Seeking Buddies 5'2" & Under

[ramirelek 59]

I am so happy yesterday I went to the doctor they weight me I am officially getting closer to goal. Current wwight 155. Goal weight 125. 13 weeks out

[ashelaine 382]

Yay for Onderland!! I went almost to goal shopping yesterday. Went to the buckle- got in one pair of size 28 (6) jeans and the others were all 29's (8). Got some cute outfits for a trip we are taking . I'm at 153- goal is somewhere between 130-140 (depending on how I feel)- I have huge boobs so they account for why my goal is higher than a lot of people's. My original goal was a size 8- but I really feel like I should lose more, so I am.

[carstanger 346]

5 ft 2" highest weight 225.5. 9 mo checkup next week. Down 80 pounds. 15 to goal ... Normal Bmi range. Lost lots of inches. Saved a pair of jeans and shorts but haven't put them on. Size 14 skort and med or large tops. Whole new summer wardrobe with help from daughters and friend. Only a few tips for fall. Waiting to shop again!

[cfbarre 31]

I'm 5 2" and I was just sleeved on July 26th. I have been having some problems and gained 17 lbs in Water weight while in the hospital. I have been home since July 31 st and I have lost all that and I'm down 3 lbs pre op plus I'm still swollen so I'm hoping to get better numbers soon.

[bashmom 36]

I'm 5 2" and I was just sleeved on July 26th. I have been having some problems and gained 17 lbs in Water weight while in the hospital. I have been home since July 31 st and I have lost all that and I'm down 3 lbs pre op plus I'm still swollen so I'm hoping to get better numbers soon.

Hope you get well soon!

[Dawn0429 5]

Hello my vertically challenged friends. I would love to hear some updates on everyone's journey. I have lost slowly but that is fine with me as long as it is coming off. I am down a total of 50 pounds in 4 months. At first I was really into walking and exercising and now I have hit a not so active time. I have to get myself motivated to get moving. I'm not a lucky one with this surgery, I have had to work to lose weight it just isn't falling off. So I need some words of wisdom. I have 50 more pounds to lose and need some encouragement. I have always been one to sabotage myself and seems like I'm doing it again. Anyone else having issues with this?

[stefaniwg 172]

Hello my vertically challenged friends. I would love to hear some updates on everyone's journey. I have lost slowly but that is fine with me as long as it is coming off. I am down a total of 50 pounds in 4 months. At first I was really into walking and exercising and now I have hit a not so active time. I have to get myself motivated to get moving. I'm not a lucky one with this surgery' date=' I have had to work to lose weight it just isn't falling off. So I need some words of wisdom. I have 50 more pounds to lose and need some encouragement. I have always been one to sabotage myself and seems like I'm doing it again. Anyone else having issues with this?[/quote']

Me for sure! I was in a car wreck a month ago and haven't been able to work out nor do I have the desire to do so. I have lost a about 35 lbs since surgery 4 months ago. I have about 20-30 lbs left to go to reach my range goal of 120-130. Every pound I have lost I had to bust my ass for!! Blood sweat and tears. I'm trying to motivate myself but its hard when I don't hate the way I look with clothes on but clothes off its a disaster! I need to tone and get with it ASAP!

[cfbarre 31]

Hello my vertically challenged friends. I would love to hear some updates on everyone's journey. I have lost slowly but that is fine with me as long as it is coming off. I am down a total of 50 pounds in 4 months. At first I was really into walking and exercising and now I have hit a not so active time. I have to get myself motivated to get moving. I'm not a lucky one with this surgery' date=' I have had to work to lose weight it just isn't falling off. So I need some words of wisdom. I have 50 more pounds to lose and need some encouragement. I have always been one to sabotage myself and seems like I'm doing it again. Anyone else having issues with this?[/quote']

