Anyone under 180lbs and getting sleeves?

I have recently started to feel a bit guilty about getting sleeved for being overweight but not obese.

I have other medical issues that have helped me make the decison to get sleeved, but I am curious

to see if there is anyone else in the same boat.

I'm 180 (5'3") and hope to get to 175 by my surgery day on 4/11 (in Mexico). My lowest I've been was at 20 years old at 130 lbs, but Ive had a lifelong struggle with weight. My family has a history of obesity so I know my destiny. I've worked out regularly since my 20's but because of my love of food it's hard to lose and keep it off. I know the sleeve is the tool I need to control my portions, which I can't seem to control on my own. I'm ready and excited. I start my 2-week pre-op this Tuesday!

My situation is almost the exact or somewhat similar situation to yours. (Family history, dieting, college and size). I am 5'3" inches tall had gastric sleeve surgery and Mexico 7 days ago. I I weighed 180 lbs before surgery. Today seven days later I am down 10 lbs. All my life I also suffered being overweight and constantly yo-yo dieted, including while in college. I encourage you to seek support groups such as bariatric pal and there are many Facebook forms to provide great support. Everything is going to be okay. I'm encouraged because I'm seeing the weight drop. And my love for food is diminishing very quickly. Best of luck to you in your journey!

2 hours ago, Cookiecookie said:

My situation is almost the exact or somewhat similar situation to yours. (Family history, dieting, college and size). I am 5'3" inches tall had gastric sleeve surgery and Mexico 7 days ago. I I weighed 180 lbs before surgery. Today seven days later I am down 10 lbs. All my life I also suffered being overweight and constantly yo-yo dieted, including while in college. I encourage you to seek support groups such as bariatric pal and there are many Facebook forms to provide great support. Everything is going to be okay. I'm encouraged because I'm seeing the weight drop. And my love for food is diminishing very quickly. Best of luck to you in your journey!

Ooooh! How are you feeling today? Are you still on the liquid diet? Did the doc make you do a pre-op diet?

Ooooh! How are you feeling today? Are you still on the liquid diet? Did the doc make you do a pre-op diet?

Hi I'm feeling great thanks! The postop liquid diet isn't hard at all. You won't feel like wearing or drinking and you have to force yourself to do so. I wasn't required to pre-diet so my last week I ate everything i wanted. I ate so horribly terrible the last week when I went in for lab work my cholesterol and glucose were really high. But all is well now. Keep in touch! Would like to check on your progress I have plenty of tips especially if you are having surgery in Mexico.

Make sure you download Google translate on your phone it makes it easier to communicate with your nurses and do not forget your pillow, you'll need it traveling back home

Hi I'm feeling great thanks! The postop liquid diet isn't hard at all. You won't feel like wearing or drinking and you have to force yourself to do so. I wasn't required to pre-diet so my last week I ate everything i wanted. I ate so horribly terrible the last week when I went in for lab work my cholesterol and glucose were really high. But all is well now. Keep in touch! Would like to check on your progress I have plenty of tips especially if you are having surgery in Mexico.
Make sure you download Google translate on your phone it makes it easier to communicate with your nurses and do not forget your pillow, you'll need it traveling back home

Awesome!!! I'm glad it's been easy. I'm kinda worried about it and having to take all my broths and shakes to work and people wondering why I'm not eating. I'll have to also make excuses about not joining my co-workers out to lunch on some days! [emoji51]

I was told to do a 2-week pre-op and since that starts Tuesday I might have a good funeral tomorrow (Sunday!) lol. I'm a fluent Spanish-speaker and Tijuana is more like a fun weekend getaway for us in LA so I've been plenty of times. In fact I'm driving myself and my mom there on the morning of surgery. I'll be getting picked up at 6:30am at the US border. I can maneuver my way through Tijuana very easily also, though! I'm looking forward to it!

