Yes! I had the sleeve on 8/11/23. I'm adjusting, learning the peculiarities of my new stomach. I just had my 3 month check up and was struggling with fatigue. A B-12 shot was wonderful and solved my problem.

The decision? When I was 440 lbs, my life was full of sadness. I finally broke down and moved back to my hometown. So many friends and extended family are here. Needless to say. I'm so much happier. I've been changing from dwelling on the past to looking forward.

My biggest help been my boyfriend of 2 years. We were each considering WLS when we met, both of us 330-340 Looking back, it's hilarious some of the things we tried to avoid surgery. We even did serious juicing for a while.

We went through it all together with our surgeries 2 months apart. He has a RNY so we have both similar and different ways of eating that seem to work. The support from people - both on message boards and in person - has been crucial. I NEVER could have done this when with my mentally abusive Ex.

Many people end up leaving a partner who sabotages their choices. I realized that situation would never help me. I was going to make my own choices So I left on 2015.

Since then I've lost weight in fits and spurts. Medifast was helpful for me as I learned about protein drinks and bars. Lost 75 lbs and gained back 45.

So both of us were ready.

Are there any specialized weight loss programs or services designed for individuals like me with a higher BMI? I weigh over 500 lbs

Hey everyone my name is Daniel Scott Sobel, as of today I stand in at 6'5" and weigh 743 Pounds (BMI = 88.1), My highest I was 829.5 Pounds (BMI = 98.4) which was earlier this year on my 24th birthday. I've always been fairly mobile for my size because of my height and the fact I was always very large. I am looking to get a duodenal switch but I have to get down under 600 for that to happen, I just don't have the discipline to do that. I've been in rehab centers but my insurance won't cover more than a 2 month stay. I feel like I don't have much time left

Do a quick search online for chair exercises or the Sit and Be Fit program on PBS. At my highest I was right around an 80 BMI. I was almost immoble as well since walking more than a few feet at a time was very painful (knees, back and ankles). Something as easy as raising your arms up and down, circling them....doing the same thing for your legs several times a day can help increase stamina. Stretching and bending as much as you can doing something even as mundane as folding laundry and placing in a basket on the floor while sitting does count too.

Sadly only a small fraction of those whose lives could be so much improved with weight loss surgery actually go through with it. You are not alone in this choice.