Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories

Hey, I haven't posted in QUITE awhile, sometimes I have good days sometimes I don't.. I don't always eat right, but I can't stuff myself like before... I'm actually thinking of trying out for the Biggest loser, because I could really use some psycho-analysis from Jillian, and some good fitness coaching.... I've recently broken the 500 pound mark. I started at 670, lost 20 pre-op, and 150 post op. If I can get to 470 (currently 495, that will be 200 since I began the Journey last May- - if I can get to 450 by July 2nd, that will also be 200 since my surgery... those are my two goals for now.... Here's some updated pics, showing my progress.

So, here are some face shot before and after. Gotta get some full body pics soon. Surgery on Jan 9, 2013. Two weeks prior to surgery 225 lbs. Day of surgery- 217 lbs Today- 165 Goal- 140 Best decision ever!!

Okay so surgery was 1/21/13 so I'm 14 weeks out and I'm 32 pounds away from my goal and 45 pounds away from my nut goal HW 299 SW 299 CW 222 size 14 in pants 12 in dress and xL- L in tops I want to be 190 what y'all think

Soo Happy to report today is my 1 year mark!! It's been a great year with lots of happy moments a some not so happy. Overall still so happy with my decision to have the sleeve! I started at 245 and now weigh 160! I'm 5'5. The discouraging part is that I had my gal bladder removed on Feb 21st and havent lost any weight since then! Not sure why but i gotta say it has bummed me out! And at 1st i kinda gave up but then i realized that im not hurting anyone but myself so i kicked myself in the rear and got back on track! I'm still not eating 100% healthy but i'm on the right track! I work out 4 days a week. I am truely excited to begin year 2 of this life changing journey!…

Posting this again to inspire my fellow sleevers!!! Contact me for meal plan or workout info.

Ok, I debated about posting this as I'm still bit insecure about all my loose extra skin but my hubby said its not very noticeable in these pics and I so wanted to share. We went to the beach for Mother's Day on Sunday and it was the first time I have worn a bathing suit without a huge coverup dress in the last 9 years. Here are two pics I'm 7 months out and 90 pounds down, about 15-20 pounds to go!

My upcoming vlines down to 195 from 300 since sine feb 4th

its official i am down 60lbs since surgery 9/12/12 its coming off slow but its coming off. I am so happy and i am out of the 220's lets get to 200 mark judy, yesssssssssssssssssss

Whoop down 11kgs in 7.2 weeks that's 24.25 pounds just wanna get under 100 is my first goal :-) Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

I am at 220 so close to getting into the teens I cant wait. I have been teetering here for a cpl days, getting in my exercize protein and H20...just want to slide down the teens "slide" into Onderalnd...ahhh. So impatient! Have not been in the teens for a very long time..maybe 10 years..

I had gastric bypass on May 2,2012. I am a year post op. I have lost 109 lbs and 18 inches. Still have a little way to go. These are the same clothes in both pics!!

Had a great NSV this weekend that I just had to share with a group that would understand. Spent the weekend in Green Bay for a football camp with my son. Temps were in the upper 70's/low 80's, sun shining, and a good amount of walking. Before my surgery I would have been sweating like a pig just getting out of the car. The walking would have killed me. This weekend I was able to keep up with my sons team when they were on the move and didn't sweat once, even sitting on the metal bleachers. Such a great feeling. Thanks for letting me share. Jen

I have read that there is open surgery and laser. Which is most common. I read people on her talking about bandages. Drains. How big is scar and where is it? Thanks

I'm down 25 pound from April 28th!!!

NSV for me today! Putting laundry away and on a whim tried on my 14 yr old daughter's jeans. They fit! She's 2 inches taller and 25 lbs lighter-no idea how that works... I'll never tell her though. She'd be HORRIFIED (eye roll!)

I am 9 weeks post op, and I have lost 43.4 pounds!!!!! I am so excited and even started riding my bike this week! I am loving my band....

Hello I am new to this site and this will be my third attempt with WLS I am 5'3 and i weigh 340 VSG has been my choice for the last 2 yrs.. I want to know for only having to do 3 months exactly how long did the entire process take... How many months ?

