Hi guys, this is my first post and I am looking for advice and any information from anyone who can help. I have a BMI of 31 and am booked for sleeve surgery on the 8th of September. I am wondering what sort of weight loss I can expect, will it be slower because I have less weight to lose?

I am really nervous about my surgery date but exicited at the same time, I suppose everyone is. I look forward to hearing you all. X

I'm 51. Starting weight was 230, surg wt was 221 on 8/6/2013. Was down to 148 by March. I walk, work out more occasionally than consistently. BMI from 38-39 to 23 in 6-7 mos. Love my sleeve![/quote

Now that's a story I'd like to repeat! Thanks!

Female, age 47. 5'6"

Consult BMI 37

Pre op BMI 35.5 (I was made to lose at least 10 pounds, I lost 13)

Original goal 135

Re-adjusted to 145 at 6 month check in

Goal reached month 9

Total loss 90+ pounds. BMI 23.3. I may hit that original 135 pounds as I navigate early maintenance.

This is awesome! Congrats. Any secretes you'd like to pass along?

Thanks everyone. My starting weight was 193 and I'm being sleeved on Monday, October 27th. I'm so excited and a little scared. You guys made my day!

I had a gastric sleeve on 17.10.14 my BMI was 31

I'm 51. Starting weight was 230, surg wt was 221 on 8/6/2013. Was down to 148 by March. I walk, work out more occasionally than consistently. BMI from 38-39 to 23 in 6-7 mos. Love my sleeve![/quote

Now that's a story I'd like to repeat! Thanks!

Absolutely wonderful!!! I hope my story plays out just like yours . Congratulations:)

Thanks everyone. My starting weight was 193 and I'm being sleeved on Monday, October 27th. I'm so excited and a little scared. You guys made my day!

good luck to you! Wishing for the best :)

I am very encouraged by this thread. I have received approval from insurance and I am waiting to schedule surgery. Lately, I have been having thoughts of "what if I fail at this too". I'm 35, 5' 3, and 220. I'm hoping to get down to 140.

I was sleeved yesterday! BMI of 31. I want to lose 55 lb. weight at time of surgery 184. Can't wait to see the results!

I had mine on the 21st and I still fear that I will fail. I have had no problems taking fluids, so I automatically think the worst. I weighed in at 190 day of surgery at 5'3 and just want to get to 145....

You will not fail. You will do just great. Follow your doctors instructions religiously and you will succeed to the fullest. Recover soon and best of wishes.

I started out at 225 when I first met my surgeon. Day of surgery 5-7-14 I was 215 & still at 36 BMI. I stuck with her orders and still follow them today. I'm now at 148 I'm 5'5" and in a size 7 Jean. I am grateful to have my life back and feel better physically and emotionally. I love my new life and appreciate my surgeon deeply.

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You can read my earlier post. Sleeved June 17, started at 190 and today 149. No major issues, I just need to step up my exercise. My goal is anywhere in the 130's.

You won't fail. Have faith and heal!!!!

I was sleeved on 17.10.14 at 198 (BMI 31) today I am 190 I am finding the weight to be coming off extremely slow and it worries me that I seem to be able to consume alot of soup and still hungry. I want to get to 145 so not massive amounts to lose but I thought this Initial liquids stage I would lose more

I was sleeved yesterday! BMI of 31. I want to lose 55 lb. weight at time of surgery 184. Can't wait to see the results!

Let me know how you go similar to me. I was sleeved on 17.10.15 at 198 (BMI 31). Today I weigh 190, I want to get down to 145. I am finding weight slow to come off as I expected this Initial fluid stage to lose the most.