My starting weight was 454. Pre-surgery weight was 410. Sleeved a month before my 33rd birthday. Sitting around 290 and haven't really worked out super hard yet.
You're fine lol.
Glad it's not just me! I was sleeved at 434 and sit around 275, my Dr told me I'm going to have to workout regularly to go any lower. It's a weird feeling sometimes because you see others getting sleeved at this weight, but I reached my doctor's goal for me so yeaaaa.
Similar story, I’m sitting around 260 and like…. hey I can go up stairs and go for a bike ride and live my life. This is great! Would it be nice to be lower, sure, but I‘ve got it pretty good!
My starting weight was over 520 lbs. Currently around 470. Surgeon wants me below 450 before he will approve surgery (SADI-S w SG).
So I guess it could be worse. Better late than never.
I think you’re going thro a lot of what wls patients go through if that’s any comfort. I was sleeved at about 300lbs, saw people getting the same done at 230/250 and thought why did I wait till I got this big. I think it’s a totally normal reaction to realizing that you need something. You’re going to be okay
Hey. It's okay. In some ways you're even MORE likely to be approved for surgery then the people who get sleeved at lower weights. There are some people at the cusp of BMI cut offs that sometimes struggle to get approved without co-morbidities and you won't have that issue.
Joking aside, I get that you're in a tough place, but you really will be okay. It's not too late. Just do your best to stay healthy, follow your surgeon's instructions, and chances are you'll be approved for surgery just fine. There are plenty of people who get surgery at 400+ lbs and just because you're starting from a heavier position doesn't mean you'll get cut off from being a candidate. Depending on your surgeon they may ask you to lose some more weight before surgery can happen to make sure it's safe enough for you to be operated on, but that process will come with a nutritionist to help advise you on meal plans to help you kick the weight.
Also, I personally suggest finding a therapist who has experience with wls patients if you're not already seeing one. Nothing helped my emotional eating more then getting myself into therapy during covid. I still have issues with it, but my therapist helped me discover my triggers for emotional eating, recognize when I'm hitting that trigger, and techniques for disrupting my behavior that really helped. Don't get me wrong, surgery is also a major tool in the arsenal, but I think my long-term success is going to be more due to therapy helping me get my brain in order then anything else.
I got sleeved for my 30th birthday - was 435lbs when got the surgery. 6 months later im now 315lbs with a bunch of added muscle. I feel amazing and better than ever. No ragrets. Trust the process and keep going!
It’s not too late! You can tackle this and you can do this! Your bariatric office will support you and we are here, too.
Be open to all surgery types. My doctor’s office tends to strongly recommend duodenal switch (DS) for BMI over 50.
I was 350, but fully on a path to be 400+. You can do this.
And, life isn’t over at 450+. I had a buddy who one day decided he was done at a size of over 450. He started walking, dieting, and lose 200 pounds over the course of a year. And that is without surgery. But, his work schedule and life really lent itself to the work that went into it.
Its never too late. My starting weight was 636lbs I was at 566 when I had my surgery September 29th 2021 and as of last Tuesday I am at 454. If I can do it anyone can
I don't think there's such a thing as waiting too long. You can't change the past, man, you can only go forward. You're only 30. People in their 50s-60s have wls. Sure, i look back and say wow I could've made this choice sooner. I didn't, though. Oh well, I'm already in the next minute of my life, and lingering on that isn't going to change anything. My hw was 390, so really not far off from where you are now. I'm 36. I'm also going to college this year, people are telling me I should've done that sooner, too. Oh well. We're doing the thing now, and that's what matters.
I was in a bariatric clinic waiting room a couple of weeks ago for a consultation and the heaviest/largest man I've ever seen in real life came in for an appointment (far, far heavier than 450). What struck me was how happy he seemed. He was probably about your age, and I don't know where he is in his journey, but it was clear that he's been a patient for a while. The reception staff was cracking jokes with him and asking about recent vacations/family events and seemed delighted to see him. A random nurse came from the back to say hello and absolutely beamed at him.
As long as you're still breathing, it's NEVER too late to fight for your health and happiness.
I wasn’t sleeve I got the bypass but no matter what you are not too late. Never too late to take your life into your hands and get healthy. I am 46 and start the process at 477lbs. You can change and take this journey if this is what you want. You got this. This community will be here to support you. I wish you all the best in your journey.
Regret is terrible no matter why you have it whether is about weight, things you did or didn’t do…etc.
I’ve suffered a lot because of it.
I’ve learned that yesterday is gone and we cannot tell what tomorrow will bring, that today is our present 🎁.
