Hello! I am new to this. My sleeve is scheduled for 11/26/12. Not sure what to expect. I am 5'1 and 185 lbs. Should I expect rapid results or will it be slow being that I am starting out with a lower weight? Any help or words of wisdom would be greatly appreciated! THANKS!!!

I'm 5ft2.5 and was 224.. after my preop diet I was 212...

I am almost 6 months out and I'm down 63 pounds.. month 5 I have only lost 2 pounds and actually jumped up a few lbs.

I know people in my group at the doctors that had their surgery same time as me have lost 80 to 100 pounds. some were a lot heavier some were about the same as me.

I always compared people to me. and it was driving me nuts..

I'm 161 right now.. size 8/10

you may lose slower cause you are considered a light weight..

best of luck

I am 7 months out and started at 255 i now weight 170 i have not lost any for about 2 months but that is my falt because i have never exercised and am so tired of everyone telling me not to loose anymore. But i think i may start going to the gym to try and firm some things up. Good uck to u

Congrats on ya upcoming surgery may i ask y did u decided to get the surgery u r a good weight i will love to be that but 3 months nd 12 days out of my sleeve. Good luck

I was a "low BMI" too. Was vigilant about taking supplements, low carb, 60+ gram of Protein and did a little bit of exercise to take off the weight. Recommend more exercise than I did, but I know you can do this much better than me.

Remember each of us loses weight differently. What to expect? Expect to be amazed....I love my sleeve and have no regrets!

@marylynn. I have been unhappy with my size for along time. Size 12/14. I can lose 25-30 lbs with excercise but it comes right back plus more! Im tired of the yoyo! I have a two year old with behavior problems that i cannot keep up with. I had gestational diabetes with my pregnancy and a family history of diabetes, high blood pressure, stroke, etc. Just trying to get the weight under control before I inherit some of these medical issues.

Thanks everyone for your input and encouragement

I am starting close to the same stats as you looking at a sleeve date of Jan and will hopefully be 185 day of surgery after the two week preop...I would love to follow through your experiences

Hi my bmi was only 34 and I am

5'7 215 pounds with high blood pressure. I had my sleeve on Oct 15th and am already down 25 pounds!!! I also have been on Yo yo

Diets and just could never keep it off. But so far I love my sleeve!! I don't think about food like I use to I eat to live not live to eat!! Good luck to all!!!

@bmarion662 I would love to follow your journey also. I have my egd on 11/6/12 and see my surgeon on 11/7/12.

@kc5077 she I'm 5 foot 2 my biggest was 316 i most differently understand wit the baby i have a two boys 4 n 7 nd wit u not wanted ya health to b ruin cuz mines was pretty bad but gettin better can i ask how much do u care to weight after this...i think u pretty cool nd proli a thickum

MaryLynn

HI KC, welcome and congratulations for making the decision! I too thought I was a lightweight...5"3" and 204 lbs but then realized I was not a lightweight and really headed for trouble. I am one year out and now at goal weight and feel 20 lbs lighter. I have bloggeed once a week for a year so if you want to know what to expect (although everyone is different) visit my blog and you can see how it might look for you. You should start on my About Me page and then go from there....I liked the post that someone made above where she said "What to expect?" Expect to be Amazed!

And again, Welcome!

I'm 5' with BMI of 51. I need to lose about 150 lbs. I pray getting the sleeve will help me!!

Thanks Queen of the Crop for your encoragement. Scaredy Cat, am praying this works also. Especially since im self pay!!! Lol. No really, there is a gym opening next week and several girls from my work have joined. I intend on going 4 days a week and at least walking on the treadmill. Hopefully i can stick to a routine since ill have workout buddies.

I have similar stats to you as well. I am 5'2 1/4". I have been working my butt off (literally ), to try and get some weight off on my own. I plan to have the sleeve as well. I will be going to Mexico sometime next year. I started out at 205lbs (bmi was around 36-37) and am now at 187.4 (bmi around 34) -- still well into the "obese" category according to the bmi charts, but I am so proud of myself to have lost over 17 lbs! I have yo yo'd since I was about 16. I have a family history of obesity and health problems as a result. I would like to be in a normal bmi range and be around 125lbs. I would love for you to post your progress so I have a better idea of what to expect. I wish you and everyone on here the best of luck. I love seeing so many success stories. It is great to see people's self esteem go way up and get healthy. I work out a fair amount, unfortunately I typically only do it when I'm trying to lose weight. I'd love to make it a lifestyle. Anyway, I don't think I will be successful in getting below about 170 on my own.

Hey everyone..... My name is Celina, I will be a January2013 sleever!!! BMI 36 CW 228 HT 5'6.

Looking forward to getting to know you all especially since I've been stalking the forum for 2months!!!!! Enjoy your week guys and good luck to the upcoming surgeries.