happydaisy

I am 5'6" and started at 208lbs. My bmi was 33or34. I am down 75lbs. I only wanted to loose 60lbs. Don't worry, it comes off about 2 lbs per week. The faster you loose then you get loose skin. I have some loose skin even loosing slowly and with a low bmi. I still had vsg even with a low bmi because I was so tired of the yoyo diet and the struggle. I was a size 18, now I'm a size 6. I'm happy. I don't want to be any smaller. Actually, I'd like to be a size 10 so I'm trying to gain 10-15lbs. Don't worry, the weight will come off by the time you know it. I can't believe I'm already over 10months po.

I'd never thought I'd say this, but I'm loosing too much weight. I am beginning to look sick. I started at 208lbs and now I'm 138lbs. Way too much weight loss for me. I'm 5'6". I try to eat more, and I have, but I just keep loosing. Hopefully I'll eventually stop loosing and start gaining. My goal was 150lbs. Anyone else who had a low bmi run into this? I'm almost 9mths po. I'm also lactose intolerant so there goes the milkshakes.

Maybe your lactose intolerant now. I wasn't before surgery, but now I am. I had those same symptoms.

I paid cash.

Yes, but I felt too weak then. I wasn't getting in enough calories or protein. I feel so much better now.

My bmi was 32 and lost 60lbs in 6mths. Its better to loose slower. I still got really soft and lost a lot of muscle though. I didnt work out or lift weights either.

I'm just say that I cut back a whole lot. I say I eat smaller portions more times throughout the day. It's all true.

I'm 6 months post op. I have to take 2 prilosec every morning. Even throughout the day I can hear my tummy rumble. I make a gurgling sound when I drink. I went to the doc and he gave me Reglan, but it's side affects are not somthing I can function normally with. Has anyone encountered this same problem?

I had my surgery in Mexicali, Mx. Had a great experience. Doctors and staff were very kind and professional. Stayed in hospital 4 days. Did several leak tests. I would do it again if I had to. Dr. Aceves was my doctor. I had better care there then I've had here in the states. My doctor actually had time for me and took his time to answer my questions and concerns.

Sleeved 12/13/12 Sw: 208 Cw: 150 Height: 5'6" I'm at goal and loving it.

I am so happy with my sleeve. On June 13th, I'll be 6mths out. I'm finally a size 10. Oh it's so wonderful to finally be the size I always wanted to be. Negative: well, I lost my round butt, but that's my fault because I didn't work out. I'll get it back though once I start lifting weights. Next, my breast are small now. Oh well, I'd rather wear a padded bra then to wear a size 20 skirt again. Oh the worst, I'm loosing my hair and I can't afford to loose anymore. Hopefully it will stop soon. So far its been about 2mths since I've been loosing. The good still outweighs the bad. The first 3mths were tough but now I'm so glad. I'd do it again in a heart beat. I wish I would of done this sooner. The best is yet to come. Yay!

I get in abt 50grams of protein in. I realize it's low but I just can't take in any more than that. I hear that it doesn't make a difference anyway. I started losing hair at 3 1/2 months out and now being 5mths, it is really starting to fall out. Oh well. I got a hairpeice to blend with my hair now so my hair won't look so thin.

Omg, how long does this hair loss stage last?