Hello, I am pretty new to this site and am wondering how those of you with lower BMI's (32 or lower) did on your journey? Did it take longer? Was it harder? Did u have to exercise more, eat more to loose the weight? Any info you can give will be greatly appreciated!

Thx! ????

I started at 33 BMI and today (5.5 months post) I am 25.1 BMI.... almost in the healthy range! I have loved, loved this journey. I have never been depressed at all. I think I'm right on track and I have set my goal to settle in the 135-145 range (ideally 138). I believe I am right on track and so very happy I did this. I do exercise. I run/walk (and yoga). In the last twelve days, I have logged 41 miles. I think my running/walking/yoga has extremely helped my skin tighten. My cellulite in my legs has greatly improved and I'm actually wearing cute shorts this summer (first time wearing shorts in years!). Self pay $14,500.

Surgery: 12/31/14

High Weight: 195

Surgery Weight: 188

Today's Weight: 146 (weighed 145.8 after my run this morning)

I was 225 on Monday which is about 40 bmi. And I'm 211 5 days later

I weighed 190 the day of surgery. I'm 3 months out and weigh 159. My goal is 125 (I'm 5'3). So far - it has been a wonderful decision.

I started with a BMI of 36.5. I lost 20 lbs pre-surgery, so on the surgery date (6/9), my BMI was 33. I had multiple co-morbidities, including diabetes, type I I. I am off all my diabetes meds already.

My recovery has not been bad so far.

I'm not 100% about BMI, but I am 5'7 and was near 200 pounds. Lost a few, am one month post-op and have been stalled for a week. But at 176 pounds, I look a LOT better so... whatever. Trying to be patient and at least I look somewhat average currently. I don't have a bikini-wearing trip for another 6 weeks (July 30 to Cali) so pretty sure I will be okay by then. The real trip is a Bahamas cruise Sept 19 and I want to be at goal weight by then. Right now I don't believe I will ever lose another pound, but I'm sure that's illogical.

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U will loose all the weight u want! If u work for it. For us who are lower BMI peeps it's just a little harder, but it takes less time. U can do it! Good luck!

I was 192 one week prior to surgery on 6/17/14. I reached goal of 138 at about 9 months.

I'm at 132 at my one year mark.

No exercise and no limitations on myself. I eat healthy and respect my body.

I'm starting some strengthening to firm up.

I doubt I'll go lower but we will see!!!

No regrets.

Thanks Zanes Mom for your response! I need all the help I can get! Nervous and a little scared, but I know I can do it. Thanks again for your input! ????

I weighed 190 the day of surgery. I'm 3 months out and weigh 159. My goal is 125 (I'm 5'3). So far - it has been a wonderful decision.

That's pretty much what I weighed the day of surgery and am just over a month out and 174.5. I cannot WAIT to be 159!!!! That's my "look decent in a bikini" weight. Luckily I have another 6 or 7 weeks til I'm in Cali on the beach. WOO HOO!

Hello! I am almost 5 months out. start of surgery i was almost 190, today i am 145, I may even be less I haven't weighed in over a week! i bought a size small dress! i think I'm like a size 6 in pants (i always had a big butt). and it took this long to finally hit my face so everyone is noticing NOW. i try and workout 3x a week but I have been busy the past 3 weeks with work and a summer class. But I do walk and bike ride on the days I can (no gym like weight training). But on average at the gym I do spin and weight train. I did hit the stall in the beginning but the MORE i ate the MORE i lost. I have NEVER EVER cheated. the only bad thing i did try was an ice with sugar in it and it made me sick. I am not used to all the sugar anymore and it makes my heart race. I have no never thrown up either. I am very careful BUT i do eat. I snack a lot which is bad I could most likely loose more and I don't drink enough Water. Its either water or food I have no found my happy medium. any questions please let me know! I bake a lot ! I still have a sweet tooth but i substitute health ingredients such as almond meal, oat flour, stevia, Protein powder, things like that to make my PROTEIN cupcakes and brownies and whatever else! i eat Quest bars also as Snacks. my downfall which is not a protein is fruit but hey live a little! any questions feel free to ask !!!

I'm only five weeks out, so I can't share too much yet. But I started out at BMI 30,5 and I've lost 31 pounds already. I haven't started to work out yet, because it's not until the last week that I regained my energy. Everything has been pretty smooth for me, besides that part - lack of energy and feeling dizzy. But I upped my Protein and Water and now I'm doing much better. So I'm going to start weight training and running.

I eat 580-620 calories a day and keep my protein over 85. (In the last few days around 95-98), as I'm 6 feet and I also feel I do so much better when I keep my protein that high. Carbs are under 20 and almost only from vegetables. I haven't had a stall (yet) and seem to be losing as much as a lot of high BMI'ers. Sure, weight loss has slowed down from the first two weeks, but I still lose something every day.

and how is everyone?

I am 3 months out with sleeve. Started at BMI 38 with surgery weight of 194 - i am 5ft 1in. Today weight is 161. Had been losing more first 2 weeks then averagi g 2 lbs per week last 2 weeks losing 1to 2 lbs per week feel I am going to stall soon. Join the gn n going to start today. I don't eat very much and mainly deli turkey, cheese and grilled chicken breast. Sometimes I have green beans. I still try to have 1 protein shake per day with 1% milk. I feel better reading these posts looks like I could reachy goal by February of 125lbs. For now i feel great and people tell me everyday that I look great.

BMI 27 now weight 144lbs still hoping for 135lbs and dreaming of 125lbs.

Hey. I'm 20 months out.

Sw. 192

Now. 119.

Loving every bit. Read my prior post. I thought I wouldn't lose past goal weight and I have without trying. I've hit my bottom at 119 and I stay at a range up to 123 depending on the day.

Still have a Protein shake every day. Still reach my protein goals every day. Have great restriction. No regular exercise.