Thinking about it

[Glors27]

I'm really thinking of doing this surgery and am lookingbaround for advice.
I weigh 100kgs and need to lose 25-20 kgs. I've viven up dieting, too much yo yo effect.
Want to learn from experiences. Does everyone here recommend havinv this surgery?

[*Lindsey*]

Hi There,
Im not sure if surgery is the right way to go if you only want to lose 50lbs....although I am sure you would be able to find a doctor who is willing to do it. Are you planning on going through insurance? If so, it might be a bit more difficult to get approved unless you have additional health concerns. Totally worth it if you need to lose a significant amount of weight though! Best of luck...Keep us posted

[msstori]

Linds, will you just come do my eye makeup after surgery LOL!!!! I can NEVER get mine right!

[msstori]

Oh sorry and by the way - 50 pounds is not much, however at one time 2 years agoIonly had 50 pounds to lose and now I need to lose 100. If you are self pay and insurance is not an issue then I would recommending looking into the life time of changes and commitments required - and judge for yourself where you will be if you dont have it

[Glors27]

I know that I don't havea that much to lose, but I have tried every conceivable diet and keep going up and down. I am now pre-diabetic, do have some minor heart problems due to the weight...I don't have much will power so when I lose some weight and feel good, just go on binges and eat myself back up! Maybe a lot is anxiety, but that's my life. Do you all feel that the risks are too large? I haven't heard of anyone who has actually had the surgery and has regretted it.

[grammargirl0309]

I had "only" 70 pounds to lose; my BMI was 31. But obese is obese. Stop the problems before they start. I don't regret for one second having the sleeve. I'm not going to lie - there were rough patches in the first couple months, but I feel awesome now, and my hubby is now getting sleeved too.

*Sorry, meat to say "regret." I can see why that would have been confusing. Typing too fast!

[Glors27]

I don't understand - do you recommend it or not? you say you feel good and your husband is going to have the sleeve now too. I realize there have to be rough patches, but I guess it is worth it at the end, no¿ I see you have lost A LOT, basically I want to be maybe 150lbs - I'm 5,3

[Glors27]

are you able to eat normal food now? I realize in small amounts, but can you eat just about evertyhing?

[becca72]

I WISH I would have had surgery when I had "only" 50 lbs to lose. Then maybe I would not have had almost 100 lbs to lose DO IT if you have the means to make it so! Good luck!!

[donewithdieting]

Yes Yes do this. I was 225# when started, now 178 maybe another 10 to lose. I look great (people also tell me) and feel great. I lost and gained 30# three times in 2010-2011. That was a crazy time. No more. I only gained 1x since last November (due to steroid to get my asthma under control Ugggh). I have to admit I drink too much alcohol. (I think I did a replacement) But continue to get into smaller clothes. Size 12 now. (was a 20 at the start) This is great. Remember you will have restrictions with eating, it just gets easier to do. And this is a lifetime. Many times I can only eat 4 bites of any foods at a time. If I eat more the "slimies" come, and that is no fun. This surgery and incidentals was less than 5,000.00. I paid this instead of the hoops of insurance requirements. GoodLuck

[BindyMae]

I haven't been on here for quite a while, but this really peaked my interest. I wasn't overweight until I hit my 30's. Until then I could (and did) eat anything. I like eating healthy but also have a sweet tooth and snacked on a lot of junk food. So I dieted for 25 yrs. and ended up at 200 lbs. Loosing weight WAS ALWAYS on my mind. I noticed thinner people all the time and just wished....So when I heard about this surgery I was very interested. I did my research and had my surgery Nov. 8/11. I have lost 70 lbs and am now 130....size 6 - 8. I was happy at 140 and wouldn't mind putting 10 lbs back on (I NEVER DREAMED I WOULD SAY THAT). I am 58 years old and feel great. So this isn't only for people that need to loose a lot of weight. It's to loose the extra weight you have AND keep it off. Know your own heart and you will make the right decision. Good Luck!!!!

[5stars]

I think grammargirl meant to say she doesnt regret for one minute having the surgery. I have a question for those who have had the surgery already and i know everyone has different skin and healing properties, but is sagging skin a factor after surgery and if so what do you recommend? I am 224 and 5'1" and think the sleeve is the best way to go. In May 2011, after dieting I weighed 199 but had gained 34 pounds by March 2012- so tired of the yoyo dieting.

[Grace]

I think grammargirl meant to say she doesnt regret for one minute having the surgery. I have a question for those who have had the surgery already and i know everyone has different skin and healing properties, but is sagging skin a factor after surgery and if so what do you recommend? I am 224 and 5'1" and think the sleeve is the best way to go. In May 2011, after dieting I weighed 199 but had gained 34 pounds by March 2012- so tired of the yoyo dieting.

Sagging skin is individual - age, genetics, having had kids, size at start... they all play a role. Some have good luck with exercising hard, some just have good skin. Look at the elder women in your family, if they are slimmer and have good skin you have a better shot. Also, starting somewhat less large will help you. No one can say if you will have the saggy skin for sure... do keep in mind it takes a good 9 mo after you are done losing weight for your skin to finish "remodeling"...

[grammargirl0309]

I don't understand - do you recommend it or not? you say you feel good and your husband is going to have the sleeve now too. I realize there have to be rough patches, but I guess it is worth it at the end, no¿ I see you have lost A LOT, basically I want to be maybe 150lbs - I'm 5,3

Oh, yes, I definitely recommend it!

[grammargirl0309]

I WISH I would have had surgery when I had "only" 50 lbs to lose. Then maybe I would not have had almost 100 lbs to lose DO IT if you have the means to make it so! Good luck!!

Yes, exactly; I almost thought of my sleeve as preventative. I was obese, no doubt, but not to the point yet where it was causing health problems. I didn't want to go down that road, and I knew I was heading there without something drastic, a tool!