Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories

81 lbs down. I'm wearing heals & a belt today. Wa hoo!

My goal was 150lbs ... I am now 148lbs!! Wow! ! I still can't believe it !! I never thought I wud be this small again ever in my life! ! [ATTACH]9122[/ATTACH] This is me yesterday! I love my sleeve its the best thing I cudve ever done! ! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I317 using VST

In June I'll be three years post op, I am still surprised at how quickly I can drop a few pounds. I'm still below Dr. D's goal of 150, but I hoover (sp?) around 147, just a couple of pounds above MY personal goal. A few days ago I thought, I'm going to alter my calories just a little and see what happens. I almost always keep a food log, but I've been especially dedicated this week. I've gone up and down a little, which is normal for me, but this morning I got up and weighed 145.7. Whoooo whooo! I normally need 1200 - 1300 to maintain, I have been closer to eating 1300, maybe a little over, since Christmas and my weight has creeped up a few lbs, one time I was 151, and…

I haven't been on here for a little while, but I just bought size 12 jeans. And they're comfortable! Eeeeeeeeeeek! I started at a 24. =)

I had Surgery on May 17, 2012. My highest weight, about 3 months before surgery was 374. I lost 54 pounds pre- surgery. Weight on day of surgery was 320. Post op I have lost 107 pounds, for a total of 161 Pounds. I am off most of my medications and feel so much better. At my max I wore a size 32/4x. I am currently wearing size 18/2x and in some styles can almost get away with a 16. In spite of some complications which kept me feeling pretty miserable for the 1st 3 - 4 months, this is one of the best things I have ever done. I'm not sure exactly what my final goal will be, but I think I want to lose another 50 pounds. I'd like to add before. and current picture…

Hi everyone- I have my first consultation appointment in a month and I had a question for all of the post sleevers; I am one of those people who eat when something looks good even if I'm not really hungry. I also tend to eat until I'm stuffed. Of course I love my fast food too. Will getting sleeved help me to lose weight and curb my eating? Obviously no fast food, but I'm thinking that the restriction won't enable me to eat until I'm stuffed.

Went to my support meeting and it was refreshing to hear doctors support lap over sleeve and bypass even though it is less money for him and more follow up. In his experience he said since it is adjustable it will work long term . His patients are healthier and actually did not support sleeve at all. It made me feel good since I was on the fence and am not in green zone yet. Just thought since most doctors push other surgeries this was good to hear . Also he is very successful and has done a lot of wls. He said his wife has it!

Hello all, I am 3 weeks out today and been doing very well. I started out at 360lbs and lost 20lbs before surgery. As of today I lost 32lbs since surgery. So 52lbs so far and only 9lbs till i see 299. I have dropped a shirt size and pants size. Here are some before pictures... I wish I took a better picture but really don't like my picture taken. Now this is after the 52lbs so far.

I am so excited; I hit the 100 pound mark. My six month surgiversay was last Thursday and I was stuck at 99. Just had to share.

Man its crazy to think that its almost been a year since I was sleeved. It seems like just yesterday. SOmetimes I look in the mirror and don't even recognize myself. But I'm really starting to like who I see now. I still have about 40 lbs to lose. But I'm almost there!

[ATTACH]6245[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]6246[/ATTACH] Im so excited. Each day gets easier and easier!

Well I'm 3 weeks pre op diet and 2 weeks post op out and down 50lbs. Man this is just awesome. Fitting into clothes I haven't fit into in a long time. Did some shopping the other day and picked up a 3xlt shirt instead of a 5 xlt. Hard to describe the feeling. Wish I would have done this years ago

I'm new to the forum here and just wanted to introduce myself. I'm 10 months after surgery and truly loving life. I began my journey needing to drop 98 lbs. I am down 88 lbs post surgery, not having to do any kind of pre surgery diet, so all has been lost since May 1st 2012. I can't tell you how wonderful the experience has been. I've been very blessed in not having any complications and no problems with any foods or hunger. This has given me a real sense of FREEDOM from all things food, for the first time in my 54 years of life. As I am reaching my personal goal weight, I thank God each day and can't wait for all the future holds.

