Introduction

[Cris31 1]

Hello Everyone,

Ive been a lurker on this forum for a few months and decided to come out of the dark! Lol

I just started the process with alma at Ready4Achange and hope to be sleeved by Dr Garcia In November. A little about me, I'm 31, 5'5, and 180lbs. Im the "yoyo diet" queen and kinda over of it. Just looking at food makes me gain weight and lately, ive been looking quite a bit

Last year I decided to have plastic surgery in Tijuana and had an amazing experience! And the thought of gaining any more weight (and ruining my surgery results) terrifies me. So, thats me in a nutshell. I look forward to learning from all.of u and sharing my postop story. By the way, if any of you have similar stats and were sleeved by Dr Garcia, I would love to hear about ur experience. My two biggest fears are

1. I will loose TOO MUCH weight. I know that sounds funny but I like my curves anything below 150lbs and I look like I'm sick.

2. I will loose weight too slowly since I have a low bmi.

[thinathart 197]

So you are going to be sleeved to lose 30 lbs? Or is this strictly a preventative step?

[thinathart 197]

I'm not judging, but I think you will end up losing more than 30 lbs with the sleeve.

[Cris31 1]

Thank you for your reply. I am getting it done for several reasons to loose weight, to be healthier, and because diabetes runs in my family. But im wondering if you can someone control when you stop loosing.

[Cris31 1]

Losing*

[Freshwater 2]

I was sleeved by dr Garcia last August. I was 196 at 5" 8'. I am now 128. I have been as low as 126 and have to really work to not lose more ( as my only complication.. I'll take it ) My goal weight was 135-140. I am very happy with my results. If you only want to lose 30lbs no more the sleeve may not be for you. You should expect a minimum loss of 40-50lbs.... It could be more. You would have to fight the sleeve and I don't know what complications that might cause. Probably not a great idea.

[stephanie1678 80]

I think at a BMI of 30 now is the perfect time to do it. Less risky than waiting until you weigh more.

At 5'5" you can stand to lose more than 30 pounds, so I think you will do well (you could lose 70 pounds and still be just in the normal weight range....just tone and body build if you think you look too skinny). Good luck!

There is a girl with your exact stats who was sleeved by Dr Garcia. Look up rollargirl from Australia.

[Cris31 1]

Thank you for your insight! I guess I really have to come to terms with the fact that I might loose my booty lol I will definitely look up the other user you suggested. Thank you again!

[Kieshart 73]

I think at a BMI of 30 now is the perfect time to do it. Less risky than waiting until you weigh more.

At 5'5" you can stand to lose more than 30 pounds' date=' so I think you will do well (you could lose 70 pounds and still be just in the normal weight range....just tone and body build if you think you look too skinny). Good luck!

There is a girl with your exact stats who was sleeved by Dr Garcia. Look up rollargirl from Australia.[/quote']

So encouraging. I have a 32 bmi and scheduled for 12 days from now. 5 ft 10 weight 220. I've lost 6 pounds since starting pre-op. I have been as heavy as 280 and see that I am gradually gaining it back. I'm 32 years old with a year old and 5 year old. Feels good to know that there are those that can understand those of us that are struggling but don't yet morbidly obese. I want a better life for myself and my children.

[Kieshart 73]

Thank you for your insight! I guess I really have to come to terms with the fact that I might loose my booty lol I will definitely look up the other user you suggested. Thank you again!

Cris, what work have you had done? If it's not too private. I want a breast lift, Tummy Tuck and a little butt work if I can save enough for it at some point. Who did your surgery? Thank you for coming out of lurking as I too have been lurking.

[No game 14,436]

I would ask you, are you willing to deal with the long term consequences of the sleeve? This is not a miracle diet that you can just walk away from after you've lost the weight.

As someone that had had surgery and is further out I can tell you from real experience.

I'm sure you know of the short term risks ( leaks etc) but long term you have to live with a life that is altered. Being morbidly obese, it was a bit easier to say yes these because the alternative was death.

But theses days I see more and more regrets and a lot of them are from lower BMI patients.

My life has changed I can no longer eat or drink the same which sometimes is a hassle but that's what I signed up for right? Going out with friends and family has changed.

If you eat the wrong things you can have consequences like throwing up feeling feverish which is always fun in public!

Some people get dumping syndrome where they literal poop themselves.

