Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories

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Hi everyone! I just wanted to stop by and share this crazy NSV. I was with my mom and husband, we were at a dealership looking around. The sales man approached and asked if he could assist. I was looking at a truck and my mom an husband were looking at a sedan. Well my mom joined me and my husband was talking with the salesman.( Anyway to shorten this story) the salesman thought my mom and husband were married and I was their daughter. When my husband revealed that I was in fact his wife the salesman responded, "lucky you" I was laughing so hard it was awesome!! My mom was shaking her head. I'm 46 my husband is 55 and my mom is 76. All I have to say is priceless.

Size 30's!!! without sucking in'nn *huge dorky grin with horribly embarrassing happy dance'

This guy tripped and fell staring at me the other day lol. He got up and said to me, "you are soooo beautiful"! I told him thank you, and he just kept following me around the store (a little weird lol)- I had to turn him down, I'm going on 8 years with my BF but it was still very cute. It's funny how these things happen when you start losing weight- I haven't dealt with such things since high school lol. P.S. I attached a new pic :smile1: All smiles! Loving the new me :smile1:

Had to post a fohawk pic :-)

Had a GREAT time out with girlfriends Friday night singing karaoke and having a few cocktails. I saw some friends I hadn't seen in a while, so of course they were very complimentary of my weight loss (and I was embarrassed). I finally decided to wear a tucked-in shirt with my jeans and new belt . . . I'm still a little pudgy in front but still pretty happy about it. I felt really great the whole night!

Yesterday I went with a friend who was sleeved yesterday. She had other friends there whom I did not know. They were concerned for her because they knew nothing of this surgery. I explained to them she will be fine because I also had the surgery from the same doc. They started laughing and said oh now that explains it cause girlfriend we were just discussing amonst ourselves that we don't know who this girl is but her dress is too big for her and she needs some new clothes lol.

This is my first post here but I've really enjoyed reading everyone's posts so thought it was time to stop lurking! I am 28 years old and live in Sydney, Australia. I had my surgery seven months ago today and I just can't believe how much my life has changed in that time. My starting weight was 280 pounds and my goal was 165 pounds (to give me a healthy BMI). My surgeon said he would be happy if I got to 187 pounds. I am so pleased to report that as of today I am 152 pounds and still going down. The last time I weighed this much I was in sixth grade!! I am now fitting comfortably into an Australian size 8 (a US 4). I do however need to stop losing weight now as I'm st…

but exactly 5 months ago today I left 85% of my stomach in Frankfurt, Germany. Now here I am in Hilo, Hawaii, half way around the world and I don't want it back!!! For the most part, at 5 months post-op, I feel great! Just posted my Sunday update to give you an idea of what things look like (for me anyway) at 5 months post op. A few 'hair challenges; but other than that, all is good. Hope everyone is having a great weekend! Queen of Crop www.queenofcrop.com A YEAR IN THE LIFE OF A SLEEVER; UPDATED EVERY SUNDAY

Hi all, I've been hovering around goal for weeks but today I am finally, officially there! I weighed 134.5 this morning. It's not my normal weigh in day, but I said the day I get to goal, that's the day I declare it! Time to join the maintenance threads!!!! I'm loving my new life. Over the course of this, I have spent time worrying I would never get to goal so it is extra sweet that I am here! During the last 10 months I have learned: How to walk with my knees closer together and my back straight because I'm not carrying 100+ extra pounds everywhere I go. Tracking food and Water can be easy: I use a white board on my fridge door. I have to have a group exerc…

Ok, so here in the Uk we have a charity called sport relief, and one of their national events is a mile long fun run (tiny, I know). Mid week I decided I had to do it, so my 8 yo and I signed up thursday, yesterday my DH and 4yo son decided to walk it, and make it a family event, and today we did it!! I know its a tiny step, but puffing and panting across that finish line hand in hand with my daughter was the greatest feeling!! 11 mins 50 sec is hardly athletic, but we did it, and in sporting terms it is [ATTACH]2700[/ATTACH] the only thing I've completed in all of my 32 years! My daughter and I are going to put our names down for a 5k in june, I've bee…

Hi all! I had my 2 week post-op visit on Wednesday 3/21 and I had lost 17lbs... I got on the scale again yesterday and I'm done 22lbs.. I feel great! Still doing the liquids and started the mooshy stage but honestly the best part is knowing this is working! Thank you all for being so supportive and open and honest on your journeys as well! Keep up the good work sleeve friends...

