Question:
I'm looking for anyone who was 5'2 and 290 lbs before surgery!

I wanted to know how much weight you lost, how long? I'm still waiting for insurance approval, it's taking so long! Do you think I'll be approved being this big, I have PPO+ insurance.    — [Deactivated Member] (posted on June 15, 2003)

June 14, 2003
I am 5'2" and was 282 at surgery! I am what they call a slow loser I am 4.5 months post-op and have lost 56 lbs! I lose for 2 weeks and then stop. I have even gained since surgery! But it always comes back off. I have to watch everything that I put in my mouth and I exercise like a crazy woman!
   — Haziefrog

June 14, 2003
I had my WLS 4-16-03 I am 5'3 and started at 260 i am now down to 225
   — wildbrat

June 14, 2003
I am 5'2.5" and started out at 282. I currently weigh about 136 (I flux as much as 10 lbs). I'll be two years post on 7/17/03. I had no problem being approved. My co-morbs included high blood pressure and joint pains. Best wishes to you on your wls journey. -Kim open RNY 7/17/01 -150ish
   — KimBo36

June 15, 2003
Cheryl, I'm 5'2 and was 286 on day of surgery-1/13/03. I now weigh 210. I feel that's slow, but according to the charts on OH.com I'm right on target. Good luck!
   — Terri G.

June 15, 2003
Hi! I was 287 lbs and 5'3. i am now 4 months post-op and have lost down to 209! 78 ugly pounds gone!!! I have found this to be an exciting time in my life. I have loved going 'backwards' in my closet, throwing out my 4X's, then the 3X's, then the 2X's and I am now in 1X and they are very loose! I have started buying some new clothes because I now realize that I am going to slow down now. My Surgeon stated that I should lose about 30 lbs the 1st month, 20 the 2nd month , about 10 the 3rd month and then between 1 and 10 lbs for the months there after. I love it! Good Luck!!
   — Peggy B.

June 15, 2003
I fit your profile exactly. My surgery date was 12/30/02 and am down 85+ as of 2 weeks ago. I don't weigh myself very often, but I started at size 28 and just got into size 16 shorts! Hand in there, it seems like it will be forever, but time really does fly by. I don't think you should have any trouble getting approval. My one piece of advice is not to gain any weight before surgery. My sister was actually in pre-op and told to go home because she put on 20# by the day of the surgery. She is now back on track and has lost 23# and rescheduled. Best wishes!
   — Margaret H.

June 15, 2003
I'm 5'2 and started out at 275 lbs. I had my WLS on 4/3/03. I am now down to 228 lbs. I'm considered a lightweight and will lose slowly. But so far I'm very happy at my loss. I just have to remember that it's faster than when I would diet. Good luck!
   — TLLessor

June 15, 2003
I'm 5'2" I was 282 the night before my surgery. I had lost 13lbs before surgery. I had RBY Gastric Bypass on may 15 2003. I've lost 29 lbs so far. I'm very happy with my weight loss so far. I also had BCBS PPO and was approved on the first letter. Good Luck to you :-)
   — KellyJeanB

June 15, 2003
OOPS.. that's RNY .. sorry. lol
   — KellyJeanB

June 15, 2003
I fit your profile almost to a tee. I'm 5'4", and pre surgery weighed in at 291. I had mine on 4/24/03, and at 7 weeks out, am down 40lbs. I'm proud of the loss, but do wish it was faster. However, it is better to loose it a little slower, as it gives your skin a chance to "shrink" with you. Just remember. Everyone looses at a different rate. Good luck and God bless!!
   — mellyhudel

June 15, 2003
Hi! I, too, almost fit your profile to a "T". My surgery was 2-19-03. That day, I was 277 lbs and 5'2". It's now been about 4 months and I've lost 86 pounds to 191. I feel great... (my bones are actually starting to stick out!!:) My goal is about 125 pounds.. I hope to be there by the end of the year. Best of luck!!
   — Deena C.

June 15, 2003
Cheryle, I am 5'2 and my high weight was 280 i had lost 7 pnds during the month prior to surgery, which i was then 273 the morning of. I am among the slow losers and still manage to lose apx 135-40 pnds, now weighing 138 I am a year and half post op...Stay positive and keep your chin up you will get approved and soon enough will be joining us on the other side GOod luck to you hon Deanna
   — Deanna Wise

June 15, 2003
You probably have an excellent chance if there is no exclusion for it. I was 5'2" and 296. I was approved within a mth of the request. Good Luck Peggy open rny 9/20/02 -136lbs
   — Peggy A.

June 16, 2003
Hi Cheryl, I was 288 prior to surgery and im 5'2! I had my surgery on May 8 so almost 6 weeks ago and im down 51lbs. I have had stomach problems though so my doctor has said i've lost more than normal. Oh well better for me! :) Hope this helps!! Good luck with your approval!
   — Renee D.

June 16, 2003
hi i am 56 weight was 312 i am 5'6" surgery wasy may 3 of 2002 i now weigh 197 i had sleep apea so i was put in icu after surgery because they were afraid of my breathing but i cam out fine with that and all my medical promblems are gone and i really didnt have any major promblems just the ones like the firt six weeks its not major you just are not real comfortable but thingsss get better now with my age i think i taken longer to recop than a 35 yr old because my neighbor had it and she is 35 and she bounce back really fast.i was really dragging for a while but i feel great and you will to good luck
   — ROSEMARY A.

June 19, 2003
I started out at 5'1" and 265. As of today (2 months + 2 days post), I am down 44 lbs. I am a mediocre (sp) loser. I'm slow by some standards but fast to others. With each passing day I feel so much better it's amazing. I didn't even realize how bad I felt before until feeling as good as I do now. Good luck!
   — Diane S.

June 19, 2003
Hi! I am 5'3" and was 287 the day of my surgery...I am now 13 months out and have lost 137 lbs!!!
   — Christine G.

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