Anyone on here at least 5'8" upwards of 300# to start off? Looking for tunnel lights.

I am currently 5'9" and 330lbs. Waiting to hear from surgeon's office. But at least you aren't alone!

TY Where are you having surgery? I am 9 days out

June 2010 I was 305, by August 4, 2011 day of surgery I was 236 and today I am 198. I am 5'8" and yes, there is a massive light at end of tunnel. Stay on the train and enjoy the ride.

At 5'10, I was 292lb for surgery in early May and am 210 today heading to a goal of about 190 (15% body fat or lean side of normal for men,) and could probably do a "normal" BMI weight of 160-170ish if I wanted to be unhealthily skinny. Definitely a do-able do.

thank you all i see a twinkle

I am 5' 9" at my highest was 315lbs. My goal is 175. Currently Im at 280.

6'3" 431lb at the time of my surgery. The last thing you are is alone. Several here have that 300+ (and 400+) pound mark to start out. I'm just a couple weeks out from surgery and have ups and downs. But if you ask me if I have any regrets I'd say no. Not even wish I'd have done it sooner.

Hi there!

I haven't been super active on the forum lately but I'm trying to change that and your post just happened to catch my eye.

I am 5'8.5 and the day of surgery (November 27 2010) I was 325#.

Now 10.5 months post op I have lost 155#'s.

I am 170...5 lbs under my Dr's original goal of 175.

I have made YouTube videos along the way if you would like to watch my journey. Please see the link in my signature.

Good luck on your journey and I'll be happy to answer any questions you may have.

:-)

~Bonnie

Yes, you will lose the weight. Read my blog, www.kemo46.blogspot.com , I was 315 lbs and I am 6'2", I now weight 236 less than 5 months out. The sleeve is a tool, if you follow your surgeons directions, eat right and exercise, you will do well. This is a life changer and you will be successful.

I'm almost 5'10 and started out a 342lbs. Check out my ticker for all the details but around 7 months post op now and I'm down almost 125lbs.

I began my journey with the VSG program on Aug 2, 2011...my surgery date is Nov. 2nd!

Beginning:

5'8

351.8 lbs

Current:

306.6

Goal by surgery date:

Anything under 300 lbs!

Final Goal weight:

157

I can relate to you...and I know that my new habits will insure my success with the VSG! You will do fine too!

I'm 5'11" and was 367 pounds when I started the preop liquid diet in April. The day of my surgery, May 20, I was down to 339. As of today, I am down about 86 pounds,.

There is most definitely a light at the end of the tunnel. I still have over 100 pounds to lose, but getting 86 off has made a world of difference. I look so much better already. I'm buying smaller sizes and looking better in clothes. My stamina for exercise is much higher. In fact, I just finished a week at Biggest Loser Resort Fitness Ridge in Utah where we hiked 2-3 hours per day and worked out 3-4 hours a day on top of that. It's not something I ever thought I could do and I certainly could not have done it 86 pounds ago.

My only regret regarding this surgery is not having done it sooner. THis is just the beginning for me. Things are looking up!

I started out at 370lbs on preop diet on July 26 of this year, Had surgery on Aug 23. I now weigh 312/313lbs. i am 5'10". The weight is slower in coming off now but I am still losing, and have some stalls sometimes. Very glad I had the sleeve done, it was a lifesaver.

I am probably the shortest person with the most to lose. My starting weight was 390 and I am 5'1". I am currently 295, moving slow and steady at this point. Still a long way to go. You can do it!!