Hello everyone

[sne6rs 3]

So I'm 5'9 female I weight 255, would I be a good candidate for the sleeve procedure

[indecision 863]

From a BMI perspective I would say yes. Just know that the sleeve is not a miracle in that you still have to work to lose the weight. So the real question is are you a candidate from the perspective of are YOU ready to put in the work.

[sne6rs 3]

Most definitely I normally don't have a problem losing weight it's keeping it off but I'm willing to commit to a lifestyle change to live a more happier and healthier life

[indecision 863]

Most definitely I normally don't have a problem losing weight it's keeping it off but I'm willing to commit to a lifestyle change to live a more happier and healthier life

Then I would say you are ready. The sleeve can be a wonderful thing. I was like you in that I would lose weight and fast but would always just gain it back. For me the sleeve has allowed me to lose more than I ever did on my own as well as maintain the lose.

It is a bumpy road non the less. Good luck to you and welcome to the forum!

[Catherine707 253]

I spent a lot of time evaluating my prior weight loss attempts to ensure that I really had tried everything else and that I was ready to make the permanent lifestyle changes needed to be successful with the gastric sleeve. I realized that some of my prior attempts were half hearted, and in 2012 I gave it my 100% effort; after a low carb diet I had to have gall bladder surgery due to the GB stones getting stuck in the neck of my gall bladder, and then I tried Medifast and had an allergic reaction to the soy in the Meal Replacements. After those issues I knew that I was serious about weight loss and had really tried everything - so I was comfortable moving forward with surgery. Now 9 months post surgery I have lost 100 pounds and am very happy with my sleeve. I know this was the right decision for me.

[sne6rs 3]

Great, congrats on your weightloss