Question:
I'd like to hear from post-op lightweights.
My BMI is 36, and I'm considering WLS, probably the LAP band. I'd like to hear from others about my size about your experiences: are you glad you had the surgery? Are you happy with the amount of weight loss? Was it worth the long-term changes you had to make since the amount of weight loss isn't as great as it is for some other patients? I know I can't lose significant weight by dieting, so my choices are either surgery or accepting myself as I am (including diabetes and other co-morbidities). Thanks! — sjwilde (posted on March 5, 2003)
March 5, 2003
I AM 5'6 1/2 MY START WEIGHT WAS 227 I AM DOWN TO 180 I HAD SURGERY APRIL 8
2002 IT TAKE LONGER TO LOSS THE WEIGHT I HAD THE VBG IF I HAD IT TO DO
AGAIN I WOULD CHOOSE THE RNY I DONT THINK THE VBG WAS GO FOR ME BUT I THINK
YOU WOULD BE HAPPY WITH WHAT TYPE OF WLS YOU DECIDE
— maxine84
March 5, 2003
Hi there. I had a BMI of about 38 when I had lap. bypass in Sept. 2002.
Today is my 6 month anniversary and I have lost 78 pounds, wearing a size 5
or 6 and exercising every day. People who know me thought I was crazy for
considering "such a drastic" weight loss method but I knew the
alternative was remaining obese, unhappy, and unhealthy. I had dieted my
entire life and knew that it was never going to result in a permanent
weight loss for me. Surgery was a viable option and one that I have been so
very grateful for everyday since that day six months ago. If you ever want
to chat with someone who knows exactly how you're feeling, feel free to
email me.
— Samantha S.
March 5, 2003
Hi,
Yes! as in would I do this again? You bet! My bmi was 38 and I weighed
223lbs. I also had type 2 diabetes which is the main reason I elected to
have the RNY. My surgery was late Oct. '02 and I have lost about 50 lbs. I
am off all diabetic meds (YES!!) and wearing a size 16. If my weightloss
stopped here, I would be ok w/ it. I don't really want to stop here as I
dream of being a skinny minny, but I have now entered the world of 'normal'
sized people and it feels great to not stand out in a crowd for being
'fat'. It feels great to be able to join my son on his new trampoline and
be able to jump, land on my butt and come back up to my feet (repeatedly)
while my nine year old says, "gee Mom, that is cool"(grin).
What do I not like about it? I sometimes miss being able to eat as much of
something that I like to eat...simple things..like pigging out on crackers
and cheese..or going to dinner and wanting to eat something that tastes
realllly good, but having to stop once my pouch says 'enough'. I get over
it tho' and realize that the saying is true, 'nothing tastes as good as
thin feels'. It was worth it, definately.
— TanaMom2JAM
March 5, 2003
5'6" here. I started at 256 on Aug 27,2002. Current weight is
172#'s. I would do this again in a heartbead.
— barbara A.
March 6, 2003
Hi there! Let's see I was 263 at 5'4 & now I am 2 1/2 months post op
down to 221. So that is alittle over 40 pounds gone forever. Even though it
hasn't been as fast as I'd hoped for ... I am still really happy.
— Beth G.
March 6, 2003
I started out 5'3 and 218lbs. I had open RNY 5/2001 and have had no
complications whatsoever. I am down to 123lbs and wear a size 2/4. I am soo
happy I did this, I feel great have tons of energy and love life! Good
luck.
— M P.
March 6, 2003
I started out at BMI 42 (5'8", 278 pounds). 13 months out, I am 160
pounds, BMI 24. So, I've lost 118 pounds. I can't believe how different I
feel. I eat NORMALLY for the first time in my life. Food no longer
dominates my life, and I feel good. I would have the RNY every year to
feel like this.
— Kathy J.
March 6, 2003
Sandra, I started out at 5'6 and 253 lbs, by my 4 month anniversary I had
lost 100 lbs, by my 1 year anniversary I had far surpassed my goal. today
at 15 months post op I have lost a grand total of 135 pounds. I am
maintaining at about 118 and feel great. I had the open RNY and I don't
regret it for a minute:) Good Luck and if you have any other questions feel
free to e-mail me:)
— Lynda T.
March 6, 2003
My BMI was 40 - 5'5", weighed 248, surgery was 6/10/02 and I've lost a
total of 114 pounds in under 9 months. It's harder now to make the right
choices because I don't "dump", can tolerate anything and now
have to really concentrate on making the right food choices as opposed to
before when I wasn't hungry and didn't crave sweets. BUT - I have never
regretted the surgery because the results are very, very, motivating. Just
don't ever forget that you WILL have to use discipline and good judgment.
— San
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