Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories

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Hey I am haven't had my surgery yet my final appt is Oct 27. Than I will find out the date. But in the mean time I am trying to figure out good high protein shakes I can drink. So I just purchased not just protein in the double duty chocolate flavor. I am just curious is this a good choice if not what can you recommend? Plz help ????????

Hi everyone! I had the lap band in 2015 and thought I would be completely different within a year. I initially started to lose weight but even at the beginning felt like I shouldn't be able to eat as much as I could. I was constantly hungry and felt like I was starving all the time. I had several adjustments and even got to the max allowement then had to have it drained because I couldn't even drink Water.. It was aweful! My heaviest weight was 289.7 and I didn't even realize it! I seen a picture of myself and had no idea who that person was. I am 5'8 and have always been told that I'm curvy and look "good" so it never occurred to me that I was actually that big sin…

Who's spouse doesn't want you to lose much weight? My husband says not to lose over 30lbs. And he is very very slim. (Too slim). I feel he is undermining why I am doing this. Like 30lbs will not make me healthy. It makes me feel like he thinks this is a cosmetic choice instead of a medical need. In fact he had called this elective surgery over and over like I am getting a nose job. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi. I'm 2 years out from my sleeve surgery. I was doing very well and slid downhill recently. I was under a tremendous amount of stress and started stress eating. Ive gained 8 lbs. I do not want to gain anymore and really need to lose the 8 I gained. I feel like I'm hungry all of the time no matter what I eat, and yes I've done high Protein. I need to mention that even after the surgery I still needed to eat healthy Snacks in between meals, the whole ghrelin thing didn't apply. I was still hungry. I was down a total of 86 lbs. Now I feel like I'm spiraling out of control and with the holiday's coming I'm getting really nervous. I just can't go back the old me, …

Hey peeps! I'm 3.5 months out and I've lost 61 pounds! What I was wondering is how many carbs should I have per day. Also I've been shooting for 60-80 grams of Protein a day but it's very difficult. I emailed my dietician these same questions but I wanted to ask you guys. Also, I lost weight quicker when I avoided carbs altogether but my PCP said I was malnourished and to eat some carbs. Thanks for any advice!!

Well Good Day my fine people.... lol Today is November 10, 2015 and today is year #6 Lapband journey end... 7 is just beginning..... Age 47, My highest weight 230, lowest 140. Now 145. 5'2" tall, Largest size 20 now, comfortable size 8, Was a 44H bra now size 34H, was a 7.5 shoe now 6.5. Self esteem and confidence... ZERO, Now... Through the roof. History.... I was 41 when i decided to take back my health and life. I had a few friends that had the GB, Sleeve (not as popular back then), and LB..... A couple of which i worked with or had worked with in the past. One in particular was my friend Paula (LB). She was my mentor and guiding light through everything..…

Hi all, nice to meet you. Well I had r.n.y Surgery 8 years ago in October. I lost 175 pounds then fell I'll. I have Lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis and all the constant pain and problems that are a part of that. But, not here to pity party myself but celebrate being able to maintain the weight loss for 6 years despite steroidal medicines and being in a wheelchair when I leave the house. I was wondering if anyone knows how to lose the excess thigh and belly skin? Part of the walking problems is how the skin moves around making me off balance. Weird I know But anyway, I had the lower belly skin removed (aprin?) 2 years after sur…

It has been a long awesome journey...The surgery has already changed my life in so many ways...Last year I was 377 lbs for my first visit with my surgeon now I am about 250 I feel so different its amazing...I have energy, I feel healthy and my way of life is just different...I can walk up stairs without being winded i can walk around the mall and stores with no problem. I went from a 4-5x shirt to a XL...My pants went from 54 to 40-42...I want to lose another 50-60 lbs...It has slowed a low my weight lost but I am happy with my progress! If you are thinking of getting it and have doubts do not hesitate...food is not as satisfying as the feeling of a new life! It was all w…

Hello everyone! I'm new to all this but I was approved for the sleeve and was told I had to do 6 months worth of nutrition and classes, and other things. Today would of been my last day for nutrition phone visits and was supposed to start my 6 weeks of classes but was told I can't start my classes until January, I'm a little bumbed out but I guess it gives me more time to work on my nutrition and exercise. Good luck to all you that are having surgery in the days to come. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G360AZ using the BariatricPal App

