Any sleevers start at or close to 500lb?

[bigjim1 7]

Anyone here start around or at 500 lbs.? I'm currently 480 and 5' 11". My goal would be to be at 200 lb. in 2 years with a stretch goal of 170 lb.

Are these possible with the sleeve? Or would I be better off with a bypass.

Has anyone here done something similar?

Thanks

[yerawizardamy 241]

I started at 470lbs and 5'10" - I am three weeks post op and 5 weeks since starting my pre-op diet, which was only two weeks of Atkins and three days liquids, and I'm already down 50lbs. I was worried about it too, but since I am young, active, and willing to put in the work, I went with the sleeve.

In most long term studies, total weight loss is nearly the same between the VSG and RNY - with RNY the weight loss is "faster" but for me, the extra 30ish pounds of weight loss wasn't worth the rerouting of my intestines.

Keep in mind that your surgeon will suggest what works best for you based on your health history, comorbidities (if any), and other health/personal factors.

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

I started out well over 500 pounds and was sleeved last April 20. I couldn't be happier with my surgery, recovery, and progress so far.

[Dub 10,018]

I was just a couple cases of beer and a few pizzas away from hitting the 500 lb mark, bro.

Shooting for 250 as a level daily weight.

Surgery was less than 4 months ago and I'm well over halfway there. I know it's going to slow down a bit....but I'm thinking that the two year mark you stated is well within the realm of reality.

[Daveo 485]

My highest was 517 but at surgery 467. I'm a year out on the 15th of this month and currently at 320. 147 lbs so far with VSG.

[HillaryA 64]

Highest weight was 463. I am just barely over a year out and have lost 201 lbs. It's definitely do-able as long as you stick to the plan. So happy with my decision - my life has improved in so many ways.

[Thucydides 250]

I was 518 lbs the day that I started my four-week pre-op diet. I've been really happy with the results so far of my sleeve surgery (I'm nearly 3 months out). The best part is that we don't have to wait to get to our goal to enjoy the results of the surgery. Each week, it gets easier to be active and do all of the things that I couldn't do before.

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

I agree. And, I am still in shock about how quickly I blew through the 400s. I do a double-take every time I get on the scale and see that "3".

[LipstickLady 25,682]

I am so happy for each of you. You rock. ❤️

[RoscoColetrain 103]

464 was my top, was down to 422 day of surgery. No freakin clue what I am now day 8 post.

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

464 was my top, was down to 422 day of surgery. No freakin clue what I am now day 8 post.

Good for you. The best advice I can give you if you want to stay sane is just to stay off the scale. Early out I only weighed at my doctors appointments. It made for a peaceful recovery.

[Thucydides 250]

I agree with Surfer Girl. I tried to take things day by day and just focused on getting my Water and Protein in. I didn't weigh myself until my first follow-up appointment.

[Justin Curtis 78]

my heaviest was 520lbs i am now a little over 1month post off and down to 452lbs. I make sure i get my Protein and Water in each day and get my exercise. I am really looking forward to seeing 3 on the scale!!!

[Margie122 845]

You guys are awesome....and inspiring....I know you will get to your goals one day and one pound at a time!

[txredneck 8]

i was 440 day of....now at 4 weeks out im 390 .....and 25 of that first week i get my protien in and Water ,exercise i cryed when i broke below 400