Would love to hear your story. I have a BMI of 38, depression/anxiety but no other comorbiditities such as diabetes, hypertension, high blood pressure, hich chlor, and have been approved from insurance to do the sleeve. My family and friends all thinks its a drastic measure since I'm fortunately health for my size and I should "try" again on my own and Im not that big and why put yourself at risk. Somedays I think I could loose 45 of the 70+ pounds I need to loose (by extreme low carb) as I've lost it several times over but have never been able to go the whole way. My concern is if I cant get a handle on my weight then I will end up with more comorbidities and may not live a long life. Does that outweigh the risks of surgery? I guess Im getting nervous of the "what if something goes wrong in surgery or complications after that don't go away. Unfortuanately I think these are the unknowns and until I go through the surgery I will not know. I have a 3 and 6 year old kids and am the only working parent that scares me. I'm sure you all were scared at some point.

I hate that I care so much about others opinions of my choices. For instance I worry about what my coworkers will think of me having the surgery and the time off I need to take to heal. I plan to be open about what surgery I do with them as it will be pretty evident and I dont like to lie. They are extreme athletes and do an ironman every year. I feel they will look down on me and it may impact my job. These are my peers, I think my boss will be a little more understanding.

I know I should not care so much about other opinions....my weakness. Am I over thinking this, should I jump at this opportunity and be grateful and make a commitment to do my part as best I can? Should I try it on my own agian and see if I can loose the wieght and keep it off?

Another question I have is how long did you take off work? My Dr.office suggested 1 month or more. Thanks for listening and any advice offered. Sorry for such a long random post.

I asked my surgeon the other day he told me its actually safer for us w low bmi n low weight than others who r higher

I had a bariatric nurse tell me about the same thing. I think a lot of it might have to do with we have no or at least fewer health issues going into surgery. That would hold true for ANY surgery we were going to have. I had no health issues at all, and had zero problems with the surgery. Easy greasy! I remember having my tonsils removed in my early 20's - I was a lot more uncomfortable!

I asked my surgeon the other day he told me its actually safer for us w low bmi n low weight than others who r higher

I had a bariatric nurse tell me about the same thing. I think a lot of it might have to do with we have no or at least fewer health issues going into surgery. That would hold true for ANY surgery we were going to have. I had no health issues at all' date=' and had zero problems with the surgery. Easy greasy! I remember having my tonsils removed in my early 20's - I was a lot more uncomfortable!

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That's exactly what he said

I'm 56 my bmi was 37 I do have dim server sleep apnea etc sleeved 1-30-13 lost about 20 MD said said 50 lbs I say 80 lbs I'm just hoping I continue on the path and lose 80 would be a miracle anyway they told me I was a lightweight yeah right lightweights wouldn't have all the comobities I did

You CAN lose 80. I've lost between 81 and 84, depending on the day!! I went into it wanting to lose 50 0r 60 lbs. I got there so fast and it was so easy, I KNEW I could lose more, and did!!! Love, love, love it. I wasn't this size when I got married at age 19!!!

I'm 56 my bmi was 37 I do have dim server sleep apnea etc sleeved 1-30-13 lost about 20 MD said said 50 lbs I say 80 lbs I'm just hoping I continue on the path and lose 80 would be a miracle anyway they told me I was a lightweight yeah right lightweights wouldn't have all the comobities I did

Ntvtx. Thank you gonna look forward!

Well my BMI was 38 when I went into surgery. Every few years I went up a few more pounds. My BMI just kept getting higher and higher. I was getting more and more sluggish and tired. I had diabetes type 2 thrown at me too, which didn't help. Some people feel comfortable at a BMI of 38, but I sure as hell didn't. Not enough energy for my family, I'm afraid. I figured diabetes was just the first comorbidity I was going to get. High blood pressure was on its way too, being that I was borderline high before the sleeve. I decided to nip this weight gain in the bud because I knew in 10 more years i would have a 50 BMI, no doubt in my mind.

The sleeve was the best thing I ever did for myself for my health. My diabetes is in remission, my BMI is 20.5, and I feel much more active and energetic. It boils down to how you feel. Do you feel tired? Do you have joint pain? Are you slower than you'd like? Are you just going to keep gaining more and more weight until you ARE a 50 BMI? Why not stop the weight gain dead in its tracks?

I want to add that I am very sorry for all of those who had complications. Unfortunately, it can happen. It's a small chance but someone has to be in that percentage and it sucks if it's you. I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy. I figured the risk to reward ratio was worth it for me. You have to decide the same for yourself and yourself only.

Well my BMI was 38 when I went into surgery. Every few years I went up a few more pounds. My BMI just kept getting higher and higher. I was getting more and more sluggish and tired. I had diabetes type 2 thrown at me too, which didn't help. Some people feel comfortable at a BMI of 38, but I sure as hell didn't. Not enough energy for my family, I'm afraid. I figured diabetes was just the first comorbidity I was going to get. High blood pressure was on its way too, being that I was borderline high before the sleeve. I decided to nip this weight gain in the bud because I knew in 10 more years i would have a 50 BMI, no doubt in my mind.

The sleeve was the best thing I ever did for myself for my health. My diabetes is in remission, my BMI is 20.5, and I feel much more active and energetic. It boils down to how you feel. Do you feel tired? Do you have joint pain? Are you slower than you'd like? Are you just going to keep gaining more and more weight until you ARE a 50 BMI? Why not stop the weight gain dead in its tracks?

I want to add that I am very sorry for all of those who had complications. Unfortunately, it can happen. It's a small chance but someone has to be in that percentage and it sucks if it's you. I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy. I figured the risk to reward ratio was worth it for me. You have to decide the same for yourself and yourself only.

I can tell you that the self esteem factor alone, was worth it to me. I don't feel self conscious when i walk into a room of people. If people look at me, it is for some reason other because I'm big, wearing big clothes to try and HIDE the obvious!