I qualify for the sleeve due to having developed hypertension. I was 35% when I started this journey in February and am now 33% BMI. I attended the support group and others told me I looked really good then asked when I had my surgery/ how much weight I have lost. Lol. I guess I feel a little guilty if they think I already look good why couldn't I do this on my own, with out surgery? But I've tried and it just doesn't come off. I go to the gym, run a 5K but I can't turn down a chocolate chip cookie... Hypertension was a wake up call. Insurance is covering the surgery so I'm rectifying the problem before it gets worse. I guess if insurance has agreed to cover it I shouldn't feel like I'm doing something wrong or cheating the system by "taking the easy way out". I do have a real need for this. Anyone else with lower pre op BMI feel this way?

My husband is very supportive. He tells me I'm beautiful every day, no matter my size. However, I can never tell anyone else in my family. Everyone in my family is rail thin and doesn't understand why I'm always the one to polish off the cupcakes. They seem to assume I don't work out because I have all this extra weight. I regularly run 5k at the gym. I just have a real problem with food... Mainly cookies, cakes, pasta, and pizza. I'm so tired of feeling like the obese kid at family gatherings. I'm so over trying to discreetly position myself at an angel behind my sister so I look a few pounds lighter in the family photo. I don't want to feel like everyone is watching me to see how much I pile on my plate as I approach the Deseret tray.

I would really love to find a buddy, male or female who also has a lower pre op body weight and is going through or has been through the same thing.

Thank you for taking the time to read and I look forward to your reply!

Mayonaise, are you not happy because it's taking so long to lose, or did you have problems?

Were you self pay? US or Mexico?

@@nurse I saw that and responded. It was ok. You deleted it.

Hey anyone want to start a LOW BMI BUDDY GROUP on Facebook? I find this site hard to follow....

let me know and I'll start it up. Just need a few people to invite by Facebook name

I'd love to be a part of a "low bmi" group!

Low starting BMI group on Facebook if you are interested....

https://www.facebook.com/groups/844287688942563/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/WeightLossSurgerLowBMI/

Join guys!!!

Hey, I can't find the low BMI FB group! I am not great at computer crap! Can someone send me a msg?

Robin Richardson Gilbert

Thank you!

Search low starting BMI wls friends

The name of the face book group is Low BMI Friends. Figured that was pretty vague. Lol! I have it where any one can find the group but members can only read the messages. If you are interested in joining it then ask to join and I will approve. After everyone has joined I will make it secret where no one can even find the group unless they are invited.

fab name is Badia Muminah

You sound like my twin also 5'3 And 200 pounds. got down to 186. Pre op.

I am in the hospital now and everything went great. Dr Kolasch is my doctor and he is in the Matthews office of SE Bariatrics. The drop down menu on this site took me back up so many times I coulD Not put his name on he is great and at one time was serving our country as a trauma surgeon in Afghanistan. I will keep you posted as to my weight loss and journey, but I am hopeful. I even geT off 2 of the 3 blood pressure medicines today and the third within a month. Yeah, because they were starting to hurt my kidney function

I'm new lower BMI ALSO surgery June 2 would love to have some buddies and support

Hello..

I'm a Low BMI and looking to VGS in Mexico, but I can't decide... OCC, be lightweight or Alighterme?? I would love to have buddys with low BMI

I also had a very low BMI but surgery was recommended by my cardiologist who encouraged me to have it in order to reduce the uncontrolled hypertension, which I have struggled with for over a year. Just got sleeved and I'm 9 days post op. I could have never achieved the 16 lb weight loss without this surgery. I have actually felt myself being happy, knowing I am not resigned to a life of restrictions because of health/weight! My knees have stopped hurting already and today I will be going through some clothes to find a few pieces to get me through the next low size, which I already anticipate needing very soon.

The comments and opinions of others only show the total lack of awareness in our culture about obesity-related illness. But I know in my heart I've just given myself a clean slate to renew my health. I would love to be buddies and join in supporting you through making the next year the best year of our lives!

Skinyrita I would love to be buddies and follow your progress. Any advice for someone preop? I'm going in on the 1st

Skinyrita I would love to be buddies and follow your progress. Any advice for someone preop? I'm going in on the 1st

Hey everyone. I'm

6 days POST OP

BMI 33.1 at the start!!!!

We have a Facebook group that is specific for light weight people. It's open to everyone but very much a buddy group

Go on Facebook and look for;

Low Starting BMI WLS GROUP

It's a closed group meaning other people on Facebook can't see what you say or comment.

Come join us. I find it easier than searching through the threads here

By the way I went to TJ

DR Maytorena and he was fabulous!!!!! $2999 all inclusive.

It's a special price. In Mexacali he charges $7000