I need to lose 50-60 pounds, and im winding for the people that were in the same boat, how fast did your weight come off?

Im not sure why people say you dont need it for 50 or 60 pounds... I have done everything BUT surgery to lose weight... weight watchers' date=' Jenny Craig, nutri system, personal trainer, visalus shakes. I am only 5'5 and have no co-morbites, but every woman in my family is obese to morbidly obese, and for me this is more of a preventative measure. I have no problem eating healthy, but my genetics really suck, and I'm not going to risk going down the road of all the other women in my family. Its not pretty![/quote']

I read your post and feel like you are me...thank you. I am scheduled for Nov 11 and starting to freak a little.

I am basically healthy. Lol I say that but I guess it's my perspective. . Sometimes I look in the mirror and am shocked! at 34 BMI. 206 and 5'5". Hbp. Issues. I am Hispanic and the cards aren't great in the gene pool. I see the writing on the wall. 3 dr.s have mentioned the sleeve. I am a self pay going to Mexico with Dr Alvarez with Endobariatric. You name the diet..I have tried it. Lose 20+ lbs gain it back. Also, 2 out of 6 have diabetes in my family tree. I just don't want any more issues coming my way. Had the gallbladder taken out, I have been dieting since college. My wt was generally good until children, and that was yrs ago..lol. Can't blame them. Starting to isolate myself and just feeling more depressed, yet I am scared. Hate the hair falling out ordeal too.

I have a Bmi of 35. 5'6 217lbs had my surgery yesterday! I have a ton of health issues and obesity runs in my family as well. Kudos to you for being proactive on your health!

Oh please keep us updated! We are near the same. I pray you do fabulous!!!!!

Thank you Nomore cupcakes for posting this...this was an awesome topic for me..26 more days!!!

Woo mammecan! Im so close.. 11 more days and I am so excited to start this new chapter in my life, I have struggled my whole life with my weight and im sick of fighting this fight. Good luck to you!!!

Good post. I have 10 days till surgery. I'm BMI 40 but i could get lower on my own. For a while. I have high blood pressure and sleep apnea. Exercise is hampered by 30 yrs arthritus ruining my feet. I think the Sleeve is ideal for preventing further health problems and improving the ones I have. Go well everyone.

Oh please keep us updated! We are near the same. I pray you do fabulous!!!!!

Thank you! So far so good. Very minimal pain, the gas they pump you with is the worst part. Sipping on Water and had a few sips of a Protein shake Excited for the life change this will give me.

I'm right there with you. 5'6 BMI 34 and weigh as much or more than most professional football players, yet people tell me I don't need to do thisI. I've struggled with my weight my whole life and have done every diet in the book. I'm scheduled for October 31 and nervous as heck.

I'm right there with you. 5'6 BMI 34 and weigh as much or more than most professional football players' date=' yet people tell me I don't need to do thisI. I've struggled with my weight my whole life and have done every diet in the book. I'm scheduled for October 31 and nervous as heck.[/quote']

You will do great! I am really not in any pain just a bit of gas. Don't listen to what other people say to you. Its your body and your health and you are doing the best thing for YOU! Its super hard on your body to constantly be dieting, this gives you the tool to lose weight and not be hungry all the time!

I'm right there with you. 5'6 BMI 34 and weigh as much or more than most professional football players, yet people tell me I don't need to do thisI. I've struggled with my weight my whole life and have done every diet in the book. I'm scheduled for October 31 and nervous as heck.

People tell me the same thing, that they don't think I need it! even though that's a nice thing to say, I guess I must carry my weight well (in my dreams) because I am 5'5 and 200 lbs... that's not healthy! I have gained 25 pounds in 2 years and I know it's just downhill from here, especially considering my genetics. I say to hell with all those people... we need to do what's right for us! I haven't told my mom yet... she's going to flip her lid when she finds out I'm going to Mexico. The woman has barely made it out of CA in all her 50 years lol

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Hello, I'm a low BMI-er too - BMI is 33. My surgery is scheduled for November 1st in Mexico. I understand where the higher BMI people are coming from, but you can't convince me that when they lose weight and get to the BMI 30-35 range, that they'd want the sleeve to be gone so they can just "try it on their own". You also can't convince me that it's no worse to lose and regain the same 50 lbs over and over and over again over the course of 20 years is any more unhealthy than being 100lbs overweight. The hardest part, IMO of being someone who based on appearance doesn't "need" surgery is that you start to feel defeated. Yeah, so we "only" have half the weight to lose as other people who do qualify for surgery. Does that make being overweight any less hard? Absolutely not. At the end of the day (as others have said) - this is a decision made based on what I want for myself. And I'm tired of being fat, just like everyone else.

Anyway, I'll get off my soapbox now. Good luck to you!!!

Omg thank you! I couldnt have said it better myself!!!

I was a low bmi and have fought the weight battle for at least 15 years. Obesity runs in both my families from my parents on up. I've lost 40 pounds more times than I can count and over the last few years I couldn't even lose more than 3-4#. I felt like my metabolism was busted. I lost most of my weight in 6 months, thought I was done when I held there for about a month, and then suddenly lost 10 more. I've been at 115-116 for more than 6 months and now have to work to keep that weight. Yes, I do know that could change tomorrow. But that's my situation today. You can PM me and I will share before/after pics. I just don't share them to the public because most people (especially my family) don't know I had surgery. Amy

I was just sleeved yesterday. My bmi is 31. I also have people telling me that I don't "need" the surgery. Of course I can't wait to look and feel great, but most importantly I am doing this as a preventative measure. My family is obese, we have high blood pressure and heart disease as well. I prefer to not get to the point where I can't move and am miserable. My mom supports me 100% because she had the lap band and and a tummy tuck in her 50's. She said she wishes she would have done it way sooner. My goal is to lose 50 pounds and every pound will be worth the money and the lifestyle change. My outlook on food has been changing ever since I started researching the sleeve. I'm proud of my decision. Those who sit in judgement have not walked in my shoes so their opinions don't affect me. I did this for me

I was a low bmi too I think 33-34 and I had surgery on 10-5 13 so it's been three weeks. I have lost 7 lbs total. I have 50lbs to lose I think I define the "slow loser" ! I will not lie I am constantly tired and I exercise. As of right now I am a little frustrated because it feels like I have gone thru too much to only have lost 7 lbs. I know we are not to compare ourselves but it's not butterflies and sunshine for everybody !

greersc -- please keep me updated. Very excited, I am going to Dr Alvarez as well on Nov 30th. I am a little nervous since I am going by myself, but from all indications that should not be a big deal at all. Good luck to you !