Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories

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Well, today will be one month since I made the best change of my life. I am down 32 lbs and am feeling wonderful. I just wanted to let anyone who is thinking of having this surgery or on the fence about deciding if they want to or not, all I have to say is....Do it! I know it's cliche' to say this but the only thing I regret is that I did not do this sooner. i will say that the pre op diet and first two week post op are very hard and is the worst part of the whole thing. Liquid diets are very tiring and had those same doubts as everyone else after surgery of, what did i do to myself. But as week three and four came and I could move into putting normal foods into my…

At this time last year I had my first battle with band being too tight, ended up with gastritis and had fluid removed from band. At that time I weighed 155 pounds and was ecstatic about the fact that I had lost 63 pounds and was well on my way to being healthy and happy for the first time in more than 20 years. Several months past and I even had a breast reduction to relieve constant headaches and backaches from the weight of my breasts. To make a long story short, I had a fill in Sept due to gaining 15 pounds in the months since the fluid was removed. For the next 3 months life became a daily struggle to eat properly and get in excersize. Thank God I hadn't gained any fu…

I had my 6 month follow up and it went great. All blood work within normal limits. Still off blood pressure medication for 3 months. Down 72 pounds. I did not buy new clothes untill I hit onederland. I have gone from a 22/24 pant to a 12/14 and a tight 3x to a L/XL shirt. I even bought a shirt in the juniors!!! it was an extra large but still JUNIORS!!!! We went on vacation and I sported a regular swim suit instead of a swim dress.!!!! I am loving it.

I just popped on to have a look at the plastic surgery section, saw one of my old posts and realised I hadn't been here for ages. I have surpassed my target and now weigh 112 pounds and wear a uk size 6.... Cant even believe it myself! I will try to upload pics from Xmas day here. I look like a different woman but now need a TT and a boob lift as it's all gone South! It's 2 and a half years since banding and 84 pounds lost....wow what a journey. Keep at it everyone it's so worth it xxx

Today has been the first nice day outside since my surgery in November. Before I knew it was that freakin nice out I had done 30 minutes free step on my WII and 20 minutes of just dance. Then we left to go out a lunch/dinner at a Hawaiian restaurant and I could not believe how FANTABLOUS it was out. I actually spent more time at the restaurant thinking about coming home and taking the dogs for a walk! So when we got home I took them and we walked farther than any time every in the last 4 years of living here, then I brought them home and decided that the yard needed to be picked up, so I put on my tennis shoes AND walked to Walgreens about 4 blocks away to by yar…

After six years of researching and going back and forth on whether or not this is what I want to do, I finally made the decision that this is what's best for me. That was 7 months ago. It has taken me 7 months of jumping through hoops with my insurance company (Anthem Blue Cross), but with the help of my doctor's amazing nurse, I finally got everything taken care of and will be having my surgery on February 25, 2011. That was last week that I got my appointment date - now coming this week, I have four appointments for pre-op - blood work, doctor's one on one visit, nurse's pre-op appointment, and an upper-GI. Next Monday, 2/7, is my final appointment before my surgery…

I am one pound (acutally 3 oz ) from hitting 100 pounds! Going to the gym and then gonna step on the scale! (don't own a scale at home) Hope I'm not dissapointed, but I got a feeling its going to be a Great Day!!!

Which surgeon is the best to go to in Columbus Ohio? I know this is a hard question to ask but I am so stress out over this decision. I have been doing my research but it's so hard to choose because they all do the same thing . So I would just love it if you guys can give me some advise and give me your opinion of who y'all think is best.

I gained 50 pounds after banding. Has anyone else been unsuccessful in losing weight after banding?

It's pretty amazing to me how this surgery has changed my life. My one-year anniversary is coming up and I can't believe the number of ways my life and health have changed. Obviously, the main one, is how I look. People who have not seen me in awhile are simply blown away. I am half the person I used to be. Original size was 28 and now I am a 12. My wardrobe that was very carefully collected and cultivated over the years is completely gone. Ask me if I care. Shopping today is a THRILL! I have not told people how I lost my weight and the only ones who actually know the truth are my family. Works for me .. I know people around me are very critical of this surge…

I've been telling my boss to order me new work pants as mine are getting looser and looser ( I work in a bakery- very close quarters). It was crazy busy yesterday and he went past me with a big tray of bread. He accidently hooked my pants and pulled them down to my knees!!!! Thank goodness my shirts are huge ( and long)!! We all were laughing til we cried ( so did the customers). Broke our stress from how busy and guess what? He ordered new uniforms!!!

