Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories

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I started out in 2013 at 283 pounds. I had type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure and I was miserable. I hated having photos taken of me. I couldn't go up stairs without heaving breaths, my kids were active little toddlers and I couldn't even come close to keeping up. I had no self confidence and no joy for my life. I banded in April 2013 and over the next year dropped about 70 pounds. It was like I was given a new lease on life. I felt like a completely different person and was thrilled with my health. Thats not to say my lapband journey was without complications...I had a miserable first couple of months with the band and was at a point where I a…

Sorry for the topic....it seems like I have diarrhea every time I eat something, except Water or other beverage. Is this normal? I had my sleeve on Dec 8th of 2016. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

It took me longer than I thought but I couldn't be more excited!! 2 months and 3 weeks post op and I've hit the ONEderland! Yayayayayya! Sorry just felt the need to shout it from the roof top. I've met many mini goals in the past couple months but this was my first large goal. Actually 3 large goals in one day! 50lbs down, 50 to go. I'm halfway to my ultimate goal and first time below 200 for about 5 years Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Did anyone's period disappear after surgery/ I stopped my birth control a month prior to surgery - I had my period the day after surgery (December 7th) and haven't had one since - my period is usually like clock work every 28 days/ there is not any chance I could be pregnant my husband has been fixed for over a year and he wears condoms just incase till I resume my birth control . Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Highest weight : 337 lbs Starting weight: 306.5 lbs Surgery date : June 8, 2016 Current weight: 209 lbs 2.5 pounds away from 100 lbs since surgery! But I'm not frowning Progress pics....so far Sent from my SM-G920W8 using the BariatricPal App

Well! I had my surgery yesterday in Tijuana at the OCC with Dr. Ariel Ortiz. It went well. Moderate pain and discomfort. But they were on top of the meds, that helped a lot. Great caring staff. Great nutritionist. Lots of attention. Netflix in the room to watch. Then some sleeping meds and a good nights rest. The discharge the next morning was about 7am. Picked up my perception meds and instructions from the receptionist. Now back in my hotel room for recovery. Feeling better the second day. I can drink fluids ok with minor discomfort/ spasms ( cold beverages work best for me). I do feel like I did 300 sit-ups. A little difficult getting in and out of bed. And a few bo…

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One year. 110 pounds. As I sit here munching my egg beaters Breakfast, the first thought that pops in my head is thank goodness I love eggs and they agreed with me after my surgery! When I started this journey, I intended to blog about it. That never really materialized. I guess I expected to need to write down everything that happened. But it turned out just to be life. And normal life. That was totally unexpected. Anyway, I know this is going to be a long post and if you indulge me by reading it, thanks. If not, I'm ok with that too. I started at 275 pounds. I couldn't walk for more than 10 minutes without my back hurting. I was on medication for high blood pres…

HW 250 SW 231 on 9/27/16 CW 195 A family member posted a photo of me on FB this weekend. People who hadn't seen me in a while were surprised. It's a good feeling to see my progress and read their responses. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Sleeved June 14, 2016 382lbs. Current weight 289 14 inches off my waist Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Ladies! The best thing you can do for yourself is to go and get fitted for a bra- I never got fitted before and I was wearing a 46 C - I well I'm one month post op and despite only losing 18 pounds my first month ( current weight 105) ( surgery weight 223) (highest weight 265- which is when I got the bras) I decided to go reward myself I was wearing a 46c and I'm actually a 38 FFF now and let me just tell you with these new bras my body takes a whole new shape and my clothes have never looked better ! Plus it's the vs semi annual sale so treat yourself Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I have noticed something I never noticed before. That in our culture, it's OK to be overweight but only to a certain extent. As a woman, it seems to me that I am not allowed to be over 200 pounds without serious social consequences. Once I got under 200 strangers started to be nicer to me. I feel disgusted by this realization. I don't want to be loved for my body, or distained for it. I am so much more than my body, and I am coming to a level of success with my weight loss that is bringing me up against a very deep psychological pain, that was not dealt with fully, or even that I was aware of it until now. Due to severe trauma over a number of years around sexuality,…