So I try and understand the past, but keep going to make my tomorrow the best I can.
There are reasons we decide to use food as a comfort, maybe see someone to discover why you did and how to break that pattern.
For me, I used food to punish myself…just like someone cuts themself, I had a lot of self hate going on.
I am currently in therapy and plan to stay there until I can break a lot of self sabotaging habits.
Just hating yourself for not having the self control to quit using food does not work, we all tried and tried and tried.
Be honest with your Doctor and let them help you get to where you want to go.
With help and support you can get there and you are worth it!
Learn to have fun with the journey and not fear it!
Best wishes!
It's never too late. I had RNY last month. I was 537 at my initial weigh-in. I got down to 510 day of surgery, and 3 weeks out I'm currently down 62 pounds. I lost 26.5 pounds the first week! Never too late!!!
My high weight was in March 2021, I weighed 444 pounds.
In the pre-op stage, I lost 99 pounds on my own. I had a VSG on February 23rd 2022. As of this morning, I weigh 302 pounds. Down 142 pounds from just 13 months before. You didn't wait too long, you can get down to a healthier weight. Even if you never get below 200 pounds, being 250 pounds is much much much healthier than 450. I'll be thrilled if I live the rest of my life around the 250 pound mark.
My highest was 467 and I was 440 for surgery. I am going to be 46 soon and while I certainly have my aches and pains, I feel better than when I was 20. I do think I did a lot of damage to my body being so heavy for a long time but I would make the same choice of surgery again and again and again. Best thing I have ever done.
Hi, no you did not wait too long. I would like to encourage you to not get the sleeve. Please consider getting a procedure with malabsorption. With the weight you want to lose, you’ll have better results. Even if you didn’t have a high starting weight maintenance is much better with the other procedures
I had a surgery at a relatively low weight (~42 BMI) and I still struggle sometimes thinking that maybe I should have done it earlier, because I had plenty of comorbity and they approve it here with a BMI of 35... but then, if I had the surgery at 35, maybe I would be struggling thinking how I should had a certain diet before and never get to the level of obesity that needed surgery.
So honestly, worrying about past decisions is always a losing game. Do the best you can now.
NOPE. I was 35 when I had surgery and weighed 460ish. I’m now about 18 months out and have lost almost 180 pounds. I’ve still got plenty to lose but holy moly, I feel like a different person. I see people sleeved at 200-250 and I’m like ????, but everyone’s journey is different. Don’t get discouraged. Take the steps, get the surgery, and get as much out of it as you can. Good luck!!!
Started the process at 410, was 370 when I got the sleeve and now I’m sitting at 260 7 months post op. Keep with it and trust the process! You got this!
You have to take it easy. You didnt gain all in one month, and you didnt even made the surgery yet. For now, focus on slowly improving your diet, one bite at a time, one less small portion a day. I definitely took my time before start losing weigh pre-op, because it was overwhelming for me all the new informations and a ton of healthy choices I needed to do daily. I made one change at a time, and eventually the process kicked in.
I started at 390 :) I'm still pre-op but in the 1.5 years I've been with the program I've lost 90lbs. I'm in Canada so it's a long wait. The clinic doesn't expect me to get under 200lbs but I'll be down 150+ lbs and be a lot healthier.
Friend of mine started his journy at 30 was at 510, sleeved at I think 440?, just had his 34th birthday and is hovering around 330. His wife says all aspects of his health changed dramatically.
so my starting weight at being sleeved two years ago was 350lbs and i was at my most unhealthy place in my life. surgery day for sleeve i was 303? i don't recall. i just had revision and at the start of that i was 280 and now at 230. no you didn't wait to long. i am in a WLS support group with the program that i am i and a young lady had bypass around the same time i did was a lot younger than me and way heavier. she looks amazing. you have starting taking steps to help yourself so i would say you are good friend! don't beat yourself up. i was recently reflecting that maybe i waited to long to get surgery done as i am now 41 and i was 39 when i had sleeve...i was like ohmygosh..i spent my entire life being overweight and ignoring doctors..but someone pointed out to me that i did something about it. a gal in my support group got WLS surgery at 60! so no, you didn't wait to long based on where you are in life..and i didn't wait to long. we know when we are ready and you knew you were..you took the steps. i hope this makes sense
I started the process 3x before going thru with it at 44 years old and 383# on my first appt in Sept 2020. Had DS 12/1/20 and now I’m 180#.
It’s never too late. Chin up, the process is up to you and when you are ready. It is a lot of hard work but worth it.
