Anyone having or had a sleeve weighing 200lbs? SD 14/05/17

[hking74 12]

I had mine done sept 26th 2016 I am down 30lbs and was 217. Im only 5ft tall. And 44 yrs old. I have never felt better. I haven't been sick and have not had any issues at all. Nothing but weight loss. Yeah sometimes I miss eating bad but i get past that fast just like when I stopped smoking. It was by far the best decision I've made. Good luck!

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[ella37 455]

How tall you are factors in too, you can have a pretty darn high BMI at 200 lbs especially if you're short.

[Rachel79uk 31]

I had mine done sept 26th 2016 I am down 30lbs and was 217. Im only 5ft tall. And 44 yrs old. I have never felt better. I haven't been sick and have not had any issues at all. Nothing but weight loss. Yeah sometimes I miss eating bad but i get past that fast just like when I stopped smoking. It was by far the best decision I've made. Good luck!

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Hey thanks for your reply.

It's so nice to hear such positive stories.

I bet you feel great!! I have up smoking and that was tough, but I guess if we can do that we are pretty tough Cookies lol!!

Glad all is well with you and well done ♡♡ xxxxxz

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[tran 18]

Hi guys,

Just wondering if there are any sleevers out there having or had surgery done weighing 200lbs and if so, did you lose much from it?

I'm so so scared. I've read loads of good stories on here thank God, but the very few people I have told are really against my decision. My husband is half and half about it. He is paying for my surgery but he is ready to bail at any given moment due to outside influences. I've battled with my weight my whole entire life. Even at the age of 6 I weighed 8 stone. (112lbs) this is the smallest I've been in my whole adult life, but it's coming back and fast!! So I feel this is my last attempt at making myself happy. I know weight loss isn't a magic cure to make you happy, but I'm fortunate enough to have all I want and need, except for being able to look in the mirror without crying and not wearing the clothes I want to wear!

Thanks to anyone that reads.

Have a great day

xxxx

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I hate to tell my numbers because too many people do not understand. I will share them with you (and obviously anyone who reads this). My surgery was last Monday. My starting weight was 190, my pre-surgery weight (after 2 week liquid diet to shrink liver) was 180. I have not weighed myself since Friday, at that time I was 178. I know the numbers seem low, but I am only 4'10". The less weight you have to lose, the slower it comes off. According to some charts, it will take me 18 months to get to my goal weight. The decision is hard, don't let anyone else make it for you. Good luck!

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[Rachel79uk 31]

Hi guys,

Just wondering if there are any sleevers out there having or had surgery done weighing 200lbs and if so, did you lose much from it?

I'm so so scared. I've read loads of good stories on here thank God, but the very few people I have told are really against my decision. My husband is half and half about it. He is paying for my surgery but he is ready to bail at any given moment due to outside influences. I've battled with my weight my whole entire life. Even at the age of 6 I weighed 8 stone. (112lbs) this is the smallest I've been in my whole adult life, but it's coming back and fast!! So I feel this is my last attempt at making myself happy. I know weight loss isn't a magic cure to make you happy, but I'm fortunate enough to have all I want and need, except for being able to look in the mirror without crying and not wearing the clothes I want to wear!

Thanks to anyone that reads.

Have a great day

xxxx

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I hate to tell my numbers because too many people do not understand. I will share them with you (and obviously anyone who reads this). My surgery was last Monday. My starting weight was 190, my pre-surgery weight (after 2 week liquid diet to shrink liver) was 180. I have not weighed myself since Friday, at that time I was 178. I know the numbers seem low, but I am only 4'10". The less weight you have to lose, the slower it comes off. According to some charts, it will take me 18 months to get to my goal weight. The decision is hard, don't let anyone else make it for you. Good luck!

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Hi,

I hope you're feeling well. And thanks so much for replying..

When I tell people how much I weigh they laugh at me and so I know what u mean with saying you're scared to tell people your weight. We are both short, therefore our bmi us quite high still. I do know it's going to be a lot longer for us to get it off, but I'm sure it's all worth it.