I know what you mean. I'm loosing but slowly. When I had my surgery (July 26, 2013) I took off work for three weeks and walked everyday on my treadmill but now that I am back to work it's just to tiring to do often anymore. We also have been dealing with a family emergency this last week and have been spending the majority of our time at the hospital, now that things aren't as serious I have to get caught up on things at home and work. There just doesn't seem to be time for any exercise let alone grocery shopping! I go for my check up in a few days and I hope they can help answer a few questions about my energy levels so that I can get in more exercise. I'm only 2 months post op and only down 28 lbs, a total of 42 lbs if you count the liquid pre op diet. I think I lost 17 lbs my first month which means I've only lost 9 lbs the second month and I believe it's because, well this last week we have been eating hospital food and fast food and because I haven't been exercising like I should. I would love any advise as well and I'm willing to pass along what the doctors tell me. Good luck to you!

[preetyfatchic 101]

Another 5.2' footer here... one year post op lost 105 pounds... S.W. 284

C.W. 179pounds.... slowly but steadily getting there!! So what your goals??

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[preetyfatchic 101]

Another 5.2' footer here... one year post op lost 105 pounds... S.W. 284

C.W. 179pounds.... slowly but steadily getting there!! So what are your goals??

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[cfbarre 31]

Another 5.2' footer here... one year post op lost 105 pounds... S.W. 284 C.W. 179pounds.... slowly but steadily getting there!! So what are your goals?? Sent from my GT-I9100 using VST

S W: 258 lbs

C W: 216 lbs

2 months post op

G W: 135-140 lbs

I've got a long way to go! Making slow and steady!

[PGee 318]

...I have lost slowly but that is fine with me as long as it is coming off. I am down a total of 50 pounds in 4 months..........

Thank you for this post! Some days, seems like the weight is coming off too slowly for what I put my body through.....surgery was 8/6, down 26 pounds since surgery......but I remind myself I'd never have lost this weight if it wasn't for surgery.

Sabotage, you say? I was this weight 7 years ago, after following a strict, Dr. supvervised weight loss plan that went belly up.......then had some family issues.......and between the two, I really indulged in comfort eating........yeah, maintenance scares the stuffing out of me......but can't worry about it now.....I need to get there first LOL Thanks again!

[Mel1071 149]

I have a question for my fellow vertically challenged folks. I see many folks mention "losing slowly." Is this because you have less to lose to start with? Or is this happening because folks are short. I assume the former, but....

Also, for the slow losers, have you noticed your skin keeping up with your weight loss?

[Dawn0429 5]

I don't think it has alot to do with amount of weight one needs to lose but one's own body and metabolism. I could stand to lose 100 pounds, that is my wishful thinking goal. I would be happy with anything under 150. As far as losing slow, there was a group of us that had the surgery within 2 days of each other. Everybody at the first weight in, after surgery, dropped 10 pounds or more, me I lost 4 pounds. It has been that way ever since. My average is 2 pounds a week, where most others will lose closer to 5 pounds. At first it was really frustrating but this is my journey and as long as the numbers are going down on the scale then I'm happy. As far as the skin, I believe I have faired better than others. The problem I'm having is the Hair loss. I have to clean out the shower drain every morning so the Water can drain. DOES ANYONE KNOW HOW LONG THIS LASTS? I think I'm gonna end up bald

[Dea 17]

Dawn0429, I was sleeved 02/29/2012, I lost 20 the first month, 10 the second and then it dropped to about 8-10 a month. I chugged along slowly and lost 100. I think 50 of that was my hair. Okay not quite, but I lost at least 1/2 of my hair, which was a horrible blow, I had long to my waist, straight blonde hair. I was a wee bit vain about it. Anyhow, it stopped around March of this year, so about a year post op. You could see my scalp all over my head. However it grew in quickly. I did cut my hair and I have a pixie now, which I am growing out, but my hair is back to it's original thickness.

So it will stop and for me it came back.

(I'm also pregnant and have noticed that I have my usual pregnancy hair, just shorter.)