BMI 31-32

[tenseintexas 182]

Thanks y'all for the response. Since I am self pay and haven't had to take all the classes required by insurance , I feel

I still

Have questions. How do people actually gain weight after this? I mean you can only eat so much right? And I keep reading about not eating many carbs and how you have to diet just as hard after the sleeve .... But if you can only eat so much after surgery how do people gain it back??

Sorry if that sounds like a stupid question

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[kristinehaigh 9]

Anyone with a lower-ish BMI been sleeved? I'm at BMI 32 now and have been approved due to co morbidities (high Bp and DM). Just curious to here other stories of lower BMI folks!?

I had my surgery on July 8, 2016. My bmi was 31. I've lost 17lbs this first week. I'm 44, seems harder to lose weight the older we get. I also paid for it out of pocket rather than try insurance. I didn't tell anyone either except my sister and husband.

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[sleevenv 483]

@@tenseintexas It is a lot easier to eat more when you're six to 12 months post surgery. Old habits don't die with the surgery. If you're a grazer, you can consume excess calories. If you eat slider foods, you can gain weight. I'm a sugar addict. It didn't go away. I could eat ice cream daily and it doesn't fill me up. So even if I eat perfectly each day, but indulge in sweets, chips, crackers, or other slider foods a little each day, I gain weight. I've been able--this far--to keep my weight within 1-2 pounds by eating perfectly 80% of the time and exercising vigorously. Losing weight happens in the kitchen, maintaining mostly happens with exercise.

[Jesm1029 101]

Well if you stick to thw diet excersize dont starve nothing is impossible my mom had hers 5/9/16 her surgery weight 213 her cw 169 her weight is flying off lol and mines 6/13 surgery weight 227 cw 202.8 so

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[triplethreat 257]

Those of you who have done this, what do you take for Vitamin supplements? Do you take a multi, or different ones at different times of day? I am taking a multi but think it might be better to take different supplements morning and evening in order to enhance absorption. Thoughts?

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[Jesm1029 101]

Those of you who have done this, what do you take for Vitamin supplements? Do you take a multi, or different ones at different times of day? I am taking a multi but think it might be better to take different supplements morning and evening in order to enhance absorption. Thoughts?

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Multi Vitamin childrens 2x daily caltrate 2x daily B12 sublingual 1x daily

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[sleevenv 483]

I take liquid multis. Great absorption because they don't have to melt (I don't pee them out). Used them from day one and they have Biotin. I never lost hair either (I'm not sure if a low BMI helps in this regard). A lot cheaper than buying separate Vitamins.

[Bee healthy 29]

@sleevenv.

I take liquid multis. Great absorption because they don't have to melt (I don't pee them out). Used them from day one and they have Biotin. I never lost hair either (I'm not sure if a low BMI helps in this regard). A lot cheaper than buying separate Vitamins.< /p>

Do you mind sharing the brand and what you take?

[soccergirl09 52]

My BMI is 32, and I am self pay. I've been riding this roller coaster to no-where my entire life. On May 13th, I plan to step of the roller coaster and onto the losers bench!

hey there. Mind telling me how you are doing?

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[sleevenv 483]

Wellesse. I get them from surgeon's shop, but they are sometimes at costco and are available online.

[maggie'smom 30]

So happy to have seen these posts. I am 65 and had a BMI ot 37 and hypertension along with arthritis. I've dieted on and off for 40 years and after 60 it is significantly harder to lose weight. my insurance requires 6 months of bariatrically supervised dieting before surgery. I've lost 32 lbs, but none for the last 8 weeks. My co-workers think I should just be happy where I am now! 175 lbs at 5 feet tall is not fine! I've already had both knees replaced so I know it is important to get the excess lbs. off. Thank you for the encouragememt.

[maggie'smom 30]

No my surgery had to be rescheduled for aug. 12 because of vacation schedule at work.

[triplethreat 257]

I think I'm in the buyer's remorse stage. I keep wondering if I've shortened my lifespan. What if I would have lived to 78 and been somewhat healthy.... I was motivated to get this because of my inability to maintain healthy weight, but also high BP and pre diabetic... Both parents have heart disease and are obese but are in their 70s. Someone please tell me I've invested wisely!

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[Newtum 49]

I think I'm in the buyer's remorse stage. I keep wondering if I've shortened my lifespan. What if I would have lived to 78 and been somewhat healthy.... I was motivated to get this because of my inability to maintain healthy weight, but also high BP and pre diabetic... Both parents have heart disease and are obese but are in their 70s. Someone please tell me I've invested wisely!

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what's making you feel that way? are you making sure that the small portions you're eating are healthy food? sometimes when i go a week or so eating crap i feel that way - like i'm not healthy even though i've lost a lot of weight. but it really can be easily turned around by some veggies

[sleevenv 483]

@triplethreat. We've all been there! One day you'll reread this post and smile. You may have "gotten" to 78 without the surgery, but that doesn't mean you'd be healthy or even truly living. I'm not sure where you started or where you're at now, but the level of health and energy I have now have made it all worth it. I was 53 and had a BMI of 33 when I was sleeved. High blood pressure, cholesterol, sleep apnea on a 200 pound body was eventually going to take its toll. I'm 54.and one year out now with a BMI of 23! I run or hike almost daily, wear cute clothes and am happier than ever. I don't obsess about my weight anymore, so I have time to live!

Edited July 18, 2016 by sleevenv