Hi, all. This is my first post and I'm just completing my first week post surgery. I may be a little unique in that I had sleeve surgery with a lower BMI--32. I've struggled with weight my entire life and always worked out...just can't keep it off. Always hungry and no diet ever seems to work. So I bit the bullet and paid for the surgery myself. It's been remarkably easy so far...I, candidly, am just not hungry. I'm losing about a lb a day, and I'm staying pretty strictly to the liquid diet. My general concern is that I really can't tell anything has happened to me except that I'm not hungry and I am losing weight (which I guess is the greatest outcome possible). I do fear the ease of this will make it very easy to go back to old habits. Anyone else out there with a similar experience?

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I had a BMI of 32 when I had my surgery 13 weeks ago. I'm now down 35lbs and losing around a pound a week. I'm struggling to exercise, my energy levels are still zero, but on the weeks I do manage it I lose a little more. The gnawing hunger I felt each and every day has gone, and I feel as if I have my life back.

I do still struggle to eat enough in social situations to avoid questions, especially with the family. My work colleagues are used to me being on one diet or another so just accept it! Only my partner and four close friends know what I've had done.

My surgery is this Thursday, December 11. I have a BMI of 35 and my current weight is around 192. I keep second-guessing myself thinking do I really need to go through this drastic surgery, but I know I can't do it on my own, I've been dieting since I was 12 years old on and off yo-yoing my entire life. It's just starting to get real and I guess I am scared. Preop diet has been hard and I'm feeling hungry a lot. I'm hoping at least some of the hunger pains will go away after surgery. I do have sleep apnea and a slightly elevated blood pressure so my insurance is covering the surgery. Freaking out a little!

The answer is in your diary entry.."I've been dieting since I was 12"...This will be a permanent fix.. and also a permanent tool...I am 5'1, my HW was 199, SW was 193, and CW is 176...I was sleeved 10/22/14. I never had any second thoughts.

My surgery is this Thursday, December 11. I have a BMI of 35 and my current weight is around 192. I keep second-guessing myself thinking do I really need to go through this drastic surgery, but I know I can't do it on my own, I've been dieting since I was 12 years old on and off yo-yoing my entire life. It's just starting to get real and I guess I am scared. Preop diet has been hard and I'm feeling hungry a lot. I'm hoping at least some of the hunger pains will go away after surgery. I do have sleep apnea and a slightly elevated blood pressure so my insurance is covering the surgery. Freaking out a little!

The answer is in your diary entry.."I've been dieting since I was 12"...This will be a permanent fix.. and also a permanent tool...I am 5'1, my HW was 199, SW was 193, and CW is 176...I was sleeved 10/22/14. I never had any second thoughts.

LaBuz I had the same doubts the week before surgery in fact I almost backed out but went to my support group and they asked me if I've been able to keep the wt off successfully. My answer was no and that made up my mind. This is my chance at getting to goal and staying there. I only had one day of not feeling well the rest have been very easy.

Low BMIer here as well! 1/10/15 is my surgery date and I can't wait! Super excited to be hopping off the "I've tried every diet, pill, gimmick,exercised my butt off, cried my self to sleep, self loathing and self hatred" roller coaster and getting on with living! Can't wait, Can't wait!! And anyone that is having second thoughts....go try on some clothes, stand in front of the mirror, or have someone take a picture of you FULL FRONTAL no hiding behind anyone! That should remove all doubt!! LOL!!!!????????

May I ask, to everyone who has replied, are you exercising and if so, what are you doing?

I am doing my elliptical 3 days a week for 20 mins, plus I am also doing PIYO 5-6 days a week following their workout program, but not their diet. My eating style is Paleo. I'm doing great and feel amazing!

Jodi-S. I have been getting up at 5 every morning and doing on MWF "The Firm" 20 minute exercises. They're interval training w/ cardio, weights and a mix of both. Then I do on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday the "Brazil Butt Lift" program. Very intense lower body workouts. I'm pear shape and even though I've lost 35 pounds, butt and legs are where the weight seems to hang... On Sunday I do a 15-30 minute stretch on You Tube.

Is there any such thing as a butt lift? Once I lose the remaining weight, I know I"m going to have extra skin on my butt and thighs.

Good to see I'm not the only one out there with low BMI... thanks for your inputs

HW 200

SW 192

CW 183

Surgery was 12/11 with a BMI of 35! How is everyone feeling post op?

im doing great. 6 months down 45 pounds to 145. Really slow loss past two months but I feel and look great.

@ Zane's Mom, I agree! You do look great! Congratulations on your success and am inspired by you. Thanks!

Good to see this thread, I wasn't all that low afterall, 36 before surgery.

My BMI was 30 on the day I had surgery on 8th September 2014. My BMI is now 25, I have had no complications after surgery and the loss has been slow and steady. I love my sleeve.

My BMI was at almost 34 the day of surgery, 35 prior but got approved due to medical reasons... I am 9 months post-op and the weight is coming off very slowly if at all now.. I am 50 lbs down and feel great! I only want to loose 5 more lbs before my 1 year is uo in 3 months. I have noticed that even if you get off track, lowering your carb or calorie intake makes the weight come off easily.