I'm on here to help anyone seeking a low bmi sleeve , most times liposuction isn't the answer because it doesn't address visceral fat , had a consultation with the same doctor that removed my lap band 4 years ago and felt so comfortable I am returning to him after gaining around 30lbs and scheduled for a customized sized gastric sleeve (i do not want to be skinny, I'd like to remain slim thick if this makes sense ) and now since this pandemic and lack of my old lifestyle I've gained weight again (30 lbs ) and I need to address it . This is me now , I'm 5'4 187 or I fluctuate but usually around a 30bmi . Anyone in this community that's had a low bmi sleeve ? Any advice ??? Surgery date 08/29/22 Updated on 4 Sep 2022: So surgery came and went, my surgery was at 7:30 am when I came out in was in a recovery room (2 beds ) and the girl on the other side kept on complaining about her severe back pain and upper chest gas pressure . When staff asked us if we had urinated , she said “I also passed a bowel movement “ I was so confused because she was clearly a bigger person with a much higher bmi and she was told to be on a 2 week liquid diet (I chose to do the minimum of 3 days so I wouldn’t loose too much weight but enough to clear out my stomach ) when I asked her she said she didn’t stop eating at all, so I believe this is why her recovery wasn’t as smooth as mine . When I say I didn’t feel a thing , I literally didn’t even feel anything, the only annoying thing was my IV line . They say after surgery you will have extra pounds because of the so many bags of IV fluids and it takes about a week to get rid of . I will update pics later today , I can definitely see my face deflated I look so much nicer I think, less facial bloat . My feet do not hurt in the morning, no more plantar fasciitis, and no more sweating and it’s been ONLY 6 days !!! It’s amazing how much fat affects and damages our body . I’m new to this and maybe I don’t know how to post successfully , but ask me anything you’d like to know I’ll reply . Again I’m a low 30bmi cash patient so this is what I will know . Updated on 5 Sep 2022: I had my lap band removed after having in for over 10 years , my medical insurance referred me to Doraiswamy, he removed it and everything was perfect for over 4yrs till Covid hit and I my healthy life I was living had to change because of gym closures and the pandemic. I gained 30lbs and although it doesn't sound like too much for gastric surgery I knew I had to change for my health, I returned to Doraiswamy to pay for my gastric sleeve. I must've seen over 100 videos on YouTube and followed many IG accounts and was ready and very scared , UNTIL I spoke to the Dr to set up an appointment and he gave me the percentage of surgeries gone wrong, (close to zilch, zero, nada) and with his very peaceful rapport and knowing he is one of a Bariatric Surgeons of Excellence (yes it's a thing) , I changed my fears into EXCITEMENT . All his staff and medical team are very well coordinated, I highly recommend this surgeon