BMI of 39 and am 5'3" looking for similars...

[krista1020 14]

My surgeon said to expect to lose 60- 80%. I had surgery on Wednesday and my BMI is between 39 and 40.

[DarcyA66 5]

And your Dr. said that was a realistic goal? Oh I so hope so. I would love to see 125 again...

He would be happy with 130 - 135 but I'm only 5 feet I would still be 'overweight' ... According to standards I should be between 95 and 125 to be healthy so I'm aiming at 115.

[lisaarellano 20]

My surgeon said to expect to lose 60- 80%. I had surgery on Wednesday and my BMI is between 39 and 40.

I had surgery Wednesday also. How are you feeling?

[mollyb38 48]

The day of surgery 1/08/13 my bmi was 39.. I weight 234.. I'm 5ft 2in.. My weight 6 weeks later is 209.. My surgeon want me to get down to 130lbs. I haven't been that weight since I was 14 and I'm now 40. But I know I can do it cuz it gets easier as each day goes by! Good luck to everyone on this journey

[Alexandria Hashagen 4]

I'm 5'1 my starting weight was 212. One month post op and I'm down 31 pounds. My goal weight is 125 and my doctor says I should be able to reach my goal weight.

[krista1020 14]

I had surgery Wednesday also. How are you feeling?

I'm feeling pretty good...a little sore, but it's manageable with pain meds...I have 7 incisions because I also had my hernia repaired. I've been documenting my journey on YouTube. RNYKrista

[lisaarellano 20]

I'm feeling pretty good...a little sore' date=' but it's manageable with pain meds...I have 7 incisions because I also had my hernia repaired. I've been documenting my journey on YouTube. RNYKrista[/quote']

I had a hernia too! It was right under my breast bone.

[sb5366 15]

I had a hernia too! It was right under my breast bone.

Wow this must be common. How does this happen?