i'm thinking if I should get the sleeve or not I was told I would lose 100 pounds minimum being 110 is a little bit too skinny for me I was also told I would gain some weight back through out the first year ..is this sleeve the best option for me? I'm looking to lose 70 to 80 pounds

Who told you all that? I would love who ever it is that can predict such things to predict my outcome! Lol! Nobody can tell you for sure that you "WILL lose 100lbs"...you may but you may very well not! I wouldn't be to concerned about being 110 lbs you would have to actually get there first. As far as if the surgery is right for you personally, I don't know but if I were you I would spend a lot of time researching the sleeve in general. You could be very successful with it but don't take those numbers to heart! Good luck to you!

Edited December 2, 201411 yr by Elode

I was about 217 first visit. I am 5'4". However, I have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and acid reflux. The reason I wanted the surgery, however, was because I have arthritis in both feet and one knee. I want to get my weight down to reduce pressure on my aching feet. You didn't mention your BMI but they usually require 40 but make exceptions for co-morbidities like the ones I named above. I was approved by my insurance easily.

I was 200lbs, I am 4'10" my BMI was 40. I am now 123lbs, BMI of just over 25.

You can lose 50 pounds, 80 pounds, 100 pounds......that all depends on you and how you eat after the surgery.

I'm with @@Elode and I want that crystal ball!

I'm 5 '1 and I was told that I would lose about 60% of my excess weight. My doctor told me it could be more but it depends on how much work I put into it.

It's difficult to answer the question regarding having the surgery. This is a decision you have to make after researching it thoroughly and having discussions with your surgeon.

I am very happy I chose the sleeve-no regrets.

Best of luck

Wow way to go congratulations

My Dr told me I would most likely lose 75% of my excess body weight. I started out at 275 pounds. I am only 4'11.5. My BMI was 53!!! So 75% of 145 pounds of excess body weight. So close to 100 pounds. Of course anyone can exceed expectations. But they can also fall short. You still need to exercise, and make healthy eating choices.

I was 185 pounds and 5'1 and I was sleeved in September. Since the start of my pre-op diet I have lost 30 pounds (13 weeks). It's a tool to help you control your eating, it's not a guarantee you lose a certain number of pounds, and you don't automatically wake up and you're thin. Its work, just like a normal diet, it's a change of life, it's not a miracle but it's a damn great tool. I was told I would have lost more weight by now, and it didn't happen, so don't rely on things people say as to how much you'll lose, everyone is different, and every body will lose at a different rate. You might only lose 50 pounds, you might lose more. Even thou I haven't lost as much as I would have liked by now, I haven't gained, and that is very important to me!

Edited December 2, 201411 yr by Cody's mom

I was 200lbs, I am 4'10" my BMI was 40. I am now 123lbs, BMI of just over 25.

You can lose 50 pounds, 80 pounds, 100 pounds......that all depends on you and how you eat after the surgery.

how Long ago did you have your surgery? and did you follow the post-op protocol to get to 123

being 185.. I imagine it wouldn't be super high numbers in 3-4 months .. put 50 lbs is great !!!