Anyone else considering sleeve with BMI ~32

[Rycherchick 147]

Makemyownluck: I had no shame at all. I also had no co morbidities unless you count acid reflux Ive had all my life. I did it mainly to stay healthy because had I stayed that weight, I was bound to develop something. Ive lost 59 pounds and even if I stopped there I would be happy. I look great. So no , no shame at all.

[highhopes 0]

I am going for it! I am so excited and I really do feel this is my best option. After 25 years of yo-yo dieting, I can't wait to start feeling better! I am going to get my surgery date this week, and will be counting down the days. Thank you everyone for the encouraging words. I feel so much like many of you do and it has helped me feel less lonely in this process to hear from you all.

Thank you!

[ringo4 38]

MakeMyOwnLuck is so right - it's such a personal decision. I love the higher BMI people who are quick to say 'well you don't have enough to lose' or 'why don't you use that money to get a personal trainer or a gym membership' (this was on a different message board). My BMI is 32 and it's been higher and it's been lower and I'm definitely getting this surgery done.

I understand how someone with 100+ lbs to lose could see it as a drastic choice, but I guarantee that every single person with a sleeve - if they had to get their old stomach back once they got to BMI 30-33, they'd all get fat again. It's a process.... and I'm not willing to wait until I'm really really miserable or have a ton of health issues to get it done. If anything, I think we are making the smarter choice here. From what I've read, surgery on low BMI patients is easier, less complicated and successful. So I say why not? The biggest frustration comes from trying to pay for it and trying to get other people to understand.

[Tiny One 223]

I just joined the site and was hoping to hear from anyone beginning this journey with a BMI ~32. I have been confirmed a candidate for the sleeve by my doctor, but have been talked down to by everyone I have tried to reach out to, with the exception of my family. My sister has the sleeve (since Feb 2012), and it has been life changing. I feel I have seen her go through many things and have an idea what I will be doing (although no two experiences can be the same). Has anyone out there had the same experience with people doubting you?

My BMI was around 35. I had a few health issues & insurance approved with no problem because of them. Pre op weight was 197. I told only my husband & 3 close friends who understood I needed to do this for my health. While they were worried, they understood & supported my 100%. I purposely didn't tell others as I was certain they'd say I wasn't big enough for WLS & try to talk me out of it. I must say, the sleeve is this best thing that I've done. I've had no post op horrors. At almost 10 mons post op, I've never felt better. Most importantly, all of my previous health issues no longer exists. For me, best decision ever.

Good luck.

[wildlyme 42]

I'm five foot nine and weigh 250 with a BMI of 35ish. This may sound stupid, but after I lose the 70 pounds I want to lose will I be able to eat enough to maintain my new weight? I have a very active job, on my feet walking and lifting. The dr said my resting calorie consumption is 1800 calories. Is there anyone else out there who is concerned about being able to eat enough to not get too thin?

[Nicolanz 1,484]

5'9 at 250 puts you at a bmi of 37. My resting bmr is around 1700 calories. I work out, have a job on my feet, and am generally very busy. If I eat 1700 calories, I don't lose. I try to stay around 1300. It's very easy to eat that much at almost a year out. Very few people struggle with losing too much but it's possible.

[bigred57 10]

I just joined the site and was hoping to hear from anyone beginning this journey with a BMI ~32. I have been confirmed a candidate for the sleeve by my doctor' date=' but have been talked down to by everyone I have tried to reach out to, with the exception of my family. My sister has the sleeve (since Feb 2012), and it has been life changing. I feel I have seen her go through many things and have an idea what I will be doing (although no two experiences can be the same). Has anyone out there had the same experience with people doubting you?[/quote']

Yes of course, but make up your own mind and go for it, read the forums, they are all different, take what your friends say in stride, they are only looking out for u, but do what is best for u, do research. If someone says to u for an ex: that part of the stomache that they are taking out might contain hormone making, the whole stomache does, so if that part is out the part that remains still makes the important hormones, but when someone says something like that just listen and then do your research

[highhopes 0]

I want to thank everyone on this site for being so positive. I was sleeved on June 19th and since then have felt great! I can't tell you the difference I feel on a daily basis. I can do regular activities so much easier now and even playing with my 2 kids is so much easier for me. It is still strange at times to not want as much food or to get almost bored with some of my previously favorite foods, but I can't say how worth it this experience has been. I have lost 34 lbs and no longer stress over every tiny bite I take.

Thank you again for all the responses...they kept me positive and I hope others can feel as good as I do about their decisions.

[mixedmika 0]

I also have a bmi of 32.9 and getting sleeved oct 14th...tired of the yo yo dieting all my life!