Hi all,

I am 19, I'm having my sleeve surgery on the 23rd of June, and I am starting out at 346 pounds and 5'11" tall. I am on day 5 of liquids and I am now at 337. My goal weight is 165. I just worry that I'm not going to be able to lose 180 pounds... More than half my body weight. My surgeon told me that with the sleeve it won't be a realistic expectation for me to reach under 200 pounds, and right now I'm freaking out About that. My surgeon believes that I should have chosen bypass, but the thought of having a permanent sugar aversion for life sounds awful, and I don't consume dairy or sweets anyways. (I know I know, bad reason to not consider the bypass.. But I'd like to enjoy cake at my wedding, etc)

So I guess my questions for you guys are: Do you feel that the sleeve was worth it? Did you reach you goal? If you had to do it again would you choose bypass or stick with the sleeve? Starting weight? Goal/current weight? And how many months out? And most importantly, when did you realize that you could do this?

I know this is a lot of questions, but my anxiety is starting to set in. I know that I'm ready to make this change, but I want to get it right, since I didn't the first time (lap band), and whatever I choose now is what I'll have to live with for 50+ years.

Thanks for your comments,

Sincerely,

Josie

Edited June 14, 201511 yr by xxjosettexx

Do you guys think the surgeon gives us a weight loss estimate based on if we choose to only eat better? Surely, if we continue to eat properly and exercise, there is no reason we can't get down to where we wish to be? Maybe they all think we are lazy SOB's lol. I'm insulted haha.

Getting a good deal of weight off is what's important....exact poundage varies....you want to be healthy with a good BMI.