You have to take supplements for life. I for one have had issues with my blood work coming up off and now my parathyroids are leaching Calcium from my bones and I've had I 1800 dollar scan and next week I meet with an endocrinologist for more testing...

I do not regret my surgery, don't get me wrong. But it was a life altering , extreme thing to do, a last resort,

I was on medications but still had uncontrolled high blood pressure and it was only a matter of time.

Would I do it for 30 or 40 pounds? No and I would never suggest an otherwise healthy person do it either

[stephanie1678 80]

I was on medications but still had uncontrolled high blood pressure and it was only a matter of time.

Would I do it for 30 or 40 pounds? No and I would never suggest an otherwise healthy person do it either

A BMI of 30 is still obese. She can stand to lose 70 pounds. I think it is easy for heavier people to judge those who have a lower BMI (just like someone with a 60 BMI might judge someone with a 40). I think everyone knows their own journey and tolerance. I have actually read MANY studies that suggest the BEST time to get surgery is at as low of a BMI as you can get. The risks are lower, surgery is easier on you, and results are long term.

[No game 14,436]

A BMI of 30 is still obese. She can stand to lose 70 pounds. I think it is easy for heavier people to judge those who have a lower BMI (just like someone with a 60 BMI might judge someone with a 40). I think everyone knows their own journey and tolerance. I have actually read MANY studies that suggest the BEST time to get surgery is at as low of a BMI as you can get. The risks are lower' date=' surgery is easier on you, and results are long term.[/quote']

Stephanie,

I am not judging! I'm sorry you took it that way..

I am speaking as someone who has had surgery.

Yes she could lose 70 pounds but said she wanted to lose 30 and keep some curves.

I'm not trying to talk the op out or into surgery,

I was giving honest insight to consider. That's all. going into this with eyes wide open is always a good thing, don't you think?

As for roller girl yes she was low BMI but I'm not sure she is a good example to follow as there seems to be many issues there.

[Kieshart 73]

I would ask you' date=' are you willing to deal with the long term consequences of the sleeve? This is not a miracle diet that you can just walk away from after you've lost the weight.

As someone that had had surgery and is further out I can tell you from real experience.

I'm sure you know of the short term risks ( leaks etc) but long term you have to live with a life that is altered. Being morbidly obese, it was a bit easier to say yes these because the alternative was death.

But theses days I see more and more regrets and a lot of them are from lower BMI patients.

My life has changed I can no longer eat or drink the same which sometimes is a hassle but that's what I signed up for right? Going out with friends and family has changed.

If you eat the wrong things you can have consequences like throwing up feeling feverish which is always fun in public!

Some people get dumping syndrome where they literal poop themselves.

You have to take supplements for life. I for one have had issues with my blood work coming up off and now my parathyroids are leaching Calcium from my bones and I've had I 1800 dollar scan and next week I meet with an endocrinologist for more testing...

I do not regret my surgery, don't get me wrong. But it was a life altering , extreme thing to do, a last resort,

I was on medications but still had uncontrolled high blood pressure and it was only a matter of time.

Would I do it for 30 or 40 pounds? No and I would never suggest an otherwise healthy person do it either[/quote']

Thank you for the invaluable insight into your experiences. Having been 60 pounds heavier and seeing my weight continue to rise as a result of my NEVER feeling full leads me to be very firm in my decision to have this procedure done before I gain the weight back and more as 80% of all dieters do. I do have high blood pressure and high cholesterol, but it is borderline since I lost the weight. I would like to lose about 70 pounds at this point although the liquid diet is causing me to lose pre-op. This will allow me to avoid the daily underlying fear of becoming morbidly obese later in my life. I appreciate your sharing and value everyones SUPPORT here. 12 days seems so far away, but this is a dream come true for me and I believe for my children as well as I can be more active with them in the future.

[Kieshart 73]

A BMI of 30 is still obese. She can stand to lose 70 pounds. I think it is easy for heavier people to judge those who have a lower BMI (just like someone with a 60 BMI might judge someone with a 40). I think everyone knows their own journey and tolerance. I have actually read MANY studies that suggest the BEST time to get surgery is at as low of a BMI as you can get. The risks are lower' date=' surgery is easier on you, and results are long term.[/quote']

I agree that the studies about lower bmi folks helped me to make a better choice. The surgery is actually best for bmi of 30-40. This group tends to have the least complications and the best overall success. I can't wait! Thanks for the support and encouragement! Can you share a little about your experience?