I had the procedure this morning in London. all seems well. A bit of discomfort but that is all. Had soup, tea and water. Hope stays as smoothness this!

Since I've visited this forum. I've lost 33 kilos! I looked in the mirror this morning, curled my hair, put my best skirt on and jacket and went for a job interview. I went to McDonalds afterwards because my fiance wanted a burger and low and behold, when my fiance went to the bathroom a guy walked in and looked straight at me for a while, I smiled and he blushed...Then he checked me out when he thought I wasn't looking. Best feeling in the world! I just hope he wasn't looking at something like a booger on my face or something like that. I've got another 30 or so kilos to go, but I'm feeling pretty good right now :-)

Yesterday made 7 weeks to the day that I had my surgery. Today, I weighed myself and I have lost a total of 56 pounds. That means I am exactly 56 pounds away from my long term goal! 7 weeks and I'm already 1/2 way there! This first 56 pounds was no picnic, but it was worth it. I know the next 56 pounds will be, too. Whoot!!!!

I've surpassed my goal by 5 lbs as of this morning, so I figured it was time for a success story post! I had my VSG done on August 9, 2010 by Dr. Alberto Aceves in Mexicali, Mexico. I was 25 years old at the time. I had been overweight or obese since I was about 11, although even as a kid, I was always a tad bigger than other girls. I was raised by my mother, who always had a weight problem and got me to be her diet buddy. In high school, I recall constantly doing the cabbage Soup diet with her and never getting past day 4, when we'd have massive binges. As a teenager, I hit my all-time low weight of 145 lbs (I am 5'5") due to bulimia and excessive working out. Unfortu…

I just feel that at my size I should be losing faster. I keepy carve below 50gms and exercise 3x/week walking the treadmill for 40 minutes. I assumed i would be a Slow Loser but I need progress as I am discouraged.

6 months ago, I was at my highest weight in my life. I couldn't even walk to my mailbox and back without being out of breath. My driveway is only 2 car lenghts long, so that is very sad for a 32 year old woman. I would walk to get the mail, walk back in, and have to lean over the counter to catch my breath. I would take out the trash, and have to rest if I made more than one trip. I could barely make it thru a shower. After I showered, I would lay in bed naked. Once I got a flat tire in my neighborhood, and had to walk like 4-5 houses back to my house, which isn't a far distance. When I got home, I didn't think I could even make it inside. I was sweating and dizzy. I even…

Well today is 11 months since my sleeve surgery. What a amazing trip it's been,all postitive. I have zero regrets. Down 3 sizes in jeans and 4 sizes in tops but more importantly I feel great and have alot of energy.This surgery has added years to my life and life to my years!

I'm now 12 day post op and I'm just about back to feeling normal again. My energy level has improved each day, and I don't tire so easy with walking. I spent 3 days in the hospital because of an unexplained fever, which sucked because it's hard to really rest with nurses and aids coming in and out of your room so frequently. So far I have tolerated everything I have tried easily.which in my opinion has been a blessing. Also so far no heartburn, nausea or other complications. I have to thank god for it being such an easy journey so far. If anybody has questions I am more than willing to answer. I would love to pay the board back for all the useful information it has provid…

Okay so I've worn a wide shoe my entire life, well thanks to my lovely sleeve I can now wear a regular width shoe. I'm so excited, never in my life have I been able to go into a regular shoe store and buy a pair of shoes.

I stepped on the scale this morning, and for the first time since I was in my early twenties (15 years ago!) I am in ONEDERLAND! I had to step on again just to make sure. No one else was awake in the house, hubby already off to work, but I wanted to run out the door and dance down the street! I know not many people would understand this, but thanks to this lovely site, I know there are a few of you fellow bandsters that would get it.

