Hi, I'm Ken. I'm currently going through the pre-surgery process (having the sleeve done). My initial visit weigh in was 389. I was given a pre-surgery weight loss goal of 350. I'm currently down to 361 with 5 weeks remaining on my goal deadline.

I'm excited and also a bit scared as I have seen the downsides of the surgery with my ex-wife that had the RNY. Never having surgery (other than tonsillectomy as a young child) before doesn't help the fear part. Though I have some fear I soldier on to make it to my pre-surgery goal. Im doing this to become healthier and live a more enjoyable life without the physical pain that comes with being morbidly obese.

My name is Karrie. I had the sleeve gastrectomy Nov 15, 2016. My highest weight was 268.8, and I am 5 foot tall. I lost weight with MFP in the year I had to wait for insurance to clear me for surgery. Day of surgery I was 255.5. I am close to 5 months out and I am 189.5 today. The snowbirds returning to church after being gone since my surgery have been amazed by the difference. I still can't see it when I look in the mirror and I wonder if I am crazy. I was a size 24 day of and bought a 14 misses dress for Easter. I can see when my clothes are getting baggy, but when I look at my body I do not see the transformation. I am sure some day it will hit me. My goal weight range is 130-140 even though I would still be considered overweight on the bmi scale. I aim to get 30 minutes of exercise a day, a lot of walking or doing wii fit. I get minimum 60 gms protein and that typically puts me around 1000 calories.

Current weight: 326 (highest recorded), BMI 56

Goal weight: 145-155 (I don't know what will look healthy on me - always been heavy)

Height: Shrunk from 5'5" to current at 5'4" (spine degeneration)

Surgery date: October 22, 2018

Surgery type: Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy

Clothing sizes: Tops, 3X-5X (depending where I buy from); Pants 26W-30W/4X-5X (also depends where I buy from); Shoes 8.5W-9.5W women's US

Medical issues: sleep apnea, hypothyroid, pre-diabetic, chronic migraines, chronic back and knee pain, THREE knee surgeries, degenerative joint and disc disease, fibromyalgia, gout, arthritis, reflux, recurring insomnia, major depressive disorder (mild), anxiety

I just joined MFP yesterday and am prepping for VSG on October 22nd!! I got my new Garmin tracker yesterday at my pre-op education classes, so I'm off and "running" so to speak. (Except that I had knee surgery a few months ago and am just trying to get back into walking without pain)
Hoping to find like-minded people getting ready to go through this process, as well as people who have already taken the plunge! Can use all the support I can get
Currently living in the Midwest (SW Chicagoland area), so if you are near me...give a shout out!

Hi everyone. I can see the group is not that active so I hope someone sees this! I'm having surgery on the 13th August and I'm completely starting to freak out! Anyone else in the same boat?

Hello, my name is Kristi. I am having gastric bypass on Aug 17th 2020. I started this journey at 403. At my last weigh in I was 396. I go for my next weekly weigh in tomorrow. I am an emotion eater, but through intensive and specific type of therapy I am feeling like I am in control of my eating more than ever before. I just lost my stepdad a week ago and through all that stress I didn't go overboard a single time. I use a support system of people to help me through the tough times when I want to eat. My doctors goal for me is 150. I am shooting for 175 to 185. Would love to talk with someone who is around 5'5 and started their journey around 400lbs. Have a blessed day!

Hi. My name is Nicolette and after nearly a year of appointments and preparations, I have my first appointment with a bariatric surgeon on 12-8-22. My friend said her surgery was scheduled within about 2 weeks. I'm very excited and nervous. Heart disease runs in my family, so I'm ready to get on my final journey to health.