Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories

Bought my first pair of single digits sized pants...yay!!!! So proud of myself!

Does everybody get it after VSG?

I had my surgery 4mths ago abd feel like I should be a little further than this. My starting weight was 361 and now I am 275 [ATTACH]6466[/ATTACH]

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Today's the day! I'm on my way to the hospital as we speak!

Hello sleevers, I just wanted to check in with everyone who is one week out from surgery. Today is my one week and I am amazed to tell you I have lost 20 lbs.! Wow! This is the BEST decision I have ever made. Yesterday, as I was finishing the last day of my clear liquid diet post-op, I found myself wondering how my new tummy and reformed digestive system would react to the denser food I started today. Well I got my answer this morning about 15 minutes after breakfast! No worries, this is nothing and definitely won't slow me down. Part of my "rehab" from obesity has been to create a Pinterest board. It's an ongoing project, but is full of information, inspiratio…

Hello Everyone, I was wondering if any of you ever had to be rebanded. I lost 48 of the 75 lbs that I wanted to lose before going astray. My band and I stopped working for one another and I do believe that it was due to my own doing. I have fluid taken out of my band at this time, but I'm hoping that being re-positioned or rebanded could put me back on track. My Doc is talking sleeve but I don't want to be cut. I'm hoping that any of you that have had success ever had to be rebanded that helped with your success.

My 1st goal was to be under 200 and twice this week I've been 200.4...lol. Seriously, I just want to see the hundreds again. It's been too long. Anyways, I am really happy with my weight loss so far. I think it would be even better if I could eat, but ever since I was sick in October I've barely been able to eat anything. Never thought I'd have that problem! My surgeon is trying to find out why I can't hold as much as I could in the beginning, but I think my tummy shrank while I was ill bc I just couldn't eat for being nauseous for at least two weeks. Hope everyone else is doing well. Have a Happy and Healthy Thanksgiving!

Day I decided surgery 320 8/1/12 Day of surgery 288 8/31/12 Today 262 11/5/12 As in my other posts I still struggle with losing, but I took this pic and that's when I finally noticed!

I don't get hung up on the scale moving because if I follow everything I'm told I know I will be successful! As the say, life ain't a track meet its a marathon! With that said, don't freak out if your not losing! I have not lost a pound in 5 days and I am 15 days post-op. BUT I'm not at all worried about it because I fit into a jacket yesterday that I couldn't wear last week. Where the inches are going without the pounds dropping is a mystery to me! But I'm super happy because regardless of what the scale says the only thing that matters is I am getting smaller!!!!!!

My weight loss really slowed down in September, but picked up this month. I dropped five pounds in the past week! For those of you slowing down or on a plateau, it does pick up. I found that getting in my walks and doing some bike riding (and not really that intense) really helped get the pounds moving again. I'm feeling great and enjoying life so much more. To all the newbies and pre-op folks: it's not all Love and Light all the time, but, for me, it's been worth the journey. Much success and happiness to you!

It's me! I have found myself doing all sorts of health&beauty things since I had my surgery. I'm a 26 year old guy that in the last week has gone to the spa for manicure, pedicure, facial, and massage. I bought all sorts of fancy face scrubs. I had a lady friend fix my straggly eye brows. Spent a ton of money on a fancy electric tooth brush and whitening things. And go to the gym every day. What the heck happened to me!?!?!? I guess I'm feeling better and way more confident and decided I need all of this??? I never would have done all this pre op lol! I can't help but to laugh at myself.

Despite my weight fluctuations, I've basically been wearing the same size 26 dress pants for work, for years. They have been getting way too baggy to the point where people have been telling me to get new pants! Went to get a couple pairs today, and I fit comfortably in a size 22! I was feeling a bit of sticker shock and realize I'm going to need to begin shopping consignment stores during this weight loss journey. Size 22 and going down!

My weight loss has been slow for the past four months or so - it's still coming off but a couple pounds per month. Things must be tightening up a little because clothes seem to fit differently even though there aren't crazy lbs dropping off. The latest... I bought skinny jeans! I came out this morning in my new jeans and a little striped top and my mom said I made her think of an Audrey Hepburn movie where she wore black pegged pants and a striped top. I know the reference because images from that movie were used in Gap ads a few years back and I'm *hardly* that thin but feels pretty good! I feel "normal" sized for the first time since I was a small child. Even that f…

I WANT TO SHOUT IT FROM THE ROOFTOPS!!!! I'VE LOST 100 POUNDS!!!!!!! OH YAAAAAAA!!!! This will give me the courage and inspiration to lose the next 100. I'd take a picture but I've been sick for four days... maybe tomorrow!

Starting weight 243 Today's weight 217 Happy! Happy! Happy!