Hello all. I am getting sleeves on October 18th. I have to start my liquid diet from October 11th. I am very worried about that as I suffer from hypoglycemia. Also did you all quit caffeine? Please help me get though this journey. I feel scared and alone. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm 11 months post-op and hit a big milestone for me with this week's weigh-in. I'm down 261 lbs, which means that I now weigh less than half what I did when I started this process a year ago. I can't get over how different my life is now and how much better I feel. In less than 1 year, I have gone from having to park in a handicap space to hiking 7 miles purely for fun and enrolling in a krav maga class! Thanks to everyone on this forum for the helpful information and encouragement.

OK, time flies, and my 6 months post op are coming up in few days. I wrote a detailed 3 months post op journey, with all the great health changes and weight loss. I am still enjoying the great health changes, and my weight is still going down, albeit bit slower now. No more acid reflux for me, yay! Weaning myself off Nexium slowly, and so far so good. I want to show few photos, I have 2 lots of Befores, as I was slim prior to my massive, rapid weight gain in 2014-2016. So, here are a couple of me in 2009, and 2013 Then the 2014-2016 photos. I hate them, especially the one on the right. The weight gain aged me so much, and I felt deformed, my eyes became sli…

Hi everybody! I am really considering weight-loss surgery because I have been struggling with weight issues for six years... Tried everything and it doesnt work. Based on BMI, etc, I should be around 130-140. Therefore, I have about 60-70 pounds to lose. And as I was talking to a nurse she mentioned that weight loss for me was not going to be as fast as I expected. This kind of bummed me out because she mentioned that I would maybe 5 to 10 pounds a month... Even though I know weight-loss is good regardless of the amount, it kind of bummed and discouraged me... Did anyone start off at around 200 lbs and have successful "normal" weight-loss in the first months? Please…

Hi there! Sleeved 10/4 and down 11 pounds. I understand what to eat/drink during each phase but when I go to full foods after a month, I honestly do not have time to think about what to make for dinner. My lifestyle has been hectic lately. I travel for work and when I get home, I don't want to think...sounds strange, I know. Is meal delivery service an option? I have seen some meal delivery services such as Home Chef or Blue Apron, Freshly where there are high Protein, low carb meals ready to make at home. Any suggestions would be helpful Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Excited that I hit a new low this morning and wanted to share stats! HW 198.7 SW 190 CW 169.5 GW 145 (maybe) Total of 27.2 lost overall - going slowly but that's ok. It's still moving in the right direction! Still not sure what goal weight I want. I feel pretty good but would at least like to hit a non-overweight BMI with a little wiggle room. Thanks for all your advise, thoughts and support through our journey together! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hello everyone, this is my first time on here and I was just looking for some imput from people who understand my situation. I had my gastric bypass surgery on September 7th 2016, so I am 5 weeks post op. I am so thirsty can't seem to get enough to drink I just want to chug Water even though I can't. I drink about 3 16 Oz bottles of water a day and still thirsty. Does anyone else have this problem? Also, as I said I'm 5 weeks out and have only lost 35LBS, I feel I should be losing more and even last week I gained half a pound. I eat about 300 calories a day. what am I doing wrong... Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

I am scheduled for my procedure on 8/12/16. Have you found any online tools or applications that have helped you become successful in your journey? Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

I went to the dr yesterday and told my GP I'm considering WLS. He said I wouldn't be successful unless I controlled my eating first, or else I'd gain the weight back. He recommended Weight Watchers. I've done that a few too many times already, and told him that it wasn't sustainable for me--I always gained it back. He said if I couldn't be successful on WW, I wouldn't be on WLS either. I said I the sleeve would give me an advantage that would allow me to be successful. He responded by saying I'd lose weight at first but then I'd learn to eat around it, and the whole thing would be a waste. A heated discussion ensued. When I was researching WLS, the first thing I did was…

I've decided I'm never going to miss a "Transformation Tuesday" again. it keeps me focused on what i'm doing, what i'm trying to accomplish and reminds me where i came from. im still a work in progress but everyday i get closer.

