Tall Sleevers? 6'?

[Brandy78 7]

I'm a tall sleever! Im 5ft 11in. I was just sleeved on 8-21-12. I started out at 242 and I'm 216 today , and rocking a size 16 ( yay me) my goal is 175. I haven't been in onederland since 7th grade. I can't wait to feel sexy and become more healthy. Oh and I'm apple shaped, I hope my shape evens out more once I start losing good!

[irishmadness 3]

Tall people rule! 6ft 4in and I started out at 314. When you see people start out at 220 it can make your goal seem all the more challenging. Good to see some other tall peeps on here.

[Nate 292]

LOL I do find it funny, yet rather... a little disheartening maybe... when I see some of the people on here talking about their highest weights being around 250lbs when that is my goal weight. But I take it in stride and remember that I'm a big dude.

Since people were sharing their stats here's mine:

Height... 6'5"

Weight... 442 (was 550 at my first WLS Consult last year)

Shirts... 5xl down from 9xl

Pants... 5xl down from 8xl

Shoes... 15 4E (always wore wide shoes, but may drop down to a 3E soon, current shoes seem to be getting a tad loose)

My unofficial goal is to get down to 235. That's what I weighed when I was 25, back when I was at my healthiest and I was forged steel and sex appeal with the body of a Greek God lol

[tallysfunny 363]

Lol Nate. I think along with weight loss you need to work on your self esteem. I don't think it's high enough yet. Lol. Lmfao!!

[Geeewhy 30]

Not a tall gal, but a tall guy at 6'4"... I have to say, being tall is great, and god bless all the tall ladies here . MIght take a wee bit longer for the loss to show, but tall people tend to lose faster, from what I've read. So congrats ladies and gentlemen, and keep up the good work!

[Rainhaiter 10]

I want to be a member of the tall group. 5 -10 to 5-11 . Getting sleeved tomorrow! Oh my! Current weight 321 highest 346. When I got married 30 years ago I weighed 155. I am secretly hoping for 175-180. Shoe size 11 1/2-12. Size 24 pants. Wish me luck! Will report back in a few days.

Sue

[ediebumpkin 9]

Good Luck Rainhaiter, I had my surgery on the 6th and I feel preety good today, I even walked a mile BUT I am only able to get in 2oz. of liquid an hour not the 4 they want me to get to.

[Rainhaiter 10]

I think it is going to take awhile to be able to get down as much as they want you to. As long as you don't need an I'V then you are doing ok. Thanks for the encouragement:)

[LDallas 108]

Move over! Another tall on board! I'm 5'10! My surg is sch for oct 25. No one has given me a goal yet. I've enjoyed this thread, so nice to see where the post op stats are. Here's my info:

Female/age 50

HW* 303 (surgeons ofc, first visit).

Ht: 5'10

Size: 22/24, 2x

Shoe 10 1/2 w

* PREVIOUS HW in 2001 was around 380/sz 34...4x

Lost 100# on my own, kept it off! But cant seem to lose it any more. Hence upcoming SLEEVE!!!

Love this board!!

[Rainhaiter 10]

Two days out from surgery. Feeling kinda bad. Not interested in drinking anything except Water, and the Protein shakes that we're ok before surgery now don't taste so great! I just want to sleep.

[ediebumpkin 9]

I hope that you are feeling better today. I've been thinking about you.

[MegInNOLA 531]

Y'all feel free to check in with me by PM or on the FB tall board if you have questions or concerns--I'll try my best! :-) I feel like an "oldie" around here these days at 17 months out--and I'm ALMOST to my "final" goal weight!!!!! I kind of lurk around the 176-178 range most of the time, but I'm telling you, when I do finally get to that mysterious 175, I'm gonna be shouting!!

[buffythefatslayer 66]

I am 5'10" and 291#. I wear a size 20 on most days and a size 12 shoe. My goal is 180#. When I was in the military, I was healthy and comfortable at 180#. I initially wanted the lap band because I figured less invasive and quicker recovery time. After learning the down time and seeing and reading results, my doctor convinced me the sleeve was the best route. I have hypothyroidism and I am concerned with slower weight loss. Any of y'all have thyroid disease?

[shrinkydinkme 221]

Hi new tall friends... excited to find you all tonight to see I am not alone- as I sit here 5'10 and 254lbs - 55 pounds down from highest of 309. I was sleeved Aug. 1st so I am almost at 2 months out and 30lbs down since surgery. Size 11 shoes and would love them to shrink!

Started in Avenue jeans size 24 and now in same style jean size 18. Tops 2x-3x now XL - I drain from the top down... collar and neck bones appeared about 10 pounds ago and saw top 2 ribs for the first time this morning.

I feel like such a slow looser and expected the weight to come off faster because I am tall (higher weight to start).That has not been the case, but I am hoping for no hair loss and less skin sag because of it. I have had it easy no problems drinking or eating anything. Always been able to get in all suggested liquid and Protein. I plan to do an updated photo on Oct. 1st for my 2 month anniversary but here is one from 2 weeks ago

[buffythefatslayer 66]

Shrinkydinkme, congratulations on your weight loss. What is your goal? Be patient, I am sure your weight loss will pick up. Did you lose weight during pre-op?