Hello all, It's now five years since I had my lap band. Seems strange to think it's that long. It's true to say it's been a great move and one that changed my life. I've maintained my weight loss because of a changed lifestyle. Gone are the days of failure to understand my own body. Exercise and good eating are just parts of my natural day. It wasn't always like that. So to all of you perhaps just setting out on your lapband journey, good luck and best wishes. The effort and work is worth it, not just for you but your loved ones too. KIng regards, Steve

Hit the 3 weeks stall but at not quite 4 weeks I'm 30+ pounds from down from my heaviest and pant size 18 down to 14

Ok, I felt like I was 13 taking this but I needed a new facebook profile picture.

I have not had my surgery yet but I was wondering about something. I've been overweight a long time. Do you think that makes a difference in your excess skin rather than someone who's only been overweight maybe 5 years or so?

Hey All, I've recently come over here from SleeveTalk because I'm thinking maybe the Lap-band is a better choice for me. I need to lose 50-60lbs max and like the idea that if something goes wrong or I just don't tolerate the band for any reason, it can be removed. Whereas if I had Sleeve or Plication, it's basically irreversible. Anyhoo, I'm hoping some of you will respond with some answers to my various questions/concerns. 1) Does your port show thru your skin a lot? 2) Does it hurt to get the fills? 3) Do you feel the band will continue to give you restriction for life as long as you eat healthy & exercise and get your fills? 4) How many fills do you…

January 11th will be my 1 year anniversary. Two weeks before that, on the 28th, I started my liquid diet in preparation for surgery. I took a day off for New Year's as I do a prime rib roast every year, but I think I lost 16 pounds in that week. I am so thankful for the gift I have been given. I was 5'1", 246 pounds with a BMI creeping towards 50. I wore a tight size 22 and 2x tops. I was just diagnosed as diabetic, had high blood pressure and sleep apnea so bad that I actually stopped breathing 6 times a minute. Yes, a gasp every 10 seconds. I was so depressed I played the sick card every time a social situation came up. Actually I was starting to feel really horribly …

My surgery is Tuesday and I've been getting together what I think I'll need for my stay. Gas x strips, mouth spray, extension cord for cell charger, besides the normal toiletries. Am I forgetting anything?

My beloved daughter, who lives with me, is proud of her mother's and my weight loss. Her mother had Roux N Y and is 2 pounds from goal and so am I. My daughter has had weight struggles for years. I told her the operations were just tools, the reduction in eating is what took the weight off. If she just eats the same thing her mother and I eat she would get the same results. She sees that as a road to insanity. The elephant in the room is named hunger. It resides in the brain emotionally and in the stomach physically. I am a stubborn and strong-willed man. I could not conquer it before the sleeve. I can think of no other system that constantly monitors your intake like …

So excited!!!

The first pic is the hubby and I 2 weeks before surgery. The second is me and my son just before my 3 month mark. I cant believe the changes that have happened already! Im feeling great and cant wait for what the next months will bring.

Ok I am just sharing this everywhere I can. My starting weight was 425. My surgery weight was 349 and on Friday my weight was 325. I ever thought I would loose 100 pounds. I can't believe I did it. I just want to scream it from the roof top.

Yesterday was my 30 day point since surgery and I am down 30 lbs. 61 lbs down since my journey started in April. I am so happy! WLS has it's ups and downs, but it's all gonna be worth it in the end, in my opinion anyways. [

this is me june 2011 and i had surgery august 24 2012 the other pics are oct and sept 2012

Made it to Onederland!! 39lbs more pounds to go to make it to goal!

As of my weigh-in this morning, I am officially half way to my goal. I'm so excited. I am 4 and a half months out. Love my sleeve!!

I am now 6 months out of surgery 183 pounds still not at my personal goal but I will get there 23 more pounds to 160 goal**** but its been a great journey I wouldn't trade it for the world the best decision I've made in my life and I'm happy it created a new me and a new confidence

I had a photo shoot for The Henry Ford Bariatric Center today! So excited, can't wait to see the pictures!!!

I've been at goal for six months now and I bought myself a pair of goal boots! They are knee and very slim through the calf. With less weight on me, I can walk in them all day and my feet don't hurt. I love VSG!

