Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories

Just moved from obese to overweight on the bmi scale now on to normal!

I always hear people talking about it...what does that stand for? Merry Christmas to everyone

Hi you all I got surgery 18 september 12 with Dr. Sergio Quinones. Very happy with my results as today i lost 50 pounds(my Xmas gift) wish you a merry xmas and lots of happines!! Before Last night

Stephanie

I was sleeved in May of this year. No doubt, the best decision I have ever made for my health and happiness. Getting the results I wanted for my weight and fitness took more work than I expected. I had an idea that it would happen very naturally as the result of having a smaller stomach... silly girl! VST was a major source of information for me in the early days, and without some of the information I learned here I would have been lost. MyFitnessPal is an important part of my daily life, both the community and the weight loss and fitness tracking. I started at 255 on my pre-op diet, May 3. Had surgery May 10 at 245. Currently at 145. (I am 5' 6").

My first sweater dress!! And I bought the sweater over it today an it's a medium! That's a first! Happy happy happy!

So I attempted Walmart today. I really just wanted to get out of the house. It's only been what 5 days so I have this tendency to hold my stomach w my hand when i walk on that one incision that your stomach came out of. Anyway... As I'm shopping, I notice another lady holding her stomach in the same way. We kinda caught each others glances and she says have u had surgery? I laughed and said yes and u? She says yes I had the sleeve... I was like me too!!! How funny... We exchanged stories and I told her about this app. Hope she was able to find it. So Lizzie let me know if u did... And good luck

Since then I have run about 50 5k events, several 10ks and 2 half marathons. I've also taken up mountain bike racing and have a restored confidence in myself. This has improved my life so much! If you are on the fence...be like Nike.....Just Do It!

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Wearing the same sweater as day of surgery... 1st pic -Day of Surgery Sept 14th 2nd pic - Yesterday Dec 18th Down 73 pounds from day of surgery

Went for a weigh in and labs yesterday into the doctor's office - I was 229 at my largest (non pregnant) weight... 220 this summer... YESTERDAY I WEIGHED IN AT 167!!!! this was how much I weighed the day I got married in 1993... So happy to have started this journey!

now that i know what everyone means by nsv, lol, i finally reached one! i have a pair of jeans (just 1) that i could barely fit in, would have to lay down to zip up. now, i can just pull them down cuz their so big, lol.... also, the wheel doesn't rub my belly while driving, i think that is the best part....

I know this might sound crazy, but I am so thankful for gaining 3 pounds. Just think about it for a minute and I'm sure most of you will agree with me. I have NEVER gotten thru the holidays having gained ONLY 3 pounds. Before the sleeve I could easily have gained 3 pounds in just one day and now, since Thanksgiving I have gained 3 pounds. Every day at the office there are tamales, baked goods, chocolates, etc., and then just this week we have had three different Christmas luncheons. Now don't get me wrong, these 3 pounds are NOT STAYING! I have already signed up for a pilates class that starts after the 1st, and when I leave work today I will throw any/all food/good…

I went shopping today for a new top and bought a large....so excited!! I am down 32 pounds...and counting. Hoping to be in Onderland by February 1st. Only nine pounds. I can do it....and all without a fill!! Sorry for all the exclamation marks but I am so excited to start 2013 as a new me!!

When I chose my screen name last year, I knew that I would live up to the name. I am literally a new person since my vsg on 12/2/11. The girl I was (i say girl, but im 33) was 266 lbs, unhappy, and beginning to go downhill healthwise. I started the process and it saved my life. If I had not, I would never have discovered and conquered severe sleep apnea and high blood pressure. This has been a complete life style change. I am down to 163 lbs. I hit exactly 166 on my surgiversary, which was amazing to me that I lost 100 lbs! I went from a tight 22 to an 8, 3xl to medium, heck my shoes even went from 8 1/2 to 7 1/2!! I will say that this wasn't always an easy road. I…

My BMI is 24.8. It's in the normal range! Not even overweight! I can't believe it!!!!!