I read this forum a lot prior to getting my band, and I thought it would be good to post an update for those who are waiting/deciding/nervous. I am very happy with my band. I started at 250, and 3 months and a few days later, I'm down to 217. It has been a very smooth process. My constant hunger is gone. I feel in control of my eating. I can eat pretty much whatever I want as long as I go slow and chew. I don't try to diet at all -- I just go with what feels right and good to eat, and so far, so good. Anyway, just thought I'd add to the success stories here. I still have a ways to go, but I'm feeling so much better and am very happy with my decision to get a b…

I BROKE THE STALL I DID LOOSE 2 PDS LAST WEEK INTO 169 NOW 166 YAY GETTING THERE

I feel great! My post op whining has subsided lol

A couple of ppl have suggested I do this so here it goes. I have lost 100lbs yaaay in eight months. I honestly was at my wits end wit weightloss and thought I was stuck. Having the lapband was the best decision I ever made for myself. It has not been easy by any means and I work but butt off at the gym daily but it is worth it. For anyone that is scared of the procedure it can be done although the first few days are tough and just plain uncomfortable. Good luck to everyone on ur journey! I know mine has been worth every min pics comin soon...

Ok, so leave it to me to get excited about a bra but I pulled out my old bra this morning to see if it'd go around me and it fits! I haven't had a real bra on in ages and these are my favorite Wacol bras. Such a great feeling. One strange thing is how different my body is. I was about 250 when I got pregnant with my son. I'm inching toward 220 and am much thicker in the waist than I was at 220 before- at least how I remember it! Thank you sleeve!

OH YA!!! UH HUH!! OH YA!!! 17 day stall broken!!! I didn't do anything different than I had been doing since the beginning, and today the scale had moved AAAAANNNNDDDD I'm now in Two-WhateverLand!!!! I've been at 300 all this time, and lo and behold!! I'm at 296!! YES!!!! AAAAAAAAAAAAANNNNNDDDD...... I zipped and buttoned a pair of jeans that I haven't worn in years, and two weeks ago they did not fit. I got smaller during the stall, so have heart all you fellow stalled out people! Keep doing what you're doing and it will happen. Here's a couple pics from the beginning to now. 44 lbs later...Do you think there's a difference? (They stacked in the wrong order :/)

Recently I decided not to tell anyone other than my family about getting the sleeve because I got tired of people telling me that's the easy way out and how many complications come with that surgery. HELP!!! I'm having second thoughts about the surgery for these reasons even though at the beginning I felt like it was a dream come true. I'm really scared because of complications and all these negative thoughts. Can anyone help me on this???

So I have not really been one this site much over the last few months, but it was the place that got me started on this fantastic journey so a progress report is in order! One year ago today I have VSG. I would do it again in a heartbeat and recommend it for soooo many people out there with this struggle. It has not been the easiest thing ever, and I still have battles with overeating, food addictions, and lack of self control, but I have overall made changes that have literally turned my life into complete awesomeness. Seriously. I started with my consultation weighing 246 pounds, and today I weighed in at 145.5 pounds. Yep, 100 pounds in one year, which was a majo…

Finally! After almost a 3 week stall it broke this morning and I am at 198.2!!!!! It is WONDERFUL in ONEderland!!! These 13-15 pounds that I have been dealing with for about 4-5 months (when I actually tipped 199) have drove me craaazy! I am here to tell everyone that the stalls DO break and as frustrating as it was DURING the stall, stepping on that scale and FINALLY seeing it MOVE is soooooo REFRESHING!!!!!!!!!!!! So everyone that is about 5 1/2 weeks out.... tie a knot at the end of your rope and hang in there, this too shall pass if you are in a stall!!!! ALWAYS KEEP ROCKIN' YOUR SLEEVE!!!! XOXOXOX! Amy

I'm two weeks post-op i saw my surgeon the other day and asked him and he told me REALIZE is a one size fits all? I didn't want to sit there and grill but I always thought they came in different sizes?? Does anyone know what size there realize band is?? I need to be more firm with my dr and speak up more, he is a man with very few words!! TIA!!

I have to say, I am simply amazed by this journey thus far! I wanted to post my story (in a condensed version) for those of you who are thinking about getting this procedure or have just begun your journey. I have been overweight for as long as I can remember. I just ate what I wanted, and enjoyed it very much. I had little to no concern about my health. I remember in middle school, I would sit in my bedroom closet just eating a can of icing. How disturbing is that?! I finally started thinking about WLS about a year ago. My highest weight was 259 LBS. Although I didn't have any health issues, I had began to miss my monthly visitor (sorry for the TMI). This really concern…

WARNING: This is a bit long winded! I decided to post this in two parts, first a celebration of the success I have had since surgery: - Lost 64 lbs and feel pretty amazing! - Don't sweat excessively any more (was a huge problem for me before) - My shoe size has gone from tight wide width to average width. I can buy any shoes I want! Yipee! - I have donated about 6 large bags of clothes I will never see again - When I go to my favorite store I can shop where I want instead of seeking out Women's World (what a crap name). - Wearing a size 12 down from 1x/2x - I am no longer invisible. People actually look at me and make eye contact with me on an elevator…