I had Surgery on May 17, 2012. My highest weight, about 3 months before surgery was 374. I lost 54 pounds pre- surgery. Weight on day of surgery was 320. Post op I have lost 107 pounds, for a total of 161 Pounds. I am off most of my medications and feel so much better. At my max I wore a size 32/4x. I am currently wearing size 18/2x and in some styles can almost get away with a 16. In spite of some complications which kept me feeling pretty miserable for the 1st 3 - 4 months, this is one of the best things I have ever done. I'm not sure exactly what my final goal will be, but I think I want to lose another 50 pounds. I'd like to add before. and current picture…

My one year surgiversary was the 23rd! On the left, the day I left the hospital. On the right... five minutes ago.

Well today is my 3 year bandaverary. No i am not ay goal 25 lbs away. But I have had so many accomplishments in the past three years. Who would have thought i would ever bike a 1/2 marathon and the icing on the cake was i finish ahead of many of 20somethings. I made a new years resolution and have already accomplished it. (spin class). Three years ago i couldn't have done those things. I fit in places more comfortably like booths at a resturant. I ask for things done the way i want them in resturants and get them like how things are cooked, substitutions and my famous please give me a doggy bag when you give me my food. And no i don't care where we go to eat cause food …

Last time I had my nails done I was so afraid to break the little plastic chair I had to sit on..... Today ,4 months and 46 pounds gone,I did not worry about that little silly chair at all! Lol,big hug to u all!

Hi. My name is Selene and I had my surgery on Jan 16, 2013. I have lost 30 lbs so far but it has been like a week that I have not lost anything else. I am a bit concerned. Do you think that is normal. I am in the puree stage for one more week and then I'm off to starting to eat. I have no idea where to begin. Any suggestions are welcomed.

I am so curious at the amount of restriction you all have at this point. For me it varies on what I am eating. Meat fills me up quickly. I can tolerate a whole English muffin. Certain sliders like popcorn and candy seem to not fill me up unfortunately. What are you eating? What fills you up and what slides right on through?

Im far from Goal....but today I went to weigh in with my nutrionast.....and I weighed 173....a year ago today I was 257.8.... I cant tell you all how good I feel now...Im doing things with my children I never tought Id be doing.. A yr ago when this date came up I almost called and cancelled it thinking...look at me and at my age...its to late....well am I ever glad I kept that appt...It was a life changer.... It hasnt always been easy...at the begining I couldnt walk to check my mail with out huffing...and I would of never thought of getting down on the floor to do exercizes....now I can easily walk 3 miles..I use a stationary bike and do floor exersizes. Thank you…

I have decided one of the most amusing aspects of losing a ton of weight is the ability to go incognito without even trying. Multiple times over the last 6 months, I have run into people from my past who had no idea who I was until I told them. In fact, my own aunt didn't even recognize me! Now, when this is becomes fun is when you run into someone you don't like. Today, I was at the grocery store with my boyfriend. We turned down the aisle and I immediately saw this woman from my past and went out loud "oh sh*t". My boyfriend gave me an odd look and I just shook my head. I almost turned away from the aisle to avoid her but then thought....hmmmm....I bet she wo…

Celebrating 6 months since surgery this month and wanted to share my first set of pics. I CAN NOT believe I'm posting these, but I'm starting to feel more comfortable with myself and decided to just do it! What a difference 52 pounds makes!! I looked like the marshmallow girl and didn't even realize it!!! lol! The first pic is at my starting weight of 299 before surgery. Then the 2nd pic is 3 months in and the last is 6 months and weighing 247.

D of S was Dec 18, 2012 -Weight 215---Jan 23, 2013-weight is 190 at 5'4 it has been 2 years that I HAVE NOT WORN MY WEDDING RING and today I put it on and it FIT!! I'm very HAPPY!! my CLothes are all loose, so I am in need of some New Clothes!! and Under Garments lol I'm just "HANGING IN THR" LOL I decided I would do Goals not by Big Big Numbers but in 3 Increments maybe 4 time will tell on the 4 one (Main Goal is 140) the (4th would be 120), but 140 is good!! I hope that yáll reach yours Goals!! Good Luck and God Bless.

