Curious on having a BMI of 60+

[Lovin2lose 25]

My BMI is 68. I understand that surgery has more risks when someone's BMI is that high and probably more complications. For those who had surgery with a high BMI (say 60+) did you have any complications at all? If so, care to share what they were?

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

My starting BMI was so high it was literally off the charts. It may make a difference though that I carry most of my weight in my lower body, but I had no problems or complications with my surgery or recovery.

I was sleeved April 20, 2015 and couldn't be happier with my experience.

[Dub 9,922]

My starting BMI was 58.

Zero complications, either.

[Sophie74656 1,572]

My starrting bmi was very high and i had ZERO complications. I even joked with my surgeon that i didn't believe that she actually performed the surgery

I had the things you can't avoid...incision pain, extreme tiredness, sore back, but no complications at all

[BarrySue 602]

BMI was almost 61. I had a hard time bouncing back from the surgery and experienced terrible pain at my incision site for about a month. It took two months before I could sleep on my side/stomach, and I needed a lot of assistance going from sitting to a standing position for about two weeks. In fact, twice during the first week I tried to go from sitting to standing on my own and ended up on the floor needing to call EMS to get me back up (I couldn't bend my midsection at all without excruciating pain).

I think some of the issue was that I carry all my weight in my midsection, especially my belly (which contributes to additional pulling at the incision site), but my experience is pretty unique and not really representative of most people.

Honestly, don't worry about the surgical pain or complications. They are rare, and even when they occur, worth it (speaking as someone who had a lot of issues my first two months). The complications get smaller and smaller in your memory as the weight goes away.

Edited February 28, 2016 by BarrySue

[SalOdyssey 441]

My BMI is 68. I understand that surgery has more risks when someone's BMI is that high and probably more complications. For those who had surgery with a high BMI (say 60+) did you have any complications at all? If so, care to share what they were?

You can read what happened to me here: http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/355098-surgery-aborted-please-help/

Still going at it and hope to have another attempt at it soon.