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schnickyp    1

schnickyp
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Hey everyone I'm really intersted in hearing how you VSG patients with a low BMI are doing?

As for me I'm 5'7 tall and weight 229 my bmi is around 35 I would like to lose about 75 to 80lbs...I guess my question is would you do it again if you had less then 100lbs to lose?

My surgery date is scheduled for 26 Sep and I start my pre-op diet tomorrow...I'm just really super nervous ...excited....scared...and happy so many mixed feeling...

Thanks!!!

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suegirl    109

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I am scheduled for tomorrow.. I am nervous but so happy that I won't have this issue anymore...

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nadoue    158

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Yes and yes, I was 240, 5"6 and I did my research and I told no one, got my surgery done and I keep it a secret till I die I guess lol. I am 148 now, surprisingly I am 5'7 now. I am a size 4 and I am happier than even. You can do it, just write down all the reasons why you want to be healthy

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damanda    41

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You bet! I am 5'5, started at 217 and was sleeved three weeks ago. Now I am 196,so 21 pounds in three weeks. Last time I lost around 20 pounds it took me 5 months and then I gained it all back. I also did this on the proverbial down low ;). Love my sleeve!

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damanda    41

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Amen!

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DEZ1975    170

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I have the same stats as you and was sleeved Aug 6. I've lost 15 lbs in 5 weeks. It's slower than I had hoped but worth it. I'm never hungry and that is very freeing!

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schnickyp    1

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Thanks for all of your input :rolleyes: feeling much better about my descision to get the sleeve...and yes I'm going to keep my sleeve on the down low to :ph34r:

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jjones10669    28

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My bmi is 32. I am 5'8 and weigh 210 and am scheduled for Nov 16th. I have diabetes, hypertension and hyperlipidemia and I so hope that this sleeve can help me do what years of yo-yo dieting couldnt.

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puppyphat    397

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I'm 5'4, had a starting bmi of 36 at 93kg or 204lb. I'm now exactly 1 month out today and am 76kg or 160lb. Weight loss includes pre-op diet. No1 will ever know about my surgery. Work mates think I was off work for 2 weeks with a horrendous gastro bug and I'm now working hard to keep the weight I lost off. I've been overweight for 2kgs and hope to have a bmi in the healthy weight range by Easter, if not new year.

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Paigers    67

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I am 5'8 @238 lbs...my bmi is 36. I want to have the surgery done in Dec. I would like to about 70lbs. I wondered the same thing. I go back and 4th with feeling guilty since I have less than 100lbs to lose but then I remind myself I have been trying to lose this weight on my own for years now. I have mastered losing some and re-gaining more :/ I haven't told anyone besides my husband, mother, & sister. I am just not in the mood to hear any negativity about or opionions on how they think I should lose it. I am also going to have to self pay so I am going to Mexico (i really dont want to hear my family and/or friends opinions on that either). I am really nervous tho.

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sramos89    260

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My stats are close, I am 5'4, 240 with a 40 bmi. But I am a big blab and told everyone! I am sure I will regret that, as I do most things come out of my mouth! but I thought I needed the support of my friends and also thought if they knew maybe I woldn't have to explain later, they would just accept me. PLUS, I have a friend who lost a lot of weight fast and looking back I KNOW she had to have had this done and she told me it was diet and exersize and I think that is fine to tell a thin person but when your friend, who is fat and struggling with their weight asks you, I thougth she should have told me. But thats just me. I wouldn't have thought one bit less of her! My surgery is 9/17

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Paigers    67

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I am sure I will tell more people (especially my family) after it's done. That way they will just have to accept me and my smaller stomach :)

I am just keeping quiet before hand so that I can make my own decision without everyone chiming in...

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ladydeenj    132

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Sleeved aug 13th one month out down 29 lbs. 5'3" started at 204, bmi 35 down to 175 today ! I told everyone and everyone was supportive!

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Paigers    67

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That's great! How are you doing with the transition? Are you able to tolerate good yet?

