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.

Yay for Onderland!! I went almost to goal shopping yesterday. Went to the buckle- got in one pair of size 28 (6) jeans and the others were all 29's (8). Got some cute outfits for a trip we are taking . I'm at 153- goal is somewhere between 130-140 (depending on how I feel)- I have huge boobs so they account for why my goal is higher than a lot of people's. My original goal was a size 8- but I really feel like I should lose more, so I am.

5 ft 2" highest weight 225.5. 9 mo checkup next week. Down 80 pounds. 15 to goal ... Normal Bmi range. Lost lots of inches. Saved a pair of jeans and shorts but haven't put them on. Size 14 skort and med or large tops. Whole new summer wardrobe with help from daughters and friend. Only a few tips for fall. Waiting to shop again!

I'm 5 2" and I was just sleeved on July 26th. I have been having some problems and gained 17 lbs in water weight while in the hospital. I have been home since July 31 st and I have lost all that and I'm down 3 lbs pre op plus I'm still swollen so I'm hoping to get better numbers soon.

I'm 5 2" and I was just sleeved on July 26th. I have been having some problems and gained 17 lbs in Water weight while in the hospital. I have been home since July 31 st and I have lost all that and I'm down 3 lbs pre op plus I'm still swollen so I'm hoping to get better numbers soon.

Hope you get well soon!

Hello my vertically challenged friends. I would love to hear some updates on everyone's journey. I have lost slowly but that is fine with me as long as it is coming off. I am down a total of 50 pounds in 4 months. At first I was really into walking and exercising and now I have hit a not so active time. I have to get myself motivated to get moving. I'm not a lucky one with this surgery, I have had to work to lose weight it just isn't falling off. So I need some words of wisdom. I have 50 more pounds to lose and need some encouragement. I have always been one to sabotage myself and seems like I'm doing it again. Anyone else having issues with this?

Hello my vertically challenged friends. I would love to hear some updates on everyone's journey. I have lost slowly but that is fine with me as long as it is coming off. I am down a total of 50 pounds in 4 months. At first I was really into walking and exercising and now I have hit a not so active time. I have to get myself motivated to get moving. I'm not a lucky one with this surgery' date=' I have had to work to lose weight it just isn't falling off. So I need some words of wisdom. I have 50 more pounds to lose and need some encouragement. I have always been one to sabotage myself and seems like I'm doing it again. Anyone else having issues with this?[/quote']

Me for sure! I was in a car wreck a month ago and haven't been able to work out nor do I have the desire to do so. I have lost a about 35 lbs since surgery 4 months ago. I have about 20-30 lbs left to go to reach my range goal of 120-130. Every pound I have lost I had to bust my ass for!! Blood sweat and tears. I'm trying to motivate myself but its hard when I don't hate the way I look with clothes on but clothes off its a disaster! I need to tone and get with it ASAP!

Hello my vertically challenged friends. I would love to hear some updates on everyone's journey. I have lost slowly but that is fine with me as long as it is coming off. I am down a total of 50 pounds in 4 months. At first I was really into walking and exercising and now I have hit a not so active time. I have to get myself motivated to get moving. I'm not a lucky one with this surgery' date=' I have had to work to lose weight it just isn't falling off. So I need some words of wisdom. I have 50 more pounds to lose and need some encouragement. I have always been one to sabotage myself and seems like I'm doing it again. Anyone else having issues with this?[/quote']

I know what you mean. I'm loosing but slowly. When I had my surgery (July 26, 2013) I took off work for three weeks and walked everyday on my treadmill but now that I am back to work it's just to tiring to do often anymore. We also have been dealing with a family emergency this last week and have been spending the majority of our time at the hospital, now that things aren't as serious I have to get caught up on things at home and work. There just doesn't seem to be time for any exercise let alone grocery shopping! I go for my check up in a few days and I hope they can help answer a few questions about my energy levels so that I can get in more exercise. I'm only 2 months post op and only down 28 lbs, a total of 42 lbs if you count the liquid pre op diet. I think I lost 17 lbs my first month which means I've only lost 9 lbs the second month and I believe it's because, well this last week we have been eating hospital food and fast food and because I haven't been exercising like I should. I would love any advise as well and I'm willing to pass along what the doctors tell me. Good luck to you!

