kc5077

I started with a bmi of 35 weight 187. My surgery was 11/26/12, size 14. I am now 130 lbs, size 6. Woohoo!!! Best decision I've ever made!!!

@marylynn. I have been unhappy with my size for along time. Size 12/14. I can lose 25-30 lbs with excercise but it comes right back plus more! Im tired of the yoyo! I have a two year old with behavior problems that i cannot keep up with. I had gestational diabetes with my pregnancy and a family history of diabetes, high blood pressure, stroke, etc. Just trying to get the weight under control before I inherit some of these medical issues.

I was sleeved 11/26. Ive lost 28 lbs so far with a 2 week stall at weeks 3-5. Can only eat 1/3 or 1/4 cup at a time depending on how dense the food is. I started out at 186 so im assuming weight loss will be slow since I started out a "lightweight".

I was sleeved 11/26 and have only lost 14 lbs since surgery.

@bully844...I start my 2 week diet tomorrow. My surgerys the 26th. Im nervous nkw too. Its starting to become reality.

My surgery is also the 26th. And my dr said the same thing about the medicine cup and Water.< /p>

My surgery is also the 26th. And my dr said the same thing about the medicine cup and Water.< /p>

kc5077, we sound similar. whats your approximate goal?
Kate

Sorry about the passion hun. I just see "me" in so much of your story. Whatever you do, just be prepared ok?

Umm well I have a different perspective I just want you to think about. I am 5' but started at the same weight as you, low bmi, no risk factors, no comorbidities. I have a six year old who has special needs. I had the surgery to avoid joining my family in being obese into my old age, and to feel better about myself. I did everything I was told and followed all doctors rules and had MAJOR complications. I was away from my child 22 days, and the other 24 days I was at home bedridden and unable to even help him get dressed for school I was so sick. I nearly died.
I regret that I took that chance with my life when he was still very needing of my presence. His progress went backwards while I was away from him and we are just now seeing him get back in the grove, still not back where he was (I'm eleven weeks out). I frankly regret the surgery and had I had one of the horrific procedures explained to me that were done many times while I was fighting for my life in it's gory detail, I'd have joined a gym and never taken the risks I took having this surgery.
I wish I would have waited until he was older and not so needy. But I also deeply regret that I almost killed myself with this. I always will.
I would advise that you ensure you have a support system in place to care for your son if you should encounter any complications. I was lucky we had the support of a darling young woman who works part time for us as well as my mother and my husband and many dear friends without whom we would have never made it through this hell. Plan for the worst and then be happy you didn't need it, but do plan. And write a "just in case" letter to your child prior to surgery and make sure someone knows where it is. It's the hardest letter you will ever write, but when I was facing death I was damn glad I had written it so he would know how much I loved him if I was gone.
I do get that you've tried other programs, but I guess I just see so much of me in your shoes given our stats and our small child, and just wish I could motivate you to succeed any other way at this point. Maybe that's not possible I understand, I just hate to see a relatively healthy mom take any chances when their kiddo's are so young, especially with any special needs to consider. Sorry

I'm November 26 too

November 26 surgery date. Monroe La

Monroe La

November 26 surgery date. Monroe La

HI KC, welcome and congratulations for making the decision! I too thought I was a lightweight...5"3" and 204 lbs but then realized I was not a lightweight and really headed for trouble. I am one year out and now at goal weight and feel 20 lbs lighter. I have bloggeed once a week for a year so if you want to know what to expect (although everyone is different) visit my blog and you can see how it might look for you. You should start on my About Me page and then go from there....I liked the post that someone made above where she said "What to expect?" Expect to be Amazed!
And again, Welcome!

Hi my bmi was only 34 and I am
5'7 215 pounds with high blood pressure. I had my sleeve on Oct 15th and am already down 25 pounds!!! I also have been on Yo yo
Diets and just could never keep it off. But so far I love my sleeve!! I don't think about food like I use to I eat to live not live to eat!! Good luck to all!!!

Congrats on ya upcoming surgery may i ask y did u decided to get the surgery u r a good weight i will love to be that but 3 months nd 12 days out of my sleeve. Good luck

Hello! I am new to this. My sleeve is scheduled for 11/26/12. Not sure what to expect. I am 5'1 and 185 lbs. Should I expect rapid results or will it be slow being that I am starting out with a lower weight? Any help or words of wisdom would be greatly appreciated! THANKS!!!