Any Ladies At 5'5"? What's Your Story?

[jhansen71 257]

I am also 5 5 I consider myself lg frame. Plus to that is people always shocked that I was so close to 200. I started this journey at 194 to 197. Day of surgery ( last week). Was 191. Today 184. Doc has a goal for me of 14o to 150. Personally anything will be great. I too am band to sleeve so wanted this change. Starting wt with band was 230. Oh also fello Texas. Live 6 hours south of Houston and visiting my siblings there often . Oh I am not aiming for 120 or 130. Ok don't laugh cuz what if to thin?? That was one thing that was holding me back initially. Lol. But I said who am I kidding. Let's go for it lol

Welcome to the losers bench. Did you do your revision in one surgery? Why did you decide to do the revision? Where did you have your sleeve? Wouldn't that be sonething, getting too skinny?

[jhansen71 257]

Im 5'3 and although originally born and bred in Texas til I was 28 I now live in Australia' date=' so.. Technically my opinion is irrelevant, but I was going to say... Weights! Do it! U will be so happy u did! In Australia we have Les Mills pump classes and I LOVE them! Can't wait to get back to it!!

The research is showing that although cardio is great for initial calorie burn, the sustained release you get from strength training is equally if not more important for toning and long term health.[/quote']

Thanks, that's so encouraging. Once a Texan always a Texan no matter where you end up.

[jhansen71 257]

For you ladies thst have had sugery' date=' how much weight should I lose monthly during my 3 month supervised diets? Im currently 265 (i think), and of course I'm 5.5[/quote']

I lost 12 lbs in 2 weeks, but I would imagine a lot of it was Water weight. I would guess 20-30lbs on a 3 month diet if you follow it to a tee.

[shayv123 96]

I had my visit today and it went well, on a restricted calorie diet and I must exercise 3/4 per week for 45 minutes....my doc also encourage me to check out other surgeons

[jhansen71 257]

I had my visit today and it went well' date=' on a restricted calorie diet and I must exercise 3/4 per week for 45 minutes....my doc also encourage me to check out other surgeons[/quote']

I don't understand. Did you go to a WLS and he put you on a diet and encouraged you to check out other surgeons or your Primary Care Dr put you on a diet? Either way it sounds like someone is preparing you for a WLS. Are you self pay or is your insurance covering it?

[Pattyhdz 32]

Welcome to the losers bench. Did you do your revision in one surgery? Why did you decide to do the revision? Where did you have your sleeve? Wouldn't that be sonething' date=' getting too skinny?[/quote']

Yes all in one surgery done here in my town. By Dr Allyen its small compared to your area and we have 4 bariatric surgeons. Lol. And why I revised. Well I have had band for four years did loose 35 pounds first six months. Then nothing. I mean nothing. Plus was tires of getting stuff on all the healthiy foods was throwing up frequently and I got a slip scare and was in pain for two weeks. That's when surgeon and I discusses it and this became an option. My a miricle of god insurance approved at bmi of 33. I was very scared of another surgery and I prayed of it is approved it god giving me his approval .

Yes serious I am Adfraid of getting to skinny lol

[RMS 64]

Hi

I'm also 5'5. I had surgery on 4/20

SW: 320.5

CW: 258.9

GW: ??

I would like to be in a size 12 so I'm not sure what weight that would be. My doctor has not set a goal weight for me yet.

[shayv123 96]

I don't understand. Did you go to a WLS and he put you on a diet and encouraged you to check out other surgeons or your Primary Care Dr put you on a diet? Either way it sounds like someone is preparing you for a WLS. Are you self pay or is your insurance covering it?

My pcp started my supervised diet yesterday, and she encouraged me to see another surgeon for WLS. She had questions for me that I couldnt answer (i.e. how do u like ur surgeon?). His practice had their seminar online, so I didn't have any face to face interaction with him. My insurance covers 100%

[jhansen71 257]

My pcp started my supervised diet yesterday' date=' and she encouraged me to see another surgeon for WLS. She had questions for me that I couldnt answer (i.e. how do u like ur surgeon?). His practice had their seminar online, so I didn't have any face to face interaction with him. My insurance covers 100%[/quote']

Awesome! Goldfinch with your search!

[jhansen71 257]

Hi

I'm also 5'5. I had surgery on 4/20

SW: 320.5

CW: 258.9

GW: ??

I would like to be in a size 12 so I'm not sure what weight that would be. My doctor has not set a goal weight for me yet.

I'm getting close to a 12. I'd say in about 7 lbs I'll be there. I'll be 180 in 7 more pounds. I know every body type is different, but maybe this might help as a starting goal.

[jhansen71 257]

Awesome! Goldfinch with your search!

It was supposed to say good luck in your search. Dang auto correct on the iPad. Lol!

[thinmymind 107]

I am 5'5", well, I like to say I am. I am really just under that.

I am 155 right now and comfortably in a size 12 and every now and then a 10 fits.

I think I have a small frame, I think. I originally said I wanted to be 140, but now, I would like to be 130.

[shayv123 96]

It was supposed to say good luck in your search. Dang auto correct on the iPad. Lol!

Lol!!! Thanks!

[shayv123 96]

I am 5'5"' date=' well, I like to say I am. I am really just under that.

I am 155 right now and comfortably in a size 12 and every now and then a 10 fits.

I think I have a small frame, I think. I originally said I wanted to be 140, but now, I would like to be 130.[/quote']

That's awesome!! Its sounds like the common thread here isn't what the scale says, but body shape when it comes to the size you wear. Instead of the scale being my biggest factor, I'm thinking for me I will focus my clothes size, cause I want to be a size on skinny jeans. (I can cheat with dresses and buy a size or 2 smaller most of the time now)