Started at 29 BMI

[hats123 67]

Hi! I was 183 on dr office scale consult day, 176 on hospital scale surgery day (Aug 11), then on my home scale hovering around 180 the last few days and 177 today. I think surgery day was artificially low -- it was afternoon after a day of nothing at all, not even Water, and a day before that of Clear Liquids only. This Friday the 19th I will be weighed in the surgeons office for the first time post op, at 8 days, but I keep thinking/feeling that the two week weigh in next week will be the one I can really gauge for weight loss (as opposed to just Water, or weirdness from surgery, etc). So we'll see! I'm very curious about this Friday and next week!

Good luck, NewAdventure! You're getting close!

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Edited August 18, 2016 by hats123

[NewAdventure2016 131]

Thanks hats123! 8 more days ... I'm nervous but excited to start my new healthy lifestyle.

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[LowBMISleever 381]

I'm officially 1 month from my surgery date of 7/22/16!

Stats:

Height: 5'6"

HW: 180

Pre op: -7

SW: 173

CW: 155

Total Loss: -25!!!

Drs Goal: 150

My Goal: 130

I couldn't be happier. I've lost 18 pounds since surgery which is 4.5lbs per week! I know the high BMIers put up better numbers, but I'm thrilled! I'm 5 lbs from dr's goal and 25 from my goal.

I'm on soft foods until 8/31 then I go to a "normal" diet.

I haven't done a lot of experimenting with food, because once I got to purées, I wasn't hungry anymore.

What I'm eating:

Premier Protein shake - 30g

Fat free Fage greek yogurt w/ stevia - 18g

Premier Protein Shake - 30g

2 oz Salmon Sashimi - 12g

1/2c fat free cottage cheese - 10g

I'm trying to phase the second shake out with real food, but it's just so handy and I'm one of the few who love Protein Shakes.

I only get my 64oz in if I drink Vitamin Water zero. Water hits my stomach a little harder for some reason.

Still taking my ppi and Vitamins religiously.

I've never has GERD, and I thankfully still do not.

So far no loose skin or hair loss, but I think that will be down the road more if it happens.

So far, I looooove my sleeve!!!

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[LowBMISleever 381]

 

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[hats123 67]

Oh now I'm allowed to reply! Didnt realize I had to join the group and didnt know how! Feeling real smart right now.

LowBMISleever YAY! You sound so upbeat in your posts, and why wouldn't you? That is INCREDIBLE weight loss in a month...I just sent you a message saying this same stuff before I realized how to reply here, but I mean...can you imagine dieting for a month and losing 18, 25 lbs? Holy moly.

You look absolutely fantastic -- I hope you're proud and psyched.

Nutty question about the sashimi: do you cut it into teeny pieces and chew a million times ? puree it so it's more like a tartare? chop it like ceviche?

I'm not as far along as you -- about 11 pounds down total, 12 days post op -- and I have to tell myself "if you saw these were someone else's numbers you'd be so psyched; only regarding myself do I feel scared like I'm doing it wrong because I am not instantly 140 lbs. Long way of saying thank you for posting your healthy, VERY RAPID weight loss -- in some ways it's like looking in a mirror for me, you know?

Like you, I feel SO THRILLED that I got my sleeve. Wish it had occurred to me to do it while my weight was creeping up and up and up but at least I did it when I did. I've been messaging with one "low BMI" (I put in quotes sometimes because we are all low for this kind of surgery but not "low" as in underweight) pre-sleever who is nervous and apprehensive...it's so hard to convey to someone before the fact what a wonderful and empowering feeling it is to have real, exercisable control over what we eat, and to see the effects of that on the scale and (soon for me!) in our clothes.

GO LOWBMISLEEVER! You're doing so well and I love cheering you on in your journey!!

[bellamia1359 8]

Very inspiring stories .. I'm scheduled for September 28 with dr illan. Bmi corrently 31, hoping to get down to 29-30 by surgery . Similar low bmi story... Up and down all my life . I want to just be able to live my life with this amazing tool and let go of my obsession with dieting and relax a little . I eat right and exercise , but for whatever reason , my weight fluctuates like crazy ! Good to hear positive success from other low bmi peeps

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[feller2005 6]

Love reading others stories. I too am thinking of using Dr Illian on Sept 30th. BMI is 32, I'm 5'4 and my current weight is 189lb. I'm nervous and excited for the journey.

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[feller2005 6]

Surgery schedule for the Sept 30th, just purchased my flight. It's getting real. Now to order vitamins(I'm thinking I'll try the patch). What is the best Biotin to purchase?

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[bellamia1359 8]

I don't really thinks u "need" the Biotin. The most important ones are the B12, a Multivitamin with at least 18mg of Iron , and calcium citrate with Vitamin D.

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[LowBMISleever 381]

I agree. There's Biotin in your multi. You'll already be taking enough pills/supps. hair loss has more to do with getting your Protein and Vitamins in.

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[JUSTWANT2SMILE 23]

Thank you for this post!! I to will going to OCC, hoping to pick a day today or sometime next week for October or November. I'm concerned about the loose skin as well. Are you currently working out? Also how is the support after you leave OCC? Are you using the app etc? Sorry for all the questions?

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[LowBMISleever 381]

It's the 22nd! Time for an update!

HW: 180

SW: 173 7/22/16

CW: 145 9/22/16

Total Loss: 35lbs

Since Surgery: 28lbs

What I'm eating:

Premier Protein mixed with coffee for Breakfast.

30 g Protein 2 net carbs 160 cals

Quest bar for snack

20g Protein 4 net carbs 190 cals

Deli meat/provolone cheese roll up with mustard & "just mayo" for lunch

12g protein 2 carbs 190 cals

Quest bar for snack

20g protein 4 net carbs 190 cals

Salmon or tuna sashimi (no rice!!) & 1/4 avocado

12g protein 3 carbs 150 cals

Total: 94 protein; 15 carbs; aprox 880 calories

Liquid: 64oz or more of sugar free Propel

Thrilled with how everything is going!!! I go to the gym everyday. 30-45 minutes of cardio & 2 60 minute weight lifting sessions. Great energy, stamina & strength!!

 

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Edited September 22, 2016 by LowBMISleever

[LowBMISleever 381]

Here are side by sides:  

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[LowBMISleever 381]

Thank you for this post!! I to will going to OCC, hoping to pick a day today or sometime next week for October or November. I'm concerned about the loose skin as well. Are you currently working out? Also how is the support after you leave OCC? Are you using the app etc? Sorry for all the questions?

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Great questions! OCC follows up with phone calls once a week after surgery and sends emails with videos and written instructions for each phase. They are GREAT about answering any questions within 24 hours. I haven't had a single complication by following their program. I have no loose skin, but I started at 180lbs 29 BMI. I still want to lose about 15 pounds, but I absolutely do not foresee any loose skin. I haven't lost any hair yet either. Will keep everyone updated on that. I do work out and I love it! You will feel so safe and taken care of at OCC

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[Hellya 144]

Hi! I was sleeved yesterday. I started at 210 (bmi 35, ht 5'5). I was 192.4 yesterday morning (bmi 32). It's great to be in a group with similar stats. (Also, I'm 44). I'm trying to not get my heart set on any losses, but it would be awesome to be down 30 pounds in two months!