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    • LeighaTR

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      I am new here today... and only two weeks out from my sleeve surgery on the 23rd. I am amazed I have kept my calories down to 467 today so far... that leaves me almost 750 left for dinner and maybe a snack. This is going to be tough for two weeks... but I have to believe I can do it!
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    • Doughgurl

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      Hey everyone. I'm new here so I thought I should introduce myself. I am 53y/o and am scheduled for Gastric Bypass on June 25th, 2025. I'm located in San Antonio, Texas. I will be having my surgery in Tiajuana Mexico. I've wanted this for years, but I always had insurance where bariatric procedures were excluded. Finally I am able to afford to pay out of pocket.  I can't wait to get started, and I hope I'm prepared for the initial period of "hell". I know what I have signed up for, but I'm sure the good to come will out way the temporary period of discomfort and feelings of regret. I'd love to find people to talk to who have been through the same procedure or experience before. So I look forward to meeting you all. Hope you have a great week!
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      1. Selina333

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        I'm so happy for you! You are about to change your life. I was so glad to get the sleeve done in Dec. I didn't have feelings of regret overall. And I'm down almost 60 lbs. I do feel a little sad at restaurants. I can barely eat half a kid's meal. I get adults meals often because kid ones don't have the same offerings at times. Then I feel obligated to eat on that until it's gone and that can be days. So the restaurant thing isn't great for me. All the rest is fine by me! I love feeling full with very little. I do wish I could drink when eating. And will sip at the end. Just a strong habit to stop. But I'm working on it! You will do fine! Just keep focused on your desire to be different. Not better or worse. But different. I am happy both ways but my low back doesn't like me that heavy. So I listened (also my feet!). LOL! Update us on your journey! I'm not far from you. I'm in Houston. Good luck and I hope it all goes smoothly! Would love to see pics of the town you go to for this. I've never been there. Neat you will be traveling for this! Enjoy the journey. Take it one day at a time. Sometimes a few hours at a time. Follow all recommendations as best you can. 💗

      2. Doughgurl

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        Thank you so much for your well wishes. I am hoping that everything goes easy for me as well. We don't eat out much as it is, so it wont be too bad in that department. Thankfully. Also, I hear you regarding your back and feet!! I'd like to add knees to the list. Killing me as we speak! I'm only 5' so the weight has to go. Too short to carry all this weight. Menopause really did a doosey on me. (😶lol) My daughter also lives in Houston. with her Husband and my 5 grand-littles. I grew up in Beaumont, so I know Houston well, I will be sure to keep in touch and update you on my journey. I may need some advice in the future, or just motivation. Thank You so much for reaching out, I was hoping to connect with someone in the community. I really appreciate it. 💜

    • Alisa_S

      Alisa_S

      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      1. LeighaTR

        LeighaTR

        I hope your surgery on Wednesday goes well. You will be able to do all sorts of new things as you find your new normal after surgery. I don't know this from experience yet, but I am seeing a lot of positive things from people who have had it done. Best of luck!

    • Alisa_S

      Alisa_S

      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      1. summerseeker

        summerseeker

        Life as a big person had limited my life to what I knew I could manage to do each day. That was eat. I hadn't anything else to look forward to. So my eating choices were the best I could dream up. I planned the cooking in managable lots in my head and filled my day with and around it.

        Now I have a whole new big, bigger, biggest, best days ever. I am out there with those skinny people doing stuff i could never have dreamt of. Food is now an after thought. It doesn't consume my day. I still enjoy the good home cooked food but I eat smaller portions. I leave food on my plate when I am full. I can no longer hear my mother's voice saying eat it all up, ther are starving children in Africa who would want that!

        I still cook for family feasts, I love cooking. I still do holidays but I have changed from the All inclusive drinking and eating everything everyday kind to Self catering accommodation. This gives me the choice of cooking or eating out as I choose. I rarely drink anymore as I usually travel alone now and I feel I need to keep aware of my surroundings.

        I don't know at what point my life expanded, was it when I lost 100 pounds? Was it when I left my walking stick at home ? Was it when I said yes to an outing instead of finding an excuse to stay home ? i look back at my last five years and wonder how loosing weight has made such a difference. Be ready to amaze yourself.

        BTW, the liquid diet sucks, one more day and you are over the worst. You can do it.

    • CaseyP1011

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      Officially here for a long time, not just a good time💪
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