Question:
I am 5'6

Is there anyone out there with similar stats? I am 26years old and have a bad family history of heart disease and obesity. I would like to hear from someone who is pre-op or post op and give me some insite:)    — harleigh2002 (posted on February 16, 2003)

February 16, 2003
I'm 25 5'7" and started at 380.. sort of close, but I have had a gret experience no major complication and since April 17th I have lost over 160 pounds. i t has been an adjusted emtionally and physically but definately the best thing I have ever done :) email me if you have any question or want to chat with a buddy similar to you :)
   — Laurie B.

February 16, 2003
I am 5'6" and 27 years old. I was 314 pounds the day of my surgery and celebrated my one year anniversary on Friday and as of today weigh in the low 150s. I am also three weeks post op from a lower body lift, abdominoplasty, and lipo on my thighs. The surgery is the best thing I have ever done. Finally, after a lifelong struggle, I have removed the albatross from my neck. I have kept quite a comprehensive profile from 6 months PRE-op to present, that should give you a lot of insight. Good Luck and best wishes for your journey.
   — PaulaM

February 16, 2003
Jeannie, I am 5'5 and I was 305 day of surgery. I have no heart problems, but, my father had triple bypass surgery (twice I think). I had surgery on 8/15/02 Open RNY, I am 32,,,I too kept a LONG profile, I am 6 mos out now and down 95lbs, you are more than willing to check my profile as well, or email me with any questions. Good Luck to you.
   — heathercross

February 17, 2003
hi iam the same ht weight 312 its been 9 mos i am down 107lbs i am older than you 56 to be exact i was 55 when i had the surgery and i also had lots of medical promblems and they have all gone away and i really feel good and this is the best thing i could of ever done.
   — ROSEMARY A.

February 20, 2003
Jeannie.....I'm 5'6" and started out at 293 lbs.....very close to you. You can visit my profile page for my stats.
   — Lynette B.