Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories

I posted a new pic on Facebook yesterday. Within 30 minutes, my oldest son who is stationed at Camp Lejuene texted me with a picture that we took at the Tennessee Aquarium before he left for boot camp. He then said that he would 100% not be Able to recognize me and was proud of my accomplishments.

Thats about a 4lb weight loss a week, Surgery date was Feb 27 -13 SW 265 also the most I ever weighed (she straw that broke the camels back) This includes lots of stalls, and I still consider myself a slow looser, I have a sleeve of steel, I can eat anything, although I dont usually let myself.

I had Lapband 15 months ago I am starting to eat more went and seen my dr had a feel 2 weeks ago I still feel hungry and can eat more than I could 2 months ago Is is possible my band has slipped off

Well, I'm 6 wks out today and 31# down. 3 to share. 1. My son and I went hiking last weekend. I made it 3 miles on a difficult trail. A quarter of the way through at the top of a hill, my son stopped me and said " remember this spot? Its where you were out of breath and your ankles hurt so bad, I saw tears in your eyes. Now your keeping up with me." We finished at a very brisk pace this time. 2. He said he was proud of me 3. A patient asked why I'd had an MRI. As I was encouraging him through his PET scan. I told him I'd had a ministroke at age 37 due to being overweight and high BP. He looked me up and down and was surprised because he thought I looked "healthy".. I…

I have made it six months. So far, minimal hair loss. All reports I read say hair growth should regenerate after six months. So I am hoping I am past the "you are going to lose some hair phase". I have been religious taking all my Vitamins and minerals EVERY day. I am down 60 pounds. It feels amazing being able to purchase pants in regular stores. It feels great being able to put my pants in the dryer without the fear of them not fitting when they come out. No more "hanging" my pants to dry. I am pleased when I see myself in photographs, I no longer cringe. Very, very few people know that I had gastric sleeve surgery. Just feel like it is my own private journey. I …

I was able to put on a pair of panty hose this morning without breaking a sweat. Yippee!

22 pounds to my personal goal.

Im 1 month post op and havent had much nausea at all until this past wk and now it seems to be almost constant. I take Protonix plus malox but still get it Sent from my iPhone using VST

Today I hit a major milestone. I am now the lightest I've been in at least 15 years. I finally weigh under 200 pounds. It was so exciting to see it on the scale. I've been dancing around it for a few weeks. I am just thrilled with my new body as it emerges. Is it perfect? Certainly not but I'm embracing it. I can do more with my body than I've been able to in a long, long time. I am spending more quality time, active time, with my children. I get dressed and feel like I can go out with my head held high. I'm really proud and love the sleeve for helping me get there!

So I know I am going to be told that this is normal but I just need some suggestions on how to get past this! I had my surgery April 11th. I lost 25 pounds the first 2 weeks (starting weight was 248) and then nothing since! I have actually gained 1 pound. The only difference is I am able to add in some meats....fish, tuna, canned chicken, etc... I have no idea what to do to get the weight loss started agin. Thinking about going back to all liquids for awhile to see if that helps. I didn't have this surgery to lose 25 pounds and then stop. I know that wont be the case but I really thought the weight loss wouldn't have stopped so soon. Any suggestions welcome!!!

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I'm wanting this surgery and I'm very interested into seeing what others have to say please help me in sharing your stories, I've already seen my surgeon and now I'm meeting with another dr to talk about insurance and stuff please can you tell me the pros and cons foods to eat not to eat any idea will help thank you so much

My surgery weight was 430 and today I weigh 399.6! I had to tell someone. I haven't weighed under 400# in over 8 years.

I haven't been in here lately but here's a current update... band date: January 8, 2013 weighing 260. Today's weight is 225...

Well, tomorrow's the big day. Breast reduction and lift. I had my sleeve done Aug 2012. I've lost 75 lbs and my bust has gone from a 40 E to a 34 DD. I'm super nervous but excited to have perky C's and fit into regular tops and clothes! Wish me luck!

We love to see before and afters, but i am bow wanting to hear about NSV's. we get so focused on the scales we lose sight of other victories. So tell me, what was you best NSV? I'll go first. I am pre-op but have 2 NSV's with my diet now 1. I can put my socks on without grunting 2. My engagement ring fits again! Your turn.... ????

