How long did it take you or should I say how fast did you loose being at a 40 bmi? And also is 40 bmi considered a high or would you say on the low bmi? I'm currently 5'2 weight 220 bmi of 40 and I would love to know how quick it took you to get to goal? Any loose skin?

L

Edited November 7, 201312 yr by muneca1029

I was sleeved on May 6 with a Bmi of 41. My start weight was 244 at 5' 5.5''. Today, almost 9 weeks out I weigh 207. I have had a bit of a struggle with my sleeve as it appears to be on the tight side. I am currently consuming approximately 600-700 calories a day, much of that is still protein shakes. I actually don't specifically exercise yet but I lead a rather active lifestyle since I am a mother of 3 and a photographer, so I am always moving.

I was sleeved 12/27/12. I am 5'2" and my starting weight was 232. BMI was 42. I am now at 137. Goal is 130. I do have some loose skin...mostly my belly....but it's not horrible.

I'm 5'3.75" with a starting BMI of ~41 - HW 246 (Jan 2013), SW 234.6 (June 18), CW 227.2 - and wondered if your early weeks were as slow as mine. Still extremely happy with surgery.

Woooow all u guys are loosing pretty quickly and steady I like that!! I know it doesn't mean I'll be loosing the same way but at least I have an idea.. Do you guys think exercising before surgery is a good idea??

L

Edited November 7, 201312 yr by muneca1029

My first few weeks were a little slow as far as weight loss....then it started falling off. I would start exercising now....and pick it up again when you are able following surgery.

I had a BMI of 41. 8 months out I have a BMI of 25 and a few lbs to goal. I have lost over 100lbs and very minimal loose skin - mid 20s so age has helped a lot with skin.

Starting BMI 41.8 HW 267 SW 269 CW 208

Sleeved 2/27 work out a little. Consider my self a slow looser. But I love it that I'm loosing.

From a size 22/24 3x women to a 12/14 misses!

40 is fairly high BMI; it's usually the minimum BMI for American docs to be willing to do the surgery. It's not super high, but it's higher than most Mexican docs require.

Thank u for your responses guys! My biggest fears at this point is a leak and loose skin yikes!

L

Edited November 7, 201312 yr by muneca1029