I got my surgens office to text me the before photo they took of me! So here is a side by side comparison! I went from 260 to 158 in 13 months. From a size 22 pants to a size 10

Have anyone had the lapband and kept it a secret from nosey co workers? How did you go about doing this and is it easy to be intimate without you partner feeling the port?

Hello anyone else having this, I had the flu two weeks ago and I'm not complaining or anything really I'm not but just curious, I can't eat like I used too. It seems like i am back where i was when i was three months out. I can't even drink a 8oz protein shake without being in full force tummy pain. And I'm almost six months out my calorie intake went from 750 back down to 400 on good days. I was just wondering if anyone has experienced this after they had gotten sick. Sincerely Linda

Am four weeks out of my gastric bypass. I was 250 and now I'm 227. I'm in the third stage but even with my shakes I'm not getting in more than 500 calories a day. Is something wrong with me? Why does it seem like everyone else has lost way more than me at 4 weeks?

This is me before surgery and then 7 months post op. I can't lose the hips!!

I made it! It is amazing! I think I was 17 the last time I seen a 1 anything on the scale!! Truly a momentous occasion !!

Can't help but wonder aren't we just doctor controlled Anorexic? Been thinking that we will be living on minimal food to produce weight loss? My husband was confused how this is any different then starving myself. Reality I didn't have much of an answer on the differences. Can anyone help me answer that question?

I went in to my appointment. They said i was doing good. I am a total of 58.5 lbs down. Feelin good. They cleared me for full workout(weights) as well as fruits and veggies raw/cooked. Im aiming for 75 in the next 3 months. Hoping to complete a 5k. 58-lbs gone... Gone for good. See ya It was funny one of the other nurses asked how i was doin she said she could see the difference. Fam and friends have said the same. Good to hear.

So I'm getting do close to my goal ..

Does it feel the same as your old stomach? I mea. Can you tell anything is different inside there!? Lol Had a sleeve dream last night and it felt weird in my dream, so it got me curious. Lol

I got sleeved yesterday. I am so nauseated and need advice. I throw up water, broth, tea, everything.. I feel horrible How long does this last?

I just compared my shirtless pics on holy wow what a difference! Today marks my 2 month surgiversary and I have gone from 385 to 298!!!! Keep working hard y'all! I have hit 3 stalls that discouraged me but pics say it all so here's my current! 48 - 38 jeans 3xl - xl shirts!

I had realize band did may of 2012 it's been 7mos now and I dropped two dress sizes but only loss 40lbs. Not sure if I am doing well or is this normal Help!!!!

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Well yesterday marked my 6 weeks post sleeved and all I can say is yippee! I am down 38lbs I did lose a few before surgery, and I'm not really sure if those count or not. I guess in the big picture, its just a number that I will not let control me any longer. I have not been the best at doing all the "right" things, but reading other posts, I can see no one really is. I can only try to do the best that I can. Thanks everyone who post encouragement to others, it is truely appreciated by all who read them. I am so looking forward to seeing my extended family this weekend and finally feel good about being just me. Merry Christmas to all and bring on the New Year! I will…

Does anyone on here regret having it done?

I was sleeved 2 1/2 weeks ago..lost 10lbs on pre op diet..then 12 lbs since Dec. 3rd surgery. 22lbs altogether..haven't lost anymore..its been a week of no loss..eating 1ounce of tuna and a piece of cheese for lunch. A 1/2 a hard boiled egg and a quarter of banana for breakfast...for dinner 1/4 cup of fat free refried beans and another 1/2 of egg or another piece of cheese. 1 cup of fat free milk and a scoop of protein powder..lots of water all day...that is it..Why am I not seeing more of a steady loss?

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I accidently uploaded my current progress photo to facebook. My friends and family wrote such nice things about how I look, it made my day! I decided to print it out so when I have a bad day I can read about what a hot smoking mama I am...hahaha. It is like taking the compliments you get while losing weight and bottling them up to use when I need them.

