Seeking Buddies 5'2" & Under

[KristenLe 5,979]

@@KristenLe that is my opinion too! May I ask how are you doing in your journey?

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I'm still a couple months before surgery. It seems like it's taking forever!

[dolcegirl 3]

@@nina1562 oh my, I didn't realize you had the band before? Wow, lots of surgery for this Hope the sleeve works for you! I did not have to do a diet plan before hand either. I did weigh myself and I am down 5 pounds since I went into surgery. Yay! I will say that I was one of the unlucky ones and did not have health insurance coverage for this as my United healthcare declined me. My insurance wanted me at a 40 BMI for at least five years. Therefore, I sought out ways I could pay cash and believe it or not I went to Mexico for my surgery. It was a wonderful experience! However, I do not get the doctor follow ups like you will be having. That is why I decided to get on these apps for my support system and I do have a patient coordinator that I can have access to 24 seven with the doctor that I used. I was about 162 years ago and really only had 30 pounds to lose because at 1:30 I would be good but I fractured my right ankle terribly and had put on weight ever since then. So, it was getting difficult being older and not able to exercise as much. And, now I'm hoping to get back to that one 60 then to the 130 and God willing I get down to 115 because then I have room to fluctuate may be between 115 and 125. This would be my ideal.

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[higher 966]

Goal weights are tricky at our height. The lowest I recall weighing was in the 120s and I looked pretty great but that was over 10 years ago. I think I would look more than fine at 100-115 lbs but I just don't think I will ever weigh so little. Just want to get as much weight off as possible and feel healthier...more energetic...stronger.

[nina1562 35]

@@dolcegirl I my self have United Health care I was denied the first time but that was due to their policy of me going through a 6 moths supervised diet but once I finished all their requirements I was approved with in a week and I also had my lap band in Mexico because I didn't have insurance back than and the hospital and doctor were one of the best in my opinion...who's your doctor in Mexico?

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[dolcegirl 3]

@@nina1562 oh wow! We have so much in common. My doctor is Pedro Kuri. I love him! Been a great experience!

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[ldyment 8]

Also in! 5'2" from Washington. I am 11 days post-op and would love some guidance / fellowship.

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[river 13]

I'm 5'2" and on my 3rd week post op. I've lost 11 pounds so far.

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[mistycal 81]

I'm 5'1", I'm 4 months out and down 68lbs!! Still have about 50-55 to go, aiming for the 120's...

Edited July 3, 2016 by mistycal

[nina1562 35]

@@mistycal Wow 68lbs! That's great, congratulations!

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[belle4a 14]

hi everyone . My surgery date is for 8/30/16. Im nervous and excited. Im 5'1 pre op wt 207.. Im nervous because I kind of feel lost and or overwhelmed with the directions of shakes and food. I have some what of a good support system I have a few friends that saids go for it and a few others including family that just dont understand the struggle and think this is so extreme. Well anyways..Im glad for this forum. Any advice is always welcome.

Good luck to everyone on their journey.

[ShortieChangin 7]

I'm 4'10 and 2 & a half weeks post op. I've lost about 15 pounds since surgery. At 183 so far, ultimate goal is 107.

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[LilReDiva 22]

Hello my last supervised weight appointment will be 8/1. Hoping the approval process doesn't take long. 4'10 also and no surgery date set yet.

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[Jesm1029 101]

I'm 5'2 almost 5 weeks post and 23lbs lost since surgery 6/13

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[kingsmommy14 63]

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.

I'm 5'3 does that count?? I'm pre-op right now if everything goes smoothly my surgery date is Aug 26th

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[LucyLuDiva 6]

I'm 5'1. Count me in...I'm 11 days out of surgery. Down 20 pounds ( from Pre-op date until now)

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