Calling All Low Bmi (Ers)

[Paigers 67]

Oops I meant food!

[snow_white_39 10]

5'6" and 254 starting. 4½ months out, now 196. I'd be happy if I only lost 84lbs or so. I have 100lbs as my goal but I'd be happy even if it was less than that. I did tell friends and family, pretty open about it as people are curious. It's amazing the range of responses. Some people (who have been battling weight themselves for almost their whole adult life) were very UNsupportive. Can't believe I'd do something so "unnatural". And when I told them I was going to Mexico? Wow, they flipped their lids! I did not tell the coworkers because of the societal stigma of losing weight "the easy way" even though all of us on here know the truth about that and having 75% of your stomach removed isn't "easy". Like Nadoue, I told them high Protein, low carb, cut out Diet Pepsi, some exercise and none of it is a lie. Would I do it again? Yup. Been a while since I've lost 57.5 lbs any other way - and the difference? This time I'm keeping it off!!! Good luck with your surgery!

[amykins 202]

I'm 5'2 and started at 36 bmi. It's only been 12 days but I am very, very happy. I have lost 14 pounds and I feel great. I have put 130 as my goal, but we will see when I get there if I want to go a little lower (5 pounds or so). I don't want to be a twig, just healthy for my body type.

I have only told 2 people who I trust. Not my family. They would have issues with me having the surgery in the first place (my mom makes everything about her, so in her mind I would be saying she needs the surgery. Yeah, crazy I know). My family on both sides is extremely obese and have numerous health problems. I have lost and gained more times than I can count and I can see my future. It's not pretty. I did this for me. I deserve to be healthy and happy.

I was excited one minute and feeling like I was gonna vomit the next. I had serious stomach issues the night before from nerves. But I knew that I was going to a surgeon I trusted and that if I didn't go through with it, I'd be back in a year, 10-15 pounds heavier and more unhappy that I already was. Just take it one step at a time.