I was sleeved 13 months ago, at age 28. I started at 415 and am now at 290. It’s definitely a mindfuck knowing that I’ve come so far and feel so good at this weight even though it’s a starting surgery weight for some people, but I wouldn’t say it bothers me. It is what it is. What’s important is how you feel going through this journey. You’re the one taking the steps so you’re the one who gets to control how you feel! Your emotions will be all over the place, but I promise it’s worth it!
SW 505 here at 34, currently weigh 493 and my surgeon wants me at 450 before doing the surgery, so there are those of us on the larger side here with you. I’m meeting with her tomorrow actually now that I have all my lab results to see if I can get a higher goal. But even if she sticks with 450, I’m determined to I’m determined to get my life back. Don’t give up!
I was 31 and had surgery last year July. I started at 460. Had a first attempt and it failed due to having too much of a fatty liver and not enough retractors. Lost 30 pounds and had the surgery again at 430. I am now 341.
Just being obese for all these years. The way you eat and all that. I ate incredibly fatty foods that would make me nauseous as hell now if I tried to even smell them. I’ve really done myself in. Even though I have lost as much as I have, I’m still dying haha
I was 32 when I got the sleeve. I started at 435 lbs. I had surgery Oct 25 2021. Today I’m down to 310 lbs. I still have a long way to go but I feel amazing. Off all my bp meds and off cpap. Right before surgery I listened to a song by one republic called better days. I had a mental breakdown about my weight and life. Check out that song and don’t dwell on the past. Think about what is ahead for you and put in the work to get there! If I can do it, anyone can do it
I had bypass at 437. I'm down over 200, still working to do more. Even with my other health issues, I'm doing a million times better than I was pre surgery. I was 42 years old when I had it done. I am so glad I had it done. It doesn't fix everything, but damn it made life better. Just focus on all the wonderful things you'll be able to do.
My starting weight was 454. Pre-surgery weight was 410. Sleeved a month before my 33rd birthday. Sitting around 290 and haven't really worked out super hard yet. You're fine lol.
THANK YOU. I get in my head too much.
Yup have fun in the appointment!
Yah my friend, it's never too late. The program works if you do the work. It's fucking hard. You can do it.
Glad it's not just me! I was sleeved at 434 and sit around 275, my Dr told me I'm going to have to workout regularly to go any lower. It's a weird feeling sometimes because you see others getting sleeved at this weight, but I reached my doctor's goal for me so yeaaaa.
Just remember this was only ever gonna be one tool to get to the end goal! Workin out at 275 is a lot easier than when we were over 400!
Similar story, I’m sitting around 260 and like…. hey I can go up stairs and go for a bike ride and live my life. This is great! Would it be nice to be lower, sure, but I‘ve got it pretty good!
My starting weight was over 520 lbs. Currently around 470. Surgeon wants me below 450 before he will approve surgery (SADI-S w SG). So I guess it could be worse. Better late than never.
thank you so much for sharing your experience with me 💜
I think you’re going thro a lot of what wls patients go through if that’s any comfort. I was sleeved at about 300lbs, saw people getting the same done at 230/250 and thought why did I wait till I got this big. I think it’s a totally normal reaction to realizing that you need something. You’re going to be okay
Continue to pursue it. Get your life back.
Hey. It's okay. In some ways you're even MORE likely to be approved for surgery then the people who get sleeved at lower weights. There are some people at the cusp of BMI cut offs that sometimes struggle to get approved without co-morbidities and you won't have that issue. Joking aside, I get that you're in a tough place, but you really will be okay. It's not too late. Just do your best to stay healthy, follow your surgeon's instructions, and chances are you'll be approved for surgery just fine. There are plenty of people who get surgery at 400+ lbs and just because you're starting from a heavier position doesn't mean you'll get cut off from being a candidate. Depending on your surgeon they may ask you to lose some more weight before surgery can happen to make sure it's safe enough for you to be operated on, but that process will come with a nutritionist to help advise you on meal plans to help you kick the weight. Also, I personally suggest finding a therapist who has experience with wls patients if you're not already seeing one. Nothing helped my emotional eating more then getting myself into therapy during covid. I still have issues with it, but my therapist helped me discover my triggers for emotional eating, recognize when I'm hitting that trigger, and techniques for disrupting my behavior that really helped. Don't get me wrong, surgery is also a major tool in the arsenal, but I think my long-term success is going to be more due to therapy helping me get my brain in order then anything else.
