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Seeking Buddies 5'2" & Under

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I wanted to start a forum for members who are pre or post op and are 5'2" and under. I am 4'9" and post-op. In 4 months, I have lost over 50 lbs and would like to connect with others of my body type so we can compare stories and support each other.

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    • jailynn
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      I'm 5'1 AND A HALF That half-inch is very important to me...I'm 4.5 months post-op and down 63 lbs; from 206 lbs to 142.6!

    • greenfamily004
      greenfamily004

      Ok. I'm eight months out and down a total of 77 pounds since surgery. 103 pounds to include preop loss. I currently weigh 138 I had to go bra shopping because the girls have shrank. Lol!!! Bein

    • Less of Leslie
      Less of Leslie

      WOOT WOOT!! Shorties in the house!! I'm 5"2, 4 weeks post op. Total loss of 40 lbs, 20 of that is post-op. Current weight is 210.

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    I'm in! I'm 5'2". I'm a little over 11 mos post op and I've lost 39 lbs. that includes 10 pounds pre op starting Oct 4th.

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    That's 11 WEEKS post op! LOL

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    Hey I am 4 weeks post op and have lost 24 pounds. I am 5'1".

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    WOOT WOOT!! Shorties in the house!!

    I'm 5"2, 4 weeks post op. Total loss of 40 lbs, 20 of that is post-op. Current weight is 210. boxing.gif

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    I'm 5'2 and 4 weeks post op i lost 30 pounds so farr

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    I'm 5'0" and currently 201 but having surgery Jan 30, CAN'T WAIT!!! Goal is 130ish but 125 would be great! 135 is still good anything is better than what I am now! The least I have weighed since having kids was 10.5 yrs ago and it was 145 and I looked pretty dang good then...to me anyhow LOL so I'm sure I will be happy with my weight after the surg. I just want to feel better and my joints will def thanks me!

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    O yaaa yall should post pics so I know what I have to look forward to since us shorties have such a diff body type :)

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    I'm 5'1 AND A HALF :) That half-inch is very important to me...I'm 4.5 months post-op and down 63 lbs; from 206 lbs to 142.6!

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    I'm 5'1.5" Don't skimp on the 1/2 inch! I'm down almost 100 pounds!

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    I'm 5' 2" and 3/4......

    I'm to tall! LOL

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    I am 5'1 and currently at 237 on day three of my preop diet. My surgery is the 20th and I am sooooo ready!!

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    I'm 5'1.5" Don't skimp on the 1/2 inch! I'm down almost 100 pounds!

    You Look TERRIFIC!!! I'm 5' 1.5" also.. I started out 193 lbs the day of surgery (Dec 14th) I'm down to 174.6 today..

    You inspire me..

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    I'm 5.2 new to this sight. I am anticipating getting my surgery date this week!!!!!!!! I have been going through testing, labs, and sleep studies since September.

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    Hi! I'm 5' 1 1/2" (gotta put in that half inch!). I'm hoping to have VSG surgery in May and I currently weigh 250. Looking forward to connecting with fellow sleevers close to my height!

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