Another 5.2' footer here... one year post op lost 105 pounds... S.W. 284

C.W. 179pounds.... slowly but steadily getting there!! So what your goals??

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Another 5.2' footer here... one year post op lost 105 pounds... S.W. 284

C.W. 179pounds.... slowly but steadily getting there!! So what are your goals??

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Another 5.2' footer here... one year post op lost 105 pounds... S.W. 284 C.W. 179pounds.... slowly but steadily getting there!! So what are your goals?? Sent from my GT-I9100 using VST

S W: 258 lbs

C W: 216 lbs

2 months post op

G W: 135-140 lbs

I've got a long way to go! Making slow and steady!

...I have lost slowly but that is fine with me as long as it is coming off. I am down a total of 50 pounds in 4 months..........

Thank you for this post! Some days, seems like the weight is coming off too slowly for what I put my body through.....surgery was 8/6, down 26 pounds since surgery......but I remind myself I'd never have lost this weight if it wasn't for surgery.

Sabotage, you say? I was this weight 7 years ago, after following a strict, Dr. supvervised weight loss plan that went belly up.......then had some family issues.......and between the two, I really indulged in comfort eating........yeah, maintenance scares the stuffing out of me......but can't worry about it now.....I need to get there first LOL Thanks again!

I have a question for my fellow vertically challenged folks. I see many folks mention "losing slowly." Is this because you have less to lose to start with? Or is this happening because folks are short. I assume the former, but....

Also, for the slow losers, have you noticed your skin keeping up with your weight loss?

I don't think it has alot to do with amount of weight one needs to lose but one's own body and metabolism. I could stand to lose 100 pounds, that is my wishful thinking goal. I would be happy with anything under 150. As far as losing slow, there was a group of us that had the surgery within 2 days of each other. Everybody at the first weight in, after surgery, dropped 10 pounds or more, me I lost 4 pounds. It has been that way ever since. My average is 2 pounds a week, where most others will lose closer to 5 pounds. At first it was really frustrating but this is my journey and as long as the numbers are going down on the scale then I'm happy. As far as the skin, I believe I have faired better than others. The problem I'm having is the hair loss. I have to clean out the shower drain every morning so the water can drain. DOES ANYONE KNOW HOW LONG THIS LASTS? I think I'm gonna end up bald

Dawn0429, I was sleeved 02/29/2012, I lost 20 the first month, 10 the second and then it dropped to about 8-10 a month. I chugged along slowly and lost 100. I think 50 of that was my hair. Okay not quite, but I lost at least 1/2 of my hair, which was a horrible blow, I had long to my waist, straight blonde hair. I was a wee bit vain about it. Anyhow, it stopped around March of this year, so about a year post op. You could see my scalp all over my head. However it grew in quickly. I did cut my hair and I have a pixie now, which I am growing out, but my hair is back to it's original thickness.

So it will stop and for me it came back.

(I'm also pregnant and have noticed that I have my usual pregnancy hair, just shorter.)

I haven't posted in awhile on this forum. I am 5 ft 2 inches and I was sleeved Nov. 12, 2012. My highest weight before surgery was 225.5. I'm proud to say that I am now 139.4 and the goal weight the doctor set was 130. I'm 66 years old now, have walked two 5 ks. First time ever! I had total knee replacement 2 years ago so can't run the races but finished the last one in an hour. (Color Run) The weight loss has been steady, but I hang around at a weight for a couple of weeks and then will drop about 1/2 pound. I started out 2x or 22/24 and just bought size 12 pants, and size 14 jeans. I was lucky and never had stretch marks with all the weight I gained and my two pregnancies. I have flab but it is not as bad as I thought it would be and others don't notice it in my clothes. My husband of 43 years says I look so much better!! I am waiting to hear from the doctor if I can stay off my bi-pap which I've had for about 9 years, and am off all anti inflammatory, high blood pressure, and cholesterol meds. Still need a few meds and the bariatric fusion vitamins. My sister and brother don't acknowledge what I have done, but my friends and other family members do. You can do this for yourself only!