So my pre-op and transition post-op clothes are finally all given away except for maybe a couple of pairs of jeans that are a little too big. Most of the too big shoes have left the building. I have new, smaller bracelets and I'm getting my favorite rings resized. But I finally realized yesterday what is wrong with my necklaces: my neck is skinnier and they now hang too low! Guess I'm going to have to buy a couple of shorter chains for my pendants too! Oh, my, the struggles of weight loss :-) Lynda

I had my surgery in November of 2007. I waited a few months from the time that I met my surgeon and when I had the surgery done. I literally couldn't wait for surgery date because I knew that sooner I had it done, the sooner I would be on way to regaining my life. I was depressed and letting life pass me by. My job prospects were nil, dating prospects even worse and I was unhappy at the core. At that point, I couldn't even remember/imagine what a happy and healthy life was like. I weighed in at 314 lbs on surgery day but had probably been as high 330-340 in the months/years prior. About a year prior to my surgery I was having issues with my heart and put on meds. Basica…

For the past few weeks I have been noticing a lot of unexplainable bruises. Has anyone else had this issue? They are not your normal small bruises, the ones I'm getting are huge and change colors drastically. Out of my entire recovery process this has been my only issue. Guess its time to head back to the doctors!

Lastnight after I got out of the shower, I realized the towel wrapped around me perfectly. Before it use to leave a big triangle shaped exposing my behind, lol. I ran out of the bathroom dancing in my towel. My husband giggled at me and whistled, lol. It was an awesome feeling.. just had to share another joy!

It's been a long time since I've been on here and even had to create a new user profile. I just wanted to share what a blessing the lapband has been for me and my family. All of my health problems are gone! No more high blood pressure or diabetes! I am now almost 3 years post op and I've been at goal for almost 2 years. My loss was slow at 1st but I finally realized that the band is only a tool. You have to change your lifestyle! I also had an awesome surgeon with an awesome staff! I started at 213 and I'm now 5'8 and 125!!!! It's the best feeling to go into a store and they don't have your size because you're too small! I used to be a 16 now I'm a 0-4 depending on …

Getting hard to keep up with cloths that fit. I am not really a cloths hog but I hate baggy pants. So I usually buy one pair of jeans that fit and 2 pair of khaki for work. 4 tops. I watch for sales and clearance. I find my heart actually races when I am in the dressing room seeing if I fit into something and I really do! Plus all the energy I have lately WOW I walked for 1.5 miles today which is awesome for me. Need to get dinner going and plan on cleaning out a flower bed after dinner. Luv my sleeve! Oh yeah my son is getting my bike down I think I might go for a bike ride.

I'm almost 2 weeks late (just under) in posting my 1 year anniversary details, mainly because I was having way to much fun in Disneyland with my family!! (plus I wanted to add pics from Disney as some of my after shots ) to recap my journey - start weight was 229 - although I had been up to 240ish - weight on surgery day was 208 - starting size 24-26 (probably should have had a larger size though) - had my surgery with Dr. Rodriquez in Mexico Immediately after surgery, I felt very sick to my stomach and threw up multiple times. I was given anti-nausea meds for a couple days to combat that. I remember not wanting to get up and walk. I felt like crap!!! why would I …

Please complete these statements: I had VSG _____ (days, weeks, months, years ) ago, and I've lost _____ lbs. When I started, my goal was to lose ______ lbs, and I am ____ tall. I know a thread like this has been done in the past, but it's sort of buried these days. Plus, I'd rather see how far away you are from surgery (rather than knowing the date of your surgery), so I don't have to calculate the duration myself. I'd also like you to complete the second portion, as I think that will help put it all into perspective. I'm not comparing myself to you, I know, I know, but there's got to be an average or something out there, right? I'll start: I had VSG -…

This week after a terrible stall 3 weeks down 1 up5 terrible I went into 166 last week now today 161 I started the HIIT High intensity interval training it is dropping of the weight I do 25-30 min 2 min 3.7 incline 6 then take it up to incline 12 and 6.5-8.0 2 min and so forth its fantastic !!

Ok here I sit eating a granola bar, carb loading on purpose! I'm below goal, and really dont want to lose anymore!! Its funny in a ironic, surreal way. I alway envied small people, even skinny guys because I would have taken that over where I had always lived as the fat guy. Yet, here I am truely concerned and stressed about losing more. I feel like my loss was a fantastic success, 8 months 273lbs to 158; 311 at my heavest. I stayed hyper focused, underate my sleave, became a runner, worked hard and journaled every crumb that went into my mouth. It worked. I didnt end up with any crossover addictions. Or so i thought, lol. Oh, sure im not eating dirt, or drinking gas,…

Yay! I sent my before/after pictures to Nina, and she asked if they could feature them on Dr. Aceves' website. Pretty flattered - definitely an NSV!