I am very interested in hearing about how ppl are are doing 2 yrs or more post op and how the restriction is now

So I'm 7 weeks out and 35lbs gone forever!!!! If I could I would post a picture of this HUGE ASS Smile on my face!!! 35 lbs... how do I express just how much lighter I feel... Well.... 35 lbs equals or close to equals: A Toddler 4 Gallons of Water or Milk 7 sacks of 5lb Potatoes 140 Quater Pounders w/Cheese from McDonalds a Flat tire a small microwave when put into perspective like this.... WOWZA!!! I'm so excited!!!

So I started at 199. My highest non-pregnant weight of my life. The only time in my life when I didn't feel fat was when I was at 135. I am 5 feet 5 inches. So I am now down 20lbs and weight is 179 (big yay to that). But to me, I am still terribly obese. I see these photos of other women who are at the same weight as me and they look fantastic. I just don't understand how two people the same height and weight can look so different. This road is both harder and easier than I expected. Maybe I am just frustrated because I am in the dreaded 3 week stall and feel like 20 pounds is all I am going to get out of this. Ugh

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Hi! Here is my before and after picture since having the surgery. My starting weight was 330 and now I'm 225 as of this morning. I was sleeved on December 6th 2011.

After 10 months of battling every lb and working my butt off. My Mom finally said now it really does look like you've lost weight. At least she's honest. Plus my size 12 jeans fit me way to big. I think size12 is fine but it won't hurt my feelings to have single digit size jeans.

Lost 130 pounds Height- 5'9 Pre op- 305 Right now- 170 Goal- 160 Age- 27 Wearing a size 10 pants and medium shirt Weigh less then my husband Wore high heels all night I can wear sexy lingerie with out feeling like a pooped open biscuit can! O yes all the cute cloths! I can move around so much easier No more pcos so when I'm ready to have a baby I won't worry about not getting pregant! Getting my social life back Feeling pretty again Sex is so much more fun now that I can get in different positions ???? I'm sure there are tons more just can't think of them right now! I'm so glad I did this for myself best thing I have ever done! Feel free to share y…

i had lap band six yrs ago and i am actually still loosing off and on ! I hqd actually lost more past my goal and people said i was looking to drawn and face sinking in !, LOL ! Anyway i had foot surgery 7 weeks ago and OMG i feel like such a blob and so worried aout weight gain ! Still on crutches just started to be able to put weight on it and tryimg to get off of the crutches . It has been hard to keep up with drinking my water as i cant keep running to the bathroom i cant wait to even use my eliptical i have gained a few but not as bad as i thought ! Cant wait to be be back to normal ! Any suggestions from anyone would be great !

Less than 6 weeks post-op my PCP took me off one of my blood pressure meds! I am so excited - can't wait to rid myself of those puppies. What a great NSV!

Today I ran a 5km race. I had my sleeve on Aug 1. If you told me earlier this year that I would be running again, I would say you were nuts. It felt great running this race and it will not be the last.

Two versions to help you feel good about your progress!

Hi All, I havent been here for a while but thought I would come back in and share some things with you all. I am now 15 months post op and living a normal life. Ihave lost close to 160 pounds and while I am still classified as overweight for my height, I couldnt be happier with my body and shape...I have the curves I always wanted...now just to clear up the skin issues. I look great in clothes And it feels good to be able to say that. None of this didnt come without hard work and committment, the surgery is just a tool, the rest is pure determination. My friends recently did a video of my journey and the changes, motivations for doing it..a bit of a doco so to spe…

I'm Rh negative and the surgeon kind of, while reading my medical history, pointed it out. I asked if that was an issue and he said that I might lose a lot of blood because of it. :/ just wondering if anyone else has this and has gone through surgery. How did the surgery go? My WLS date is Nov. 28th.

Went to Knott's berry Farm last night and was able to get on all of the coasters! Admittedly, a couple of the belts were tight, but I could have never done this six months ago! This is a huge milestone of many and many more to come. I know I sound like a cliché infomercial, but the sleeve is the best thing that's ever happened to me. C'est bon la vie!