May 13th, 465lbs

[ComradeOrwell 0]

Hi! I’m 465lbs and 6’1. Has anybody had gastric sleeve around this BMI? What were the results, and is there anything I should look out for?

[LaoDaBeirut 158]

Mine was similar. I was 410 on surgery day and 6'1. I'm only 5 months out but I'm steadily losing weight each month. I think some people are losing faster than me but my surgeon said my results are great and I will probably keep losing for a long period of time. It's not a race, so fine with me.

One thing my surgeon told me is that with a BMI of 50+, with the sleeve patients often don't reach a BMI under 25 or maybe even under 30. I wouldn't let that discourage you though as I'm almost 100 lbs down from where I was and I already feel a massive difference. I sleep better, I have more energy, and I fit into airline seats and other smaller spaces. Even if I never lose another pound it was still worth it.

[crodriguez583 0]

I am 6'0", 457 at my first consult, closer to 400 at procedure on 2/17/21. Dr. had some concerns about it at my high BMI, but I'm down almost 140 now, and I feel great!