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.

5' 2.75" still counts as 5'2"' date=' right? I'm scheduled for 11-05-12. I've gained 6 lbs since I decided to do surgery. Hope to lose that and then some on the pre op diet.[/quote']

You will lose that and some! I've lost 19 lbs in 9 days. Good thing because I gained close to that after I had my band removed in June. 11/5 will be here before you know it. Good luck to you!

My first visit to the doc the nurse measured me and said...oh I'm not sure it's quite 5'. I gave her a very stern look and asked her to check again......

Ahhhh Iggy....that's what the nurse told me too....I did manage to hit 4'12" when I stood up straight and went on my tippy toes, just a little....my license says 5' even but its just a dream of mine....

Ahhhh Iggy....that's what the nurse told me too....I did manage to hit 4'12" when I stood up straight and went on my tippy toes' date=' just a little....my license says 5' even but its just a dream of mine....[/quote']

Giggle...isn't 4'12" the SAME as 5'0"..smile.. just saying. I thought it was cute.

I'm 5'0, was 206 but after setting my date 3/28/13 I've changed some eating habits and I'm now 198.5. It can't get here fast enough!

Hello all.. I always thought I was 4ft 11 in and after being measured at the hospital, I'm only 4ft 8in. Started this journey at 278 and was sleeved Oct 6th by Dr Kelly in tj. Recovery has been a piece of cake, and I'm paranoid that something bad is around the corner. I'm also down 30 pounds since surgery.

Hello..

I'm 5'2..nice to know there are other 'little' ppl out there lol

I'm just starting out...initial consultation is wednesday!

Hello everyone! I'm 5'1 and 219 lbs...scheduled for surgery with Dr. Ariel Ortiz in February. I'll be in Tijuana, Mexico and two days post-op on my 43rd birthday! Hoping this will be the BEST birthday present EVER!!

Another member of the "will be a dwarf by the time I hit 65 club" here ! 5'0" and sleeved on Sept. 18, 2012. Still having some difficulty eating and drinking and probably losing some muscle, but hey, muscle can be rebuilt right ! Not losing at light speed here, but will take every pound I can get and be so thankful for it !

I am also 5 1 and start weight 216 and am 43 as well. I am in Physician monitored diet plan for 6 months completed 4.5 and am down to 198. Hopeful to be sleeved Jan

I'm 4'10' date=' scheduled for sleeve next week. I had a lap band that was unsuccessful due to placement. I had it removed in June and had to wait for my stomach and ulcer to heal. I am ready to go now! I think I may be the biggest on here with my peak being 273, I'm currently at 253, so I have a lot of work ahead of me! I'm so ready! Any suggestions going into surgery? Oh yeah...I am traveling from Texas to my hometown in Florida for the surgery. I have a wedding to attend 4 days post op and after my post op appointment (10 days post op) I will be flying back alone with my strong willed 4 yr old...am I crazy or what?!?[/quote']

I haven't read through all these posts but wanted to let you know that you're not the highest starting weight. I am 5' 1.5" and was 286.2 lbs when I started my pre-op diet 2 weeks before surgery. It's almost 8 months since then and I'm down 112 lbs. I also am a Lapband revision. I'm thrilled with my progress especially considering I was told that with a revision I would lose slower.

I live in Florida and had my surgery at Flagler Hospital in Saint Augustine by Dr Marema. I can't recommend him and the US bariatrics group enough. My whole experience has been fantastic.

I wish you and all of the others who are seeking surgery all the best.

Susie.

I haven't read through all these posts but wanted to let you know that you're not the highest starting weight. I am 5' 1.5" and was 286.2 lbs when I started my pre-op diet 2 weeks before surgery. It's almost 8 months since then and I'm down 112 lbs. I also am a Lapband revision. I'm thrilled with my progress especially considering I was told that with a revision I would lose slower.

I live in Florida and had my surgery at Flagler Hospital in Saint Augustine by Dr Marema. I can't recommend him and the US bariatrics group enough. My whole experience has been fantastic.

I wish you and all of the others who are seeking surgery all the best.

Susie.

Susie, thanks for the encouragement! If I have a weightloss similar to yours, I will be sooo pleased. You must feel great! I am 5 days post op now, I had a rough start and spent the first 3 in ICU but all is well now and I am working through the emotional funk with little physical pain to get through my recovery. I wish you well and thanks for sharing!

Hello ladies! I'm Erika, 5'1" and started my preop journey in January at 258 lbs. Now I'm right at 235 and my surgery is scheduled for this Friday, November 9th in Jacksonville Florida with Dr. Rao. I am getting nervous!!! I'm 37 and don't recognize this chubby girl in the mirror I am looking forward to feeling fierce, vivacious and energetic again! I'm insulin dependent (type 2) and so ready to say good bye to needles!

If love to see pics of you ladies from months ago-how are y'all doing? Goals met?

Thanks!!!

I am 5 ft tall. Weighed in at 209. My weight battle started 7 years ago after thyroid cancer. My surgery date is Nov 6th in 2 days! I can't believe it is finally here! I am 38 with 2 daughters ages 2 and 4. So i am praying for no complications and a quick recovery. Very nervous but excited. It took me a while to make this choice. I am looking forward to being healthy again.

You will do it sunny bunny I was where u. And now I'm 147. Want to get to 130ish. Only been almost 9 mo since surf. I probably would have been at goal by now if u worked a little harder and ate a little better but I eat what I want just WAY less and exercise very little. That's just me.

I am vertically challenged as well. 5' 2" here and almost 50 lbs lost at 4 most post op. my arms I feel are my worst right now. Bat wing hell. :/

4 9.5 here bmi 33 getting sleeved on mar 14