I had my surgery on September 27th - SW 260, and just hit my 3 month Mark- CW 200. I did hit a stall period for a couple of weeks but I started going to the gym regularly and the scale then continued to move. The beginning for me was very rough but once I healed and got through the rough patches, I feel amazing. This surgery was the perfect decision for me! Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

Good morning, BP Campers. Thought I'd stop in for a a quick visit and update. I started my preop diet 3 years ago today. I always consider this my anniversary, rather than the surgery date. Here's a recap of my journey so far..... Year 1 - the year of losing all of my excess weight (100 pounds), dozens of NSVs, and a new wardrobe. By far, the most exciting year. Even the month of liquids, 6 weeks of diarrhea and 2 insanely painful gallbladder attacks couldn't put a dent in my enthusiasm. It was all so new and fun and easy. Life was great and I was invincible! Year 2 - the year of finding out life still sucks no matter what size you are, losing my best friend t…

I was very excited and nervous, about getting my sleeve survey in august, and 5 months and 55 pounds lighter I can honestly say it has changed my overall health and perspective on many aspects of my mind and body. It is definitely a lifestyle change but if your dedicated to yourself and making the necessary changes it is a life changer! I rarely ever posted a "full body" pic because I was ashamed of what I saw but I finally feel now I'm ready! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi today is snowy and slippery. While walking the dog and exercising , I slipped and fell backwards, like my feet slipped out from under me!!! My NSV , I was able to get up without a problem!! Sleeved 11/7/16 down 26lbs! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Has anybody experienced mucus coming out from the rear end Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920AZ using the BariatricPal App

I lost 140 lbs and I've kept it off . Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

To all of my vets!! Did anyone have to get a tummy tuck after a huge amount of weight loss? If so, did your insurance cover it, As it being Medically Necessary? I know some people said they snapped back without a tummy tuck and others had very loose skin.

Two years and a couple of months post surgery and I am in that "new normal" area. For the last 18 months, I have been buying size Large shirts, 36" waist pants. My weight has been consistent. I pushed myself early to do a 5K and climb a mountain. But 2016 was busy. I met a spectacular woman over a year ago and was more interested in building the relationship than trying some new physical challenge. Last October she did a six-week 20-pound weight loss challenge (which she really didn't need to do, but she felt like she needed to reset her system). I didn't have time then to join her, but she did well, she lost 18.2 #'s, and her abs are killer - she is 54 and can …

Hello. I'm just wondering about loose skin in the neck. Any suggestions? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I was sleeved on 12/07/16. My heavy weight was 362 lbs. I was down to 357 lbs when starting my pre op diet. This morning my scales showed 326.9 lbs. With total weight loss of 35.1 lbs. I'm worried I'm not losing enough for being four days shy of one month post op. Anyone else feeling this way? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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if they say its the easy way out tell them to jump off the bridge this is anything but easy. I not only have to work as hard as the person doing exercise but im doing it on less fuel. If they say it happens quicker that might be true but i put my body and soul through trauma to better my circumstances if im a "cheater" for that then so be it but i make cheating look good. Hello beautiful people. I refuse to be ashame for doing this i say it proudly cause the results are speaking for themselves The Losers Bench

Today i want to take the time to say good bye to a friend that hung around my neck like anchor. I want to say we had many bad times togather and i truly will not miss you. I will not miss being scared to take a nap for fear the whole house will hear me snoring. I will not miss the pain that came from walking out my house to my car (the less then a 1 minute Walk ) I say dear friend you did not do me well at all so i bid farewell to the 400s and i say to the 300s don't get comfortable i've started the eviction paperwork on you for you must leave me soon as well!!!! Surgery date 12/8/16 Hw 450 Sw 430 Cw 397 The Losers Bench

