Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories

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Today is one year from my bypass surgery. So much has changed in this one year. Both my life and I are unrecognisable. Now I am going to attempt to post the obligatory before and after shots. (please disregard my messy closet in the "after" picture!)

Been a great five plus months. Started at 317 and now down to 220. I drink a lot of Power Aid Zero, probably 4 or 5 of the 32 oz. drinks a day. I gave up all carbonated drinks. I am feeling nervous/figity of an evening and believe I am consuming to much sodium. I used to enjoy the Walmart zero calorie zero sodium Clear American drinks but they are carbonated. Your thoughts on carbonation after Sleeve? Thanks Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I had surgery on Sept 26, 2014. My weight was 238 and the lowest i got to was 157. I am currently averaging 160-163...I think its mostly Water weight, but not matter what type of weight it maybe, it psychologically distributing. Other than that, life has been great. Still pretty much control my eating and exercise. I never really made it to my goal of 153, but I was close enough. Now my goal is just to maintain. I feel great, very active and not afraid to leave the house. This was the best decision done .

I ran my 2nd half marathon this Saturday! I shaved 13 minutes off my first time from back in September. I ran it in 2:27:09. I started running in January this year, and I am just amazed at how it has changed my life. Signed up for my third half marathon already!

5'9 HW:346 SW:326 CW:175 23 years old My goal weight is 150 but its been hard to make it. Sent from my SM-G925T using the BariatricPal App

I'm new to this website and have read so many interesting stories. So I'm wondering if anyone has used Diatomacous Earth after gastric sleeve surgery? I know it helps with a lot of things as keeping things moving, hair, nails, skin, helps keep your blood clean, etc. but not sure if it can be taken after surgery. I'm almost 2 yrs out. A friend of mine takes 1 teaspoon daily and it's cleared her skin, toe nail fungus, lowered cholesterol, etc. Any experiences out here?

HI everyone I'm new to this site, I'm new to really talking to anyone who has had this surgery in general. I actually know nobody! But I wanted to share my progress pic with you all! HW 318 SD 260 Today! 196 I am loving life and would really like to meet more people like myself who understand what I am going through. I have been stalled since December of 2015 so 1 year maintain but I really want to reach my goal weigh of 175.

Just seeing if there are any sleevers on Shakeology?? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm getting super close to the day!! Definitely ready! Down 27 pounds on my pre op diet. Have to do 3 weeks! Almost there!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hello! I am about 5 1/2 weeks out from my gastric sleeve. Unfortunately, my post op period has been complicated by a wound infection, 4 days in hospital on IV antibiotics, then 2 weeks of oral antibiotics. Now I have C Diff.... but I am trying to stay positive! This too shall pass. I have started doing Pilates and am eating food (protein!). Can you please tell me what you eat (meals and snacks) and describe your exercise.... how often, how long, what type? Thanks!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Started the 6 month on 1/14/16 at 268.9 Surgery was 7/6/16 at 232.4 Since surgery lost 36.2 lbs at 196.2. It is so slow that there is almost no change week to week. What are some of the things you all are doing daily that IS working for you? Like how much exercise do you do each day, how long, how many days a week etc. what are your daily meals like? For example: Snacks, lunch dinner etc. are you weighing everything? Thank you in advance for any suggestions and meal samples and such. Sent from my iPhone

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It’s hard to believe it, but July 18 marks my 12-year Surgiversary! 12 years ago, I weighed 255 lbs (at a height of 5’7”). That was at age 25, after years of being overweight and yo-yo dieting. I got the lap-band on July 18, 2003, under the skillful hand of Dr. Christine Ren-Fielding in New York, and the rest, as they say, is history. I have my life back and it’s better than ever. I feel like the luckiest man in the world. I have a wonderful family with the best children ever, and I have the health and energy to be able to keep up with them and be a real part of their lives. I am also thrilled every day to be able to advocate for weight loss surgery patients through Bar…

Today marks one month since my surgery HW: 246 SW:221 CW:192.6 I am so excited for what's to come it's not an easy process but it's so worth it Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I did the mannequin challenge with some of my students the other day and was amazed when I saw myself on the video. The first pic is of me last year. The second was is a screen shot from the video taken Friday. I still have some more weight to lose but I've come a long way. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I am just about 5 1/2 months out. The weight loss has slowed down a tad but is still headed in the right direction. Had been stuck at 205 for the past week or so. Weighed myself today and was happy to see 203lbs. That bumped me from double to triple digits, 101lbs. to be exact. Definately made my day! 23 to go and I will be a happy camper!!

