Seeking Buddies 5'2" & Under

[Dea 17]

I am 5'2 and will be having my surgery on 05/21. Once you guys got your date for surgery, was it hard for you to stop thinking about it 24/7???? Also, did you pig out before you had to start the 2 week liquid diet (if you had to do that)? I have to start my diet on the 9th of May and my SO says well lets just pig out for the next month...ummmm of course he weights a buck O 5 wet....so he can do that...

the idea sounds tempting but I just dont feel right about it...

Hi! I think I am the anomaly, but i didn't have to do a 2 week liquid diet. I had a 24 hour one, then a week post op. But I did have to lose 10% before they would even book my date, so I had to have good eating habits before that. Anyhow I didn't do a food funeral. I had a last meal, because it was literally the last meal I ate before the surgery, and nothing appealed to me other than what I should have had. Funny how that is, eh? Now at 5 weeks out, I'm starting to be able to eat a little more, but not a lot, and everything is good. If I have a rare craving I can pretty much have anything if I an careful to chew, so I don't feel I am missing anything. So my suggestion is to not go crazy, because I think that mind frame will hurt you. it's like you're mourning your old life, but think of what those old habits did to you.... And like others have said it won't be long until you can eat like you want to again, if you want the same stuff. (it's so true that your tastes will change.) anyhow sorry if this is not what you were looking for...

good luck!

[FatGirlSlim 115]

thanks ladies!!! I am going to do my best to get my mind off of this and not pig out.

Its easy though because my mother is staying with us and she just had the gastric bypass and seeing her eat like a spoonful and get full is crazy to me. But she has been helping me stay on path. She did also say that her taste buds have completely changed.

[blueluna75 1]

I am 5'2 and will be having my surgery on 05/21. Once you guys got your date for surgery, was it hard for you to stop thinking about it 24/7???? Also, did you pig out before you had to start the 2 week liquid diet (if you had to do that)? I have to start my diet on the 9th of May and my SO says well lets just pig out for the next month...ummmm of course he weights a buck O 5 wet....so he can do that...

the idea sounds tempting but I just dont feel right about it...

hahah girl I pigged out for the last 4 weeks leading up to pre op because I knew I would never eat like that again lol.

[meltingcoco 5]

Im 18 months out and 4'11. Its hard for us because we have to lose a whooolllle lot to be considered normal weight. I dont look like i need to lose more just to tighten up but my BMI is still high as hell 34 smh thanks for this post

[mommy794 119]

I know it sucks to be short. But look how far you have come!

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[iwannabslim 67]

Hi. I'm 5ft 1.5 inches (I refuse to not count that half inch). I have not been sleeved. I currently have the lapband, but I am in the process of trying for approval to revised to the sleeve. My highest weight was 254. I got down to 169 before my lapband basically stopped helping. I maintained 172 for two years but have regained to 195... Hope to hear something soon from insurance to know where I stand.

[lisalisa0 0]

I'm 5.2 an I'm waiting for approval. I got denied at first so my surgeon is appealing it.

[littlebits 154]

I'm 5.2 an I'm waiting for approval. I got denied at first so my surgeon is appealing it.

If you don't mind me asking, why were you denied? I'm afraid of the same thing. I have HBP, diabetes, asthma & as of last night sleep apnea...ugh!

Little bits

[lisalisa0 0]

I got denied me because my high blood pressure and cholesterol we're under control, but they are only under control because of meds. I have a 40 BMI, high BP, high cholesterol, acid reflux and borderline diabetes, which are all comoribidities. So my surgeon doesn't know why they denied but she sent In an appeal about 6 weeks ago and hopefully I will hear soon. I have a government insurance and they are always picky but she said she has never lost an appeal.

[littlebits 154]

Wow...I'm sorry! I have HBP, diabetes & (as of last night) sleep apnea. I hope that my insurance doesn't deny me. I'm really concerned now.

I hope that everything works out for you!!! These insurance companies are ridiculous.

Little bits

[bella143 8]

Hi! I'm 5'1 and lost 18lbs so far.. I'm 3 1/2 weeks post ope n I've been stalled for 2 weeks.

[toibunny 12]

Count me in....4'11..previous weight 273 ... 13 months out now 179...no regrets

[toibunny 12]

Count me in....4'11..previous weight 273 ... 13 months out now 179...no regrets

[pmhlb 3]

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!

Congrats on the significant loss thus far! I am encouraged!

I am pre-op -- heading to Mexico, probably in June. I am 5'2" and appreciate that this sub-forum exists.

Paula

Ontario, Canada

[tjloser 62]

I went to my 1st steps class on April 9, now I'm waiting for my Psych eval which is May 14th. In the mean time, I'm researching Proteins and how to get these in after surgery. I also was told that instead of a two week liquid pre-op diet, I only have 5 days. That's much better so I guess I'll be thankful for that. I'm getting nervous about the surgery and the outcome, but ready to move forward with my life.