I want to hear from others with a lower BMI pre-op

[sukik 59]

I am 5'5 and weigh 183. I too am worried about slow weight loss but these posts gave me hope! I can't wait to get this weight off! I am going to be sleeved on 10/25. Nervous but excited!

[Mojo56 88]

I'm 51. Starting weight was 230, surg wt was 221 on 8/6/2013. Was down to 148 by March. I walk, work out more occasionally than consistently. BMI from 38-39 to 23 in 6-7 mos. Love my sleeve![/quote

Now that's a story I'd like to repeat! Thanks!

[Mojo56 88]

Female, age 47. 5'6"

Consult BMI 37

Pre op BMI 35.5 (I was made to lose at least 10 pounds, I lost 13)

Original goal 135

Re-adjusted to 145 at 6 month check in

Goal reached month 9

Total loss 90+ pounds. BMI 23.3. I may hit that original 135 pounds as I navigate early maintenance.

This is awesome! Congrats. Any secretes you'd like to pass along?

[CocoPebbles1030 59]

Thanks everyone. My starting weight was 193 and I'm being sleeved on Monday, October 27th. I'm so excited and a little scared. You guys made my day!

[duperkal 1]

I had a gastric sleeve on 17.10.14 my BMI was 31

[Dragonfly1111 61]

I'm 51. Starting weight was 230, surg wt was 221 on 8/6/2013. Was down to 148 by March. I walk, work out more occasionally than consistently. BMI from 38-39 to 23 in 6-7 mos. Love my sleeve![/quote

Now that's a story I'd like to repeat! Thanks!

Absolutely wonderful!!! I hope my story plays out just like yours . Congratulations:)

[Dragonfly1111 61]

Thanks everyone. My starting weight was 193 and I'm being sleeved on Monday, October 27th. I'm so excited and a little scared. You guys made my day!

good luck to you! Wishing for the best :)

[RedDirtRoads 64]

I am very encouraged by this thread. I have received approval from insurance and I am waiting to schedule surgery. Lately, I have been having thoughts of "what if I fail at this too". I'm 35, 5' 3, and 220. I'm hoping to get down to 140.

[sukik 59]

I was sleeved yesterday! BMI of 31. I want to lose 55 lb. weight at time of surgery 184. Can't wait to see the results!

[Jamburd1 31]

I had mine on the 21st and I still fear that I will fail. I have had no problems taking fluids, so I automatically think the worst. I weighed in at 190 day of surgery at 5'3 and just want to get to 145....

[phx2sxv 16]

You will not fail. You will do just great. Follow your doctors instructions religiously and you will succeed to the fullest. Recover soon and best of wishes.

[phx2sxv 16]

I started out at 225 when I first met my surgeon. Day of surgery 5-7-14 I was 215 & still at 36 BMI. I stuck with her orders and still follow them today. I'm now at 148 I'm 5'5" and in a size 7 Jean. I am grateful to have my life back and feel better physically and emotionally. I love my new life and appreciate my surgeon deeply.

[Zane's Mom 184]

Jamburd1

You can read my earlier post. Sleeved June 17, started at 190 and today 149. No major issues, I just need to step up my exercise. My goal is anywhere in the 130's.

You won't fail. Have faith and heal!!!!

[duperkal 1]

I was sleeved on 17.10.14 at 198 (BMI 31) today I am 190 I am finding the weight to be coming off extremely slow and it worries me that I seem to be able to consume alot of Soup and still hungry. I want to get to 145 so not massive amounts to lose but I thought this Initial liquids stage I would lose more

[duperkal 1]

I was sleeved yesterday! BMI of 31. I want to lose 55 lb. weight at time of surgery 184. Can't wait to see the results!