Question:
Anyone of Filipino Heritage considering or have had surgery?

I tell my husband I'm the fattest Filipino in the world. He laughs, but I am serious. I just wanted to know if there were any other Filipinos considering or have had the surgery. I am scheduled for 8/24: stats are 5'1 at 254.    — Michele J. (posted on August 12, 2000)

September 15, 2000
I am half Filipino and my stats before surgery were 5'1 258lbs. I am now 7 months post-op and down 70lbs. Although I still have a long way to goal before I reach goal I feel and look great (so I'm told). I'm understand what you mean about being the fattest Filipino, my sister and cousins are all so very petite, hopefully that will be me soon...
   — prissb

October 30, 2002
I'm half Filipino and half Caucasian. Although I got my mom's coloring and facial features, I also got my dad's stockiness and I've been big my whole life. Right now I'm 5'4 and 250lbs and only 29 yrs old. I'm seriously considering having the surgery particularly for my health (both mom, dad, and both sets of grandparents have or had diabetes). How did your surgery go? How are you feeling now?
   — Adele G.

July 3, 2007
Good luck with your upcoming surgery! I had my RNY 3/12. I am half Filipino and weighed 217 at my pre-op appt, so I'm right there with you! It's especially hard when the majority of Filipinos are tiny. It got to the point that every time my Dad saw me he would tell me I need to "reduce." Well, now I'm dropping the weight and I feel GREAT! Best of luck to you! Lisa
   — McLisa