I just wanted to check in with everyone to say that I'm approaching my 4mo anniversary. I just saw my surgeon last Thursday and I'm down 70 lbs.i have been feeling soooo much better. I'm not hurting (I have a bad back). My endurance is coming back. The sex has been EPIC. I started at 413 lbs. I have a goal of between 220 and 250. I'm hoping to be there by this time next year ( fingers crossed)

So as of this morning I have lost 100 pounds! According to MFP anyways. When I started my journey I promised myself that when I lost 100 pounds I would dig out my old photos and finally look at them. I did this today and I have to say all I did was cry...how could I have ever let myself get so big? I looked awful. None the less I had to look at the pictures to remind myself why I had surgery and why I can NEVER go back. So am I the only one who weeps at old photos of themselves or am I not alone. Thanks for reading...I just had to get my feelings out to folks who would understand...as my.family really doesnt

As of yesterday I lost 210 lbs... half my body weight. People are starting to ask me if I'm at goal. I'm wearing clothing that can best be described as average sized. Nothing bigger than a large and mostly medium with size 36 or 38 pants. I'm now just 9 lbs from my first major goal, 10 pounds from onderland, and 29 lbs from my stretch goal of 180. I'm really charged up about the prospects for the new year. Oh what a wonderful feeling to have the seat belt fit on an airplane. One of the best NSVs yet. Every day is better and this life change is my best Christmas present, thanksgiving wish, and birthday gift combined.

I don't know what happened today. At work we had a breakfast potluck. I did ok at first I had some cheese, 1/2 turkey sausage and applesauce. Then I ate a glazed doughnut. Then when I got home I had a few bites of strawberry cheesecake. WTH!!! I cant believe I ate all those sweets. Just venting!!

So I decided today to get a fill today found out I'm 190 total weight loss 73lbs. I started at 263 my surgery was 4/25/12. The doctor's goal for me is 144 so that's 46 lbs to go. I kinda want to stop anywhere from135-140. I jus want yo be as far away from 200 as possible while still looking good. Everybody that sees me thinks I've hit goal already. I'm enjoying every compliment. I still don't feel small I can only tell how my clothes fit. I guess I'm so worried about the fat rolls I still see and when I look in the mirror I still see the fat me. But here are pics you can see for yourself [ATTACH]25166[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]25167[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]25168[…

I took one of these photos on Nov 4, last year, just after my surgery and the other one I took today, exactly one year apart, same outfit, but 63 lbs different. I have another before and after photo on my blog, along with a few thoughts on a what a difference a year makes. Check it out at www.queenofcrop.com if you have some time.

My purse fits on the car seat with me!

So I finally broke an almost three week stall and officially hit the "overweight" category of BMI. Officially I'll never be obese again. What a great way to start the day LOL

I was nervous going to my surgeon today about having to step on the scale...I did and I started at 480, and today's grand total was 421 lbs WOOT!! This is so amazing to me, never in life have I lost this much at once!!

Well, I have been gone for a while from here, but it's time to come back. I was banded a year ago in November and did not meet my one year goal. I am happy with the success I had, 50 lbs. lost in one year, but I could have done better. I was trying for 80, but the last several months were difficult and I "fell off" the wagon. I became very stressed at work and depressed at home. Two of my reasons for overeating. I have been doing all of the wrong things....not measuring, not getting in my water, not exercising, snacking at night, and drinking wine!!! So, yes I know exactly why I didn't reach my goal, I just stopped caring for a while I think. I have gotten fills,…

... 70 since surgery on July 12th and 100 total! Yeah!

To combat the clothing dilemma, I've spent a few days on youtube and taught myself how to sew. I've taken in and shortened a ton of my old clothes to extend the life of my fat stuff and now my medium-fat stuff. I had a stark discussion with the Mrs. when I made a reference to my "sewing pile" the other day and how much time I am spending at the machine. Mind you, the Mrs. had a raised eyebrow at first, but has fully embraced it now that I've altered a number of her clothes as well. Had I know how fun (and easy) this was, I would have made a different career choice years ago.

This surgery amazes me everyday. I am almost 70 [ATTACH]6354[/ATTACH] pounds down and feeling great. My three week stall did not even phase me bc of the great advice I have received from this forum. Over halfway to my goal

I'm 11 weeks out and down 45lbs. I get ask everyday how it's going and how I feel? I feel so normal, I just eat smaller portions. I think peole expect life to be drastically changed and for me it hasn't. I still cook for my family, go out to dinner with friends and it's okay. The sleeve helps me to make better decisions. This has been great for me. I hope this helps anyone with these questions!!!!

Was in another town today to do a home loan closing. The realtor came in and talked to me like he had no clue who I am! He's there regularly because his wife is one of the sales people at that community. It wasn't until after the closing that it dawned on him that I'm the same closer that's been coming there for years! LOL

Front and center fellow newbs! Our time is so close! What's your fear? Your biggest victory so far? Your stats? Your story? Whatcha taking to the hospital? How's your pre-op going? Here's your chance to tell all or just listen. We all will share a rebirthday! I was offered surgery this Thursday, but turned it down mainly because I want to reflect on every Thanksgiving as a day to remember