3 months and 33 pounds.. Sorry about the mess! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

It's not much compared to some post but I am 2 months post op and down 30 lbs. working hard everyday! The first pic is today and the second was taken 4 days post op. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi All, It has been years since I have been on and I thought I'd stop by. Aug 24 2010 was a game changer for me. Its hard to believe its been over five years but my sleeve is still working. I still feel the restriction and can not overeat pizza I'd get sick if I ate two slices. Cheeseburger can not eat more then half. Need to lose a couple eat soup for dinner. Such a wonderful tool.

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Hi I was wondering if any of you are from or around the Pittsburgh area?

I was sleeved in March 2014. I lost all of my weight within 7 months and have maintained/ been stuck for the last year. Stats: Start weight: 230 Weight after 7 months: 166 Current weight: 173 Height: 5.6 I would like to lose another 20 pounds but my body is being stubborn. I also thought I would lose more after starting orange theory last December and Pilates last August. No! However, not going to be a negative Nancy here. I have gained my health, strength and a better life. Even though I just plugged by body measurements into a calculator and I still show as 41% body fat! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hello all, I haven't posted in a while. I figured since I am 3 months post surgery, I would update about my journey. Since surgery, I have been regularly going to a gym, and power walking 2 to 5 miles a day. As my weight has dropped, my mile times have gone from around 22 minutes per mile to around 17 minutes per mile, average. Best time so far was a little over 16 minutes, which for my short legs, is gettin' it! I haven't lost enough yet to jog for extended periods, but I am getting close. I went through a period of low energy level, started about 4 weeks ago, and I went to my surgeons office early last week, and had labs drawn. All my levels were good. I requested and…

Today is exactly one month since I had WLS. I don't normally weigh in mid week (I weigh in and do my measurements on Monday mornings) but since it has been a month since my surgery I weighed myself. I started my journey at my all time heaviest 280lbs. During the preop diet I lost 13lbs so on the morning of my surgery I was 267lbs. Today I weighed in at 240.2lbs. I am down 40lbs!!!!!! I'm finding my way through the new diet and feeling more confident by the day!

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I haven't been overeating btw I've had it a lot lately...once I had it after eating pretzels w hummus but I typically never eat carbs..any thoughtsl?? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G925A using the BariatricPal App

I am down 50 pounds!! I still don't believe it! I look in the mirror and still see the "Fat" girl. I look at pictures and say "that's not me". I do feel much healthier. Still have about 50 pounds to go. But I'll let my body determine that. Dr says I'm right on track and doing great! I continue to focus on my Protein and Water. I am so happy I decided to have the Gastric Sleeve surgery. No regrets. Best decision ever.

How would you rate your post-op pain on a scale of 1 -10, with ten being the worst pain ever and one being less?

Hello everyone, I am new here. I am going through the steps now for the insurance and hope to have it done in December. What I would like to know, is anyone that has been sleeve for 10 years or longer.

Before and after. I can't believe between the pre-surgical prep and 16 days can make such a huge difference! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I was just wondering how long the typical hospital stays was or will be?

Here's a pic from a gala I went to with my husband at the Plaza Hotel. We were fancy fancy but inside all I could think of was wow I am actually wearing a size 8 dress! I was previously a 16 (on a good day)!

Posoperative two weeks i lost 7 kilo from 122 kilo height 171 cm. Now i am on Fluid intake only. 7 kilo is good or no? Sent from my SM-N910C using the BariatricPal App

I'm 8 months out and have lost 61 lbs. I thought it would of been more. I haven't lost any weight in over a month. How can I shake this up? I would like to loose 60 lbs more. Feeling very frustrated and helpless.

I am 11 months out and I have gas on a regular bases. Does anyone else have this issue? I am not sure if its what I am eating or what!!! Any suggestions!!!!