I've done this weight loss thing way too long. Up and down. Decided to do gastric bypass on June 21st, 2016. Finally lost over 100 lbs today! Quite happy and hoping to lose at least another 30 lbs. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

First off I want to thank all the people on here who have been supportive!! I was going to post when I hit the one year mark, this surgery has been life changing and I couldn't wait!! This process is life changing. My step dad showed me a video of myself in July 2015 when a man placed an anaconda on my neck and wow, my weight. I was a huge woman, and my family of about 30 (very close) never told me anything. That is not typical in my family; but I guess since I was fat all my life they just didn't say anything. My sister who is a year younger has always been thin and in within the last maybe 8 to 10 years had weight issues, nothing major (as in health issues or obese), …

1 year 1 month 10 days And I hit my goal! Sept 21/15 - Oct 31/16 Lots of hard work. Many sacrifices. Lots of self talk. Much dedication and self motivation. But it was all worth it! The time flew by and I can't believe I am where I am just 13 short months after my Gastric Bypass surgery. I saved my own life and will thank myself everyday. I wasted too much of my precious life and now I'm gonna make up for it! Turning 41 in a couple days and I've never felt better, happier, healthier and of course lighter!!! Thanks for all that have traveled along this journey with me! Heather Sent from my SM-G920W8 using the BariatricPal App

These last few lbs are so hard but I'm going to do it!!!! Posting a photo because I spent months looking at before/afters before surgery and I know how much it can inspire others! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920A using the BariatricPal App

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Where is every one from??? If anyone from NJ PA area would love to meet up!!

My picture on Christmas 2015 vs my picture on Christmas 2016 Hw: 395 Sw: 356 Cw:286 Sleeved: 06/20/15 Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Haven't posted in a while. Down 53 pounds! Surgery date was 10/10/16 Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I am 9 days post op and officially on soft foods for the next month. I am down 15 pounds, my incisions look awesome and I have very little discomfort from the surgery left. I am still building back my energy. I get to start on my supplements now as well. My surgeon told me that now I get my Protein from foods and no more Protein shakes. However, I know that it will be impossible to get that much protein in the small amount of food that I am able to eat so I am going to continue to rely on them for now. I am excited for this journey. I walk daily and it really helps me build on my energy level. Will start back to crossfit in mid January. I am ready to post a BIG…

Hello all! Short Story... I went to my families house for Christmas & I was discussing with my Aunt & Sister how I was getting the Sleeve in 2017. They were both against it, saying i should try naturally & I need to get physically in the gym.. I was letting all of that go in one ear & out the other, until my Aunt said 3 of her friends gotten gastric surgeries done & all have gained their weight back plus more.. now if she would have said at least 1 gained their weight back, okay cool. But she said all 3. Is it possible to just gain the weight back like that after losing that tremendous amount? Im curious after that conversation..

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Double posted, sorry. This is my first comparison picture. When I put these pictures side by side, I couldn't believe the weight loss in my face. This pic shows a weight loss of 46 lbs. I am so glad that I had this surgery! I have not regretted it even one day! HW 334 Surgery Day Weight 300 CW 274

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This is my first comparison picture. When I put these pictures side by side, I couldn't believe the weight loss in my face. This pic shows a weight loss of 46 lbs. I am so glad that I had this surgery! I have not regretted it even one day! HW 334 Surgery Day Weight 300 CW 274

I have read about several people who didn't have a pre-op 1 or two week diet. Granted everyone's liver needs to shrink or lose enough weight to safely have surgery, but I was wondering if anyone didn't go on a Protein shake diet before surgery. Did it make adaptation to the post op diet very difficult? Sent from my SM-J700P using the BariatricPal App

HW 271 SW 241 CW 197 rny 8/15 Looking for motivation to step it up. Gotta start working out. I do walk daily, but am starting p90x tomorrow. Want to get toned and start losing a bit faster. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using the BariatricPal App

