I wanted to write about my experience with a lower bmi because while I am about 50 lbs overweight 182 5 ft 4 inches - I haven't seen too many posts that describe the surgery with this kind of weight loss. It took me a long time to decide to do this but I kept gaining and have a history of family members who get very very obese after their 40s. I am on the same track.

Anyway I am getting sleeve may 13. flyint to texas bc I actually have a friend who is a surgeon that does this. I feel good about that and I am staying with another friend.

I have 10 days and started the first day of a soft diet which is various soft Proteins, shakes, cottage cheese, eggs. I was basically good but ate too much. My goal today was just to get used to no carbs. I have had a splitting headache from giving up the caffiene but I am taking liquid tylenol and that helps a bit.

I was nervous about this but feeling better about it now and committed to doing this. Ill write about my experience so someone else in the future can decide if this makes sense for them. Ever since I decided to do this surgery I felt like I had control over my body for the first time in a long time. I also had smoked which I stopped. And started drinking tons of Water. Never could do that before.

So the surgery has instigated a number of great behaviors. all good. And this forum is key because people are so supportive. I really appreciate it.

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I am so happy you shared your story.docxI am so happy you shared your story! I I am so happy you shared your story.docx too have a low BMI (30-31) , (5'3 178 lbs) It i

did you get sleeved yet?

No. My surgery is scheduled for July 23rd.

So I finally got my date Sept 14th...yay!!! But to qualify for insurance I have to stay at above 190 to keep my bmi above 35. I'm currently just over 36.This is a little annoying because I want to start implement healthy habits now but can for fear I won't qualify.

So I finally got my date Sept 14th...yay!!! But to qualify for insurance I have to stay at above 190 to keep my bmi above 35. I'm currently just over 36.This is a little annoying because I want to start implement healthy habits now but can for fear I won't qualify.

How tall are you? And that's a bummer! It was self pay, so glad I didn't have to deal with that. I was BMI 33. A week ago when I got it done.

5'2 and some change. How's it going so far

So I finally got my date Sept 14th...yay!!! But to qualify for insurance I have to stay at above 190 to keep my bmi above 35. I'm currently just over 36.This is a little annoying because I want to start implement healthy habits now but can for fear I won't qualify.

How tall are you? And that's a bummer! It was self pay, so glad I didn't have to deal with that. I was BMI 33. A week ago when I got it done.

5'2 and some change. How's it going so far

So I finally got my date Sept 14th...yay!!! But to qualify for insurance I have to stay at above 190 to keep my bmi above 35. I'm currently just over 36.This is a little annoying because I want to start implement healthy habits now but can for fear I won't qualify.

How tall are you? And that's a bummer! It was self pay, so glad I didn't have to deal with that. I was BMI 33. A week ago when I got it done.

5'2 and some change. How's it going so far

5'2 and some change. How's it going so far

It's honestly going a lot better than expected. First 24h suck. By 48 you still hurting pretty good. I came home day 3 and went to work day 4. I'm EXTREMELY tired and that part is annoying. It's definitely a mental game. There's a depression about being so bored around not being able to eat. Ppl say you will regret the surgery until you don't. I have not had one regret. I knew it wasn't gonna be easy, so I prepared myself. I did a week of Clear liquids. Started full liquids today. Incisions are healing well. Pain is much more like being bruised than terrible now. I'm very surprised with my weight loss for being low BMI. I was 195.8 day of surgery 201 when I left the hospital since they pump you full of fluids and I was 183.2 this AM. So a 12.6 lbs from surgery date and 18 from the post op.

