Sleevers over 300lbs?

[luvbnme 26]

I have lost 120lbs since June 2014

[Babalou 9]

Hello all! I have been on the age-specific (sixties) support group blog, and just got around to reading all the entries in this 200+ site yesterday. A great source of encouragement. I started at 344# in Nov. 2014, had surgery Feb. 3rd, this year. Going in for my second post op visit today, and am down 70# total. At 5'8", I have at least another 100# to go, and after reading your posts, I know it is possible. Any suggestions for fighting the urge to "graze" while around the house? Not doing it yet, but the urge is surfacing. I have tried the old Weight Watchers trick of brushing my teeth when hungry, but over the years of trying to loose weight, I have brushed nearly all the enamel off. Is this just a phase I will get through?

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

I don't keep anything in the house I can't have around without worry of binging. If I still feel the urge to nibble, I make myself drink at least 6 -8 ounces of Water first. That usually does the trick.

[willow13 59]

I was 350 when I started my weight loss journey to being sleeved. It really was the best thing I did. I am just over a year since my op and have done great up until recently when I hit a huge stall but this will hopefully pass.

[teemarie1078 165]

I was 310 when I started my journey

296 day of surgery on 5/20/14

Down almost 150 lbs currently 161

Love this sleeve

[sleevemom88 217]

5'10" 26 yrs old and 334 on DOS 12~4~14 And just weighed in at 262 this morning. 72 down, another 100 to go for a little under 4 months out I'll totally take it!!!

[crazyffhfan 44]

I currently weigh over 360. I'm about ready to do away with all that! I get sleeved April 16th in Houston, TX.

[momma_missie 30]

So glad to have come across this thread!! I'm just starting the WLS process... I'm 5'11 and currently weight 376lbs. I've made my mind up that I want to have the sleeve done.. I just hope when I meet with the surgeon that he agrees!

[CrazyJaney 775]

Either way, WLS is the best thing I've ever done. Looking back I think I was very pro VSG. Now, I realize it's hard work either way but much better than having waited for some random diet to work. Best of luck!

[KingMoose 238]

I was 397 before my 6 month diet, surgery day I was 363, today 6 1/2 months post-op I am at 250. I am 6'3".

[candy32980 9]

Did anyone over 300 pounds have any trouble getting insurance to pay for the sleeve?

[candy32980 9]

So glad to have come across this thread!! I'm just starting the WLS process... I'm 5'11 and currently weight 376lbs. I've made my mind up that I want to have the sleeve done.. I just hope when I meet with the surgeon that he agrees!

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I'm in the same boat. I just recently decided to get the sleeve and my first appointment is June 18th. I'm just worried that my insurance will not pay for some reason. I don't have many comorbidities but I'm 5'4" 330 lbs.

[willow13 59]

I notice that must sleeves are in the high 200's but is there anyone who started higher. My weight day off was 362 give or take a pound....my doctor told me the most common procedure for my weight was the bypass but the long term results are very much the same. Im 5'7" but I definitely strated off way bigger than some posts I see...just curious to know I'd I'm alone lol

Dstined4gr8tnes

I am 5ft 5 and started off at 350 lbs, I was sleeved a year past march and can honestly say it was the best thing I did.

[Music Mommy 3]

I started at 382 and 5'9 and had the sleeve. I am down to 240 and loving it. I was hesitant to have bypass and preferred the sleeve. I am thrilled with my results so far. Weight loss has definitely slowed down but it keeps trickling off. As long as it's coming off, I'm happy. Good luck to you!

[Jack Hollywood 20]

Keep in mind that this procedure is not a "cure all"

You need to remember, that you you need to do to succeed, is to change the way you live. You need to stay committed to your new life change. You need to have it in your head that this is what you want to do. I have people in my support group that are failing. This is because they were not ready to change, they were not ready to take back their life. This is your decision, for you and only for you. My life quote is "there is nothing on that table that looks better than being healthy!" Or being thin. I started my journey on 7/7/14 and I am down 197lbs and counting so I know what I am talking about. This was my decision for me and for me alone and that's why I am winning. Good luck and feel free to send me a message if you need any details.