Nancy Higgs

I also was a low BMI 36.2 I had my surgery on Jan,10.2012 and its been awesome I just hit my 5 month mark and im down 52 lbs so far I needed to lose around 60-75 lbs thats where my primary Dr would like me to be.I started out weighing 207 on surgery day and im currenatly at 155 today.Ive hit alot of stalls about every 3 weeks for up to 21/2 weeks at a time.But thats ok just remember when you hit those stalls your losing inches ive lost a total of 39 inches started out wearing a size 16 now im in a size 8 Id be glad to stay right where im at.My Dr who did my surgery siad he'd be happy if I weigh between 140-160 he'd consider that a complete success.I love my sleeve and I too tried every diet out there to lose weight and gain ti all back and extra to go with it.I haven't had to many problems just some issues with my blood pressure meds nedding adjusted and my Dr thinks I will be able to go off them soon.So anyone considering this procedure do your research and go for it follw all the directions your surgeon tells you and you'll do great.Good luck to you all.

Take a Big breath.You will be just fine and It will be over with in know time.Were all here cherring you on.

Im also a lower BMI 36.7 and my surgery was on Jan,10. I started out at 209 and Im down 36lbs so far Ive had two stalls the first one lasted 18 days with nothing lost.Im on the second stall now for over a week.But the good side of things are the measurmants even when that scale doesn't move your losing the inches!!!! Ive lost over 20 1/2 inches total.So Im HAPPY !!!!!! We have to remember we all lose at differant rates.Hang in there ladies we will get there.!!!!!!

Ive had the same thing happen to me.Im on blood pressure meds so my Dr has adjusted them down.He thinks I need to consume more calaries also.But it's hard to get alot in.I was sleeved on Jan,10 and ive lost 31 lbs so far even though I had a 21/2 week stall.Im very happy with my results.I also started this journey with a low BMI 37.6 weighed 209 so the lower our BMI is the slower we lose the weight.But for me Im happy with that alot less worry for the extra skin sagging.Im not much of an exerciser but I have taken up walking so Im walk 4-6 days a week 3 miles in a 40 min time frame and I have to say I love the walking.Keep up the good work and We all will get there !!!!

I had the same issue at around 3 weeks it lasted for almost 3 weeks but the inches were coming off so don't just look at the numbers on the scale.It will pass and from what ive read it happens through out our weight loss.Im down 30.6 lbs since surgery which I had on Jan,10.2012 so im very happy.Just hang in there you will lose it.Keep up the good work.!!!!!

I have very fine thin hair also so Im concerned also.Im 2 months out on the 10th of this month.I haven't noticed any loss yet but Im so thin on the top already.I do take Biotin and Silica everyday along with my other vitamins.And Im trying to get in 80 grm of Protein whichis what my Dr wants.So good kuck to you as well as all of us.

l live in the foothills in Northern Calif.

I had my surgery on Jan,10 and I hit a stall 2 weeks ago I haven't lost anything for the 2 weeks but I am down 23 lbs and even though that scales not moving I am losing the inches.So im happy with that.Im on the lower end of BMI I weighed 209 day of surgery and we do all lose at different rates keep doing what your doing it will come off.!!!!!

ve in the foothills above Modesto,Calif.I had my surgery on Jan,10 with Dr Coirin he's in Modesto.He's an awesome Dr. Im doing GREAT !!!! Im down 22lbs since surgery and im feelin well I had a few days of queasy stomach and I tend to get light headed if I jump up to quick.Im getting in around 65-70 oz of Fluid and trying to get in 60-70 grams of protein.Its a challenge but well worth it .I Love my Sleeve.Good Luck

Im from Northern Calif I live in the foothills and had my surgery on Jan,10.

I haven't been able to tollorate Water either.Ive been drinking alot of mint tea.I had the same issues with my chest hurting.I had surgery last Tues Jan,10 and im getting in around 60-70 oz a day and about 50-60 grams of protein.I see my Dr on wed for my 1st follow up apt I think im doing pretty good.I can drink room temp stuff but not cold.

I had my surgery on Tues Jan,10 and they went through my navel also then 2 very small insisionsbelow my breast right above my navel they took out those staples on my 2nd day but I still have 6 staples in my navele which will come out on Wed on my 1st Dr apt no pain only gas.It was not bad at all coming outta recovery was tough Major pain and nasuea but they took care of that within minuetes.I had a Great experiance at the hospital.Got to come home thur and ive only had 2 doses of pain meds since I came home mostly for my lower back thats really bothering me trying to walk as much as possible also.So don't be afraid its not that bad and good luck to everyone.

Im just getting home from my Tues,10th surgery.Im doing well also.The only pain I really felt was all the gas.I started walking 6 hours after surgery and I think it helped alot.Yesterday I had to go down to xray and drink this nasty tasting stuff so they could xray me to make sure there were no leaks.Passed with flying colors.Im home now sipping broth and happy to be home.You can't really get any sleep in the hospital.So Good Luck to everyone else.

Im having my surgery on Jan,10.2012 also I have preop on wed jan,4.Im not nervous either ive trying to have this done since Dec<9.2009 so im ready.Im on the preop diet its going ok im down 5lbs so far and i weigh 210 so we'll all be there getting our life back that day!!! At least we know some where theres someone else goin through the same procedure.Good Luck to all of you I hope and pray we all do well.

I have gone through the hoops with my insurance company also my BMI is at 36.7 and I have high blood pressure,sleep apnea,bursittis in both hips,lower back issues,foot problems.I weigh 210 and im 5ft 4in and I can't beleive all the CRAP my insurance put me through.Ive been trying since Dec,9.2009 to get the surgery done.Then they decided I needed to be on a 6 month supervised diet with my Primary Dr with journeling and monthly weigh ins.Did all that as well.My surgeon sent in my claim in Sept,2011 and I was denied.I thuoght oh no so I and my Drs appealed it.Took awhile but on Nov,30 I won my appeal im scheduled for my surgery next week on Jan,10.2012 and its been a LONG journey but I was determined to win.Im like most of us if I could lose the weight I would but I could only get off a few pounds and gain it all back and another 10 or more to go with it.So hang in there and don't let your insurance Bully you into giving up.I also get questioned alot because of the lower BMI.Good luck you will get there.

Im so glad your doing well.Im proud of you too even though I don't know ya !!! I have my surgery on Jan,10 and I hope I do as well as you are doing.Thank you for sharing with all of us.Ive only been on this site 2 weeks and I already love this site.You go girl you are gonna do awesome.God Bless you !!!!

_{Im scheduled for Jan,10.Im excited and a little butterfly stomach nerves !!! Good Luck everyone.!!!!! I start my preop diet tomorrow.Im so ready !!!!}

Im having my surgery on Jan,10 Im excited and a little nervous at the same time.Im so ready to get this done ive been working on this surgery since Dec,2009 and Im finally going to get it done had to fight like hell to get here but I won my appeal and im ready.Good Luck to everyone !!! And what a Happy New Year we will all have once were feeling better !!!!

Im having my surgery on Jan,10 and Im a little worried about the Hair loss also I have very fine thin hair also.I started takin Biotin about 6 months ago and I know it will grow back sooner or later

I"m from Northern Calif in the foothills I will be having my surgery on Jan,10 and I"m so looking forward to getting this done I started this journey on Dec,9.2009 and Ive been through the ringer.My surgery was denied after all the insurance put me through in Oct 2011.I appealed it along with my primary Dr and Surgeon and I still can't beleive I won my appeal. So im getting my self and my household ready.Good Luck to all !!!

I get my surgery on Jan,10th and so looking forward to get this done and get on my road to recovery and get this weight off.