Only a handful of people in my life know I had surgery and some of them aren't the happiest for me so I need to share my celebrations somewhere haha I posted about a stall 3 weeks ago... I feel so silly for worrying now because not only has the scale has begun moving again (-15lbs since the post!), but as I'm nearing 2 months out I've officially passed 50lbs lost (22 pre, 35 post) and moved into a lower BMI class!! I'm going to see if my doctor will send me my past weight information from my medical records but I think this might be the lowest weight I've been since I hit my teens. I'm still in the "obese" range but obesity class 1 sure feels a lot better than morbid o…

Very excited to jump on the scales this morning and see that I have lost 60 pounds!! I never thought I would reach 60 pounds gone...!!! 7 of those pounds have come off since my surgery last Wednesday & the remainder has been lost since I started my pre-op weightloss in January this year (2016). My stats are: 5'9 (.5) tall, SW: 271 pounds (Jan 2016) CW: 211 pounds. I can't wait to break through the 200 pound mark, it's been awhile since I've seen a 1 at the beginning of my weight....I hope it happens soon! Sent from my iPod touch using the BariatricPal App

Hi Everyone, Please post your before and after pics, so we can share and Celebrate each other's accomplishments My before pic was me at 274.6, my current pic is me at 175.3 and a face comparison pic... Omg I'm still shocked at the difference!!! I was asked about sagging skin (TBH I'm a lil nervous about posting this pic but oh well here goes nothing) Here's a belly pic that was taken around 180. Far from perfect but at almost 47, I'm ok with it. I've set my goal weight for 157-160 and I'm 5'8. I'm hoping to see lots of before and after pics Wishing everyone continued success Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Down 160# and never felt better! Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

Tomorrow marks 6 months since my bypass and I've lost 99lbs! Hoping the scale will move tonight so I can say 100lbs at 6 months!!! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920A using the BariatricPal App

I had surgery 6 months ago, and the first 3 months were a little difficult for me. I was nauseous, I couldn't keep food down, it was basically trial and error and to be honest very frustrating. I am still coping from time to time, rarely but it does happen. Sometimes I try new things, I like to play it safe, but little by little I've been trying new things or eating things I was used to. Overall I am very happy. I have lost a significant amount of weight, it's coming a long and I couldn't be happier. I have been a big person my whole life, I never knew what it was to be thin, I know that at 202 lb I am not thin, but do I feel beautiful. This Mother's Day I wore a d…

I started my journey back in October 2014 and am approaching my two year surgiversary. Highest weight was 302. Surgery weight 280 and current weight 180. For the past few years I have been taking headshots monthly here are a few of them

I don't really have anywhere to share this...so I hope here is ok. I hit the 199 lbs mark yesterday and maintained it today. It's been so long since I was under 200 that I can't even remember the last time. I'm down a total of 23 lbs since I started all this. It's exciting but I'm trepidatious about sharing it because my brain still says "this won't work" even though logically, it is working! Plus all the nay-sayers in my world. :-/ I was happy with my body before surgery, but I was unhealthy. Today my blood pressure is down and I managed 20 minutes on the elliptical last night! Better than that, I did the elliptical and I can still walk the next day. I have a neck a…

I was wondering if any of you have success stories with a starting BMI of 50+? My BMI is 51.9 and I go in for my sleeve tomorrow! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I really have been able to tell a lot of changes in my body even though when I look in the mirror I don't exactly see them! I have had a relatively easy time with everything. I realize when I do feel crappy and dump it is my fault, but even then it isn't terrible. I know I am lucky, but I do think a lot of your post op experience has to do with your mentality in general. I am so glad I had this procedure done, before having RNY on 4/4/16, I would work out for 1-1.5 hours a day 4x/week. I lost a little but it was incredibly slow and if I worked out any less or took a vacation for eating healthy I would gain back in a weekend what took me a month to lose. I just foun…

I decided to make a private Instagram for my VSG life (I am a secret sleever as you can see I've been a member 4 year and don't post pics) I found the VSG Instagram to be helpful to keep me on track and get great meal ideas! Also helps me stay accountable let me know if you are on! My IG name is : Smallbird_vsg Thanks for the support and motivation guys!

Well, here's a new one for me. I was unable to donate platelets today because my blood pressure is too low. The woman at the Blood Center said this is the first time in 30 years that she's ever had to defer someone for LOW blood pressure. Considering that 2 years ago my blood pressure was continuing to rise despite the meds I was taking to lower it, I'll call it a victory even though I really wanted to donate today. I am coming back next week to try donating again, with strict instructions to booze it up the night before, eat a bunch of salty foods, don't exercise that morning, and guzzle two cups of coffee before my appointment. My, how my life has changed. ????