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I'm 5'3 starting weight 267, dos 247 and today 198. Total loss so far 69lbs 49 since surgery. Sleeved 10/03/12. It's been harder than I expected but worth it. :)

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5'3 starting weight 243.... Hoping to get down to 150.

You will!

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5'3 reporting for duty

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I'm 5'2 and was sleeved dec 20. My start weight was 265 surgery was 256 and now I'm 234. I haven't lost anything in almost 3 weeks :( it's really starting to get to me!

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I'm 5'3". surgery weight 236. surgery 11/7/12. down 43 lbs so far. I need to work out more. I walk everyday but not sure that's gettin it anymore. But its still rough on the tummy for crunches. And I dont think I can do the gym thing. I think we are going to get something for our house.

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Im 5'1 started at 240 dos I was 217 now im 154 my goal is 145-150 im SO CLOSE!! Lol but of course im stalling and losing inches. Which is just fine by me! What are some of you ladies goals that are around the 5'0-5'2 height?

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225.5 at consultation and 187 now, 10 weeks out. 5 ft 2" and 66 years old!!! Hate to exercise so need motivation for that!!!

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What are some of you ladies goals that are around the 5'0-5'2 height?

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Picking a goal weight is so hard. The only guidance I have is the bmi charts and mybodygallery.com. The lowest weight I have been as an adult was on my wedding day when I hit 133. That was after 5 months of dieting and running 5 miles a day, every day. That being said, I would love to be maintain between 115-125. It seems like such a far fetched dream. I am 5'2".

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Picking a goal weight is so hard. The only guidance I have is the bmi charts and mybodygallery.com. The lowest weight I have been as an adult was on my wedding day when I hit 133. That was after 5 months of dieting and running 5 miles a day' date=' every day. That being said, I would love to be maintain between 115-125. It seems like such a far fetched dream. I am 5'2".[/quote']

My surgeon told me that 135-140 would be ideal for me. I'm at 149 and I would love to get to 130 I'm already a size 6 sometimes 4 and have noticed that now the lower I go the more things are sagging and I'm not really liking the way my face is starting to look. I feel healthy and would love to be 120 but I may not look so healthy. So I think first set a realistic goal but do not tie your self to it.

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I'm 5'2 and got sleeved Nov. 30th, 2012 @ 193.4lbs. I've lost 33 lbs at my 6 weeks follow up. It's all been worth it to be free of Type2, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, restless leg syndrome, low potassium!!! I even had a hernia repair of a prior hysterectomy and it was Huge! I feel SO MUCH BETTER!! Who's with me?!!!

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Hi I'm 5'1 and about 215 I have my surgery for Dec 19 th.....it is real encouraging to hear about your weight loss it makes me feel like I can finally achieve my goal. I have not been under 150 in 15 years. <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' />

Hi we're close enough am 5'0 @214pd

Sleeved on 5/11/12 weighing 178 for a total of 35 pds. Problems am having is terrible reflux;( I have never had this before. It gives me bad pains in my chest and choke me in my sleep. I tried so many meds it's depressing. It sadden me to no I did this to myself.

Meds- inhibitor tums maalox( metoclopramide) Rx nw on Zantac 300mg

I cnt wait to get over this cause eating is ridiculous. I can hardly eat! Drinking is almost close to impossible.

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I'm 5'3. I had surgery 12/30/11 - starting weight 283. Current weight 203. Really glad I had this surgery. :)

I was the same exact height and weight. I'm two and half weeks out at 261. I am so excited. Can't wait to b 203 soon.

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Hi we're close enough am 5'0 @214pd

Sleeved on 5/11/12 weighing 178 for a total of 35 pds. Problems am having is terrible reflux;( I have never had this before. It gives me bad pains in my chest and choke me in my sleep. I tried so many meds it's depressing. It sadden me to no I did this to myself.

Meds- inhibitor tums maalox( metoclopramide) Rx nw on Zantac 300mg

I cnt wait to get over this cause eating is ridiculous. I can hardly eat! Drinking is almost close to impossible.

I was on zantac once a day then twice a day. I still was getting heartburn until I started taking prilosec. It has worked great! Im 5'0" and weighed 212lbs at sx 11/20/12. Im 187lbs now. Weights coming off slowly but its coming off:-) I hope u find relief soon because even drinking Water was awful.

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Hello fellow vertically challenged girls! I am 5'2 (and a half ha ha). I had surgery on 8/17/12. My weight was 217 lbs. I am currently 159 lbs. My 1st goal is to be a normal BMI (136 lbs). My second goal is more a bit more complicated because I'm not sure where I will like my body at. I had a bangin bod in my teens when I was 115-118 lbs...but that was my teens. I was happy in my early 20's at 120-125 lbs...but can I get there again and how would I (and my skin look)? So I think my ultimate goal is about 125 lbs. I'm happy to meet all you petite ladies who can relate to our unique challenges :)

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Picking a goal weight is so hard. The only guidance I have is the bmi charts and mybodygallery.com. The lowest weight I have been as an adult was on my wedding day when I hit 133. That was after 5 months of dieting and running 5 miles a day, every day. That being said, I would love to be maintain between 115-125. It seems like such a far fetched dream. I am 5'2".

I am 5ft 2" too. Weighed about 115 when I got married. The doctor wants me to get to 130. Since I started at 225.5 I have a ways to go!!!

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