I was a low BMI when I was sleeved in August 2016. I was 180 pre op and 172 on the day of surgery. I am now at 132.
Went from a very tight 12 to a comfortable 4-6. No post op problems with the exception of constipation requiring Miralax and watching intake. I am 65 years old and love being able to sit comfortably in an airline seat. get on my hands and knees without groaning and no more breathing heavy when climbing stairs. I can feel my ribs and love having a waistline.

My motivation was to prevent lose of mobility and becoming dependent upon my husband to take care of me. I highly recommend this to anybody who has the means either with insurance or out of pocket. I cannot tell you the piece of mind and comfort I have. I did not qualify for insurance but actively shopped my surgery and used a general surgeon who negotiated with a local hospital for a cash price. There was no need for a fancy weight loss center with all the bells and whistles. The savings were substantial and the quality of care was no different had I paid a lot more.

My goal weight is 130 but I have decided to not actively try to lose the extra 2 lbs that may or may not come off. I am enjoying life and am so pleased with my results. Don't let fear hold you back.

Congrats on your success! Great info. I've never heard of negotiating like this for a rate. I also like your story because you did it at 65 yo. It's never too late to improve your health. Glad everything worked out for you.

Thank you for sharing. I have 50 lbs. to lose and people say I'm crazy to have this surgery but my heart and mind tells me to do it. I'm 41 I've struggled with gaining and losing this weight the last 20 years. It's time to make a change. Keep up the great work!

I didn't tell anybody I was having surgery. Only my husband knew and has been my biggest supporter. It just made it easier not having to explain and listening to everybody's opinion. I know how I felt and had my own reasons. You have to take care of you. Maybe a little jealously there too from other people who would benefit from the same thing. Follow your heart and mind. Good luck.

Thanks for sharing your story. Great motivation and drive.


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On 2017-03-04 at 3:42 PM, crystalrae said:

Thank you for sharing. I have 50 lbs. to lose and people say I'm crazy to have this surgery but my heart and mind tells me to do it. I'm 41 I've struggled with gaining and losing this weight the last 20 years. It's time to make a change. Keep up the great work!

I am also 41 and have 50-60lbs to loose. I get sleeved on March 23rd,2017. Im sick of the same, weight on and off, back on. I have a BMI of 31, I have a huge appetite, I feel like I never full, Anyway when is your date?

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I am also 41 and have 50-60lbs to loose. I get sleeved on March 23rd,2017. Im sick of the same, weight on and off, back on. I have a BMI of 31, I have a huge appetite, I feel like I never full, Anyway when is your date?

Hoping for August just started the process last month