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 am 5', 8 months post op. Down 40 lbs. started around 180. I am struggling to hit below 139. Best thing I ever did. I was approved for surgery by insurance so was crazy lucky. It is not a cure, as you have heard, but a truly wonderful tool. I have avoided posting as my success has ground to a halt, but, eating healthy really does make everything so much better. Exercise too, and good sleep. I have had work drama lately and have reverted to some old bad eating habits. I am glad I checked in tonight... I look forward to hearing how your new life goes for you guys. Best wishes!!!

@@auntjanny yeah for you!! I appreciate your honest post, and congratulations on your weight loss!! Keep up the good work, you are on the right track!

Hello I'm 23 months out and going I. For TT June 11th. Down 70 pounds. Was 83 but slid from not paying attention. Back on track.

Show us pics spirited! Good luck!!

I'm 5'2.5" (but wanted to join here despite that extra 1/2 inch!) and I am having my surgery in 3 hours (just about to take those 3 hours before surgery pills.) Excited and scared. Seeing the amounts of weight you have all lost is so encouraging. I've lost 34 lbs presurgery and have about 100 to go to get to a really fantastic weight. I'll be very happy if I lose 80 more. Now - to get through today and the next few days -- then I'll be back home and ready to post and read and learn and be buddies with all of you. Wish me luck!

Hi I'm 5'0 and 4 days post op!!

Hello everyone im 4'11 and i had surgery jun 2 2015 and I have lost 11 pounds

Hi, everyone!! I'm 4ft. 10 3/4 in. tall. Five months post-op and down 64 pounds. Had surgery on my sixty-fourth birthday and it's been the BEST gift I've ever given myself! Blood pressure is normal, no more CPAP, no diabetes meds, and my knees are improving daily!!!

@healthyjudy. Hope your surgery went well! Wishing you much success as your journey begins.

Back home from surgery. All went so well. Hate seeing that 10 lb post surgery gain but I know it will be gone soon. Grammytot -- I started looking into this when I turned 65. Also a wonderful gift to myself. I'm hoping to get of BP meds and to see knee and back improvement as the weight drops. So excited that you lost 64 lbs in just 5 months. That is awesome!

hi there my name is lisa, I am 31 and 5 foot 1, I had a gastric sleeve procedure 7 weeks ago, I would love to join this group and get a buddy as I am struggling and would love to receive and give support

Someone had said that day 3 was the hardest and it is starting out that way. Maybe its from sleeping in my own bed and not having IV pain meds all night but today is the first day that I don't feel well. Just took oxycodeine for first time (I had hoped to avoid that but its needed today.) Hoping this gets better soon. Have any of you felt this on3rd day and if so, how long did pain last?

Lisa Ford 168837, what are you struggling with?

@@HealthyJudy The second day was the hardest day for me. I was so nauseated!! Thought I had made a huge mistake!! The best thing I did was walk. My doctor insists you walk a mile (not at one time--just in total) before you leave the hospital. That and the pain meds help. Take them before your pain is extreme!! Hang in there because it DOES get better!!

Thanks. I am doing better as day goes on but need to do more walking -- hallways in my house are not as long as in hospital and I don't feel up to going outside. Guess I'll walk in circles or very slowly on my treadmill.