I have a date (less than a month from now) and I am so excited and a bit nervous.

I have searched all over this site for individuals who were sleeved at 31 or 32 BMI. Where are all of you? I would love to know how you have progressed. How is the loss when you started with less?

Thank you for your support.

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Good luck with your surgery. I think we all go through the nervous stage (combination of fear, and happiness and is going under anesthesia worth it?). But... I would do it again in a flash . Two and a half month out. Losing slowly. Stalling sometimes. But I would have never lost the weight so easily without this surgery. Down almost 16 kilos. And hoping for more. Grateful every day

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Hi @@stayingyoung, I was sleeved Dec 2nd with a lower BMI (insurance would not cover me) but, I have high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes. I have lost 21 lbs since then so, it averages about 2.5 lbs a week, faster in the beginning and a stall at about 4weeks. I have to fight for every pound. I'm working out every day, watching everything I put in my mouth and the weight loss is slow. That being said, I couldn't lose the weight on my own and am happy for what I have lost. I will continue to follow my plan and I know the weight will come off in time, just slower than others.

My BMI was 31ish when I was sleeved, after losing a bit in the preop diet. I've lost about 30 pounds since being sleeved on 9/21/16. Some days it feels painfully slow. I struggled a lot during the first month or 2 when I was watching people sleeved at the same time dropping lots of weight while I was feeling like I was standing still. I am struggling now again. I have only lost about 5 pounds since Christmas. But the trend is still down, so I'm trying to stay positive.

Things that help:

I've spent most of my adult life as a 14/16/18 and now I'm comfortable in 10/12 (really, edging toward 10s). That doesn't sound like much, but it FEELS great. I used to wear XL/XXL tops. Now I'm wearing mostly mediums. MEDIUM!!!

I have discovered I have huge hipbones. LOL

I used to drag myself up the stairs, now I bounce.

In general, things are just easier.

No regrets.

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Just got sleeved with Dr Garcia at Tijuana Bariatrics 1/17/17. I was just barely at 30 BMI. I've lost 13 pounds since surgery. I just hit the 3 week stall everyone talks about. Same weight for 3 days, down 0.3 lb today. I lost 5 inches off my waist already. Too soon to give you much info. I am very pleased with the experience.

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@hellya-thanks for reminding me about the lost inches!! When I started on this journey my waist was 41 inches around and is now 36 inches, I went from a 38DD to a 36D-woohoo! So when I stalled I did lose inches. No regrets here either!

I was sleeved on 11/22 with BMI of 32. Now down a bit over 40lbs, BMI 27, and about 15lbs to normal BMI. I recovered extremely easily, only difficult time for me was first two days (hard to get in all fluids). I have absolutely no regrets, was self-pay, and would do it again in a heartbeat. I had very minimal pain.

My BMI was about 32 when I was sleeved (although it was 42 at its maximum several years ago). Apart from the first 2 weeks when I lost very fast, my weight loss averaged out at 1lb per week for the first 6 months (including my stall at 2 weeks) which I think many people would be horrified by. However I am now at BMI 25.5 and feeling great. Weight loss has slowed right down but I think that's not really surprising.

So if you don't lose fast, don't panic. Just stick to the plan, eat sensibly and it will come off. I didn't really know what to expect so I just did what I was asked as much as I could and feel amazing now.

Best of luck.

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I was at a 34 bmi I think. I am 6 months out and 15 pounds away from begin in the normal bmi range! It has slowed down a lot now - I only lost three pounds last month- but it's my fault- haven't done Water Protein etc- great lucj

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Hi stayingyoung! I just had surgery on 1/27 in Tijuana with Dr. Maytorena. By the time surgery came around my BMI was around 29-30. I am so happy with my decision! I think bc we have lower bmi we bounce back faster. I'm not even 2 weeks out and I feel completely healed (minus being a little tired).
If you have any questions or need anyone to talk to feel free to message me!
Best of luck!!


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BMI was 33 - the bare minimum for my insurance to cover. ins approved weight 212.5. Surgery day 12/16 weight: 198.5; Current weight 177 - so 35 weight loss. Seems like not a lot, but on my body it is a huge difference. If you want to feel better, go by percentage of weight loss or BMI numbers. My BMI is now 28+. No longer obese, now overweight. it is a tedious process, focusing on healthy living. I also had a hiatal hernia repair and my gallbladder removed. I only stayed one night in the hospital and was able to keep down liquids the whole time. I have had no great side effects except for my last mammogram - said my breasts changed (well of course they did!). Good Luck, just keep looking forward and don't look back.

Good luck to you. I was about a 32 bmi when I was sleeved 4+ years ago. I was at goal at 7 months, I think. I was below goal and not that healthy looking at about a year. Be careful at about 2 1/2 years out. It's very easy to start gaining again. I got 25 lbs over my goal weight (almost 40 over my lowest) but I'm now back on track and losing again. Only 11 more to get back to goal. I hope this helps! No regrets for me at all!

I had low BMI as well sleeved 1/25, I follow my doctors orders to the max. I also had a hernia fixed. I drink my fluids but my biggest struggle is the protein factor! I try my hardest but almost impossible. Everything I try I taste the supplements! I know there is no magic cure ! I only wish they would come up with protein shots !! Good luck all

I had BMI of around 32, sleeved on 26th Sept 16. I've lost 20 kilos to date. Met my goal, but have now moved my goal weight down so have another 5 kilos to go. I'Ve felt all along I've lost slowly. Yet here I am only 4 1/2 months out and not that far away from goal. I have had no issues at all. Only positives. Best thing I ever did!

Hi, have you had your surgery? My BMI is right at 30 and my date is 04/11/17! I can not wait. It has always been hard or impossible for me to stay at a healthy weight! I can not wait to hear how you are doing.

Another low BMI here, interested to hear others' experiences. I'm at 32 and having the surgery in one week, on 3/9.