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I googled what I would have to weigh to have a bmi of 55. I would have to weigh 330 freaking pounds. Congrats to rollargrl for wanting to do something now before it gets too out of hand !!!!! The surgery is actually more safe at your weight.

Big frank had to go on a month long pre op because he was so huge. They do this to decrease the fat around your organs so they can see what the hell they are doing in there. It's way more risky and difficult for the surgeon when your bmi is so high.

I had lower BMI too when I was sleeved. I support you.

Rollargrl if this helps I was at a bmi of 30.8 a little over two years ago. I just had Tummy Tuck, lypo and breast lift after losing the weight. I've never been happier. And my wonderful vsg coordinator Trish uses me when she has other patients with questions regarding having surgery with lower bmi but still in the obese category. Here is my pic. I am only 10 1/2 days post op from my tummy tuck. Life is great. Enuf said....

I can eat anything I want just smaller portions and I dont have to worry or gain weight. I'm 2 years and 3 months out. Best thing I've ever done. I feel like I'm finally safe inside somebody else's wonderful body.

47- OLD?? Look at people like Meryl Streep - or Madonna, she's 56 and rocking it - no way would anyone DARE say she is too old! If it makes you feel better about yourself- more beautiful, more confident, more sexy, just go ahead and flipping well DO IT. You only have one life, your choices that lead you towards happiness are yours to make. Who cares if others think you are too x, y or z - don't give THEM that power - take it back, it is how YOU feel that matters.

O.k., i'm 49 and had a TT 2 months ago!!!! I am not too old to enjoy it! TRUST me, i've already experienced some things behind closed doors that were unimagineable before!!! Give it to the starving children you ask? I give, give, give all the time and think if I would have only given to myself more i wouldn't have gotten in to this place I'm in! Giving isn't always monetary so give to the needy your time if you feel compelled. I don't think that I could fully appreciate my thin self without removing the skin. I WILL BE WEARING A BIKINI THIS SUMMER IN ALL MY GLORY OF BEING THIN....Your friend asked you "what's it matter anyways and who is going to see you in a bikini? the answer is........ME!!!!!!!!

People talk about 'the change' but really, I feel like the same guy I've always been. I guess I've always thought I was a skinny bloke in a fat (and getting fatter) body!
My wife and I have been married 16 years. We do things by consensus. IE We talk things through and decide together what we will do. I couldn't imagine doing something without her support.
I'm happy losing weight and being healthier. If I'm happy she's happy. If she's happy, I'm happy.
That's how we roll.

QUIT BEATING YOURSELF UP!!! A lot of us did the same thing you are doing and that's exactly why we all had the VSG! You CAN'T fix your problems on your own and that's why your getting the VSG. My opinion is...why try to fix things in the 11th hour? It makes no sense. Now, if your doc says you MUST lose weight and you MUST go on a certain diet before your operation then you absolutely should. My doc didn't mandate a certain diet until 3 days prior to surgery so trust me, I at everything I could get my hands on! So, what if I gained 10 lbs before my surgery?! The weight didn't come on overnight and it won't all come off overnight either. In other words, the weight is going to come off after your VSG so just don't sweat it for now. It would be much better for you going in to surgery with a healthy positive mind then stressed, negative and disappointed (once again) in yourself. Again, as long as you are otherwise healthy and your doc doesn't tell you that you must go on a diet or lose weight prior to surgery. Good luck!

I can eat anything I want just smaller portions and I dont have to worry or gain weight. I'm 2 years and 3 months out. Best thing I've ever done. I feel like I'm finally safe inside somebody else's wonderful body.

I can eat anything I want just smaller portions and I dont have to worry or gain weight. I'm 2 years and 3 months out. Best thing I've ever done. I feel like I'm finally safe inside somebody else's wonderful body.

You are obese rollargrl. I get that. I was too. It doesn't make you less worthy of surgery because you aren't obese as others. I applaud you for having the courage and the brains to know you need help and chose your path.

Oh geez. Everybody just stop. Rollargrl was just looking for support but instead she felt she got something else and it hurt her to be asked why any doc would give her surgery.

Why did u let yourself get so huge big frank?

By the way , I truly didn't feel hunger until almost 2 years out. I ate to keep from being exhausted. Everybodys experience is different. ilove my sleeve. I feel like im finally safe in somebody else's wonderful body.

I googled what I would have to weigh to have a bmi of 55. I would have to weigh 330 freaking pounds. Congrats to rollargrl for wanting to do something now before it gets too out of hand !!!!! The surgery is actually more safe at your weight.

Don't question someone's decision for surgery. Just support them. That's what this is about.

Don't question someone's decision for surgery. Just support them. That's what this is about.

Big frank had to go on a month long pre op because he was so huge. They do this to decrease the fat around your organs so they can see what the hell they are doing in there. It's way more risky and difficult for the surgeon when your bmi is so high.

I was at 30.8 bmi. That's still considered obese. Do your research people.

I had lower BMI too when I was sleeved. I support you.

Soda is no good. Not even diet. It's crap.

Soda is no good. Not even diet. It's crap.

My surgery was 2 years ago with Dr Kelly. So glad I did so much research and verified all his credentials. I couldn't have picked a better surgeon.

I'm 41. I had the sleeve at 39. I just had a Tummy Tuck, breast lift and lypo in five areas just six days ago.