So this year ill be DD while sporting a misses xl shirt instead of a mens 2xl st pattys day shirt! Dropped 44 pds and feeling awesome!!

This morning I weighed in at 197.6! I haven't seen that in 13 years! I'm new to this forum so most of you don't know me or my story. I had a leak early out and had a rough time for a few months. This makes it all worth it! ***pats self on back*** Jen

I went to the doctor for migraines , but when the nurse was taking my blood pressure, the cuff didn't pinch me! That is up there with crossing my legs and fitting in a restaurant booth!

Today was a good day. I'm a year post op. My a baker by trade. I've been at my job as a baker for 3 years. I come from a long line of bakers in my family ( though I didn't find this out until after I got the job). After surgery, I quickly worked my way into management and today I was offered my own bakery in the company!!! I'll be moving to the new bakery just after Easter. I truly believe my surgery gave me a new lease on life and a strange and wonderful feeling of confidence. I can't wait!!!! ; )

6 months and a week ago, i had no health problems even with a 47 BMI - BUT i felt so disgusting. I hated clothes. I wore things just to hide myself. I knew I had a pretty face but that all others saw was the fat. Today, 6 months after surgery and 88 pounds later, I feel INCREDIBLE. i am all about what i'm wearing, my make up, I feel just plain unstoppable. I want you to know that yes there can be complications. I have experienced none so far (truly this is thanks to GOD and following my surgeon's instructions) - but they can happen. I am very, very sorry I did not do this 10 years ago (I'm 38). But i cannot dwell on that. This is a LIFE CHANGING thing if you let …

When I stepped on my scale yesterday the display showed 199.8 and this morning 199.2! I am so happy I have finally reached this milestone! I really wanted to get here before my one year surgiversary and I made it with 2 weeks to spare. Thanks to all my VST family for the support along the way!!!

I had surgery on 02/16/12 and as of today I'm down a whopping 34 lbs. A Yeah! I started at 295 and I'm down to 261 (10 lbs preop) well anyway I noticed that I've been on a stall for the last week :-( also my Dr hasn't cleared me for any real exercise yet. My surgery went great no real pain no meds to take home afterwards so I've been blessed. I went back too work 4 days after surgery (stayed in the hospital 2 days). I'm thinking I should start an exercise routine. Any suggestions?

My four year old granddaughter saw a picture of me before I lost weight and asked my husband what happened to me in that picture. Why did I look like that? We got a good laugh out of that.

I had my surgery on _____, and so far have lost _____. (i love hearing the numbers !)

Hey there! I just wanted to share my 2 month update. I think I was a little more than my highest weight of 265 in the picture. I am 206 now. This last few steps to Onederland are taking forever. I hope I can get it off by St.Pattys day!

Well after starting this process at a weight of 315lbs I stepped on the scale this morning and there it was 199.6!!!!!! Finally below 200!!! I haven't been below 200lbs in I can't remember when. I am doing a happy dance all day long there is no breaking this good mood! Amanda

Decided on a Friday night dinner out with the hubby. First time I've been out and I was a little curious as to how it would go. We went to our favorite local diner. First GREAT thing...I fit in the booth!!!!!!! There were about 3 inches of space between me and the table!!!!! I had about 4 clams from his clam chowder and ordered an appetizer of crab stuffed mushroom. It came with three pretty big mushrooms with about 1/2 cup of crab meat heaped on top. I could only eat one!!!!! Everything tasted so yummy. I ate slowly and enjoyed just enough but not too much. Now I have the other two mushrooms in the fridge for tomorrow. LOVE this new way of eating!!!!!

This has been amazing! There has been both highs and lows... I started in a size 24 W, now I wear sz 8. I have been sz 8 for little over a yr...

My surgery is 10 days from now and I'm having a serious case of the jitters! My rational mind says keep going for it but after hearing the plastic surgeon speak today at my support grp, I came home crazy and full of doubts. Although I cannot predict the future, I figure at my age (54 in a month) and the amt of wt I want to lose (100#), I will need at least 5 cosmetic surgeries???? to look the way I want to look afterwards. I am not gonna cancel my surgery by no means, but I feel extra scared today. Any advice or bits of wisdom anyone? Sent from my iPad using VST

Thought I was going to have a melt down last night I was so hungry " head" hunger not belly hunger but I stuck it out and got on the scale this morning well 11 pounds down after only 6 days post op and I am so motivated!! Nothing tastes as good as being thin feels! I am. Long way from my goal but I am really focused now!

Hi I'm new to this an thinking about going for the surgery. I'm sold on the sleeve idea as I'm 31 year old male 6' 310lbs. My question is am I crazy to head for the limarp clinic in TJ to let dr Pompa handle this? Or should I Have the mayo clinic preform this ?? I'm not worried about the money, but saving 20k is always nice. Any thoughts???