hey well, i have in mind getting the sleeve gastrectomy. im 4'11 150lbs.. and hate it... but im so scared! weather its going to hurt. or if im taking the right decision! this has been the heaviest i've ever been and it depresses me. i tried gym, diets, and nothing works.. any advice i will apreciate! =)

Hello. I just had my surgery yesterday, and I'm feeling pretty good, considering. I've been good to get up and walk around, so I haven't had any gas pain. I have a little bit of surgery site tenderness, but it's really not that bad. I am feeling pretty good about my decision, but I'm quite a bit heavier than you. Yeah, I'm only one day out, but I feel just fine. Do your research, talk to some docs.

Good luck!

Charts I've looked at list the healthy weight range for someone 4' 11" as 107 - 134 pounds. Why would you sleeve for that? Your insurance couldn't possibly approve it.

Have you gone to medical professionals to check for medical issues that could cause weight gain? I really can't believe any decent and moral surgeon would perform surgery on you with only 17lbs to get into a healthy BMI, but then again, I guess you could find someone to do it.

I wouldn't put my body through this type of surgery to lose 17-30lbs. No way in hell.

My suggestions/advice since you asked, go to your doctor, have some lab work pulled, and then meet with a licensed dietician to get on a good solid eating plan. that will help you lose your weight.

I totally agree with Tiff! PLEASE take her advise!

You are clearly not a canditate for this surgery. This is a major surgery for the obese. You need to look into non-surgical options such as Weight Watchers. Good Luck

I agree...This surgery is mostly for health, not looks. Many of the people here have health related problems brought on by weighing too much. Its not a weight loss fad or fancy... It hurts and affects how you live the rest of your life. You need to weigh the problems you have with your over weight, against all the problems and restrictions you get from the surgery. You could DIE from this surgery. Many of the problems people here have from their overweight can kill them too, so the surgery makes sense. Get on a good plan to lose your 17+ pounds. Good luck with that, I know 17 pounds can make you miserable too!

I also agree with Tiff. You should see a doctor and just do a medically supervised diet plan. You don't have that much to lose. It would not be worth it to do that to your body for just 30 or so pounds! Good luck.