I went to the doctor today and finally got the ok to eat!!!! My good of choose is eggs whites with a lil of the soft laughing cheese so far so not sure on how much i made cause i bought d egg whites im thinking maybe ?? I am eating slow and making dure im chewying good! And no im not drinking while i eat!! Haha

So excited!!!! Now I must go shopping!!!

Yesterday was my 6month Surgiversary. I am proud to say that my total weight loss is 41lbs. Yes,I felt I should have lost a little more, but I'm still a work in progress. I'm excited about this journey, because it only gets better. The Lapband has given me a new lease on life. Im loving the idea of buying new clothes, especially SKINNY JEANS!!!! I started at size 18/20, now I'm in between size 12/14. My confidence has been boosted by the many complements that I have received. Thanks to you guys who always show me continued support.

I am now a size 14 lol I just couldn't believe it! I felt like a fish in the Water ... Not like the fish out of water! Lol do I make any seance ? Any way my point is: I know I'm not at goal yet but I already feel like a total success story from a size 24 plus to at 14 .... Oh yeah!

Congratulations Laura on being the featured member in the VST newsletter! You are a big inspiration for all and are always supportive of others that need both kind words and wisdom.

It is 4 months today since.. I woke up before the sun, drove to the hospital full of apprehension, ready to flee the scene before someone sedates me, but putting up a brave front to keep my mom's nerves at ease.. got greated by some friendly nurses and a funny anesthesiologist, everyone wishing me an advanced happy birthday (it was 9 days from the surgery..) and got sleeved into a new life. I cant believe it is 4 months already..! I remember everything from my surgery day (up until I was transfered to the operating table o'course) like it was yesterday... Deciding to not run away from the hospital was probably the second best decision of my life.. Having said that…

I was looking through old photos today and hadn't realized how different I look! I was sleeved on November 16, 2012. This picture was taken in March or early April, but I'll post another soon. First photo is probably from March 2012. One year apart, I was startled by the difference! There are very few pictures of my whole body from the last several years. Highest known weight 330 Surgery weight 310 Now- 233 Time of the second picture, probably 245lbs

Hello all..I'm 6 months out today, and feeling good. Weight loss has slowed a bit but I blame it on my lack of exercise ..eating hasn't been too bad. Starting weight 391 Today. 282 I want to lose another 40 or so pounds. I'm 6 foot 3..so don't wanna be puny lol..never thought I'd worry about getting too skinny..amazing tool we have been blessed with. Adding years to my life to be able to enjoy my kids for a long time. Here's a pic before surgery and one a few days ago. Dont mind the hockey nut I took a pic with lol..couldn't resist not taking a pic with him. [ATTACH]12691[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]12692[/ATTACH]

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On 3/6/2012 I had VSG surgery and yes, it was the best decision I ever made. My life has changed soo much and all for the good. I exercise every day I can bend over and tie my shoes I can cross my legs I no longer need seat belt extender on airplanes I can wear heels I wore a dress for the first time in 8 years 2 weeks ago I went hiking with my grand kids yesterday and we had to stop for rests because THEY were tired, not me! I have soo much energy I feel good about myself again I went from a size 24-26 to a 12 I fit in a booth at restaurants I can mow my own grass(dont have to hire someone to do it this year) I could go on forever about the benefits of th…

So I am almost the months out and down 49.5lbs. I may make 50 by my three month mark. But dang it I still see a fat chick. I'm almost 1/2 way to goal but I think I still look fat. I'm now in an 11/12 as opposed to a 20w. But I don't see it. Ugh. I know this is a minor issue, but it is starting to really bum me out.

Sleeved 03/13/13 and down 33 lbs in 2 months and 53 since highest ever.

I posted this on another board the other day but thought I'd add it to the success stories. I'm down a total of 85lbs, from 332 to 247, and half way to goal! That's including preop op weightloss. I've lost 53lbs since surgery 12/10/12. Ideally i want to get to 165. That leaves about 82lbs to goal. [ATTACH]12784[/ATTACH]

I was 332 lbs...... I flew to Mexico with my mother to embark on a journey to change my life!! All I can say is WOW... what a difference one year makes!! I have surpassed my goal and have lost 135 lbs. Dare I say that my journey has been relatively "easy"???? YES!! It has!! There was no pain.... only a general soreness in my abdomen..... No gas, no nausea, nada!! I have a little reflux here and there but daily a daily OTC med that keeps everything under control. I have exercised... some... not a lot and my body has transformed!!! My surgeon Dr. Ariel Ortiz is AMAZING!! He and his staff were very accommodating and have been extremely supportive. I have made l…

Well I'm 10 months out & 91.2 pounds lighter!! Not as much as some but I'll get to where I want to be eventually!!