Started the 6 month on 1/14/16 at 268.9 Surgery was 7/6/16 at 232.4 Since surgery lost 36.2 lbs at 196.2. It is so slow that there is almost no change week to week. What are some of the things you all are doing daily that IS working for you? Like how much exercise do you do each day, how long, how many days a week etc. what are your daily meals like? For example: Snacks, lunch dinner etc. are you weighing everything? Thank you in advance for any suggestions and meal samples and such. Sent from my iPhone

Good morning all.... Yesterday was my 7 year anniversary with the LapBand. It has been a year... some good... Some not so good. But that's the way life goes... Take the good with the bad. Don't want to bore you guys with the same... "about me" speech.... So here is what i wrote last year and ill just update how this year has gone. http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/355155-6-year-bandaversery-and-still-going-strong/ Lapband is doing great.... right now i only have 2cc in my 10cc band.... about a month ago i was under a lot of stress and my band tightened up and i was having a hard time keeping food/drink down.... So i sent my dr. a text and he said come in... wen…

I can't believe it - 4 years since that scary day I was sleeved! I couldn't be more pleased with my results!

As of yesterday, I am 9 weeks post-op from having my gastric sleeve done. This morning I hit my first mini-goal of 50 pounds lost. I just wanted to post to say how excited I am and thankful for this tool that I now have. I am hoping it is going to really change my life. Thanks for reading! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920A using the BariatricPal App

I'm at my niece's birthday party and I had this picture sent to me. I actually did a double take. #happysleever #sleevezilla

Going in today to schedule surgery and I am nervous. I love the before and after pics. Any stories on how much better you feel? Pains that are gone, energy levels, etc? Thank you for the support.

Everyone, please feel free to follow me on Instagram under mandagillis or Facebook under amandamgillis@hotmail.com I was sleeved 9/27/16 and have lost 32 lbs so far! I'm really starting to see the results and so excited to share stories and meet new "sleevie" friends!  I have posted before and 5 week after progress pics. Don't judge me for being in my jammies! Lol Pink dress is my only before, the rest address afters Sent from my SM-G903W using the BariatricPal App

I had my gastric sleeve on 9-8-16..today makes two months for me. The beginning was rough because I developed a strangulated hernia and had to have a second surgery a week later but all in all I'm doing much better. Highest weight was 430 Pre op weight was 409 Current Weight 360....you don't realize how heavy you were until you start loosing the weight Sent from my LG-D850 using the BariatricPal App

I'm getting sleeved in about 3 weeks and right now I'm at 403 lbs. I'm extremely nervous I'm not going to lose any weight from this surgery because I've never been able to my entire life. I have 250 lbs to lose before I reach my goal weight and that seems beyond impossible. Anyone lose any amount close to what I need to lose? How long did it take? Any tips? TIA Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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Single digit jeans! I made a last minute stop to Marshalls and I thought to myself I've been having a crappy week (work related) I need a new pair of jeans. I was rummaging through the 10s. But the 10s I have now we're getting a little bit loose, so I picked up a pair of 8s and thought if they don't fit now they may fit in few weeks. Came home tried them on and they fit! Like a glove and I can't believe it. I have not been in the single digits since maybe my freshman year of high school! I'm down 83lbs. Current weight 173.

Today marks one year since I had my sleeve done. This year has really just gone by so quickly and my life has changed so much in the last year. A year ago today I was 319 lbs and wearing a size 26/28 in pants. I didn't have any real medical issues yet but I knew it was just a matter of time before they would start. I was getting to be on the border of high blood pressure and I knew that I would also likely end up diabetic within a few years if things didn't change. My joints were hurting all the time and my back would spasm with pain. I had thought about having surgery for a long time but prior insurance wouldn't cover it and I had no way to pay out of pocket for it…

Hi everyone, went in to see nutritionist today!! Very happy with my progress in 4 weeks!!! Even more exciting I get to add some soft foods to day!! Down 17lbs!!! Getting ready to embrace this stall everyone is talking about. I think I'm starting to see it scale hasn't moved in a couple of days. Bring it on!! Hw: 329 Sw: 314 Cw: 297 Sent from my SGH-T999L using the BariatricPal App

OMG! Just bought size 18 jeans, haven't done that since high school. Just fired me up to keep rolling, I am so excited to see where this journey takes me

I had my surgery on June 7,2016 day of surgery weight was 235 starting weight was 252, today I'm at 196 and went from a size 20 to a size 13 !! I'm so excited , I have a lot more energy now, I haven't been in this size since I was 18. I still have ways to go to get to my goal weight, but I'm happy with how far I have come. It's been tough, but worth it. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

15 weeks post op down 60lbs!!!!! I have a ways to go and it has taken hard work but looking forward to the next 15 weeks! Sent from my SGH-T999L using the BariatricPal App

