Question:
I would like to hear from people who meet my criteria, 5' and 192 lbs.

   — CINDY D. (posted on April 2, 2003)

April 2, 2003
Hi! I wasn't in the same boat as you but at 5'3" and 226 day of surgery (5/16/02) I'd say we are VERY similiar. Today I am still 5'3' (giggle) but I am now flucuating between 139-142. My shirts are all smalls and my jeans are size 6/7 or size 8 depending on the brandname. I am off my heart medicine (aeortic valve leak, mytral valve leak, and techocardia)and even my blood sugars are back in line. I don't regret for one moment that I did the surgery. I feel good health wise. I have energy and self esteem back. It took longer for my mind to catch up with me and there are days when I still see fat and start to get all caught up on the "numbers" - how much I've lost, how much I need to loose. But, the bottom line is I have lost 90 pounds and for that, I AM GRATEFUL!
   — blueyez2668

April 2, 2003
Hi Cindy, I'm 5'2" and 194 pounds. I'm pre-op and will have my initial meeting with my surgeon this Monday (4/7) and I'm VERY excited. My surgeon required a pre-appointment screening where you are required to write a letter about your health, your dieting attempts, why you think you'd be a good candidate for surgery, and your knowledge of the surgery. I wanted to speed things a long a bit, so I've already completed all of my pre-op requirements, which include a nutrition consult, a psyche evaluation, and an endoscopy. After much research I've chosen the VBG procedure, so at this point I'm just waiting to talk my surgeon to discuss my choice, and then seek insurance approval.
   — Leni M.

April 2, 2003
I'm about the same. I was 5'2 1/2" and weighed 210 the night before surgery (206 at consult). I am now 142 and in size 6's and 8's depending on the brand. Happy losing, it's the best decision I ever made. Never looked back.
   — Cinna G.

April 2, 2003
I am 5'2.5 and weighed 212 the day of surgery. I now weigh 127. I had my surgery Aug. 7th, 2002. My goal is to be 108lbs--I have very small, light bones. My surgeon supports this goal weight.
   — TP

April 2, 2003
Hi! I am 4'11 1/2 :) and weighed 193 on my first consult. After 2 months of grazing on what I thought would be my last meals, I weighed 198. I had lap rny on 2/18/03 and am 6 weeks post op. I have lost 26.5 lbs and have not had any trouble whatsoever. My weight loss is slower compared to many, but faster than I could've ever done on my own. I have lost almost 30 inches. I keep wondering if I really will lose all my weight, this all seems like a good dream! I am glad to hear other success stories from 'lightweights'. We all have those moments of wondering if it will really work for us after the surgery. Good luck to you!
   — Sandy T.

April 2, 2003
I'm 5' and was 220 day of surgery (open rny). Now 4 weeks out I am 198 lost 22lbs and shrinking every day. So far no problems, complications or food issues. I also had my gall bladder out and thus a little more pain than I expected. My surgeon expects I will be at goal weight, 115 in 6 months or less. Best wishes!!
   — Liz B.

April 2, 2003
Hi, Cindy, I am 5'00, and weight 238, I also have Mild regurgitation for taking phen phen, and also palpitations, last year I thought I was dying, because of my hart problems, but I feel better now, and I am looking forward to have the surgery, if you need to talk email me. God Bless you and god luck.....
   — Rosa M.

April 4, 2003
i just am glad to see some other "lightweights" out there. I am 5'2" and 193 lbs...bmi 36.3...my surgery date is 081903..but hoping to have it done sooner than that. wish you the best.....my doc has set my goal weight but i m thinking it would be arout 110 or 115.
   — monica R.