So I'm considered a lightweight....yea....thats me LOL! At 32 BMI I'm technically lightweight. I have been at 35 BMI for the last several years or so and have actually managed to lose a bit on a low carb/high protein/mod fat/low cal/sugar free (paleo/primal) lifestyle, but am as usual having a very hard time keeping it off consistantly. It keeps creeping up.

Was just wondering if there were anymore people on here with about 100lbs or less to lose, or otherwise considered lightweight comparatively. Any who've had the procedure? If you've had the procedure, how much have you been losing? What's your progress, and how're you feeling about the procedure so far?

Thought I'd make a thread for us that have less to lose than the SMB or even the MB people on here. So we can share our experiences and just chill.

BTW, thought I'd add. Everyone is welcome! All sizes! All opinions are valued here!

Hi all, 16th July in my dates!!! Can't wait!!

BMI almost 30; 175cm, 90kg

I'm just starting this journey. I have my first consult on July 9th. I'm 5' 0" and 197 lbs. I've thought about surgery for a while but really started getting serious after my pcp recommended it. It's looking like I'm going the self pay route which doesn't excite me but I know I won't regret it. Happy I've found this site and others to chat with...lord knows my husband is tired of hearing me talk about it right now lol.

I'm just starting this journey. I have my first consult on July 9th. I'm 5' 0" and 197 lbs. I've thought about surgery for a while but really started getting serious after my pcp recommended it. It's looking like I'm going the self pay route which doesn't excite me but I know I won't regret it. Happy I've found this site and others to chat with...lord knows my husband is tired of hearing me talk about it right now lol.

I'm almost the same as you. I'm 5'1 and 195. My last pcp visit she was like you are fat and have to do something about it now. I told her I was doing this surgery and she was very supportive and has already arranged a follow up schedule since I'm having surgery in Mexico. You will do great. There are so many people on here to support you and answer your questions. It's great!

I'm almost the same as you. I'm 5'1 and 195. My last pcp visit she was like you are fat and have to do something about it now. I told her I was doing this surgery and she was very supportive and has already arranged a follow up schedule since I'm having surgery in Mexico. You will do great. There are so many people on here to support you and answer your questions. It's great!

Did you try to get approved by your insurance? I'm trying now..., I have 35.2 bmi....I hope they approve me, because I don't have cash now and my credit isn't good....

Uhh?? 5'5" and 125 is awesome!!

Nope, 225lb. Hopeful typo I suppose. My hubbie asked me what I wanted to weigh as a goal, I think 145 would be amazing! Getting super excited.

I got approved and my date is June 26!

6/27/13 had surgery. Post op is amazingly comfortable. I give Dr.Jossart and Good Samaritan Hospital Lots of thanks for amazing experience!

6/27/13 had surgery. Post op is amazingly comfortable. I give Dr.Jossart and Good Samaritan Hospital Lots of thanks for amazing experience!

In ny? Are you on the ny sleeve fb page? Glad you are recovering well!

I'm 5'5 and 125. I'm doing this because I've been heavy for 25 yrs and am starting to get really stiff and sore' date=' my feet ache and I am tired most of all, of assessing daily about what in gonna do to fix myself. It's laughable to think I can fix this myself at this point. I don't have comorbidities and my insurance isn't covering. Thanks for all your posts.[/quote']

I'm a 5'6" and was 224 day of surgery. Same as you: no co-morbidities, self pay, my back bothered me a lot, me feet would swell (I'm a teacher, so I stand all day), and to be honest, I'm just tired of being fat. It's been 10 years of failed dieting, exercising, and so forth. I'm 11 days post-op and I'm loving my sleeve!

6/27/13 had surgery. Post op is amazingly comfortable. I give Dr.Jossart and Good Samaritan Hospital Lots of thanks for amazing experience!

In MA?

In ny? Are you on the ny sleeve fb page? Glad you are recovering well!

Hi I was in Good Samaritan with you. The post op days in hospital were good but now I'm worried about getting in enough calories.

Are you drinking one ounce every ten minutes?

How are you getting 600 calories in? I could drink more shakes but it would exceed 50-70 grams Protein.

How's all the lower BMI people doing? Have most of y'all had surgery? Mine is coming up.... July 16th! I was wondering how the weight loss is going?!?!?

Mines coming up also, July 25th! So stoaked! Only 3 weeks minus one day more to go! Woohoooooooo!

Mines coming up also' date=' July 25th! So stoaked! Only 3 weeks minus one day more to go! Woohoooooooo! [/quote']

Some days I think time is flying by and sometimes I think it's crawling by! I just remembered they gave me a lab sheet to get my blood drawn and I can't remember when they said to go get it done!!! I'm praying the office is open today!

Some days I think time is flying by and sometimes I think it's crawling by! I just remembered they gave me a lab sheet to get my blood drawn and I can't remember when they said to go get it done!!! I'm praying the office is open today!

Before you know it! It's here. I spent everyday and every second thinking about it. And now it's 2 days away and I went from terrified to wanting to bail and now - I'm ready to deal with the temporary discomfort for my life long of health.

Hi, all. I'm 41 years old, 5'3" and my current BMI is 35.4. I have hypertension and mild sleep apnea, so I was approved by insurance. I'm on day 11 of my 2-week pre-op diet and I've lost 12 pounds in the last 10 days. My surgery is on Tuesday, 7/9. Best of luck to everyone with July surgery dates. :-)