NDN_RN 527 Posted September 6, 2012 Just had my papers sent to my insurance, hoping for an Oct date. I want to get a sence of what weight loss is (in general, everyone is different) post sleeve for those with BMIs under 40 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slojo 150 Posted September 6, 2012 I started of at close to 33 bmi and 9 days post-op i've lost 14 lbs (you may have seen it already, i posted it everywhere!), My bmi is 31 now! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NDN_RN 527 Posted September 6, 2012 I started of at close to 33 bmi and 9 days post-op i've lost 14 lbs (you may have seen it already' date=' i posted it everywhere!), My bmi is 31 now![/quote'] Good job!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lsereno 2,525 Posted September 6, 2012 I was a 40 BMI to get in the program, but was 35.8 the day of surgery following 4 months of pre-op diet. I'm currently 21.8 and holding. Lynda Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NDN_RN 527 Posted September 6, 2012 I was a 40 BMI to get in the program' date=' but was 35.8 the day of surgery following 4 months of pre-op diet. I'm currently 21.8 and holding. Lynda[/quote'] I am hoping for 25 BMI. Congrats! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jd13 25 Posted September 6, 2012 I dont remember what my BMI was but i was 193 day of surgery, Aug 16th, And today 3 weeks post-op i am down 20lbs! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NDN_RN 527 Posted September 6, 2012 I was so afraid of slow weight loss, that's why I ask. Good news so far! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Foxbins 625 Posted September 6, 2012 A BMI of 25 is certainly achievable from where you are starting. I started at 35 and now am 20.5. 1 NDN_RN reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Swimmer 199 Posted September 6, 2012 I was 38 bmi on day of surgery. I'm about seven months out and 26.6 bmi this morning. Good luck! 1 NDN_RN reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Readytolose2012 88 Posted September 8, 2012 I started at 33 and now, 1 week post op I am 30. I have lost 16 pounds since preop diet started almost three weeks ago. Pretty excited! 1 NDN_RN reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ready! 22 Posted September 8, 2012 I started at 199lbs / bmi 35 on July 4th. Today I weigh in at 173lbs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites