Question:
Is there anybody out there that had the surgery and had 70bmi/500pds pre-op?

I've been reading the boards and haven't found an answer to my specific question. Basically if you had those stats what was your success like? I've been reading that bodies are different and loss is different, but at this weight and bmi can I really expect(with hard work, following dr's orders) to get down to 160pds(my ideal weight)?    — Diana L. (posted on November 19, 2001)

November 19, 2001
You can go to www.bariworld.com and see pics and read Baron's story. He was 600 pounds and has lost over 400 pounds! A true inspiration!
   — BethVBG

November 19, 2001
Go to this website http://suebee420.homestead.com/Suebee2.html for more information. Sue started out at 500 + and her site is remarkable. A LOT of very useful information and very inspirational. Hope this helps. Patty
   — Patty_Butler

November 19, 2001
I was getting there. When I had surgery I was 463 lbs, with a bmi of 69. I had DGB/DS with Dr. Gary Anthone (USC) on April 18th of this year. 7 months ago yesterday, in fact. I have been extremely successful so far. I have lost between 130 and 140 lbs, and my BMI is 49 or under. Having this surgery is the best decision I have ever made. I have a good 12 to 18 months of losing left, and I am confident that I will make it to goal. My life has changed completely and I feel so much better physically. It really is amazing the things I am able to do now that I was not able to do before. I can tie my own shoes, go to the movies, go to restaraunts and not worry about where to sit. I can sit in one of the "little" white plastic lawn chairs now. I am able to buy clothes that fit and don't ride so far up my abdomen that I look like baby huey! I would recommend this surgery to anyone with over 100 lbs to lose. I would love to chat with you further. If you have any questions please feel free to e-mail me. Good luck to you.
   — Kim B.

November 21, 2001
Or look up the profile for Pete Herida. He started at 803 pounds and last time I read was 245!! He needed quite a bit of reconstructive surgery, but looks fantastic!! What an inspiration...
   — blank first name B.

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