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.

@@cheneisew what kind of sleep study did you have to get diagnosed with mild sleep apnea? I have the same insurance in CA. I just assumed they wouldn't cover unless it was major sleep apnea. I'm looking into Mexico but would rather not have to go there.

Thanx for sharing. I'm in the same situation and need to hear someone's prospective with a low Bmi.

I am 3 weeks post op today. Starting BMI 30 179 lbs. Now 160. Some difficulty getting fluids and protein in. Still with am fatigue.

No regrets. I have a waistline again!

Hi everyone! Sx day was June 1, 2016 and I woud love to share my stats with y'all.

27 years old, 5'3", female, had been yoyo dieting since 9.

Pre op diet weight 196 lbs

Surgery day weighed in 191 lbs

July 175 / 15 lb loss first month

Aug 165 / 10 lb loss

Sept 155 / 10 lb loss

Whoops accidentally hit send before I was finished. I'm so very proud of my consistent losses! I don't weigh myself very often, eat whatever I like, and have finally managed to feel what it's like to be a "normal" person that eats what they'd like, but within a reasonable (to unreasonably tiny ) portion without freaking out over gained weight. And it's all thanks to the restriction. My goal for Oct 1 is to be at 145. My goal weight is 135, and UGW would be 125. I haven't started exercising but will begin soon now that I feel that the closer I get to goal, the harder I'll have to work at it. So excited!

I have a 31 BMI and get sleeved on the 5th October. I'd love to hear how you are getting on.

@@cheneisew what kind of sleep study did you have to get diagnosed with mild sleep apnea? I have the same insurance in CA. I just assumed they wouldn't cover unless it was major sleep apnea. I'm looking into Mexico but would rather not have to go there.

I had an at hope sleep study. I originally had major sleep apnea but got surgery several years ago to help with the issue.

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Hi everyone! Sx day was June 1, 2016 and I woud love to share my stats with y'all.

27 years old, 5'3", female, had been yoyo dieting since 9.

Pre op diet weight 196 lbs

Surgery day weighed in 191 lbs

July 175 / 15 lb loss first month

Aug 165 / 10 lb loss

Sept 155 / 10 lb loss

That's great results! Do you notice any hanging skin. I'm not sure what to expect. Thanks

Could you share your workout routine? Would love to follow the same or similar plan

Same. When did you start working out @@lowbmi65

I mean @@LadyLazarus

I am having surgery July 14th-not telling anoyone other than a few close trustworthy friends. I am nervous as heck and have been in a terrible mood-this is all fear and weird psychological stuff that goes way way deep. I was obese as a teen, lost the weight at 17 and stayed in normal range until age 44 when it started piling on-i have dieted, exercised, worked out with a trainer and most I was able to lose was to get out of obese and in overweight zone.

I'm 5'4 and 1/2, small frame and weigh 182, and lowest I've gotten to was 165. This is twice since my first consult for surgery in July 2017.

The problem is the weight came back both times. I am turning 50 on July 7th and I want to this surgery to help me get into normal BMI range. I want my life back. I know this is not going to solve all my problems and know that it wont work unless I change my lifestyle.

I would love to hear more feedback and long term stories-my biggest fear is that I'll not lose any weight .

Edited June 13, 20206 yr by robsey2021

It’s my first time using this forum not even sure that I’m posting correctly. I scheduled my surgery for next month. I’m also low BMI and I’m freaking out about all the hair loss and excess skinI keep reading about. Did anyone start taking biotin or collagen before the surgery? If so, there are so many options. Which do I buy?

I was low BMI also. I am 5’10 but weighed 265. I fluctuate between 185 and 190 now. Your stomach helps you over rule your brain. I can only share my experience. I also had read about hair loss and decided, in the end, to throw caution to the wind. I can say that I experienced NO hair loss that I could see. The decision to have the sleeve was absolutely the best decision I made in my life. Good luck to you and put your trust in your instincts.

Best wishes to those of you getting ready. On hair loss: you will 99% chance have hairloss from about months 3 to 6 post surgery.

The losses will be apparent on your hands, brush, pillow, stylists comb, but not necessarily noticeable on your head. That will depend.

Anyway you can’t likely avoid it, so my suggestion is save your money and focus on your program. The hair will surely work its own dang self out. Soon you will be slim and trim!