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I am in the process of getting approved for the Gastric Sleeve I have high blood pressure and I am a diabetic. I only weigh 196lbs and am afraid I will loose to much weight. But it is also really hard to loss weight I am 42 and I take estrogen. If anyone can help that has had the surgery that was around my weight. Thanks in advance

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What's your BMI? height?

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Then I say go for it. My surgeon told me that our bodies naturally taper off as we reach out goal and it becomes harder to lose weight. I only weighed 173 at surgery, I'm 5'6" and my surgeon wasn't worried about me losing too much. Plus, your BMI is high enough to qualify for surgery with comorbidities so you're an excellent candidate! Of course, talk to your dr & your NUT for real medical advice :)

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Thank you . So you had the surgery?

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Yes on 7/22/16. My high weight before the pre op diet was 180. Today, 28 days post op, I'm 156.

Best thing I've ever done!

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Aw thank you so much. Just a little nervous but ready to feel better. Thanks again for the advise.

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I'm 5'2 @ 196lbs received my pre op paperwork on Friday. No surgery date yet.

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