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What was your starting weight and bmi? Are you getting all your Water and Protein in? I am only down about 26 lbs. but I had a lower bmi (32) on surgery day and am now at a 28 bmi. Even though I haven't lost as many lbs as others, I am thrilled with the percentage of my excess weight that I've lost.

Surgery was on January 18th. Highest weight was 205. Day of surgery 179. Today I'm 153.8. So I'm down 25.2 since surgery. I'm very happy even though most have lost lots more than me. I am even wearing size 10 jeans right now!

Update: the date went great! He asked me out again...

I just wanted to share my weekly #s with all of you fellow low bmi peeps. I know before surgery I was very interested in the rate of weight loss I would have. Would love for others to share as well:
Highest known weight: 205
1/18 DOS 179
Week #1 171 (-8)
Week #2 167.4 (-3.6) 11.6 total
Week #3 165.8 (-1.6) 13.2 total
Week #4 163.8 (-2.0) 15.2 total
1 month 2/18 161.4 17.6 total
Week #5 161.4 (-2.4) 17.6 total
Week #6 159.6 (-1.8) 19.4 total
Total weight loss from highest weight: 45.4

Before and after pic! Its been 6 months and 78 pounds gone!

Before my surgery I went to Macy's and looked at the beautiful and way too small suits and told them, "I'll be back and you'll be mine!"
That day has come.
My size is not only on the rack now, it is down the rack to the smaller sizes!
I'm a minister, I need a good black suit for marrying and burying and for special services. Now my size is the one I had when I married my first couple when I was in my 20's, the groom bought me a Johnny Carson suit. I loved that suit, I wore it out.
Macy's has Donald Trump, Micheal Kors, and Kenneth Cole suits that look good. I don't know what I'll get but I know it's going to be fun. Knowing me, I will probably tell the salesperson the story.
God has indeed smiled on me, with His help I've dumped hated burdens and gained many great friends here in this forum.
I'll post pics when I can.

Preop weight 294.4
Surgery weight 282
Current weight 252
Sleeved 1/31

5'3
starting weight 200
Current weight 167
Sleeved Jan 10th

I was sleeved on 1/22....I started at 240, day of surgery 228....and today I'm 197:). 43 total

Can people list there bmi and starting weight , I think people that started heavier lose quicker , just a thought since all these numbers range very differently . started bmi was 34 weight 201 5'3 and now I am 163 . It's not a race we all know but its nice to see where every one is at. Sleeved Jan 5th

I am down!!! Yay!!! 202. This morning!!! Feeling stronger everyday!!!

L: Dec 2012
R: March 2013

I know it has been such a struggle for you, your positive attitude throughout has been inspiring!
So happy things are turning around!

My BMI is 25!!! Okay, so it's 25.9, but I'm still so excited!!

I think you meant to say you weighed 145.5 NOT 245.5 this morning. Otherwise, your the skinniest 245 lb person I've ever seen. Congrats with your weight loss! Very inspirational!

Finally got my drains out and decided to try a pair of jeans on for the heck of it. It was honestly the most eye opening, surreal, amazing moment in my life! I always wondered what it was like to have pants fit properly. Even with all my weightloss I still had to wear my pants below my excess skin tummy roll. What a difference an extended Tummy Tuck makes. I had to slap myself a few times to make sure I wasn't dreaming!

