Anyone have a BMI of 33 pre VSG?? (or under 35?)
I'm self pay, and going for it anyway due to family history and many co-morbidities. I'm on track for a train wreck, and not inclined to actually realize the disaster before I do something about it. My surgeon is supportive, and I'm doing it in May.
I'm just wondering if folks here have had a similar (lower BMI) experience, and if so, how well you've done thus far.
I'm more interested in the psychological impact the procedure and lifestyle change have had on you since you chose this "drastic" measure so "early"... Also interested in your loss/progress, but mostly the former.
THANK YOU in advance for any responses.
You might consider checking out the lightweights forum! -- http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/wls_lightweights/
VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)
Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170
TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)
You're welcome!
VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)
Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170
TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)
sounds like we have really similar stories. my BMI was 32 and i self paid. morbid obesity on both sides of my family - just about every single member.
it'll be 3 months since surgery on monday, and in that time i've lost 45 pounds. my knees don't hurt anymore. and everything about food is a different animal- which it a total trip.