Have a great day and thanks for taking the time to reply. Good luck and well done xxxx????

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[Rachel79uk 31]

How tall you are factors in too, you can have a pretty darn high BMI at 200 lbs especially if you're short.

Hi Ella,

I am 5'2 and so my bmi is like 36 something. I think as the other lady mentioned on here, sometimes I'm scared to say how much I weigh as people laugh and tell me I'm being stupid. It's like I'm too big to be small, but too small to be big. But what people don't understand, I'm not happy and I have a severelyautistic child.. I need to be able to run after her... and fast lol. Thanks so much for replying. Have a great day xxxx

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[Rachel79uk 31]

I had mine done sept 26th 2016 I am down 30lbs and was 217. Im only 5ft tall. And 44 yrs old. I have never felt better. I haven't been sick and have not had any issues at all. Nothing but weight loss. Yeah sometimes I miss eating bad but i get past that fast just like when I stopped smoking. It was by far the best decision I've made. Good luck!

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Hi how are u?

Thanks so much for replying. Wow, that is abso4 amazing to hear. I seem to be only hearing horror stories lately or people ridiculing me for not being big enough. We are so short that it's hard being bigger with a Small frame. Well done you've done amazing. And again, thank u for taking the time to reply. Xxxx????

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[ella37 455]

How tall you are factors in too, you can have a pretty darn high BMI at 200 lbs especially if you're short.

Hi Ella,

I am 5'2 and so my bmi is like 36 something. I think as the other lady mentioned on here, sometimes I'm scared to say how much I weigh as people laugh and tell me I'm being stupid. It's like I'm too big to be small, but too small to be big. But what people don't understand, I'm not happy and I have a severelyautistic child.. I need to be able to run after her... and fast lol. Thanks so much for replying. Have a great day xxxx

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my BMI was 37 so i'm close to being there with ya. don't let anyone discourage you.

[Rachel79uk 31]

How tall you are factors in too, you can have a pretty darn high BMI at 200 lbs especially if you're short.

Hi Ella,

I am 5'2 and so my bmi is like 36 something. I think as the other lady mentioned on here, sometimes I'm scared to say how much I weigh as people laugh and tell me I'm being stupid. It's like I'm too big to be small, but too small to be big. But what people don't understand, I'm not happy and I have a severelyautistic child.. I need to be able to run after her... and fast lol. Thanks so much for replying. Have a great day xxxx

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my BMI was 37 so i'm close to being there with ya. don't let anyone discourage you.

Thank you so much. Really dick of people's negative views xxx

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[ella37 455]

my BMI was 37 so i'm close to being there with ya. don't let anyone discourage you.

Thank you so much. Really d**k of people's negative views xxx

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Back when I had just decided to do surgery I started posting around in internet forums and people were very negative saying I didn't have enough to lose to require the surgery and basically just acting like I was being over dramatic.

I didn't want to wait until I was 350 lbs, because it WAS in my future. I kept losing weight and regaining and every time I went a little higher. I didn't want to wait until I had all sorts of co morbid conditions and my health was deteriorating. Let those people judge, in the end you're the one who has to be your own advocate when it comes to your health!

[Rachel79uk 31]

my BMI was 37 so i'm close to being there with ya. don't let anyone discourage you.

Thank you so much. Really d**k of people's negative views xxx

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Back when I had just decided to do surgery I started posting around in internet forums and people were very negative saying I didn't have enough to lose to require the surgery and basically just acting like I was being over dramatic.

I didn't want to wait until I was 350 lbs, because it WAS in my future. I kept losing weight and regaining and every time I went a little higher. I didn't want to wait until I had all sorts of co morbid conditions and my health was deteriorating. Let those people judge, in the end you're the one who has to be your own advocate when it comes to your health!

That is so true!!

