Has anyone gotten the sleeve with a 35-37 BMI? I went to the doctor today to discuss the gastric balloon and he recommended the sleeve. My BMI is 36. I’m 5’2 and 199 pounds. He said that the sleeve would help me loose 40-60 lbs. I’m scared that I may exceed that amount.

In my experience, my program/surgeon is very conservative. He did not try to "SELL" me on anything. He laid out my options and what would work best for my body shape and health history. What I will say is that my surgeon no longer does balloons nor bands. They are more prone to leaks, risks, adjustments and lower weight loss. It is a short term fix. They have the sleeve somewhat down to an art form.

Yea my surgeon said he could easily give me the balloon but that based on my struggle with weight loss and body he recommends the sleeve! He said it has less complications.

9 minutes ago, gully90 said:

Yea my surgeon said he could easily give me the balloon but that based on my struggle with weight loss and body he recommends the sleeve! He said it has less complications.

I did find that part strange. I would think that the balloon would not be as invasive and therefore would have less complications??? I had heard of band leaks and adjustments, but i haven't heard that about the balloon. I would trust my surgeon- unless you feel like he is trying to sell you something.

Has anyone gotten the sleeve with a 35-37 BMI? I went to the doctor today to discuss the gastric balloon and he recommended the sleeve. My BMI is 36. I’m 5’2 and 199 pounds. He said that the sleeve would help me loose 40-60 lbs. I’m scared that I may exceed that amount.

My BMI was 33 when I went to Mexico and got the sleeve on April 27. I had the lap band for about 7 years and I wish I had just gone with the sleeve the first time around! If I were you - I’d just go ahead and get the sleeve... I mean if weight is an issue and yo-yo dieting is part of your life, get the sleeve and take care of it! (5’5 was 195 at time of surgery and 41 years old)

Wow! Was it cheaper in Mexico? And yea I’m definitely getting the sleeve! How much have you lost so far?

My BMI is 37 and my doc expects me to lose 90 lbs with the sleeve. I'm 215 now for reference.

I started with a BMI of 37 and three weeks after surgery I have a BMI of 34. My expected weight loss from my surgery days is around 70 pounds.


Age: 37
Height: 5’6
Starting BMI: 37
VSG: 4/16/18
Starting Weight: 241
Surgery Weight: 229
Current Weight: 213 (17 days post op)
GW: 160
MFP: Fit4LifeAR

23 minutes ago, TexasMommy80 said:

I started with a BMI of 37 and three weeks after surgery I have a BMI of 34. My expected weight loss from my surgery days is around 70 pounds.


Age: 37
Height: 5’6
Starting BMI: 37
VSG: 4/16/18
Starting Weight: 241
Surgery Weight: 229
Current Weight: 213 (17 days post op)
GW: 160
MFP: Fit4LifeAR

That’s awesome!!! I just got my surgery date

30 minutes ago, kitegirlie said:

My BMI is 37 and my doc expects me to lose 90 lbs with the sleeve. I'm 215 now for reference.

I’m projected to lose about 60. I’m 199. So I’m excited!

Has anyone gotten the sleeve with a 35-37 BMI? I went to the doctor today to discuss the gastric balloon and he recommended the sleeve. My BMI is 36. I’m 5’2 and 199 pounds. He said that the sleeve would help me loose 40-60 lbs. I’m scared that I may exceed that amount.

I am having it done with 32 BMI but when I started I was 37 BMI. I have lost in the process. My surgery is May 29

I had a sleeve on 4/26/18, my BMI was 37. My BMI is now 33. I had the same fear but your provider and nutritionist will help you stay on track:)

I had my sleeve done 4/15/17. I was 35.6 BMI 5'2" and 200.5 lbs. I lost a total of 85.5 lbs and I am at my goal of 115lbs. Just went to my Dr appointment and he stated he will keep a eye on me that I don't drop to much more.

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Has anyone gotten the sleeve with a 35-37 BMI? I went to the doctor today to discuss the gastric balloon and he recommended the sleeve. My BMI is 36. I’m 5’2 and 199 pounds. He said that the sleeve would help me loose 40-60 lbs. I’m scared that I may exceed that amount.

Hi Gully,

My BMI was just over 35 at my initial appt. It was lower than 35 on the day of surgery. The weight isn’t falling off quite as fast as others, but it’s all good.

On 5/7/2018 at 2:09 PM, gully90 said:

Has anyone gotten the sleeve with a 35-37 BMI? I went to the doctor today to discuss the gastric balloon and he recommended the sleeve. My BMI is 36. I’m 5’2 and 199 pounds. He said that the sleeve would help me loose 40-60 lbs. I’m scared that I may exceed that amount.

You may or may not but if food is your addiction getting sleeved will most likely do more good than harm.

My BMI was 38 at first consult, 36 on day of surgery. I did worry about losing weight during the 6-month period before surgery, but once I had insurance approval, I was all in. I don't believe your body will go too low. That seems pretty rare here on the message board.