Wouldnt consisder myself a success story yet, but here goes..... I had surgery on 3/15/10. The surgery literally saved my life. There are times when I still see 342lbs when I look in the mirror, but then there are times when I will catch my reflection and say “damn, I’m skinny!”. Is that weird? Anyhoo, a year later, I still have great restriction. Some days more than others. I can usually pack in 2-3 oz of dense Protein plus about 1-2oz of veggies in one sitting. 5oz max (meat and veggie) at one time. My hunger hasn’t really returned, I just get an empty feeling in my belly, though cravings have come back and usually attack me around my TOM. Too much sugar mak…

I've never lost this much before in my life ! I feel so much better then what I did! I'm getting my life back. I am a lot happier then what I was. I'm starting to take pictures again . I could tell you the last time I enjoyed taking my picture because now every picture I take is going to look better and better every time I take one cause I will look back and see what I have accomplished ! I've got a ways to go but I can tell you this I've already got my life back because I didn't want the wait to beat me and it was about there and I took by the throat and I said NO MORE I'm sick I've you controlling me! I'm tired of setting back and watching my life go by and not enjoying…

This morning I joined the Century Club.....I'm officially down 101 pounds. More work to do, but I am sooooooooo happy.

Hi Guys, I am feeling good about my weight loss - I am down about 115 pounds from my pre-surgery weight and people tell me I look great. I feel great and I am thinner now than I have ever been in my adult life. So what's the problem? I have seen some very dangerous habits developing in the last few weeks and months. When I get home at night - I start grazing. I'll eat crackers and Cookies -- even chips and pretzels sometimes. Never many at one time, but over the course of an evening and on a weekend, the numbers are adding up. Cookies have always been my downfall and they still go down way too easily. I almost feel like, since I am so limited as to what I can e…

"Desire is the key to motivation, but it's determination and commitment to an unrelenting pursuit of your goal - a commitment to excellence - that will enable you to attain the success you seek." BodyMedia FIT data for March 28, 2011 Calories Burned - 3036 | Calories Consumed - 1050 | Total Activity - 2:14 | Moderate Activity - 1:51 | Vigorous Activity - 0:23 | Steps Taken - 17066 | sleep Duration - 6:31 | Sleep Efficiency - 81%

Mom is going to the store, and wanted to get me a new bra, mine is terribly huge on me! So, we did all of my measurements, and when i entered them into my spread sheet, I realized I haven't done them since January?. Anyway, I am amazed because the scale is NOT moving but the measuring tape certainly has!! Here is the wrap up with Surgery day and NOW!!! Neck: 15.25 then 13.75 NOW = -1.5 inches Arm: 15.75 then 12 NOW = -3.75 inches Bust: 47.25 then 41 NOW = -6.25 inches Waist: 43.5 then 31.75 NOW = -11.75 inches Hips: 48.25 then 37 NOW = -11.25 inches Thigh: 27.5 then 22.5 NOW = -5 inches Weight: 203.9 then 151 NOW = -52.9 pounds!!! I am totally amazed!! Pat…

I started this journey at 290 pounds, and promised myself that when I reached my first major goal, I could buy some new clothes. Today I weighed in at 250! Mission accomplished! Guess who gets to go shopping this next weekend! New underwear first--the old bras and panties are way too big. Next goal is 225. I'll actually think about getting some new jeans and tops then. BTW, I went to the thrift store this weekend and bought some broomstick skirts. I didn't even check the sizes. If they are too small, I'll fit into them someday, and if they fit now or are too big, I'll put a drawstring through the elastic casing. I'll be able to wear them until I'm almost at my …

I started my journey on January 3, 2011. After a short and terrible experience with the band I was very reluctantly sleeved. To make a long story short, I had the band for only 3 months and had a major slip and after agonizing pain, had it removed 3 days shy of 3 months. I started my new journey at 245. Today I weighed in at 192!!! I am not going to lie and say it's been easy. My biggest problem in the mental part!! I was an emotional wreck after the surgery with major regrets. I then had big problems eating out because it would literally make me angry that I would order a meal, take a few bites and be full. My EYES and HEAD wanted me to eat the entire thi…

I just broke into my first pair of size 10's!!! I'm having to get rid of all my 16's now and I can fit all 14's. I can fit half my 12's too... LOL YAYYYY!!!! I bought a cute bathing suit for summer, the top is a M and the bikini skirt (with a slit ) is a Large. I bought a Medium as well so I can go down a bit more. Anyway, it fits perfect!! I can wrap a towel all the way around my whole body!!! I'm feeling good folks!!! Those NSV's are rocking my world right now... haaa!!! :lol: THANK YOU SLEEVE!!!!!!!!