So today is my one year bandiversary! I thought I would Celebrate by writing a post on here. First off let me start by saying this has been the best year of my life! I had almost walked out of the surgery because I was scared and didn't want to go through with it, thank goodness I didn’t! As of today I am down 135 lbs and have went from a BMI of 58.2 down to a BMI of 38.4. I still have a long way to go, but wow what a journey! I thought I would share some highlights: I was able to get a new job that I enjoy much more and make at least 25% more pay! Losing weight made me more confident and I am doing really well at my new job! I am now wearing clothes that I …

[ATTACH]12430[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]12431[/ATTACH] 6 month's sleeve anniversary down 87# love my sleeve. Before and today pics. Only regret is I wish I would have done it sooner. Sent from my EVO using VST

First pic is from Christmas 2012 highest weight 340lbs. Had surgery March 28, 2013 I've lost 42lbs to date so almost 6 weeks. Can anyone see a difference? I can't really:/ need some uplifting words!!

Three years out and I'm still down 90 lbs. Good move, Chris!

I'm so confused! I'm up and down on the scale an can't seem to figure out what to do to start making this work. I'm 6 weeks out today and I've lost 42lbs. But I've stalled and gained then lost for the past 2 weeks. I'm working out eating low carb low calories. I can't seem to win! I need advice! I self paid in Mexico so I don't really have a NUT to help. Any advice greatly appreciated!!

I've been struggling with quite a few stalls, can anyone share your experiences about yours, how long did it last? Did you change anything and your stall was over? Any advice will be great.

I had my second fill in April and went in yesterday for my 1mth follow-up. I won't even lie I was dreading getting on the scale I have not worked out the entire month (bad girl lol) but to my surprise I lost 13lbs. Needless to say I left the doctor's office and worked out for an hour....I realized if I had done this all along, I probably would be further along in my weight loss journey. For someone who's so smart I can be really dense!!!!!

I just got back from a week in Disney World. For the past few years, I've had to rent a scooter to be able to get around the parks. It was a real lifesaver, but a hassle...getting it on the buses, etc. But now I'm 50 pounds lighter because of my lap band surgery. And this trip...I WALKED ALL AROUND DISNEY! Sorry for the "yelling", but I am just so darn excited. It was such a great feeling to be healthy enough to walk. In fact, my son told me to "slow down" at one point. I did rent a scooter on one day. It was rainy, and my left ankle (which I smashed a few years ago) felt painful. But the rental was not because I was too heavy to walk, so I'm okay with that. And …

Hi everyone! I was sleeved today at 10 am!!! Everything g went well. I was in the PACU FROM 12-8 though! Not because of me--the hospital didn't have any open beds all that time. Luckily. The nurses were nice and the meds were good. I have some discomfort now but no pain. I feel much better than I thought I would. Yay!!! I'm so happy I got through this so well so far. I Will keep you all posted!!!

I finished my first 5k this past weekend! The race was for Challenge Obesity and it was cool to run alongside other runners who had lost 100+ lbs. Crazy to think that 1 1/2 years ago I couldn't even walk 2 blocks without being completely winded. I'm so grateful for my health and just wanted to share.

Hello: I has my VSG on April 16th. I work as a Reg. Nurse and my employer will not let return to work until I can "lift" a minimum of 50 lbs! Everything I have read so far does not address at what point I can lift 50 lbs so I can return to work. I am so used to working, I miss it!

Today is my 37th b-day and I am in the best shape of my life (very literal statement)! Down 170 lb from my last b-day and @ 17% body fat. DOS: 07/02/2012 SW (5/8/2012): 360 DOSW (7/2/21012): 335 GW (2/27/2013): 180 CW (5/8/2013): 190 Time to live life to the fullest!!!

Took my first Zumba class tonight. Lap Band 10/12. Best thing i ever did!! Lost 75 lbs. will go 5 or 6 more to be "safe". But Dr is happy. Wish I had done it 10 yrs ago!!

I hit my goal plus 3 lbs. 73 lbs total! I love my band with plication!

I'm sooooo close to goal I can feel it!!!! This weight loss journey has been so worth it and I can not wait to hit goal. [ATTACH]26708[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]26709[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]26710[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]26711[/ATTACH]

I had my 6th month check up last Wednesday. I have lost 90 pounds since surgery. I still have a long way to go, but I am excited at what I've accomplished so far!

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I dont know how many other people do this but whenever I come home I change into sweatpants/pjs. I have not been able to wear jeans for more than a few hrs comfortably in a long time! Well, on monday, I was home cleaning the kitchen and looked down and noticed that I never took my jeans off after taking ym daughter to school! I was comfy and kept them on all day as like a trophy. Maybe tmi right now: to top it of I am on my period this week, so normally nothing fits! It just felt awesome!

Today I was browsing the site and I noticed an ad that showed a picture of a woman's (extremely large) rear end with the words "give ugly girls a chance, they need love too!" (website: f-sluts.net) uhhh... I was kinda offended!! I quite frankly would expect more class from a website like this

After your paperwork was submitted, how long did you wait. My doc is submitting today!

