Question:
Anyone RNY patients around 5ft, with a BMI of 41?

I am trying to see what the success rate is for anyone who is around5ft.I am 5ft,212 lbs.I understand everyone is different, but I would like to hear the success stories! Thanks!    — MARIA P. (posted on October 12, 2009)


October 12, 2009
Hi, from Westchester NY here. Had Gastric Bypass on July 21, 2009 and was a size 24. As of today I am a size 14. I have lost 77 pounds since the start. I fell great, no problems, I think it was the best thing I ever did. I should have done it sooner. Thank you to my doctor, Dr. Kaul.
   — cathymeyerny

October 12, 2009
I am 5 feet also and started at 260. I had my surgery Dec. 8,2008. I have lost 94 lbs. I still have about 45 to go. I would do it again tomorrow if I needed to. BTW I had RNY surgery. Which surgery are you planning on having?
   — Dawn A.

October 12, 2009
I am 5'1 started at 238 my day of laproscopic RNY I was 224 on 09/01/09 now I am 192 last I checked keep in touch I hope this helps because what I have seen is that since we dont have as much to lose we lose a bit slower than the people that are over 300lbs. Sometimes people dont realize how high our bmi is since we are verticaly challenged..
   — Sylvia M.

October 12, 2009
Maria I had RNY 18mths ago. I am 5ft and weighed 212, wore a size 2-24 and now I have been in a 2-4 for the last 10 months and weight 112 to 115 and have been stable weight for the last 6 months. It is possible but lots of hard work and committment on your part. Jan
   — JAN M.

October 12, 2009
I'm 32 years old, 5' tall and am 13 months post RNY. I was 260 pounds the morning of my surgery and buying size 24/26. Today I am 146 pounds, and buying size 8/10. I am very happy with my decision and feel better than I have in YEARS!
   — Ursie77

October 13, 2009
Beginning weight = 292.9, BMI = 51.0, 11/4/08 Weight today = 185, last BMI 34.3 in August @ 193 lbs. I go see my surgeon again Nov 10th. Prior to surgery I had hyperlipidemia, HTN, coronary artery disease with 5 stents, suffered depression, diabetes, thyroid problems, gallstones, uterine cancer, asthsma, arthritis, sleep apnea and fibromyalsia. I was on 18 meds, some twice a day. I now take two meds and have lost about 100 lbs. I am so thankful and feel so blessed to have met my weight loss team and my dear Dr. Anez. I was truly on my way out of this world and in a size 5X and/or 30/32. So I call myself quite a success! I continue to pray for guidance and strength to go on and do the right things. Some days are difficult! Especially when I think I'm OK and know I'm still sick in the head. My thinking change is the hardest to accomplish and second hardest is to exercise. I do not have one exercise gene in my body! Blessings to all in our WLS world!
   — jjack

October 13, 2009
Hi! I am 4'11 and weighed 237 with a BMI of 49. I am 45 now, and had RNY 16 months ago. I was a size 24 today I am 120 lbs, a size 4 and still 4'11..lol I met goal in 10 months and have been maintaining the last 4..the other two i had trouble stopping losing weight...but I am on track now. Best of luck to you ! hugs, Kim
   — gpcmist

October 13, 2009
Get on the "lightweight" board on this website. You will love it!
   — emilyherod

October 13, 2009
Thank you everyone for making me feel at ease! I kept hearing from everyone"but your not that heavy." which in comparason to other people...no,but people for get that I am vertically challenged!!! Thank you for understanding.
   — MARIA P.




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