Question:
Anyone start out at 5'7 235lbs or 35 BMI?

I know i'm on the lighter but do have a comorbid condition and family history of such, therefore considering WLS. I wish to loose somewhere between 80-90 lbs but I'm afraid to end up under weight. I know that sounds funny, but i've been reading post where a few people lost too much and could not regain to a healthy weight.    — loops (posted on September 13, 2008)

September 13, 2008
If you only have that amount of weight to loose, I would consider the Lap Band. You lose slowly and they will adjust the band depending on how much weight you are losing.
   — susangielda06

September 13, 2008
I agree with Susan - you might consider Lap-Band, as it is completely adjustable and even reversable - much better suited for someone who does not need to lose a large amount of weight. Best wishes!
   — Gina S.

September 13, 2008
I am 5'8 and I was 245lbs. I chose the VSG and have lost 22lbs since Aug 4th. It has been a slow weight loss process for me but I am happy with how things are going.
   — [Deactivated Member]

September 13, 2008
I was 240 pre op (Lap RNY) and am now at 135. I seemed to loose more slowly than my fellow WLS buddies that had a higher BMI to start. Also I stopped loosing weight before the 1 year mark. Since every surgeon, surgery, and patient are different, everyone's results can vary, but that is my personal experience. I've had no problems that were not self-inflicted (e.g. eating too fast & back up it comes!) -Melanie g.
   — MAG

September 14, 2008
I was 219 and 5'7 and my bmi was under 34 and I chose lap band because of that. I have been very successful and feel great only three weeks post op. Gool luck with your decision.
   — trbccowan

September 14, 2008
I too have had some of the same worries... My BMI is now down to 33.5 pre-op and I am having RNY this week. I found that you can't compare yourself with others. 2 things that might help you though, is to join the light weights message board and talk in great length with your surgeon about these concerns. You should ultimately decide what you & your surgeon decide is best for your long term health. You can't say that because you have a lower BMI that one surgery is better than another. That is like saying because you only have 20 +/- pounds to loose you should choose one surgery over another. For me my BMI has continually risen, I was almost a BMI of 40 prior to entering the WLS program. The fact is that given my history, commodities, and surgeons recommendations I am having RNY. Chose the surgery that you would chose if you were a BMI of 40, because everyone who gets to that BMI got there at some point or another. I am not advising you to chose any surgery, just do not ask people who are not in your shoes to make that judgment for you. They can't because they are not you, and everyone is different. I understand what you are going through, because I did the same thing when I joined OH. I have learned a lot from the message boards, but you have to remember that each person has their opinions but only you can make the difficult choice of what you think will work best for you. If you want to ask me any questions you can message me, my profile is open. Truly, Gina
   — Gina F.

September 15, 2008
Thank you for your comments, I appreciate the imput!
   — loops

September 19, 2008
Are you a diabetic? If so, you should know that eliminating the duadum eliminates diabetes. The scientific community is petitioning the congress to eliminate the 100 lb over weight requirement for GBS for serious diabetics. Every individual is different, and you should ask your surgeon, but it does seem that those who have the most to lose lose faster. Men also tend to lose faster than women for some reason. Dusty @};-
   — Dusty Ray Vaughn