Currently at 180. Wish I was lower but it seems many low BMI bandsters don't lose as radically as people w more to lose. My band still allows me to eat portions that are bigger than a cup. 6ccs in a 10 cc band. I get stuck if I try to eat anything in the am. Lunch needs to be liquid. Dinners neeeeed hot tea first and then I can usually get down fish. I eat much healthier now even though I'm still size 16, and only 1 size down from where I started. But I want to feel sexy naked people!!! So i still have a ways to go. Goal weight 150. Gimme some support peeps. We can do this together!

I was just reading the article about Chris christy's lap band surgery on the yahoo home page . There were horrible comments calling people fatties and telling people to wire there mouths shut ect people that have never been overweight just don't get it! That article just made be sick!

Today I have accomplished a huge place in my journey. I finally am below the 300's and I am never going back! Surgery was 1-4-13 and I am down 40 pounds. It's slow, but I am learning more everyday.

I enjoyed every moment of actually losing weight.. Every half pound, (almost) every exercise session, every calorie counted... But mostly every size down! That first year was expensive!!! But going from a size 22 to a size 8 and then a size 6, I reveled in shopping like I never had before! I used to HATE HATE HATE/CRY CRY CRY while shopping. Worst feeling in the world until I was banded... I have never felt so healthy and so complete and so in LOVE with life! I have never felt so SEXY. And it amazes me still to this day. I don't take a single moment for granted and my bonus... I fell in love with the most amazing man. We met 3 months before my surgery day... And fell in l…

I had my annual physical with my PCP on Friday. I use to hate this, what bad news was I going to get? Doctor called this morning with my lab results. She said "Your blood work looks fabulous, keep up the good work." I am so thrilled! The band is the best thing I've ever done. It saved my life.

This is going to sound so silly but I can't wait to go to my mammogram appointment next week to see how the gown fits. Last time I was there...six months ago, I gave in and finally had to wear two gowns..front to back and back to front in order to cover up sufficiently. I don't expect that this time now that I'm down more than 50 lbs. Also...am flying in a couple of weeks and the first thing I want to do is buckle the belt without a friggin' extension. Oh how I hate having to ask for one. And...the next thing I want to do is put the arm down without it scootching back up because my hips are in the way.

Don't you love waking up in the morning and feeling the skin tightened overnight with inches gone from the sides? You know that feeling, don't you! Even before getting up out of bed you know, you just know and can feel it in your bones, that the scales is going to show something good, that the mirror is going to reflect something good, that the clothes are going to fit just a little better. It happened to me this morning. I got on the scale and was down 5 lb overnight. I could just feel it in my body when I first woke up. Felt great!!!

When should I?

Recently I went clothes shopping after loseing 100 plus pounds 329 to 189 since Oct 30. I went from 5x shirts to large misses and 26/28 pants to large 18/20 pants. But when I look in the mirror I feel like I'm looking at a stranger. Has anyone else felt this? Also I still feel fat. I know I have 60 more to go per Dr but personally about 20 I will be happy but very happy now.

Hi! My surgery was in April 3, sometimes I feel not strong ! I just like to hear about people who made in April surgery. Thanks

I MADE IT TO ONE-DERLAND!!!!!

So I’m now a little over a year out and wanted to share a few reflections on my journey so far. Please know that this was my journey….yours will be different. But I thought maybe you might find something that will help you along the journey, like I did from all those that shared their stories for me. Warning its very long!!! Sorry about that. I just have so much I want to share with you guys!! A little background. I started this journey March 19,2012 at 236. I was never heavy until after the birth of my 3rd child. I was very sick with that last pregnancy…… contracted a rare and deadly pneumonia that put me in the ICU for weeks. This damaged my lungs and it seemed like i…

I'm considering lipo for my inner thighs cuz I've taken up jogging and want to be be a 5k addict but I HATE that my shorts ride up my thighs even when I walk. I don't want the lipo for aesthetic reasons and I know it'll likely make my thigh skin even saggier but I'd love to be able to walk n jog without pulling my shirts outta my crotchety every 2 steps. Anyone else have any suggestions or can u tell me if ppl with smaller thighs still have this problem at all. I've always had big legs so I don't know what having thighs that don't touch would be like.

I weighed 333 lbs at my highest (known) weight in 2005. When I began my liquid pre-op diet in Feb, 2013, I weighed 270, and day of surgery was 258. Today I weighed in at 239.5! The before picture shown here was from about 18 months ago when I weighed about 295 (I have no full-body pictures from my heaviest weight as I avoided cameras at all costs). I remember the moment the picture was taken, and I soooo did not want to be in front of the camera! It's hard to even look at the before picture because I'm ashamed that I ever allowed myself to get in that condition...but I'm thrilled with the work I have done to get to where I am today. It has been work, truly...not just…