I was 294lbs and I have lost a lot, but I can not shift the last bit of weight. I have all sorts of reasons, but as you say, people will judge and they haven't walked in our shoes thanks so much for your message xx

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[AC1987 46]

Hi i was sleeved 11/14 my starting weight was 227 weight prior to surgery was 208 and 1 week follow up after surger i weighed in at 193... it is a good decision to start a healthier you... i was a lil scared at first as well but couldnt be any happier with the decision ive made... the only thing after surgery is gas pain its really uncomfortable but just make sure you walk walk walk and tou will be good.

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[tinanne 27]

Hi Rachel79uk, I'm Tinanna. I just signed in. I will be 9 months out on December 15th. I weighed 245 lbs before surgery. I had to do a 2 week diet to lose a little weight (so I could shrink my liver) doctors orders. I lost 11 lbs those 2 week's by drinking a shake for Breakfast, lunch and a good dinner. I had Snacks in between, like half of a PB&J sandwich and apple. Peanut Butter power bar. Slices of turkey lunch meat with tomatoes. Stuff like that. Walking 15 minutes once a day. I have Multiple Sclerosis and walk with a walker. Or I did. Now I'm walker free.

BUT TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION:

Yes, I was 245lbs when I went in for surgery. 256lbs before the diet to shrink the liver. Dr . won't do surgery if you don't. I wasn't about to go through all of this hunger and suffering just to find out the day of surgery my doctor didn't go through with the procedure because my liver was still to large. OKAY, so back to you. Yes, I am now 170. I've lost 75lbs in less than 9 months.

You mentioned how scared you are. That is to be expected. I was terrified as well. With good cause! But, remember everyone has a surgery uniquely designed for them.

You will lose weight. You can over eat but, you will regret it. 2 things that can happen. 1'You can overflow your new stomach and it's VERY painful. 2 ' You can get dumping syndrome. In the bathroom with diarrhea and vomiting. You want to avoid these by listening to your tummy. It will tell you when you're full. DON'T ever eat and drink at the same time. (biggest problem for me) I always drank when eating ????. Who doesn't like Cookies with milk?

Yes, it's worth it. But, hard! Mentally and physically exhausting. That's why we have to go through the 6 months of counseling.

As far as weight loss isn't a magic cure to happiness...is right. But, if you do have the surgery you will not just take off the weight loss, you will start to lose mental things as well. For example, friends. Thing's you used to enjoy. But, the weight loss surgery takes up all your time now. Healthcare problems as well dissappear with the weight. Your fear of some things will go away as well. As you move further along self-esteem floods you. It can't be overcome. It happens.

This surgery has been a roller coaster to say the least. That's why I'm saying it's uniquely designed for you. I know your scared of all the things that "can" go wrong during/after surgery, the pain. To be honest, that's also individual basis depending on your pain level. I'm not real good with pain. And although it hurt, it wasn't the worst pain I've ever been in.

Be prepared. You will end up asking yourself why did I do this? It's will change everything as you know it. But, in the long run, you will be glad you did it. My opinions of course. It's such a great feeling when you go to put on a pair of your pants and they don't fit. It's even better when you can fit your whole body into 1/2 the side of the pants (like in the commercials)????

Like I said, it's more mental then anything. Make sure you have the support of a loved one. Even if it's just one person. Good luck to you. I wish you all the best! ????

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[Rachel79uk 31]

Hi i was sleeved 11/14 my starting weight was 227 weight prior to surgery was 208 and 1 week follow up after surger i weighed in at 193... it is a good decision to start a healthier you... i was a lil scared at first as well but couldnt be any happier with the decision ive made... the only thing after surgery is gas pain its really uncomfortable but just make sure you walk walk walk and tou will be good.

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Thanks so much for the positivity.

It's nice to hear from someone that's had it a little longer too. I've heard the gas pain isn't pleasant lol. I shall definitely keep the walking in mind. Thank you so much for taking the time to reply.

Have a great day xxx????

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[tinanne 27]

....PS.

I'm 5'1.

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