Hello all! My name is Amanda and I was sleeved 5 weeks ago! I'm down 32 lbs already! Sent from my SM-G903W using the BariatricPal App

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I started this journey at 260 pounds, I was unhappy.. Depressed and at an all time low, I had my surgery on the 26th of May 2016.. It's a tiny bit over the 3 month mark and after a 2 week stall I can happily say the scale went to 198.5 pounds! I had a little cry earlier when I saw it.. I just wanted to say thank you to every single one of you who post on this site and share your advice and experience, it's helped me so so much! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

One thing I love about FB’s on this day feature is seeing all the selfies I used to take lol. This picture really got me though. It was a picture of my niece and I taken one year ago. I see someone who although she is smiling, she is dead on the inside. Longing to break free from the chains of obesity. January 7th of this year I started my new sleeved life. It has not been easy, but I do not regret my decision not one bit. Exercise has become something that I enjoy to do, I never thought I would say that! I am able to be the active mom that my son deserves to have. I no longer get tired and out of breath playing with him. I had got to the point where I hid from my friend…

Wanting hear some awesome success stories and find out if my goal of going from a 22 to a 10 is setting myself up for disappointment. My husband was trying to be sweet and bought me a dress (10) I've been in love with ages specifically to wear on a vacation a year post-op. Anyway enough about me! How many sizes did you loose in a year?? Sent from my LG-H820 using the BariatricPal App

Hey friends! One year ago I started my journey to health & fitness. I began at 504 lbs., and currently weigh 232 lbs. I've lost 272 lbs this year. I'm going to Celebrate with some plastic surgery in the coming months. I live outside of KC, MO. My surgeon was/is tremendous, and this forum has been also been so inspiring. I've gained insight and perspective as you've shared your journeys with me...so, I thought I'd share back! :-) All the best to each of you! Daniel Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm about 4.5 months out. Lost 75lbs. Started at 276; I was 201 this morning. Today was the last day for the MD Renn Faire so I just had to go. I took a picture last year but didn't share it with anyone because I thought it looked terrible. I had another picture taken today and I just can't believe how much of a change there was. Last year I was wearing a 46" corset. The one from this year was a 36". Oh and my hair is a hot mess in this, but that should be expected after being outside all day. Can't wait to see where I am next year!

I'm 9 weeks out from my sleeve, and was in the habit of weighing myself every day, until my surgeon told me to stop driving myself crazy and just weigh myself once a week. So I decided to weigh myself every Friday to hopefully have a positive start to the weekend. I weighed in at 263.5 last Friday, but last night I had a dream that I stepped on the scale today and it said 355! In my dream I remember feeling like all the progress I made went down the tubes and that I would never be successful in my weight loss. Even though I knew it was just a dream, I woke up this morning feeling very anxious about weighing myself. Well, I did get in the scale this morning, and the nu…

I'm so scared to go through with this. I'm worried I will lose too much weight and not be happy with my body! Any women who were 5'8" and weighed 240?? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I had to snag some new winter clothes and I had to drop 2 sizes down in shirts and I'm only a month and a half post-op. Life ain't half bad. [emoji41]

Can one weigh 412 lbs at 5"11 and decide to get a gastric bypass? That's a bmi of 57.5

The other day we did a read aloud at our fall festival tons of pics were taken and ended up on Facebook. I passed over this pic twice before realizing that it was me. I feel so much better. I am 2 lbs from Onderland! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

The day of surgery I weighed 370 lbs. Diabetic, high blood sugar, high cholesterol, kidney not 100%, just am all around, typical obese individual with no drive, no energy, just a desire to eat, always planning my next meal. The attached picture was yesterday's walk. By no means am I ready for a marathon, and there are definately people doing better then me, but I'm not in competition with anyone. I just left the doctors office where I was taken off of ALL MY MEDICATIONS! I weigh 317 lbs as of this morning and I haven't felt this good in MA NY years! Have a great day and thanks for reading. ???? Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

Tomorrow will be 7 weeks since I had my RNY done. This morning I did my weekly weigh-in and hit a huge milestone. I am down 50lbs! That's such a huge accomplishment and I am so excited and so proud! Starting weight: 280 Today's weight: 230 Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I am 1 week out today. HW 238 SW 230 CW 226 When do you start to see steady weight loss begin? I lost 4 pounds within the first 4 days and have not lost since. I know I shouldn't have weighed so early but I can't undo it now. I had a Dr. Appointment for something else and they weighed me today. I have had a couple BMs and do not feel bloated. I have for sure been under 600 calories a day usually between 450-550. So what do you all think? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App