aug62012 27 Posted May 22, 2012 I feel as if I have such a higher BMI than most on here, has anyone had success with a really high BMI? I am set for Aug. and I have to succeed, my body can't take this abuse any longer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JennJ.RN 10 Posted May 22, 2012 Mine was a 45.8 when I started and am down to 36.5 I am 10 weeks post op and down 47#. You can do this.. It may take a while, but it is so freaking worth it!!!!! GL, Jenn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vsglosingit 11 Posted May 22, 2012 Started with 53.2 BMI....I would consider myself a "working" success story. 2 JennJ.RN and jobster71 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrumpetTinklers 196 Posted May 22, 2012 Mine was in the 40s when I started! I'm now in the 39's! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ForMyfamily 84 Posted May 22, 2012 Do not sweat it, I am starting with 62. Yes I am a bigin. 2 Sleeved&Hopeful and robindei reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lissa 2,631 Posted May 22, 2012 I started at a 53 BMI. You can see my success in my tickers below! I think I'm a success story, and my surgeon and other doctors agree! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
circa 333 Posted May 22, 2012 yup - check my stats - I think I had a 57 bmi when I stated. I'm very closely approaching 100 lbs lost in 4 months. I have had zero complications and I'm LOVING life 3 readyalready, ShouldBlittler and jthurman reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DuranFan1969 119 Posted May 22, 2012 I wish I had 48 BMI hehe .... mine is 73 (but not for long!!) 2 jobster71 and Sleeved&Hopeful reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kenni 39 Posted May 22, 2012 I started out with a bmi of 48.4 and I'm currently in a bmi of 36 with a 73 lbs lost in 4 months Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diane 24 Posted May 22, 2012 I started with a BMI of 48 - and reached my goal - see my stats below! YOU CAN DO THIS!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CowgirlJane 14,260 Posted May 22, 2012 Started at 51/ 5 months out and i am at 37 now! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toibunny 12 Posted May 22, 2012 54 BMI now down 100 lbs & love my secret weapon!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dooter 1,457 Posted May 22, 2012 55 here. Down 61 pounds in three months and no signs of stopping! My BMI is now 46. Go get 'em!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dooter 1,457 Posted May 22, 2012 yup - check my stats - I think I had a 57 bmi when I stated. I'm very closely approaching 100 lbs lost in 4 months. I have had zero complications and I'm LOVING life HEY YOU!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
101driver 46 Posted May 22, 2012 Started at 54.5, now at 42 (16 weeks out, 78 pounds lost including pre-op). Only 14 more pounds until I break into the 30s! Goal is 25 (seems like a really long way away, but one pound at a time...patience is a virtue...) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites