I weigh about 220lbs, my BMI is about 32. I've struggled with my weight all my life. I'm a 45 year old man.

I did weigh over 300 lbs once and had dieted back to around 185.

I'm currently at 220 lbs and am thinking of VSG to get to my goal (that I never reached while dieting) of 165 lbs.

- What does the community think? Is this realistic with VSG?

- I'm scared that VSG might make me lose to much weight because my BMI is only around 32. But I'm quite unhappy at my current weight.

Hi,

Only you can decide if it's right for you. Have you gone for a consult? or met with a team? I found this website extremely helpful leading up to my surgery: https://www.bariatric-surgery-source.com/

Don't sometimes for lower BMI they recommend ESG instead? I think I read that on one of the past postings.

it's pretty unusual for people to lose too much weight. It's much more common for people not to make it all the way to goal. Besides - if you feel like you're losing too much weight, you can always increase your calories and nip your loss in the bud.

Talk to a Dr and see what they recommend

I am in the same boat. My BMI is 36. Since menopause set in 6 years ago I have not been able to loose ANY weight no matter how hard i exercised. I'm a competitive dancer and am damaging my joints by dancing with this weight I am carrying I'm 207lbs.

I'm also afraid to loose too much weight, I don't want to be all wrinkly. I have a beautiful skin at the moment. I am 59 years old.

I'm excited about my surgery on the 22nd of feb.

I am planning to up the calories per meal when I get to the weight I feel comfortable with

20 hours ago, Dancing Queen 01 said:

I'm excited about my surgery on the 22nd of feb.

Thanks for sharing. Congratulations and good luck!