I have enjoyed ready so many of the post regarding all of the successes. I got my surgery date today (Jan 4) and am reaching out to see if anyone could recommend something/anything that they think would aid in my success. It could be anything from an app to a food or a favorite clothing line. Thanks in advance! -N HW/CW 287 Height 5'11 Female Late 30's Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi! I have been struggling with weight loss for about 4 years now after I had my son. I finally got online to see how can I get help. I seen that I could schedule a consultation with a bariatric doctor because I prequalified by the answers of their questions. I have high blood pressure & sleep apnea. I'm so new to this and I just wanted to be put at ease on what's the steps after your first consultation with the surgeon & what should I look forward too. I have a consultation coming up the second week in January! I'm nervous yet anxious at the same time. I'm sure some can relate! Sent from my iPhone using the [url=https://siteowners.tapatalk.com/byo/displayAndD…

yep that's right, you heard me it's been 5 years since i took that stretcher down the long hallway!! hard to believe!! life is soooo different before and after being sleeved too many NSV's to shake a stick at newbies et al, you'll be amazed with changes in your life health issues improved, or are gone that's the main reason i had WLS the fact that i look like a hot sexy grammy doesn't hurt!! losing weight has been one of the highlights of my life i can't imagine my life today or tomorrow as a "heavier"" person life didn't start once i reached GOAL life began the first day at GOAL also called MAINTENANCE !!! one of the few things i still can't do??…

I just got the call from my PCP office. My A1C is normal. It was is the 9 range 2 yrs. ago and it was lowered due to being on four medications. Now it's normal. I'm at the high range of normal (5.6) and I'll take it. The biggest reason I had surgery was to get off the medications. Just happy! Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

everyone, I am in the pre surgery, looking at a surgery date of end of November/beginning of December. But I was hoping to hear from sleevers who were/are diabetics and how your diabetes has changed since surgery, and if you wish you had done RNY instead. I'm a type 2 diabetic, horrible blood sugars and on multiple medications (insulin, victoza, amyral, metformin and invokana). So I am primarily looking at surgery for blood sugar control help. I'm 5'10" and 250. Weight loss will be a bonus but I'm trying trying to decide which surgery is better for blood sugar control. My endocrinologist suggested sleeve surgery but the surgeon thinks RNY. I'd be so greatful to hear …

There are some people who know I have had this surgery, and have been with me the whole way on my weight loss journey. With the exception of a very few, the people at our church are not in that group. This is mainly because I do not know most of them very well, and discussing my personal health choices is not my idea of creating that kind of bond. So this morning I am sitting in the Sunday morning service. For many, many years, I have dressed pretty much the same, wearing a nice pair of pants, and a low key Hawaiian style shirt. This type of shirt is not only good for hiding my rotundity, it also does a good job of hiding my personal defense accessory, which goes …

yeah I've lost 80 lbs most of which I lost on my own Ive lost thirty since my surgery but I hate taking all the pills it makes me gag every time I take six pills most of which are Vitamins and then I have to take other for depression and that fun but was the surgery worth it I'm not sticking to the pre op diet I gag after taking my pills Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

I had mine June 14 2016 The start weight was 263 And in all I lost 58 pounds In 6 months to me that's the Best choice that's I ever made Because if I did lose a pound It would be hard to keep it off The last picture is when I 5 months out baby girl And Im know 211 baby girl

Yesterday was my 6 months post op. I had the gastric sleeve on July 18 and have lost 72+ lbs already! (Only allowed to weigh myself 1x month per surgeon so last weigh in was December 5) I think I would have lost more had there not been a lot of medical issues going on with my boyfriend but I stayed on track and am so proud to be where I'm at already! I don't think of it as dieting anymore, it's my new lifestyle and I love it! I feel so much better and am so happy I made the choice to save my life and have this surgery! I can't wait to see what a year or more brings my way, I'm truly blessed and lucky! Here's a picture of comparison from last year, August 2015 and yesterd…