Short Sleevers?

[Ladybrinkman 30]

I'm 5'4" my doc says my goal weight is 120lbs which I think was my birth weight! Ha! My body frame is very petite under my weight. I can't imagine what 120lbs will feel like, but I imagine I'll move like a hummingbird!

[naturegirl 320]

I'm 5'4" and started my journey at 268 pounds. I was sleeved in July 21, 15 and am now down to 178, 90 pounds gone! I will be honest and say that my thighs jiggle from the lose skin, as do my arms. My tummy is looking much better, but has its own stretch marks and scaring from 4 pregnancies. The weight loss can be seen in my hands, my collar bones, wrists, toes, etc as they are all slimming down. My boobs have sadly packed their bags and left me.

My doctor asked me to set a realistic goal, I said how about 150? He was fine with that. I can;t envision myself being "skinny", anything under 150. If it happens and I look healthy then so be it. If it doesn't and I'm maintaining it's ok too. I'm enjoying the novelty of wearing medium shirt sizes, and jean sizes that I haven't seen since the 90s.

[higher 966]

Hello fellow shorties! I'm 5'0" and currently 214 lbs. I'm about halfway through my 6 month requirements per my insurance and hoping to have a surgery date in March.

My lowest weight I can remember being was 120 about 10 years ago. My surgeon didn't set a goal with me, but I'm thinking 130s. But I really just want to get to a place where I feel HEALTHY and energetic again.

[shortsoprano72 11]

I'm so sad. I have been trying to find medical coverage for WLS and haven't found any. I'm 4'11 and weigh 282!! I was told if I ever get SSDI, I will have to wait 24 months, before I can get Medicare.

[Wonderkind 23]

I'm so sad. I have been trying to find medical coverage for WLS and haven't found any. I'm 4'11 and weigh 282!! I was told if I ever get SSDI, I will have to wait 24 months, before I can get Medicare.

i know it sounds crazy but hey, having most of a vital organ remove is too....what about temporarily moving to a state like mine that has ins which covers wls? Is it out of the question for you? Or tax $ in Mexico?

[BeeHealthy2016 26]

I'm 5'1", 256 lbs., will be sleeved January 20. It's been great to read the comments on this thread. My biggest WL goals are to be healthier and to be more physically active. I feel like 2016 will be my big metamorphosis year and I can't wait!

[cindyw41 761]

I'm 5'2" (with shoes ????) starting weight was 215. I've lost 7 lbs on the pre-op diet. Getting sleeved next Tuesday

[jaxmom1974 53]

I'm 5'2" and was sleeved 6/15 and I've lost a total of 65#. Highest weight 210# surgical weight 197# and 145#now. I lost rapidly at first but it's been slow to come off since August. I keep hitting stall after stall. I go to high intensity spin classes 2-3 times a week and TRX once a week. I think I look great!!!

[Rebekkah21 18]

I'm 5'1 and currently 197. My lowest weight was 115 , 4 years ago. My goal weight is 110 to 115. Anybody get that low??

[higher 966]

I'm 5'2" (with shoes ) starting weight was 215. I've lost 7 lbs on the pre-op diet. Getting sleeved next Tuesday

Great job on the pre-op diet! Best of luck with your surgery and keep us fellow shorties updated!!

[Aprilhoffman78 78]

@@Rebekkah21 I'm 5ft hw 231 sleeved 1.9.2015 I am now 115 I got down to 109 and have been trying to maintain my goal was 130, I didn't like the way my face looked or body so I'm tryi g to get there but yes you can achieve it good luck!

[Rebekkah21 18]

@@Rebekkah21 I'm 5ft hw 231 sleeved 1.9.2015 I am now 115 I got down to 109 and have been trying to maintain my goal was 130, I didn't like the way my face looked or body so I'm tryi g to get there but yes you can achieve it good luck!

Thank you! That's so good to know. Looks like you met goal in only a few months!!

[Aprilhoffman78 78]

@@Rebekkah21 I met my goal in 11 1/2 months. thats my new ticker lol to keep track of my bmi.. I thought they both showed..

[shortsoprano72 11]

I can't find Insurance coverage.

[anabs 11]

Hi everyone! I'm 5'2". I just had my pre-op appointment today and am scheduled for surgery on 3/28/16. My current weight is 292. I'm hoping to drop about 10 before surgery, at least I'm working towards that goal. My surgeon and I have not set an overall goal yet. Years ago, I was told that my lean body mass was 146 lbs. I always thought that sounded like a good number. It's outside of the BMI chart, but it feels attainable, where 115-130 doesn't sound as realistic to me. I guess we'll see. I'm certainly going to do everything in my power to get close!