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Any short sleevers?

Is there any 5 foot tall female who got the sleeve done? I am 5 foot fall and weigh 203 lb. most people see me and they say I do not need to get sleeved but, the BMI charts say other wise. I have not seen anyone at my height or my weight go into the surgery. So I’m wondering if there is anyone out there. Also I hear normally we (short 200lb) wouldn’t loose weight as fast and as much as everyone else does. Not sure why or is this true?? I have surgery on Thursday and All these questions are coming to mind.

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      I am 5ft8in and 323. I am young enough at heart that I have a pair of cut off bib overalls, if I were average sized. you might call them DaiseyI Dukes. Since,i am a hefty Hubba Bubba Honey I call mine

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      I’m 5’1- my highest weight was 282.2 and at surgery I was 256.6. It’s been 5 months and I’m down to 173.2. My goal is to be 130 by 1 year post op. HW: 282.2 lbs SW: 256.4 lbs CW: 173.2

    • mitchjoann132010
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      Yess!!!!! I am 5 feet tall and currently 215 lbs. My BMI is 43 so yes I definitely more than qualify for the surgery. The reason people say this is because since they are taller, if they weighed what

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    A few co workers not con! Omg!


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    I am 5'1 and weighed 245 on surgery date. i lost 90 lbs in about 6 months or so ... then another 40 by about a year -14 months out. I dont know if it took longer than most, but I was okay with the progress. Im 8 years out and have kept it off (now at 115) - maybe losing a little slower isnt a bad thing! Good luck to everyone!

    Thanks for giving us a positive look in the future. Its nice to know how people do after 1 or 2 years

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    Inspiring, you guys have no idea how it feels to have feedback for us shorties!!

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    • 2 weeks later...

    I am 4’11 had my surgery on feb 19 2018. When I started I weighted 197 and my BMI was 39. My BMI was shy by one number to get to get approval for surgery but with my sleep apnea I was approved. My surgery weight was 189. I’m a little over 2 months out and have lost 40lbs. My doctor says by October I should be about 105-110 pounds with how well I’m doing losing weight.


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    Wow! My surgery was on March 5,2018. My intial weight was 197 lbs with height at 4'11".I was first denied then approved after being diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea as well.My surgery weight was also 189lbs.My current weight is 169 lbs.My goal weight is 135-140 lbs.

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    Hey @myTime 2Shine there's a new 4ft11in lady came on today. She's on the intro-who's new postings, might check it out, thought of you when I saw it. Your 5ft8in friend Frust8.
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    I think her name is txLinds?
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    • 2 weeks later...

    I'm 5'1 and was sleeved on May 9th...Highest weight was 220, 210 day of surgery, currently at 206... I was also one of those girls that every one thought didn't need this...but I did...and I'm not looking back!! You're totally not alone!!

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    Here are my before and after pics ,1mth post op.(March & April)
    Preop weight- 197lbs
    Surgery wt- 189lbs ( Mar 5,2018)
    Current wt- 167lbs
    Goal wt- 135 lbs
    I have been at a stall for about 6 wks now.

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    Here are my before and after pics ,1mth post op.(March & April)
    Preop weight- 197lbs
    Surgery wt- 189lbs ( Mar 5,2018)
    Current wt- 167lbs
    Goal wt- 135 lbs
    I have been at a stall for about 6 wks now.

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    Looking great at one month out! Can't wait to see your journey.

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