5'2 and some change. How's it going so far

It's honestly going a lot better than expected. First 24h suck. By 48 you still hurting pretty good. I came home day 3 and went to work day 4. I'm EXTREMELY tired and that part is annoying. It's definitely a mental game. There's a depression about being so bored around not being able to eat. Ppl say you will regret the surgery until you don't. I have not had one regret. I knew it wasn't gonna be easy, so I prepared myself. I did a week of clear liquids. Started full liquids today. Incisions are healing well. Pain is much more like being bruised than terrible now. I'm very surprised with my weight loss for being low BMI. I was 195.8 day of surgery 201 when I left the hospital since they pump you full of fluids and I was 183.2 this AM. So a 12.6 lbs from surgery date and 18 from the post op.

That's awesome for the intial weightloss. It also good to hear you went back the 4th day. I will have started my semester already for school and can't take too much time off. Dr. Suggested 2 weeks but I don't have that time to be sitting at home.

Also I'd the depression bad or more just an extended food funeral?

5'2 and some change. How's it going so far

It's honestly going a lot better than expected. First 24h suck. By 48 you still hurting pretty good. I came home day 3 and went to work day 4. I'm EXTREMELY tired and that part is annoying. It's definitely a mental game. There's a depression about being so bored around not being able to eat. Ppl say you will regret the surgery until you don't. I have not had one regret. I knew it wasn't gonna be easy, so I prepared myself. I did a week of Clear liquids. Started full liquids today. Incisions are healing well. Pain is much more like being bruised than terrible now. I'm very surprised with my weight loss for being low BMI. I was 195.8 day of surgery 201 when I left the hospital since they pump you full of fluids and I was 183.2 this AM. So a 12.6 lbs from surgery date and 18 from the post op.

That's awesome for the intial weightloss. It also good to hear you went back the 4th day. I will have started my semester already for school and can't take too much time off. Dr. Suggested 2 weeks but I don't have that time to be sitting at home.

Also I'd the depression bad or more just an extended food funeral?

I'm jealous of your weight los, soccer girl! I've only lost 12 pounds in the 3 weeks since surgery. Phooey.

I'm jealous of your weight los, soccer girl! I've only lost 12 pounds in the 3 weeks since surgery. Phooey.

im starting to freak out. Today I lost no weight. And I hear when you start stalling it's a while! Ugh. I'm at 13.8lbs loss and I was hopping to not start stalling until 20-30 lbs. so now I probably will bc I'm gonna be freaking out everyday

I was sleeved August 15th and my BMI is 30.0. I'm now 6 days out and doing fairly well and we'll have my first weigh-in tomorrow. The only

My BMI when I met with the doctor for the first time was exactly 35, but I didn't have any diagnosed comorbid conditions, though I suspected I had sleep apnea. My reason for wanting to do the sleeve was because of my history of breast cancer. My doctor got me set up with a sleep specialist, but made it clear I *COULD NOT* lose any weight until after I was weighed in for my sleep study, or I would not qualify for surgery. However, he also did not want me to gain any weight either.

Oh yes, I have very severe OSA and am basically dying in my sleep 100+ times a night. I spend 80% of my sleep time with my oxygen sats below 82%. Nice! No wonder I'm freaking exhausted all.the.time!!!

Anyway, I just have one more visit with my dietician then I will be submitted for insurance approval next month. I'm hoping to have my surgery done in early November.

My BMI when I met with the doctor for the first time was exactly 35, but I didn't have any diagnosed comorbid conditions, though I suspected I had sleep apnea. My reason for wanting to do the sleeve was because of my history of breast cancer. My doctor got me set up with a sleep specialist, but made it clear I *COULD NOT* lose any weight until after I was weighed in for my sleep study, or I would not qualify for surgery. However, he also did not want me to gain any weight either.

Oh yes, I have very severe OSA and am basically dying in my sleep 100+ times a night. I spend 80% of my sleep time with my oxygen sats below 82%. Nice! No wonder I'm freaking exhausted all.the.time!!!

Anyway, I just have one more visit with my dietician then I will be submitted for insurance approval next month. I'm hoping to have my surgery done in early November.

Well I'm at 36 with mild sleep apnea and was recently approved. My insurance is bcbsnj