Friday205 33 Posted April 26, 2019 Anyone else having/had sleeve with BMI below 35? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mgt3boys 24 Posted April 26, 2019 Mine was 33 or 34, but I had a lot of other medical issues Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Friday205 33 Posted April 26, 2019 I have sleep apnea, type 2 diabetes and neuropathy. I’m 5’3 and 196 lbs. I have surgery May 1st. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TXlowbmi 37 Posted April 26, 2019 Hi Friday You are close to what I was. I have had great success. Should hit 115 at the 6 month mark. Then I will move to maintenance and work on toning up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Friday205 33 Posted April 26, 2019 I’m doing the surgery outpatient. Did you? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TXlowbmi 37 Posted April 26, 2019 Yes I did. I would recommend some chewable gas x pills and remember to get up and walk at least every hour or more. I also got a belly binder. It really helps! I swear by them. Used it after giving birth to all 5 of my kids. It helps you feel not as sore. You don’t need an expensive one for after the surgery. Something cheap off Amazon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Friday205 33 Posted April 26, 2019 I will look for one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Friday205 33 Posted April 26, 2019 So, were you at the hospital all day? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Friday205 33 Posted April 26, 2019 And did your hair fall out? What kind of Vitamins do you take? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TXlowbmi 37 Posted April 26, 2019 I was there most of the day. Had to be there I think 2 hrs before surgery then the last surgery went longer than expected. My doc did surgery’s by weight. Heaviest first. I was slow to come out of anesthesia and then had to recover, Walk and pee before I could leave. The pain medicine had to wear off before I could leave also. Then I had to take what the doc prescribed me. Which I can’t remember. I did for sure take it like clockwork the first night and next day. I had to have someone drive me for my morning doc appointment the day after surgery. By 48 hrs after surgery I was feeling pretty good! Sore but good. I could only stomach the chewable vitamins for so long. It was like eating chalk. I ordered the Patches from Bariatric pal. Used those for 1-2 months and then I ordered their multi Vitamin. Only one pill so I love that. Good size with no issue swallowing it and didn’t upset my stomach. I use nature’s made for Calcium. My 3 month blood work came back good. I know some people say the patch Vitamins aren’t good. My doc said they haven’t seen any issues with them and a lot of his patients use them. My hair has thinned. No bald patches yet and hopefully non to come. I did struggle to get my Protein in. My doc said that people who didn’t hit their protein goals seemed to have a harder time with Hair loss. But I also lost a lot of hair after each of my babies. So I think for me it is hormonal as well. I have no regrets. My pre surgery medical issues are gone. I feel fantastic. I had a great experience. Would do it again in a heartbeat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Friday205 33 Posted April 26, 2019 I’m gonna order the one a day from Bariatric pal. I’m so happy for you! I’m struggling with this preop diet. It’s only a week. But, I ate a small piece of pizza last night. Oops! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
belikewater 39 Posted April 26, 2019 I had bmi of 37, 164cm and 101.4kg. 6 and half months out I have bmi of 26, weigh 70kg and feel fantastic. I couldn't get enough Protein in as Protein Drinks made me sick and had a lot of Hair loss (but did after my babies too), it's all growing back now, I have short hairs all over my head 😂 I'm good about taking my Vitamins, cod liver oil and extra magnesium. I'm so glad I had the surgery 😁😁 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