So proud of myself! I am 8 weeks post-op and 50 lbs gone. It just keeps getting better!

Can anyone tell me how long the psych eval will take?

I was 8 months post OP on the 17th. I hit onderland, and the photo i attached is exactly one year apart. My husband puts his truck in a truck show every year. The weight loss really didn't stand out to me until i compared these side by side. Amazing! Worth every moment! [ATTACH]13030[/ATTACH]

I pulled out a few old pics. So I wanted to share. I started my journey at 448. Now I'm 324. I'm almost at my first goal of 250. :wub:

I jumped out of a perfectly good airplane last Saturday! And I'm doing it again in 2 weeks! Yeah me! I love having my life back!

Is that possible? I just ate and felt a fluttered sensation and seemed to eat a Lil more than usual and not feel full.. I've felt no pain and this was about 20mins ago..

I am struggling with the social aspect of food. My friends are all over weight and it seems like all they are interested in is meeting for dinner or meeting for happy hour for drinks. I am trying to encourage them to do other activities that aren't focused on good but no one is interested. I am starting to decline offers to go out and am starting to feel a little lonely. I am trying to change the focus of my life in what I consider an environment that is dangerous to my weight loss success. Has snyone else had this problem and if so, how did you handle it?

The past year has FLOWN by very quickly, and here I am, ready to post some surgiversary pics and stats. It seems amazing how quickly the time (and pounds) have flown by. I won't say it hasn't had some moments of difficulty, frustration and struggle. They have been FAR outweighed (HA!) by fun, excitement, joy, a sense of accomplishment and the knowledge that THIS is my new, healthy life. Getting the VSG was the best decision of my life. I would do it again 1000x. I've attached some pictures of me pre-op (with my surgeon, Dr. Ramos Kelly!) and a few days post-op (in Mexico). And some more pictures of me now (loving life, sports and still a work in progress). An…

Today I hit -65 pounds!!! So excited!!! 5 months and 1 week was my surgery!!! STOKED . Hope to b at goal by July

I am so happy that I can now cross my legs. I don't know about yall but this is a big accomplishment to me. HAPPY HAPPY!! The small things matter to me!

I couldn't figure out how to add these photos to my last post, so I'm putting them here. I had surgery November 16th 2012. The first is a pre-op picture from last March. I weighed about 330lbs. The workout gear picture was taken April 25th, 2013 right before doing a C25k unit. I probably weighed 237? The blue/white dress pictures were taken May 4th, 2013, and I weighed 234lbs. Highest weight- 330 Surgery- 310 Current- 233 My clothes fit VERY differently when I'm wearing shapewear. In the blue/white dress I'm wearing a shapewear slip which definitely smooths out the skin and makes clothes fit better. I'm not wearing shapewear in my workout clothes. I find…

A year ago today I started my new life... 177 lbs Gone forever. Below is a pair of size 28 pants and a 3 x shirt I used to wear. I can now fit both legs in one of my jeans legs from before. Now size 8 and med tops!!!!

I am so happy that I can now cross my legs. I don't know about yall but this is a big accomplishment to me. HAPPY HAPPY!! The small things matter to me!

Hi all. Just wondering. It seems my weight might be higher than most. Anyone else up this way? I get sleeved in less than 24 hours and ready to Not feel this way!! Helen.

Going under the VSG knife this morning. Ready to get this over with. Didn't sleep last night. Lost about 20lbs in pre op diet. Today's weight 300 even. God be with me and the dr.

Hey Everyone! Just wanted to make a quick post with my stats since it's been FOREVER since I've posted! I am currently 173, I am 101 down from when I had surgery 7/25/12. I've got 8 left to go until my personal goal of 165. <3 my sleeve! Hope everyone is doing well! Would love to hear from some of you I used to talk with a lot. Johnathan

This is the first time Ive posted pics here. Ive just been to embarrassed I guess. But here we go...the before me and the current me. Still have about 30 pounds to go.

I made it- today I made it under 200- BUH-BYE!!!!!