I had surgery on jan 21, Jan 14. 285 Jan 21 275 Jan 28 264 Today I am 263 .... And worked 3 days this week!! How can I eat 600 cal a day and work out and only loss one lbs?? Gotta feeling this weight is never going to come off!!

I'm still at the beginning of my journey, but I went shopping for the first time post-op and fit into size 14 jeans! I'm so grateful for this surgery!

Today, 1/31...marks 2 years with the band, and all I can say is I could not be more happy and pleased..... 61 years old, going on 40....... A little background on MY JOURNEY.... first 6 months was HELL!! Very frustrating to say the least...all that anticipation only to be told I had to count my calories and measure my portions...I did not go through surgery to do that!! I've done all that before, many times.....But the Dr. explained to me until they get the band properly adjusted, dieting is the only thing I could do...be patient.... 3rd and final fill 4 months after surgery, and it still took me 2 more months to figure this thing out....I wish I had a dollar for e…

If you have had a successful journey on the VS ride and would be interested in telling me about it, I would love to talk to you or email with you. My journey has surpassed my wildest dreams and I would love to know other people's stories of how they got to this point and how the trip was! Just respond to this post if you have an interesting story. Queen of Crop

So I work in a fast food place for my (Cali people I work at In-N-Out burger) it's been so hard not having a burger or a FF or even some coke but today was the day.... I had just a cheese burger wrap in lettuce nothing on it, it was so gooood I've work here since I was in high school and had a burger every day I work since 2004 surgery dec 4 2012 was my last day eating one I feel like my stomach missed it so much now should I go back to my daily temptation or give it up? I know that this was probably the main reason i gain all the weigh but I love our burgers so much what todo ?

Why have i only lost 15 pounds preop plus an additional 17# its frustrating i should have lost more. I hardly eat. I dont understand.

I feel great and am very happy with the progress! Amazing!

Sorry the other pic isnt the best quality but im sure you get the picture. Im currently in week 12 Before 299.7 After 230.1

I am down 104 lbs as of today I am so excited to see what I look like when I get to the weight I want to be at

Hey everyone! Just curious as to how many of you had type 2 diabetes before your sleeve and did the sleeve CURE your diabetes and if so how long did it take? My dad is considering having the sleeve as well but had heard that the RNY was better at curing diabetes....any input would be great!

Can anyone tell me what your 1 st month post op weight loss was??

I haven't been on these forums in so long!!! A lot of life changes/busy schedule kept me away but I have to come back to share good news with all of the amazing online friends who have been there for me throughout this entire journey. 1.5 Year Post-Op Stats: Highest Weight: Around 360 Current Weight: 190 Biggest Size: 34 / XXXL Current Size: 12 / L The topic title is "Forever21" because I've never been able to shop at that store for pretty and cheap-y clothes my entire life though desperately wanting to - and now it's become a staple of my college wardrobe. I can't believe I'm under 200 lbs. I didn't think I would be so successful since I have PCOS. I haven't …

ok, another entry into the silliness category. picture it. I am about 5'2 on a good day. 8 months ago, the skirts I wore to work came to just below my knees. flash forward to present day. my skirts (the ones that I can still wear (the ones with a belt or a cinch section as the rest are toooo big) are now dragging the ground. why is that..how come....am I shrinking? hub gets a big kick on that as I am not that tall as it is and now if i am not careful on some skirts, i could trip myself and fall down a staircase. so the best i can make out is......the skirts had to go around the massive girth called my stomach and hence the shortness of the skirt....now that the massi…

I broke 300!! I just weighed myself and 298 it is! I am happy dancing, next goal 250. Although i feel like i look like the Grinch, all gut and little butt because the girls have shrunk more than the belly. I know we loose from the head down basically. Anyway off to work and in a size smaller jean i might add!!! That is my first NSV with the jeans too! What a happy day!