A friend of mine got banded years ago....and she wanted me to follow suit. No way would I ever have WLS, there was no reason medically, I was healthy as a horse. I did feel down after I HAD to go shopping when I HAD to have something new. I did always feel like the biggest girl in the room, I did hate to have my picture taken....but I was healthy, I had a husband who loved me big or small. No way, hell would freeze over first.
Well three years passed and my friend had lost 60 lbs and she had not died. Ok, positive things, but still.
At 2 o'clock one morning, I got up to go to the bathroom and my tummy was in my lap.....right then and there, I made the decision to do it. Yes, I think clearly and come up with great ideas in the middle of the night, some times I'm in the bathroom, sometimes I just wake up and something comes to me.
The next day, I told my husband I'd made this decision. I was firm about it, not wishy washy. He was not on board with fixing something that was not broken. I had no health issues, I wanted to have fun shopping and feel good about myself while I was younger (49 yrs) and while I was still healthy. Vanity and preventive maintenence, priorities rule!!
That was Dec 2009, my DH wanted me to do research. I did, I read every single thing I could come across. I found a support group and started attending, and so did he. This guy became my biggest cheerleader!! He attends all my group meetings, even asking questions and taking notes when need be.
I found a doctor in Texas, our 'home'. We were at that time living out of state, but I knew I wanted someone in Dallas or Houston to take care of me. I knew we would be moving back at some point. I first thought I'd get a band, but the more I read and heard, even though my friend did ok and did not die......it wasn't the best choice for me. I chose the sleeve procedure after days upon days of talking to different doctor's offices, and after obsessively reading everything I could find. I attended the seminar in Dallas in April and in June 2010, six months after that fateful 2 AM decision, I did it.
I never, ever, ever regretted it. Not one minute of buyer's remorse. I've loved every single second since I woke up in recovery!!!! It is a wild ride and the most fun I've ever had!!! Clothes started falling off me, people started to ask if I'd lost some weight, which can be uncomfortable some times. A saleswoman called me LITTLE. LoL I have bones and my mom was wrong all those years, I am NOT big boned!!! I love my collarbone!!! It's my favorite NSV to this day. I'd wake up and all of a sudden have hip bones and my shoulders feel so boney now days!!!
I finally got use to going to the Missy dept instead of the Women's. That was hard and it is STILL difficult to get a size that fits. I tend to want a size larger. It takes a long time for your head to catch up with your body!!!
I'd read on this forum somewhere that we should get a disposable camera prior to surgery. Have someone take a picture the day before or day or surgery, then once a month on the date of your surgery. I did that, and then after my 1 year anniversary.....I got it developed. Wow, those pictures laying side by side from the previous year, I saw my transformation. I highly recommend doing this!!!
I reached my doctor's goal in just under five months. My goal, five lbs less, a month later. My total loss is anywhere from 81 - 84 lbs, depending on the day. I lost 23 of those lbs prior to surgery. I have been maintaining for over 2 years now. I had a hard time stopping the weight loss....is this possible???!! Yes it is! I added calories and gained back to where I was comfortable.
Would I do it again....in a New York minute! Forced Portion Control, that is what I needed. I still make choices, but I don't feel deprived at all. I'm not hungry, my new hunger is an empty feeling, which makes making wise choices much easier.
I weigh myself every single morning, first thing. I've done this from the beginning. I log my food on line and I weigh and/or measure my food when I'm at home. This is part of my life, it's like a game. I love it, it also keeps me aware of what's going on with my body. Even if it isn't the wisest choice, I am aware of everything that goes into my mouth. No more mindless eating.
I need 1150 - 1275 calories per day to maintain. I do not exercise, not really, so I knew that I'd have to make life changes I could live with, that would allow me to accomplish what I wanted. I get anywhere from 60 - 95 grams of Protein per day, almost without fail. It's all been pretty easy for me.
I think I eat pretty much like a naturally thin person. This is my new life, it's fun. I feel good. It is possible to lose all you want, still enjoy food and maintain, but this is not a magic bullet. You can't have 85% of your stomach removed then eat chips, ice cream, drink alcohol, milkshakes and eat food from a drive through, and expect to be successful. We still have to make good decisions.
'Nuff said!!

2 months sleeve-a-verary for me today!
373 max Oct 15, 2012
356 Nov 15, 2012 first doc visit
333 Jan 16, 2013 surgery
today 280 - down 93 from max and 53 since surgery 2 months ago

Was 270
now 228

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insta collage progress. dos 11/19/2012

I was sleeved 1/24 and Im down 47 pounds!

Today i am officially at 200!

I have been in and out all day resting and groggy. Had about five different meds put in iv two pain kinds, one for nausea ect. the nurses mostly speak spanish and know a few works but jessica and jesus are english one works day/ one nights. the hosptial is dated but sufficent and i am comfortable. The iv was quick, the sleep dr had me comfortable before i left the room and i remember nothing until waking up in my room in a bit of pain since then they have given me somthing every 3-4 hours. I used a bed pain at first then was able to get to the bathroom on my own. Dr alvarez did call my husband after surgery to let him know i was ok, i was to tired to make a call.I have been awake all night but they said they prefer that first night to be like that so we can tell them how we are feeling. tommorrow they will give me sleep meds. I am very please so far, bored. There are some english channels on the tv. I havent walk much yet this will be my focus today I havent had a lot of gas though. I will get ice chios today and have only Water to wash my mouth out with and spit. I think im on iv bag 3 or 4 for fluids and I do not feel really hungry. Im excited about the ice chips though. Dr rosales dr alvarez assistant did come in and check on me as well as alvarez. I guess they came after surgery but I was out of it. The nurses take vitals every few hours. Other then that the free internet was easy to use and the holiday inn express was clean. Rosie is very down to earth and had a nice drive with her and everyone else is very approachable and helpful if you need it. I will be walking today as much a s possible. I just got Fluid bag four...so far I am very good and I will share the rest of the story later when i get home. I hope everyone is doing well...So happy to be on the post side! Take Care

I'm up and ready, waiting for miss Rosie to pick us up