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Hi Starting weight loss for Gastric Sleeve

halli391976
halli391976 Posts: 5 Member
edited November 2024 in Introduce Yourself
My name is halli i am 39 yrs old. I have 2 kids zachary is `16 and halli is 11. I have been in a long term relationship, 12 yrs. I am currently 343 lbs, my bmi is 71. My highest weight is 351, im sure higher but the highest I have weighed myself. Scared me to death to think I might not be around much longer for my kids. So I began the process for weight loss surgery. Hardest thing I have ever done.

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  • TinaMP73
    TinaMP73 Posts: 12 Member
    Hi Halli. I am having gastric sleeve surgery on the 17th of this month. My highest weight was 326, but today it was 300. I lost some doing low-carb and then a few on the pre-op diet. I'm 42 with 4 kids, 3 are adults and my youngest is 7. I also have 3 grand-daughters. I feel like I will finally have a life. I'm so excited. I know it isn't going to be an easy road, but it feels like it's the only road I have left to take. I hope you find a way to make it happen for you.
  • GBrady43068
    GBrady43068 Posts: 1,256 Member
    I've been at least 275 at the highest I know of, currently 220, end goal of 150. Add me if you'd like.
  • TinaMP73
    TinaMP73 Posts: 12 Member
    edited November 2015
    Also, I'm 5'4" and my BMI is currently 51.1, I think. I've been watching it like a hawk because if I can get it below 49 by surgery day, I save $500. Haha. I don't think it's going to happen though and that's really okay.
  • halli391976
    halli391976 Posts: 5 Member
    Hi I have just started the process to get gastric sleeve. Seen the wls Dr yesterday. As of now it looks like I have to lose at least 50lbs for him to even do it. Seems like not a big deal but really I almost fell off the chair. Just working since sept I have only went from 351 to 343. I kinda got the feeling he didn't think I could do it. I am going to prove him wrong.
  • ychani
    ychani Posts: 3 Member
    halli391976 wrote: »
    My name is halli i am 39 yrs old. I have 2 kids zachary is `16 and halli is 11. I have been in a long term relationship, 12 yrs. I am currently 343 lbs, my bmi is 71. My highest weight is 351, im sure higher but the highest I have weighed myself. Scared me to death to think I might not be around much longer for my kids. So I began the process for weight loss surgery. Hardest thing I have ever done.

  • ychani
    ychani Posts: 3 Member
    edited November 2015
    Hiya I'm in the beginning stages too I'm looking for friends. I won't able to have the surg some between feb-apr depending on ins. But I'm looking for people in beginning stages with me to share. If u wanna add me. I'm 38 married two girls (19 &9). Full time wrk. Average as ctivity level and I weigh hw 351 cw 331
  • DorisDDay
    DorisDDay Posts: 3 Member
    My daughter did RNY at around 340# and it changed her life. Don't let anyone make you feel like the surgery is "cheating" because it's tough. My kid found great support groups on Instagram - they swap recipes, progress reports, photos. Best of luck to you all and congratulations on your decision!
  • crogers9189
    crogers9189 Posts: 41 Member
    Hello! I just had the surgery on November 9th. I spent most of my life with the thought that surgery was not an option, that it was giving up. About 1 year ago I realized it was not giving up it was the best option. It was a way to be successful long term. I was terrified and second guessing everything but now that I have done it I know it was the best and right choice! Feel free to friend me! If you need any support!,
  • MarisolSol76
    MarisolSol76 Posts: 28 Member
    Hello. :) I need to lose 15lb...before I get the surgery. .and it has been hard. But now that I'm logging everything it's much better. Please add me.
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