I am about ready to bust - and not from being fat either I started my journey on Dec 6th 2010 at 375 pounds and now not even 4 months later I have lost 99 pounds and am over the half way mark to my goal of 180 pounds! I was going to wait till I lost that extra pound to make it an even 100 but I couldn't stand it any longer and just had to tell everyone. I feel SOOOOOOO much better, BP, blood sugar, heart rate are all normal, cholesterol is BELOW average, back pain is almost all gone, knee pain is a thing of the past, even my sex drive is back too. I know many people start their journey at 276 pounds and I am just starting the second half of my journey. I know I wo…

I promised myself I would get my arse back to the gym when I got into the 180s. I did not think I'd hit the 180s for a while. Well, I weighed in last night at 189!!! That's 41 lbs since I started my pre-op ( so almost 5 weeks) I haven't been to the gym in years because I couldn't stand people looking at the fat girl trying to run. Well... I just did it!! I went to the gym and guess what you guys?!? I RAN ON THE TREADMILL!!!! Well, 2 min walk 1 run, 2 walk 1 run. But I did it!! I tried running my dog before and I couldn't stand the fat jiggles/ flops when I ran before. My goal is that, at 1 year out( or sooner) I'm running a half marathon. I can't wait!!!!

Hey! im getting banded on Wednesday! Im so excited, but i keep hearing about how important support is and how great it would be with small group meetings. I do have my family and my wonderful husband to lean on but..they dont have weight problems, on top of that I just moved from CA to Germany. So my question is are there any people on this site that are living in Schweinfurt ,germany and are possibly military spouces as well?

Hello Everyone, One of my supportive staff members took a picture of me today, and emailed it to me, along with a photo she had of me from 2 years ago! I was SHOCKED...and just had to share with you! I'm 5 lbs away from my initial goal (which I intend to revise once reached). I am 5'7, and started this journey wearing size 22 pants and weighing 273 lbs. Today, I'm still 5'7 (ha, ha), am wearing size 10 jeans, and weigh 165lbs. See for yourself!

Once your goal is reached or for those who have met their weight loss objective, how do you plan to Celebrate this major accomplishment in your life. Some may shop for new clothes, while others might decide to paint the town, and some possibly may rejoice at home with family. What are your plans to commemorate your success?

Don't know if anyone remembers me or not, but I've been having trouble getting into this board for over a year now. My name used to be Teryn on here and I had my surgery in Oct. of 2009. I'm 53 yrs old and like most of us here, had tried to lose weight for years and nothing worked. I had worked as a nurse for years till MS hit 10 years ago. Anyway, between the meds I have to take now, and not being able to exercise much at all, I hit 204lbs,and at 5ft tall, I KNEW I had to lose. Found a doctor who believed in me, and though it's been very tough, and very slow, I'm feeling so much happier these days. In the last 17 months, I've lost 74 lbs!! Haven't weighed 130lbs since I …

Hello, everyone. I know it's been a while and I'll make this quick. My highest weight ever was 565 lbs. I was 530 when I started my pre-op diet for the surgery and 499 when I checked out of the hospital a day after my surgery. I'm currently 432 lbs. That's AMAZING to me. Even still, the idea of that I still need to lose AT least 233 to get to my goal (at or just under 200lbs, or "onederland") can get pretty overwhelming sometimes. People my size are in it for the long haul and I want us to support and be there for each other. If you have over 200 lbs to lose, connect with me here, on twitter - http://twitter.com/willufight4life or on my blog, http://www.fight4…

On 1 October, my 3 year old niece pointed to my tummy and asked if my baby was coming soon. Devastated, I immediately started South Beach. After 2 weeks, I lost .8 pounds. I couldn't believe it. That was when I decided to investigate surgical options. I went to a seminar on 16 October and I was convinced. I started my journey that very day. I drank my last soda, smoked my last cigarette. I was sleeved on 20 December. Now, 3 months later, I have lost exactly 60 pounds. I am no longer "severly obese" just "obese". I recently flew for a weekend away and didn't need a seatbelt extender. I can shop in the non-plus side of my favorite store, rather than order everything o…

Hi all! Here are some before and after pics. The first is me at my heaviest, 247, with two of my super skinny BFFs at my gradutation party in August, when I first started my 6 month program for my sleeve. The last two are me, 5 weeks after surgery, taken on March 19, 2011. I'm 51 pounds lighter!