6 hours ago, cisnerica said:

Awesome!!! I'm glad it's been easy. I'm kinda worried about it and having to take all my broths and shakes to work and people wondering why I'm not eating. I'll have to also make excuses about not joining my co-workers out to lunch on some days!

I was told to do a 2-week pre-op and since that starts Tuesday I might have a good funeral tomorrow (Sunday!) lol. I'm a fluent Spanish-speaker and Tijuana is more like a fun weekend getaway for us in LA so I've been plenty of times. In fact I'm driving myself and my mom there on the morning of surgery. I'll be getting picked up at 6:30am at the US border. I can maneuver my way through Tijuana very easily also, though! I'm looking forward to it!

Since you are a fluent Spanish-speaker you will be just fine in Tijuana. I flew into San Diego and went to Mexicali. I have not told anyone at work what I was doing - I don't plan to tell them because the 1st they will say is, "You are just fine you don't need to do something so drastic!" Only people in my family who know are my mom, husband and two BFF's. My BFF from college had hers done many years ago and I had her full support. I understand being nervous. I was so nervous up until the day of surgery. Please keep me posted! I didn't have anyone to talk to while in Mexicali, I only called my husband and mom the entire time.

Well, I was 180 before I set my surgery date of 4/11. I am now up to 188. My surgeon (cash pay) does not require a pre op diet. I am so ready to get this done! Has anyone else gained a few pounds before their surgery? My BMI was borderline so I am ok with going up a few pounds. I actually just ate normal for the past few weeks with no severe restricted diet that I have lived on my entire life.

My situation is almost the exact or somewhat similar situation to yours. (Family history, dieting, college and size). I am 5'3" inches tall had gastric sleeve surgery and Mexico 7 days ago. I I weighed 180 lbs before surgery. Today seven days later I am down 10 lbs. All my life I also suffered being overweight and constantly yo-yo dieted, including while in college. I encourage you to seek support groups such as bariatric pal and there are many Facebook forms to provide great support. Everything is going to be okay. I'm encouraged because I'm seeing the weight drop. And my love for food is diminishing very quickly. Best of luck to you in your journey!

I'm having surgery in Tijuana on 4/20. What Dr did you use? I'm going to Dr Jaime Ponce de Leon at Oasis. I'm also flying into San Diego. I'm not nervous, at least not yet, but I'm really excited. And I ask a lot of questions. Lol! I've heard some people say they have excruciating pain for a couple of days and some say they had none. What did you experience?

I am in a similar situation. 5'5" and 195 pounds with medical issues. My surgery date is May 11. I am glad to see that there are other like minded people who are doing it for a healthier and happier future.

Keep me posted on your progress.

Well, I was 180 before I set my surgery date of 4/11. I am now up to 188. My surgeon (cash pay) does not require a pre op diet. I am so ready to get this done! Has anyone else gained a few pounds before their surgery? My BMI was borderline so I am ok with going up a few pounds. I actually just ate normal for the past few weeks with no severe restricted diet that I have lived on my entire life.

I gained 8 lbs before my surgery because I knew I would not be able to eat certain things so I splurged prior to the surgery date.

2 hours ago, Cookiecookie said:

I gained 8 lbs before my surgery because I knew I would not be able to eat certain things so I splurged prior to the surgery date.

Your tracker is awesome! 17.4 pounds in less that a month! Congratulations! How are you feeling?

Feeling great thanks! Today I'm -21 lbs

How was your surgery?

Ive been having an issue after loosing 40 lds going from 185-145. I was doing great had maintained for 2 years. But it has little by little come back and I cant seem to loose anything ...I am always hungry anyone else have this issue?

12 hours ago, Sha0717 said:

Ive been having an issue after loosing 40 lds going from 185-145. I was doing great had maintained for 2 years. But it has little by little come back and I cant seem to loose anything ...I am always hungry anyone else have this issue?

I'm having the same issue,I was 190 and got down to 150 in 2013 and so far I've gained 25 back I'm hungry all the time,

HI,

I got sleeved on December 10-2018 my weight before surgery was 173 lbs