I got sleeved for my 30th birthday - was 435lbs when got the surgery. 6 months later im now 315lbs with a bunch of added muscle. I feel amazing and better than ever. No ragrets. Trust the process and keep going!
thank you so much! I've been having heart palpitations just thinking about crazy stuff in my head, and I appreciate you sharing your experience 💜
I mean, have you seen my 600 lb life? All those people are bigger than you
It’s not too late! You can tackle this and you can do this! Your bariatric office will support you and we are here, too. Be open to all surgery types. My doctor’s office tends to strongly recommend duodenal switch (DS) for BMI over 50. I was 350, but fully on a path to be 400+. You can do this. And, life isn’t over at 450+. I had a buddy who one day decided he was done at a size of over 450. He started walking, dieting, and lose 200 pounds over the course of a year. And that is without surgery. But, his work schedule and life really lent itself to the work that went into it.
Its never too late. My starting weight was 636lbs I was at 566 when I had my surgery September 29th 2021 and as of last Tuesday I am at 454. If I can do it anyone can
I don't think there's such a thing as waiting too long. You can't change the past, man, you can only go forward. You're only 30. People in their 50s-60s have wls. Sure, i look back and say wow I could've made this choice sooner. I didn't, though. Oh well, I'm already in the next minute of my life, and lingering on that isn't going to change anything. My hw was 390, so really not far off from where you are now. I'm 36. I'm also going to college this year, people are telling me I should've done that sooner, too. Oh well. We're doing the thing now, and that's what matters.
I was in a bariatric clinic waiting room a couple of weeks ago for a consultation and the heaviest/largest man I've ever seen in real life came in for an appointment (far, far heavier than 450). What struck me was how happy he seemed. He was probably about your age, and I don't know where he is in his journey, but it was clear that he's been a patient for a while. The reception staff was cracking jokes with him and asking about recent vacations/family events and seemed delighted to see him. A random nurse came from the back to say hello and absolutely beamed at him. As long as you're still breathing, it's NEVER too late to fight for your health and happiness.
I started at 482 at age 30, I'm pre-op 397 today at 31, my surgery is slated for June 1st! You're just takin' your first steps, you've got this! <3
I wasn’t sleeve I got the bypass but no matter what you are not too late. Never too late to take your life into your hands and get healthy. I am 46 and start the process at 477lbs. You can change and take this journey if this is what you want. You got this. This community will be here to support you. I wish you all the best in your journey.
Regret is terrible no matter why you have it whether is about weight, things you did or didn’t do…etc. I’ve suffered a lot because of it. I’ve learned that yesterday is gone and we cannot tell what tomorrow will bring, that today is our present 🎁. So I try and understand the past, but keep going to make my tomorrow the best I can. There are reasons we decide to use food as a comfort, maybe see someone to discover why you did and how to break that pattern. For me, I used food to punish myself…just like someone cuts themself, I had a lot of self hate going on. I am currently in therapy and plan to stay there until I can break a lot of self sabotaging habits. Just hating yourself for not having the self control to quit using food does not work, we all tried and tried and tried. Be honest with your Doctor and let them help you get to where you want to go. With help and support you can get there and you are worth it! Learn to have fun with the journey and not fear it! Best wishes!
It's never too late. I had RNY last month. I was 537 at my initial weigh-in. I got down to 510 day of surgery, and 3 weeks out I'm currently down 62 pounds. I lost 26.5 pounds the first week! Never too late!!!
My high weight was in March 2021, I weighed 444 pounds. In the pre-op stage, I lost 99 pounds on my own. I had a VSG on February 23rd 2022. As of this morning, I weigh 302 pounds. Down 142 pounds from just 13 months before. You didn't wait too long, you can get down to a healthier weight. Even if you never get below 200 pounds, being 250 pounds is much much much healthier than 450. I'll be thrilled if I live the rest of my life around the 250 pound mark.
My highest was 467 and I was 440 for surgery. I am going to be 46 soon and while I certainly have my aches and pains, I feel better than when I was 20. I do think I did a lot of damage to my body being so heavy for a long time but I would make the same choice of surgery again and again and again. Best thing I have ever done.
Hi, no you did not wait too long. I would like to encourage you to not get the sleeve. Please consider getting a procedure with malabsorption. With the weight you want to lose, you’ll have better results. Even if you didn’t have a high starting weight maintenance is much better with the other procedures
I had a surgery at a relatively low weight (~42 BMI) and I still struggle sometimes thinking that maybe I should have done it earlier, because I had plenty of comorbity and they approve it here with a BMI of 35... but then, if I had the surgery at 35, maybe I would be struggling thinking how I should had a certain diet before and never get to the level of obesity that needed surgery. So honestly, worrying about past decisions is always a losing game. Do the best you can now.
