Question:
I AM TALL, SO MY WEIGHT IS NOT AS NOTICEABLE TO OTHERS AND MY BMI IS 37-38
I HAVE A SEMINAR I AM GOING TO WED. 5-28 WITH THE DOCTORS. HAS ANYONE ELSE WANTED THIS SURGERY AND HAD SIMILAR CONCERNS. 5'7" 240 LBS BMI 37-38 — ROXANA T. (posted on May 21, 2003)
May 21, 2003
I am tall to 5'8 started @ 249 before my surgery. I am now 4 weeks out and
have lost 23 lbs. People keep saying you did not look that heavy (249).
Height just hides weight. That does not mean it is not there. Go for it.
I feel so great and I am so glad I went had WLS. Good Luck
— Tabitha M.
May 21, 2003
I am also tall, 5'10" and could hide the extra fat too, and very well.
I decided to have the WLS when I reached 265 lbs. with a BMI of 39. Now 7
months later, I have lost 83 lbs with about 22 lbs. left to go, to be at my
own personal goal of 160. I wore size 22 then, am now in a size 12/14! Life
is so much different now, I am more confident, less shy, and am enjoying my
life so much more! I would not change a thing, even my SELF PAY! Worth
every red penny I spent, which came to about $26,000. (((HUGS)))
— kd
May 21, 2003
Well I am just the opposite! I have a BMI of 36 but I am only 4'11' tall
and I weigh 178lbs. No one understands why I am having this surgery. They
all say "You aren't even fat". I just tell them that you havent
seen me naked. LOL!! I am scheduled to have surgery June 2nd. Once I lose
the weight, I think people will start to realize how fat I really was.
— S A.
May 21, 2003
I too, am 5'7 and carry my weight fairly well (most people would have
agreed that I was overweight...but not enough to have had major surgery for
it). I wasn't quite as desperate at 240 as I was at 274, especially being
that I am in overall good health. So, I don't think I would have even
considered surgery as an option at that point, but would have gotton tons
of flack about it I'm sure. I guess at this point, I would say it's gonna
be a close call for you...and a lot will depend on how many other health
issues you have. I have heard of some people, with lots of co-morbidities
being able get insurance approval with having a BMI as low as 35. Also,
remember, you're not doing this to change any one else's image of
you...you're doing it for you, and your health. Good luck to you!
— eaamc
May 21, 2003
If your BMI is over 35 and you have co-morbids or a family history of
diabetes, heart problems or blood clots, you should do this for your
health. If you end up looking thinner (you will), that would be nice, but
the best reason is to help or head off health problems. Go for it!
— Beth S.
May 22, 2003
I am 5'8 and and my weight at surgery was 247 (Surgery April 1, 2003).
When people that I work with found out about my surgery they said she is
not that fat why did she have that done. Well I just turned 40 and I have
a beatiful 17 month old daughter that keeps me hoppin. I work full-time
and by the time I get home I am exhausted. When I would get down on the
floor to play and get back up (several times) I just felt like I was 90
years old instead of 40. I am almost 2 months post op and I am not losing
weight as fast as heavier people (I'm now 220 pnds) but I feel much better
and I was in a 20-22 cloths size and I am now in a 16 and feeling great. I
hope this helps.
— Deborah M.
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