Hey Everyone,

I'm due to have surgery in September, but I am curious what to expect. I'm only 90 pounds overweight with a BMI of 37%. Currently my weight is 218 and I'm 5'5. My goal is 130-140, which is where I was about 6 years ago. I just dont want my expectations to be unrealistic. People that I've talked to on here have 100+ lbs to lose, and I understand that the more you weight the faster your going to lose. I excercise 4-5 days a week....and I am hoping this will help the process. I would like to hear about your experiences, and how much you started off having to lose

Thanks

I am scheduled for Tuesday February 19th! I have 95 lbs to lose. Congrats to all of you! Hopefully, it will come off quickly!

Glad to hear there are others like me. I am having surgery in April and I am 215 now and my goal is 130. I am hoping I can have it all off in a year but I guess I will see how it goes. I am really looking forward to getting serious about working out.

218 lbs 5'5" 35 BMI

My goal is 150 or 140 we will see. My top weight was 270. I lost 100 lbs 6 years ago and have gained almost 50 lbs back. I have been denied by insurance as my co-morbidity of breast cancer isn't recognized. That's okay. God will provide so I am going self pay.My surgery is scheduled for 4/30.

Hi All!

I'm 5'8"

BMI 26.5

240#

I go in on this Thursday to do a visit with the Dr. I'm so scared he is gonna tell me I can't do it. I'm sure my BC/BS will not cover it so I will be self pay. Any suggestion I should need before visiting with the Dr?

Please help me!

Hi All!

I'm 5'8"

BMI 26.5

240#

I go in on this Thursday to do a visit with the Dr. I'm so scared he is gonna tell me I can't do it. I'm sure my BC/BS will not cover it so I will be self pay. Any suggestion I should need before visiting with the Dr?

Please help me! :thumbup:

Sorry, I didn't see this until today...hope all went well and I'm sure it was a typo (your BMI is actually 36.5). Most Docs will take anyone over a 35 BMI for self-pay, so you should be golden. Best wishes and let me know if you need anything! -BG

I'm going to be banded on the 13th. Very excited. SW 222 5'4 BMI 38. I have about 90 lbs. to lose.... Hope I can do it within 10 months. that's my goal.

I am also curious to see how some others did - some great posts on this thread and really encouraging for a slightly lower bmi start (but for my size unhealthy - i'm at 33). It seems that realistically a person could lose their weight at the rate of about 2 pounds a week, I wonder how many calories the average bandster is consuming with a bmi start of about 33?

:thumbup:

I'm going to be banded on the 13th. Very excited. SW 222 5'4 BMI 38. I have about 90 lbs. to lose.... Hope I can do it within 10 months. that's my goal.

I have about 70 to 80 to loose and I am giving myself a year. 1200 calories a day would be what it take to maintain 120 lbs. My goal is around 140. I haven't see that since highschool.......that will be amazing!

I'm going to be banded on the 13th. Very excited. SW 222 5'4 BMI 38. I have about 90 lbs. to lose.... Hope I can do it within 10 months. that's my goal.

I have about 70 to 80 to loose and I am giving myself a year. 1200 calories a day would be what it take to maintain 120 lbs. My goal is around 140. I haven't see that since highschool.......that will be amazing!

My BMI was 37.7 and I lost 90 lbs. in almost exactly 10 months...I'm now at 152 and I haven't seen that for over 20 years.

I am also curious to see how some others did - some great posts on this thread and really encouraging for a slightly lower bmi start (but for my size unhealthy - i'm at 33). It seems that realistically a person could lose their weight at the rate of about 2 pounds a week, I wonder how many calories the average bandster is consuming with a bmi start of about 33?

I eat about 1200 cals. a day, but I don't track it daily.

I have my surgery scheduled for Oct 13 and I am in the same boat as you are and same goals to get pregnant!!! good luck!!

Hey Everyone,

I'm due to have surgery in September, but I am curious what to expect. I'm only 90 pounds overweight with a BMI of 37%. Currently my weight is 218 and I'm 5'5. My goal is 130-140, which is where I was about 6 years ago. I just dont want my expectations to be unrealistic. People that I've talked to on here have 100+ lbs to lose, and I understand that the more you weight the faster your going to lose. I excercise 4-5 days a week....and I am hoping this will help the process. I would like to hear about your experiences, and how much you started off having to lose

Thanks