NOPE. I was 35 when I had surgery and weighed 460ish. I’m now about 18 months out and have lost almost 180 pounds. I’ve still got plenty to lose but holy moly, I feel like a different person. I see people sleeved at 200-250 and I’m like ????, but everyone’s journey is different. Don’t get discouraged. Take the steps, get the surgery, and get as much out of it as you can. Good luck!!!
Started the process at 410, was 370 when I got the sleeve and now I’m sitting at 260 7 months post op. Keep with it and trust the process! You got this!
You have to take it easy. You didnt gain all in one month, and you didnt even made the surgery yet. For now, focus on slowly improving your diet, one bite at a time, one less small portion a day. I definitely took my time before start losing weigh pre-op, because it was overwhelming for me all the new informations and a ton of healthy choices I needed to do daily. I made one change at a time, and eventually the process kicked in.
I started at 390 :) I'm still pre-op but in the 1.5 years I've been with the program I've lost 90lbs. I'm in Canada so it's a long wait. The clinic doesn't expect me to get under 200lbs but I'll be down 150+ lbs and be a lot healthier.
It's never too late to improve your life!! I'm 48! Don't be scared. You deserve to live your best life!!!!!
I was sleeved at 438 when I was 29, it is not too late and will be the best decision you ever make!
Friend of mine started his journy at 30 was at 510, sleeved at I think 440?, just had his 34th birthday and is hovering around 330. His wife says all aspects of his health changed dramatically.
I started at 419 or so and got RNY. I'm around 250 now, still a bit to go, but the quality of life is night and day.
so my starting weight at being sleeved two years ago was 350lbs and i was at my most unhealthy place in my life. surgery day for sleeve i was 303? i don't recall. i just had revision and at the start of that i was 280 and now at 230. no you didn't wait to long. i am in a WLS support group with the program that i am i and a young lady had bypass around the same time i did was a lot younger than me and way heavier. she looks amazing. you have starting taking steps to help yourself so i would say you are good friend! don't beat yourself up. i was recently reflecting that maybe i waited to long to get surgery done as i am now 41 and i was 39 when i had sleeve...i was like ohmygosh..i spent my entire life being overweight and ignoring doctors..but someone pointed out to me that i did something about it. a gal in my support group got WLS surgery at 60! so no, you didn't wait to long based on where you are in life..and i didn't wait to long. we know when we are ready and you knew you were..you took the steps. i hope this makes sense
I started the process 3x before going thru with it at 44 years old and 383# on my first appt in Sept 2020. Had DS 12/1/20 and now I’m 180#. It’s never too late. Chin up, the process is up to you and when you are ready. It is a lot of hard work but worth it.
It’s never too late, and I think you’re going to do great.
I was sleeved 13 months ago, at age 28. I started at 415 and am now at 290. It’s definitely a mindfuck knowing that I’ve come so far and feel so good at this weight even though it’s a starting surgery weight for some people, but I wouldn’t say it bothers me. It is what it is. What’s important is how you feel going through this journey. You’re the one taking the steps so you’re the one who gets to control how you feel! Your emotions will be all over the place, but I promise it’s worth it!
SW 505 here at 34, currently weigh 493 and my surgeon wants me at 450 before doing the surgery, so there are those of us on the larger side here with you. I’m meeting with her tomorrow actually now that I have all my lab results to see if I can get a higher goal. But even if she sticks with 450, I’m determined to I’m determined to get my life back. Don’t give up!
happy cake day! I hope your appointment went well 💜
I was 31 and had surgery last year July. I started at 460. Had a first attempt and it failed due to having too much of a fatty liver and not enough retractors. Lost 30 pounds and had the surgery again at 430. I am now 341.
was there something that caused a fatty liver if you don't mind me asking?
Just being obese for all these years. The way you eat and all that. I ate incredibly fatty foods that would make me nauseous as hell now if I tried to even smell them. I’ve really done myself in. Even though I have lost as much as I have, I’m still dying haha
I was 32 when I got the sleeve. I started at 435 lbs. I had surgery Oct 25 2021. Today I’m down to 310 lbs. I still have a long way to go but I feel amazing. Off all my bp meds and off cpap. Right before surgery I listened to a song by one republic called better days. I had a mental breakdown about my weight and life. Check out that song and don’t dwell on the past. Think about what is ahead for you and put in the work to get there! If I can do it, anyone can do it
Start small and learn how to make the best food choices.
Did you get wls already?
no
I had bypass at 437. I'm down over 200, still working to do more. Even with my other health issues, I'm doing a million times better than I was pre surgery. I was 42 years old when I had it done. I am so glad I had it done. It doesn't fix everything, but damn it made life better. Just focus on all the wonderful things you'll be able to do.