Started at 29 BMI

[Britts vsg 2]

So glad I found this. Getting sleeved 9/27. BMI 31.

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[LowBMISleever 381]

Congrats @@Hellya - I'll bet you'll end up with better stats than I have at 2 months out. Stick to plan & enjoy the amazing results!!

@@Britts vsg welcome! You're going to be SO happy with your decision!

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[hats123 67]

Yay! I love seeing updates in this thread and new posters in this range too!

LowBMISleever you are doing so so well, and you look fantastic. I'm so impressed with the speed of your weight loss and with how fit you are.

I was sleeved on August 11, and am losing well, not as fast as LowBMISleever but certainly better than on any diet of my life and I have no complaints about the rate of loss! My BMI was 30.5, and is now 26; I've gone from 183 lbs at my surgery consult July 28 to 156.4 lbs at my most recent followup appointment this week. It's true that when you're starting out in this range you likely won't drop 50 pounds a month, but still, these losses are amazing and the sleeve helps SO MUCH. It really can help you break free from the patterns and other limitations (for me, getting tired just getting out of bed for example!) that made it so easy to gain weight and keep the weight on.

Good luck to everyone on this thread and congrats on another amazing update, LowBMI!

[JUSTWANT2SMILE 23]

Question is anyone on the Pre or post opp Vitaleph supplements. If yes how is it working if no what are you using instead?

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[LowBMISleever 381]

@@hats123 you're killing it!!! And you're getting SO close to the feeling normal again days!! Hugs & kisses to the lowBMIers on here taking crap from people about not needing the surgery!! This is only part 1 of our journey. If we get to our goal and ruin maintenance, then we didn't do it. So excited to see us all reach goal & maintain together!!!!! #marathonnotasprint

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[LowBMISleever 381]

Question is anyone on the Pre or post opp Vitaleph supplements. If yes how is it working if no what are you using instead?

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I bought vitaleph products. Hated their shakes. If you like them, I'll mail you mine. I also used the first month of their Vitamin package, which was great bc I knew I was getting what I was supposed to. After the first month when I knew the majority of my healing was done & I felt safe tO move to over the counter Vitamins, I started using Flintstones Complete 2p/ day. chewable Align Probiotics, liquid B-12/Folic Acid from health store, and calcium/vit D chews. I'll let you know how my bloodwork comes back. Have appointment on Monday to check it.

Oh, and I drink Premier Protein drinks...pre op, post op, probably forever lol

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[JUSTWANT2SMILE 23]

I would like to by the shakes from you please PM. I will order the Vitamins today. Thanx for the info

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[hats123 67]

OMG @@LowBMISleever update your effing ticker!!

[LowBMISleever 381]

Lol good point!! Thanks!!

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[pb1961 4]

You look good already. You're going to look great at goal!

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[LowBMISleever 381]

Thank you!!

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[JUSTWANT2SMILE 23]

Paid my deposits and got my date 10/21

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[lowbmi65 65]

@@LowBMISleever you are such an inspiration. I have my surgery on the 5th and was really questioning my decision til I saw this thread. I'm 31 BMI and getting so much push back from friends. Please keep posting updates

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[johnsocd 2]

I'm scheduled for surgery on 10/27 in Mexico with Dr. Ortiz. I'm 5'7 with a BMI of 30-31. I'm nervous but very excited after reading all of your posts!

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[hats123 67]

I'm 5'5", started with BMI exactly there - 30.5. At exactly two months post op, I've lost 35 pounds and my BMI is 24 and change (I've still got 20+ pounds till goal).

Most importantly, I recognize myself. In the mirror, in how I walk, in how I talk to people. I feel hopeful about the future in ways I just didn't feel before -- I didn't think or truly feel that things were mine to determine, and now I do. I hope you have a wonderful and transformative experience, inside and out. I'll be psyched to follow your progress!

Edit: @@lowbmi65 how is recovery going?

Edited October 12, 2016 by hats123