Anyone 5' 1"? Low starting bmi? Care to share?

[countryrae2001 8]

I’m 5’2 and my highest weight was 199 which was on 5/30/18. Surgery Weight was 192 on 6/6/18 and my current weight is 176. I’m almost 3 weeks post surgery. Goal weight is 140. I had the gastric sleeve!

Oh my gosh you are doing awesome!! You've lost more than I have and I had the gastric bypass. I'm unable to exercise yet though due to complications sadly... But congratulations on your progress!!

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[countryrae2001 8]

I am 5' 2" and started off at a relatively low BMI (for WLS) of 35 - still obese, and did have comorbidities. I am currently 147lb with a preliminary goal weight of 135, and then I will see how I feel once I get there. I would be thrilled if I could reach 115, but I'm not sure if it is realistic. I had my surgery Nov 2017, and compared to others have lost at a much slower rate, but am extremely happy with my progress so far. I have a small amount of loose skin, but I think that if I upped my exercise, that would take care of itself, either way, not enough to consider surgery I don't think.

My original goal weight was 110, but I'm also not too sure it is realistic. I feel like if you start at a lower bmi you're probably more likely to lose at a lower rate, but I guess that just depends on each individual person. I think in my mind I have goal weights set in stages at this point, so each new goal weight I meet will be an accomplishment and I will strive for better until I reach the ultimate accomplishment and am happy with my body to where I can just be perfectly at bliss with maintaining the exercise and lifestyle and focus on keeping myself steady.

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[gully90 214]

On 06/26/2018 at 12:25, countryrae2001 said:

Oh my gosh you are doing awesome!! You've lost more than I have and I had the gastric bypass. I'm unable to exercise yet though due to complications sadly... But congratulations on your progress!!

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Thank you! I am able to do cardio only. But it’s hard because I get tired so quick.

[countryrae2001 8]

I was trying to do cardio as well. But I had to stop because something seems to be going on with my heart! It's horrible. As soon as I'm cleared though, I'll be on it!

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[gully90 214]

On 06/26/2018 at 12:37, countryrae2001 said:

I was trying to do cardio as well. But I had to stop because something seems to be going on with my heart! It's horrible. As soon as I'm cleared though, I'll be on it!

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Yes take it easy. Listen to your body

[Skinnygirl04 16]

I’m 5’2” SW 248 lost to 215 on my own. Went into surgery at 209. CW 202 day 8. Sleeve
I’m 45. Seems surreal that I can actually eat to a normal size!

[lessismore1001 30]

I'm BMI almost 37. Having a revision from a failed lapland to RNY.

So terrified and excited at the same time. Have you girls outed yourselves to everyone or managed to keep to yourself? Possible with restaurants etc?

[shortmocha 39]

I’m 5’2. Started at 226 and was 218 at surgery. I’m 5 days post RNY and I’m at 212. I’d like to get my BMI down to the upper end of normal so that would be about 135. However I could be happy at 145. I like some curves, but I think I should at least aim for normal. Even my doc agrees given my frame that much below 135 would be too much. I’m Thinking a nice comfy size 6.

[mimi0725 12]

5’2 highest weight 216. Had reversal from lap band to sleeve in Sept 2016. I am down to 150 and happy. My Dr told me I would lose slower due to having prior lap band. I have a little bit of extra skin but not enough for me to do anything surgically. I am also 60. I walked everyday about 8-10 miles but now live in Okinawa too hot to walk so I have taken up Zumba. It’s a good exercise for me. I would love to get to 140.

[hope2 35]

I am 5'2 and weigh about 170. I currently have the lap band which needs to come out due to many complications. I have an appointment July 18, 2018 with the surgeon to talk about the revision. I think I would like to have the sleeve but am certain due to heartburn when I was pregnant he will recommend the bypass. I am terrified really. I started this journey because I seen my mother who was obese go through so many health issues that were weight related. I just want to be healthy and the thought of either surgery scares me that I will have created issues trying to avoid issues. I almost wish I would have never started. I am 52 years old and pray whatever decision the surgeon recommends is going to the right one.

[countryrae2001 8]

I was able to eat a pretty substantial amount pretty quickly after surgery, but that went away very quickly! I realized it was in my head... Now I'm having a hard time eating anything

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[countryrae2001 8]

I've actually managed to go to quite a few restaurants. I am just very careful about my meal choices, and I listen to my stomach very closely as I eat. As soon as I feel it start bubbling or getting that start of a dumping sensation I stop and wait, and see if I need to change up what I'm eating, eat slower, etc. This will sound weird, but it helps if I suck on a lemon or lime when I realize too late that my food choice was not such a good one! And if all else fails, I just stop. There's always next time. As long as I'm with people that understand. My husband makes sure I don't overdo it, and helps me try to pick the healthier choices as well!

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[Krista27 341]

I am 5'2 and starting weight was about 245. I had my surgery on 02/09/18. I am pretty happy with my progress so far I am down to 168. My goal weight is 140. But I am thinking of changing it to a lower number!

[countryrae2001 8]

I know all about Okinawa heat and humidity! And I find that the best way to stick to an exercise is to find one to be passionate about! I love dancing, so even if I can't go out and dance I bought just dance for the wii and that actually helps me a lot.

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[countryrae2001 8]

Just go with your gut instinct! If you think you want to have the sleeve then go for it. My initial instinct was the bypass even though I was at a low starting bmi and even with complications post op I have no regrets. Also, heartburn can happen with the bypass as well especially if you're prone to it, i had it pretty badly. So unless there is a major deciding factor, go with your gut! You got this!

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