HI YA EVERYONE, I'VE BEEN FOR MY FIRST APT IN SIX WEEKS SINCE MY OP IVE LOST TWO AND A HALF STONE :0))) THATS GOOD I THINK,,,,,,, HE HAS TOLD ME TO GET A NOTE FOR LANSOPROZOLE ???? NOT SURE HOW TO SPELL IT . HE SAID THEY LAST ABOUT 16 HOURS SO SHOULD TAKE ME THRU THE NIGHT, HOPE MY STALL ENDS SOON THE DOC SAID NO WORRIES IT WILL COME OFF , HOPE SO NEED TO LOSE AT LEAST SIX MORE STONE :0))) Ann xxx

Hello everyone! I am new to this forum...I have not had Lap Band surgery done yet, I am going for my initial consultation next week and would like some words of wisdom from those of you who have already started your journey! I am so excited I have decided to do this but I'm finding myself very nervous. I have only had one surgery in my life, (gallbladder removed last year), and I think the actual SURGERY part scares me more than the recovery and new way of life that follows....and I am a nurse! lol. Just wanted to hear from some of you, what was your surgery like? Were there any complications? How was your immediate recovery? Thanks in advance! -- Lacy

OK, so I am a low BMI lap-band revision sleever. My biggest body image problem is my stomach. I was HUGE when I was pregnant. My stomach was ridiculously large. So, I have the dreaded stomach skin hanging down. I have never been able to see my C section scar wthout lifting up my stomach - even at my lowest lap-band weight of 176. So, yesterday I was getting dressed and I looked in the mirror and there was one part of my stomach that had pulled up enough that I could see the scar!!!!!! Not the whole stomach, but a bit of it had pulled up. UNBELIEVABLE!!!!!!! I had to look at it again this morning to make sure it wasn't a fluke. This is better for me than any sc…

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This month has been a really good one for me..........first I'm just OBESE and now I've lost 100 pounds since the day of surgery. I'm so loving my sleeve

I starting my seventh week since being sleeved and I'm seeing some significant changes. I've dropped 54 lbs since my pre-op weigh-in and 73 lbs from my high weight when I made my decision to start down this path. I'm also seeing some slowing in the decline of my quick weight loss of the first of the few weeks as I've moved into regular foods. If only it would continue but I understand the process. I'm beginning to add some exercise into my routine (3-5 mile walks) so I know this will help my metabolism. I'm using an app for my Blackberry to track the foods I eat called Calorie Counter by Fat Secret. It gives me Protein counts and seems to have almost every kind of f…

Wow, I never thought I'd be saying this, but lately I've been choosing healthier foods compared to junk foods because I want to stay healthy. There just isn't enough room in my stomach for bad and good foods, and I will reach for a protein bar over potato chips now because it makes me feel better. There it is, small short and to the point. Go sleeve go!

Banded November 11, 2010.. Yep its working for me! Started off at 248 and am now at 189!!

Today marks 11 week since my surgery on January 3rd and I hit the 50 pound mark today!!! I can honestly say that I didn't start "loving" my sleeve until a couple weeks ago. I struggled with the feelings of "what the hell did I do to myself?" to being frustrated because going out to dinner meant taking a few bites and then being full. I worked through all those feelings and have been working out like crazy (spinning). I had to buy some tops because I had none!! I fit easily into an XL at Old Navy!! I don't usually shop there but I had a coupon and there is no way I am buying good clothes until I reach goal!! So to any of you who may be considering thi…

Hello all! So I weighed in this weekend to see the scale read 219.2lbs. I have not been under 220 in 15 years! This Wednesday it will be 12 weeks out from surgery and I have already lost 63lbs! This does include the 8 pounds that I lost pre-op. I just wanted to share the good news. I am really shocked and excited at how fast I am losing the weight! YAY Sleeve. It was not easy at first but it really has been worth it! Denise

Here are my 5 month post- op pictures. I think I only lost 11 pounds since my 4 month post op pics, but I still wanted to share. I am comfortably fitting in to my size 20's now and wearing them in public, LOL! In my 4 month pic, I just wore the jeans for the pictures.