First I just want to tell everyone how helpful this site, forum,blog is to those of us that are just finding it. I am a self pay, and having surgery with Dr. Alvarez on March 13th....I'm so excited! I do have a low BMI and knew insurance would never pay for me to have, what I'm considering to be (or at least hoping) a life changing choice. I have about 55 - 60 lbs to lose, but want to do this before I have 100 to lose. I have read so many times on here that the only wish would be to have had the surgery sooner. I have fought the yo-yo diets for years and I'm just ready to not have that worry on my mind 24/7. As i am preparing mentally for my surgery I often wonder what life will feel like on the other side, or "loser bench" as its called. I would love to hear input from anyone with a low bmi and what your surgery experience has been. Have you lost what you were hoping to lose. Again, I want to tell you all thank you so much. My husband is the ONLY person that knows about the planned surgery. The only reason I'm not telling anyone is because I have lost the weight so many times only to put it plus an extra 5 so many times. I don't want to feel like a failure once again. This site is my support and salvation right now....THANK YOU!!!!

I have to be at the hospital at 6:30am tomorrow. AHHHHH! I'm kinda freaking out!!!!

I have to be at the hospital at 6:30am tomorrow. AHHHHH! I'm kinda freaking out!!!!

No time for freaking out now!!! Just think of how amazing you will look at your goal weight!!! Sending prayers and good wishes!!!

I actually was (ok' date=' still am) afraid that because I have a relatively low BMI at 34-35, the weight would come off slower! [/quote']

This is not a race. As long as your scale moves in the desired direction you're succeeding.

My BMI was 31.9 and i'm losing pretty slowly. However, i know the number on the scale would be heading north without this procedure.

G-d bless my sleeve!

Hi I'm 30 I 5'5 weight 209 pound bmi of 34.6 looking forward to doing this surgery to see if I could get my happy back. Lol I have not ONE supportive family member including my husband ( he thinks I'm just freaking lazy) and due to the lack of understanding, I have been yes and no on this surgery, one minute yes one minute no. And is truly based on their opinions not mine.but I'm miserable, to the point that my marriage is in jeopardy and I'm turning into a hermit. I've lost my self confidence, my self esteem and going to the gym is agonizing. I'm having a hard time getting through this but I seriously need to have this surgery. I'm scared and anxious of it because I have a little girl and it makes me feel bad and guilty that I'm putting myself in danger due to being somewhat shallow and wanting to be skinny. My little girl is thick too and I don't wish this self doubt, confidence lacking, can't look in the mirror way of living on my worst enemy... So I really don't want her to ever feel like that either. So I'm stuck do I do it out of vanity and own it, or not do it keep struggling being unhappy until I completely breakdown but everyone else will be happy with my decision to not do it. Smh

Wow thank you for sharing. I uave low bmi 3 Kids all girls 2 are very thin my oldest is a tad overweight. I know she wants to lose with me. my husband does not support me at all also saying im lazy And vain because im not ”that Big” what ever that means to him. He is going with me but says its selfish to take thay kind of money away from the family for WLS. I struggle but im stil doing it. Schedualed for next friday. ill support you if no ome else will

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

Wow thank you for sharing. I uave low bmi 3 Kids all girls 2 are very thin my oldest is a tad overweight. I know she wants to lose with me. my husband does not support me at all also saying im lazy And vain because im not ”that Big” what ever that means to him. He is going with me but says its selfish to take thay kind of money away from the family for WLS. I struggle but im stil doing it. Schedualed for next friday. ill support you if no ome else will

Thank you so much for that I'm .im still not100 percent convinced and is all due to the complications and my family being a pain in the ass. But I wan to e skinny so bad!

Wow thank you for sharing. I uave low bmi 3 Kids all girls 2 are very thin my oldest is a tad overweight. I know she wants to lose with me. my husband does not support me at all also saying im lazy And vain because im not ”that Big” what ever that means to him. He is going with me but says its selfish to take thay kind of money away from the family for WLS. I struggle but im stil doing it. Schedualed for next friday. ill support you if no ome else will

By the way... My husband can kiss my ass any day of the week because if there is one thing he can't control is my hard earned money... I'm paying for my surgery with my own money I have been saving. Every time I saved before we had to use it for something for the house or family, not this time sorry. I save 5000 to do this and wether I do it or not he can't talk to me about money.

He has not been supportive in any freaking way

Not economically or emotionally so again... Kiss my ass, I can tell you this process has been real tough and disappointing. We on risking grounds as you can see lol. I have been re evaluating why we are together...If I can't have your financial, physical or emotional support why the hell are you around smh?

He's a great dad and person and all but this has brought things to light that i do not like and even if we can get past it... Is embedded in my soul.

God!! My hubby can kiss my ass too! I just got home yesterday and all i wanted was a hug...he said he was mad cuz we didnt discuss this first?? Um there's nothing to discuss i wanted the surgery i paid for the surgery and had the surgery...

Bam b***h. Now today im a big cry baby freaking out crying because my spoon is to big and hes feeding me my broth. I would really like some pain meds but not sure what to take

I understand ladies. Next Friday im doing it with or without support. I want this for me its paid for and no one can top me now!!!! I would love my husbands support but I dont need it.

By the way... My husband can kiss my ass any day of the week because if there is one thing he can't control is my hard earned money... I'm paying for my surgery with my own money I have been saving. Every time I saved before we had to use it for something for the house or family' date=' not this time sorry. I save 5000 to do this and wether I do it or not he can't talk to me about money.

He has not been supportive in any freaking way

Not economically or emotionally so again... Kiss my ass, I can tell you this process has been real tough and disappointing. We on risking grounds as you can see lol. I have been re evaluating why we are together...If I can't have your financial, physical or emotional support why the hell are you around smh?

He's a great dad and person and all but this has brought things to light that i do not like and even if we can get past it... Is embedded in my soul.[/quote']

This totally sounds like my husband, and here I am at the airport about to head to San Diego for surgery. Also coming back to a me life I told him to move out!

My husband says that he is just scared and has been very concerned for me.. But look I truly know where I stand. If I do this, it will be forme. I appreciate that he is worried but his absence and negativity just put a huge dent on my love for him.

I cant believe next Friday I will be sleeved!!!!!!

Soon just concentrate on your surgery and recovery. You don't need any stress. You remember you are strong and will be a lot stronger and confident afterwards. You got this!!!!! To new beginnings.

I started with a BMI of 32 and 3 1/2 months later and 56 lbs down, my BMI is 23! Best decision I could have made!

I started with a BMI of 32 and 3 1/2 months later and 56 lbs down, my BMI is 23! Best decision I could have made!

Such great results! Your BMI-23!!!!

I am starting at 31. Scheduled in a week. Have blood pressure etc issues. And -self pay. BUT-I am sure well-worth it!!