

I am 5'2 and will be having my surgery on 05/21. Once you guys got your date for surgery, was it hard for you to stop thinking about it 24/7???? Also, did you pig out before you had to start the 2 week liquid diet (if you had to do that)? I have to start my diet on the 9th of May and my SO says well lets just pig out for the next month...ummmm of course he weights a buck O 5 wet....so he can do that...

the idea sounds tempting but I just dont feel right about it...

[SittingPretty 16]

@fatgirlslim...I did eat a little more than normal, but not too crazy. I did the food funeral thing. I ate steak and other heavy foods.

[FatGirlSlim 115]

@fatgirlslim...I did eat a little more than normal, but not too crazy. I did the food funeral thing. I ate steak and other heavy foods.

well I know I do plan to have a last supper meal but I dont think I will go too crazy before my surgery!!!!

[Amanda 3.0 140]

I am 5'2 and will be having my surgery on 05/21. Once you guys got your date for surgery, was it hard for you to stop thinking about it 24/7???? Also, did you pig out before you had to start the 2 week liquid diet (if you had to do that)? I have to start my diet on the 9th of May and my SO says well lets just pig out for the next month...ummmm of course he weights a buck O 5 wet....so he can do that...

the idea sounds tempting but I just dont feel right about it...

I would try to stay somewhat normal on the diet. Sure you will want to indulge in a few things here and there, but you don't want to make yourself more unhealthy and possibly make complications for your surgery! Plus, you will have to lose all that afterwards.

I was notified of my surgery date less than two weeks out, as the surgeon's office accommodated my request to get in before the end of 2011 (for insurance). So I didn't even get the whole two week diet, just 13 days. I canceled my birthday plans for the Brazilian steakhouse with great sadness!

I am just three and a half months out and I can already eat just about anything, so I am glad I didn't have any food funerals. I have had several steaks since surgery, and while they seem to "sit" in my stomach for a bit (no pain), I have loved every bite. Earlier this week I cooked some filet mignons and put a little goat cheese atop each, and they were just wonderful. So don't assume you will be doing without for very long at all.

I tried not to think about the surgery too much, leading up to the date. It was almost too much to believe that I was finally going to do it! I ended up breaking down in pre-op, but made it through just fine and I am a happy camper.

You'll be okay, just try to keep some good habits and not go too overboard!