Hey everyone! Getting sleeved March 12. Im already fantasizing about summer and where I will possibly be with weight loss. So, I would love if some sleevers posted quick stats. I would like to see age, gender, starting weight, weight loss 1 month out, 3 months, and 6 months (if applicable). Also, clothing size at each stage would be a bonus. Thanks!!

After not loosing any weight since fall, I've finally broken the stall! I don't know who it was, but someone, somewhere on this board posted something about c25k and I got curious enough to download the app to my iPhone. I'd been back on my treadmill for a few weeks but started the c25k running last week and all of a sudden I'm down 2 lbs! It's silly how much better almost 175 looks than almost 180 on the scale!

Hi everyone! So, I was sleeved on Sept 28 with Dr. Cribbins in Plano TX. Just a recap, I had ZERO pain and ZERO complications and I had a hysterectomy done at the same time! I have never slimed, nor have I ever thrown up (THANK GOD!). I used pain meds while I was in the hospital but I forgot to pump midway through the second night and never needed anything, even while at home. I was at the Texas State Fair one week post op and did just fine. My highest weight ever was 235. I am 5 ft 1 so it was packed on! Pre-op diet weight 232, day of surgery 227. Current weight: 197!!!!! I am THRILLED with my weight loss. Mostly because it is steady and I am not miserable!! …

As of this morning, I am no longer in the mordidly obese category! I am now just obese. When I started my journey, my BMI was 55 now I am at 40!!!!!!. I still have a long way to go but I feel so good about this. (she says with tears streaming down her face). As always, thanks for letting me share and God Bless.

Hey all well since my follow up visit Dec.28 I have lost 9lbs bringing my total to 27lbs since my surgery

6 months ago today I had my sleeve surgery. I couldn't be happier with the results! I am down 90 lbs and I am so much happier and healthier! In celebration I am taking my sister and two firends to a seminar to help them make the same life changing choice! The gift that keeps on giving LOL! Start Weight-305 Current Weight 215 Total loss-90 lbs Surgery Date- Aug 6th, 2012

I'm so thankful for all the people on this board. From the time I was in research mode through choosing this surgery through losing 100 pounds so far...the people here have been an invaluable source of info, encouragement and support. Thanks so much! Here's my success so far...I have a long way to go but I'm on my way Please check out my blog with my update including a video and pics. You can scroll to the bottom of my blog post if you want to just see the video. Thanks everyone!!

Such a mixture of feelings and nerves this morning. Surgery at 930 today. The day has finally arrived. Ready for it to be over and done. Hope everyone has a great day. See ya on the other side

I cannot it's been six months. SO much has been going on, I wish I had been posting all along, but something happened today that compelled me to tell you all, but I'm also going to fill you in on some major non-scale victories. Since surgery on August 17th I have: 1. Traveled to the Dominican Republic on a mission trip. I was able to sit on the plane comfortably WITHOUT a seat belt extension. The trip was extremely physical as we were working with Hatian migrants, providing medical care and constructing additions to a hospital.I was able to work all day and had a ton of energy the whole trip! 2. For the trip, I ordered a size 2XL shirt for our group shirt. I was hande…

Just got back from my appointment with my surgeon...from the moment I walked into the office I received nothing but praise and compliments from all the office staff on how well I looked...there were 2 Med students there who came out to see what all the talk was about... After an introduction and a little background story from the Nurse...one Med Student said "You're a runner! I can tell...you can always tell a runner a mile away...it shows!" Back in Exam room with the Dr., weighed in...gained 1 lb in 6 months...he looked at me with a big smile and said what did you expect? You don't have an oz. of fat on your body...there's nothing left to loose! Just keep on doing w…

100 pounds gone!

I am in the process of all the things I need completed to be submitted to insurance company for approval. I had my EGD today and it revealed a hiatal hernia. The surgeon stated he could repair it when I have the VSG. Did anyone have both repaired? I am wondering what does that mean for recovery time, pain, getting back to work liquid intake.... I plan to ask him when I go for my follow up (and not under anesthesia cocktail) . So nay feed back would be greatly appreciated.