I'm starting out around 425 (my goal weight loss is around 250lbs) and plan to have surgery in July. I want to get my BMI down below 50 by then and at 6'0" tall I should be able to. However, I'm scared that the sleeve won't be enough for me. I had planne on having the DS in 2010 and found out I was pregnant 3 days after being approved. (10 yrs of trying to get pregnant and BAM!). We don't have WLS covered on our health insurance so the only way we can afford to pay cash is to do it in Mexico and get the sleeve instead of the DS. My question is:

With the sleeve what is the highest weight loss?

Thanks,

Ramee

I've dropped 145lbs and I started at 372lbs. The one thing you have to remember is, the Sleeve doesn't stop working at a certain point. It is a tool to help you control your eating habits, the same as with the D.S.. And you'll have to make healthy eating choices even with your new smaller stomach for the rest of your life.

During the 1st year post-op, the weight will seem to fall off on its own, but eventually the body is going to become acclimated to the new caloric intake. And there are going to be some factors that will slow your weight loss - you won't need as many calories to maintain your new weight, you're not burning as many calories because you weigh less and the body will adjust the metabolism down unless you exercise.

So you can lose as much weight as you'd like, it will take some effort on your part once the, "Honeymoon" period is over.

Good luck.

I had my sleep a year and a half ago and have lost a little over 100 pounds but now can't lose any, I also started eating nuts as opposed to unhealthy snacks, are nuts ok and what am I doing wrong! I noticed I get hungry but am so afraid to stretch my stomach and I still stop when I am full but I get hungry more often here lately. Any suggestions?