Under 200lbs considering gastric sleeve

[Christie13]

I was 207. Got to 187 on day of surgery after pre op. I'm now 122 and I'm 4'11". My doctor was all for it. I'm shorter than you so I qualified for insurance. You may not qualify for insurance if you have no comorbidities. But you can self pay. Good luck.

[BahaMs]

I am similar to you; 5'4" fluctuate between 186-1999 with a BMI of 33.5 with high blood pressure . I have done the diets but can't seem to go past 176; so I am having surgery on the 27th of June and I can not wait to start my life over. I am going to Mexico and I am self pay but its an investment into my new self. I am doing something now so I do not have more health issues later on in life.

This is a great group to gain information and no question is stupid. I have learned so much from the ladies on here. Good luck!!!

[FantaSleeve]

I will be there on 7/8/2017 with Dr. Almanza. You will hopefully be back home by then though.

EDIT: I was there June 6th. Sorry I read your month wrong before.

[Realtorgirl]

I have a good friend that went to Mexico and she was touring san dieago three days later! No issues and she looks fabulous! Best of luck to you in your journey!

[Realtorgirl]

My friend went through insurance with less than 70 pounds to lose and it was approved.

She qualified through insurance with a starting weight of 220 pounds (5'5 tall), BMI of 35, and high blood pressure as a comorbid condition. Her goal weight was 160 pounds, which essentially means she only wanted to lose 60 pounds with her sleeve.

Today she's down to 147 pounds, wearing a size 8 for the first time in her adult life, and is thrilled with her sleeve.

That is SO awesome!!

[Realtorgirl]

I am similar to you; 5'4" fluctuate between 186-1999 with a BMI of 33.5 with high blood pressure . I have done the diets but can't seem to go past 176; so I am having surgery on the 27th of June and I can not wait to start my life over. I am going to Mexico and I am self pay but its an investment into my new self. I am doing something now so I do not have more health issues later on in life.

This is a great group to gain information and no question is stupid. I have learned so much from the ladies on here. Good luck!!!

BahaMs- My friend just got back from Mexico and she already looks so good! She had no issues and was touring San Diego three days later!

[azladyrider]

I'm 5'4" and 108 - size 0 - 3 depending on the cut of the jeans (I don't wear anything other than jeans since I work for myself in my own business) I started gaining due to meds that a doctor put me on and freaked when the 3's became too tight. Tossed the meds and got right back to a 0 - 3 where I want to stay.

125 at 5"4" would be quite skinny. Like a size 0. Go for it if it's what you want!

[ShariBerry]

@alazyrider I am about your same weight when you started. Thanks for the words of encouragement. You look great! Looking forward to my journey.