Hi anybody out there start this journey over 300 lbs? I see post from people in the 200 lb range but none from 300 lbs. On the day I was sleeved, I weighted 363 lbs now I am 4 weeks out and weight 327. How long did it take to get out of the 300s?

It's awesome reading everyone's start to current weight. Very awesome. Good Luck everyone.

My starting weight (also my highest ever) was 380.5. As of this morning, I'm 353.5 but I haven't been sleeved yet. I've lost 28lbs on my pre-op diet. My doctor is requiring a 38lb loss so I've got 10 to go but it's coming off quick.

I'm being sleeved on 11/4.

How tall are you ? I'm 5'6" around 370. Go the 24th for my first appointment with surgeon.

How tall are you ? I'm 5'6" around 370. Go the 24th for my first appointment with surgeon.

I'm 5'6" as well. I was honestly shocked I was so heavy. I thought I was still around 350. That's what avoiding the scale will do for ya... Lol

I was 325 pounds two weeks before surgery. I weighed 311 the day of surgery. Three days post op 289 as of today.

I'm 5'6" as well. I was honestly shocked I was so heavy. I thought I was still around 350. That's what avoiding the scale will do for ya... Lol

Oh I know what you mean. Lol.. I don't have any scales right now. So I'm going off of the last time at Dr. Sounds like you are doing good. Good luck. Let me know how surgery goes.

well i think i have the highest of the females....not that it's a competition...I WIN!

just kidding....it is kind of hard to imagine that my goal weight is some people's starting weight

the last time i weighed 300 i was 23 years old...20 years later and 150 pounds heavier and in dire need of knee replacement and back surgery...but not until i drop some pounds.

anyway, you are not alone...we are all here to lift each other up and be that voice in the wilderness when you just can't see yourself getting to where you need/want to be....

hang in there everyone and yeah us for moving towards a healthier us!

Edited October 19, 201411 yr by Kiki2004

Started at 381. Now I fluctuate between 170 ans 180. I can handle that. LOL

It is a journey well worth taking! I confess I like the new clothes and always dress the 9's. A perk I deserve....really! hehehehehe

High Weight 321 Aug 2014

Surgery Weight 303 Sept 10

Currently 275

plenty of us on here!!! my days of 300+ are gone and never coming back!!!!

When I started my journey i was 398.5 (highest ive been in my life) i cried when they told me my weight. Im fixing to start my liquid diet wednesday. Surgery is on 10/29/14. Im down to 395. Cant wait to be able to say im under 300!

I weighed 470 on August 1st I had surgery on 10-13-14 today when I weighed in I was 428. I still have a long way to go but I know we'll all get there maybe not as fast as others but we will

I have a question that may get me in trouble. Does anyone else find it incredibly irritating that people that only need to lose 40 or 50 pounds are having this procedure? I mean, I wish I only had 40 pounds to lose and I don't think I would consider surgery if I did. I would try something else, first. Just my opinion and I mean no disrespect to anyone.

hi Ch14,

I weighed 347 at my initial consultation on January 29th. I weighed 311 on the day of my surgery, August 4th. I weigh 280 today. My weight was coming off rather quickly after my surgery, but unfortunately I developed an acute mesenteric venous thrombosis (mesenteric vein blood clot) that subsequently slowed my weight loss. Now that I'm out of the hospital from the blood clot, I eat organic, clean, whole foods, no red meat, and get 65-80 g Protein daily. While my weight isn't coming off as quickly as it was immediately after surgery, I AM still losing. My health care team has assured me that my weight loss is great considering all I've been through. But please don't let my surgical complication scare you. I would undergo this surgery again in a heartbeat, and let's keep in mind that every surgical procedure carries the risk of clotting. Even though I'll have to take Coumadin, be on a special Vitamin K-restricted diet for the next six months, and require another CT scan with contrast to determine the state of the blood clot, I'm healthier (and thinner!) now than I have been in many, many years. Best of luck to you, and keep your eye on the brass ring. Your journey has no expiration date, so your determination and will power shouldn't, either. Take care and keep me posted on your progress. You can do this.

Great results! Love it!

Wow, that's great! How long did it take you to get there?

I have a question that may get me in trouble. Does anyone else find it incredibly irritating that people that only need to lose 40 or 50 pounds are having this procedure? I mean, I wish I only had 40 pounds to lose and I don't think I would consider surgery if I did. I would try something else, first. Just my opinion and I mean no disrespect to anyone.

I guess I'll get in trouble with you-yes, very irritating. Grant it, we don't know their circumstance and unless they're cash paying, something is allowing them to get approved my insurance, but still.....this was a last resort for me. I tried for YEARS trying to lose it and after every diet I gained more than I lost. Hopefully this is my long term option.