Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories

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Hi all!!! I have not been on in a few months. I will be 2 years post op on July 2nd. I was doing well there for a while up until about a month ago. I just seem that I am not motivated any more. I am starting to become addicted to food again and become an emotional eater again. I do not want that. I am trying to get my Water in but not getting as much as I should. I have become lazy. I have gained about 16 lbs. It does not seem like much but my clothes are starting to get tight on my again. Anyone have any suggestions? I belong to Kaiser Permanente now but did not have the surgery with them. Do you think that going to a support group may help me? I will never let my se…

Has anyone here had surgery through Day One Health in Chicago and are you pleased? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

H​ello Everyone! I just wanted to share my before and now progress photos and a little bit about my journey so far! I am about 9 weeks post-op. I am 5'3 and my starting weight was 243. I currently weigh 203. I am feeling a lot better already! I no longer have high blood pressure and I'm no longer pre-diabetic. I also have not had any issues with my Acid Reflux since surgery. Everything is much easier to do already! I felt like I was losing weight slowly. Maybe it was because I had a 3 week stall but, I'm averaging more than 4 lbs. a week loss even with that! That's not too shabby! It's true what they say. You can lose inches without losing weight! I have lost over 4 …

I'll be 7 months post op next week. I'm down 106 pounds. I'm proud of my progress but I am still having issues with seeing myself as a smaller me.

I am 3 years out and I am at my all time lowest weight! I have fluctuated over these years 10-15 pounds. I am beyond ecstatic at this accomplishment as I have undergone an excessive amount of stress and emotional turmoil. This is the best decision of my life. Use your tool, to lose! Highest weight: 237 Today's weight: 142 Height: 5'3" New Goal weight: 125- 130 I drink about 120 ounces of Water daily. Lean meats and veggies. Recently started training again. Circuit training and strength training. I have not had any plastics whatsoever. 100% natural all around. Beauty hack for WLS patients. These 3 things have helped tremendously to reduce cellulite, rippli…

Hi all. Does everyone who has bypass get loose skin? My BMI is 41 and I'm fairly young, 28 so I'm hoping I won't have any that cant be worked off in the gym. Anyone have great results without needing tummy tucks or lifts? Sent from my SM-G900P using the BariatricPal App

I know this may be a stretch and maybe it is too personal for some to share, but I'm curious to know if anyone that has been diagnosed with PCOS has had success with Gastric Sleeve? How much of a difference do you see in your weight / skin / hair (loss and growth)? Mostly interested in the weight but also curious to see if I should expect any other changes? Thanks so much for those willing to share!

Down about 80 pounds from top pictures. Bottom pictures just taken today. #happy

2 days on the other side and things are going pretty good. On the day of surgery I had the worst case of dry mouth EVER! I felt good other than that but it might be because I kept up on my pain meds. My 1st full day was good except for lots of gas. It was bad trying to get it out any way I could. Finally felt better when I got up this morning. I've been able to drink lots of water every since coming out of surgery so no problem there. Took my first shower today and took bandages off incisions. I know there is a long way to go but feeling better about it every day. I'm well over 25lbs down since starting liquid pre-diet a week and a half ago. I can see it in my face …

So excited, had my first checkup today. Doctor said i am doing great. Monday i get to start on the pureed staged of the diet. I am wearing 1x down from 3x. Off all meds and excited to be able to exercise but just treadmill for now. I have to say I am very pleased. I know there is much more work ahead of me. But i am prepared to do this. So happy to be able to get back to work next week too. If you are worried i understand but this is a tool i wish i had available to me ten years ago. Follow the routine and i know you too can benifet too. Thanks for letting me share and thank you all for sharing. Sent from my LG-V496 using the BariatricPal App

Hey guys I was looking at my pictures from last March when I weighed 355 lbs vs yesterday when I weighed myself and saw that I was 225 lbs. Crazy! Sent from my A846L using the BariatricPal App

Hello friends, Some of you expressed an interest in boxing. As part of my charity work I am Director of a local nonprofit named The Advocates Boxing Youth Program. I plan to post videos of a basic boxing workout regimen for those of you wanting to learn. The focus will be basic punches, stance, footwork, balance, and combos. But for now please enjoy these videos of Xavier Garcia a 10 year old boxing participant whom I have the pleasure of working with. He is training to compete so the work is a little more intense. Please copy and paste to your browser: Hope you enjoy! Jason

I've been HOVERING at 230-233 for quite a while (week and a half). Dying to hit the 220's. I take my weight loss in "decades" - in the 50's, 40's, 30's- because there are so many day to day fluctuations. Well, today I hit 229.9! I was GOING to take a picture of the scale... Until I realized holding the phone to snap it would have added a couple of ounces!!!!

Well, what can I say. I had surgery a year ago on March 17th. I lost around 75 pounds and was very strict until the holiday season began in November. To make a long story short, I have gained 20 lbs. since then, and stopped exercising. I feel completely out of control and feel as if my mind is blocking me from getting back on track. Has anyone else had this experience? I really need some advice from those who have had the same or similar problem. Please help.

I'm so happy! Best decision of my life! I would do this again in a heartbeat! Almost 2 months out on Sunday! Surgery date was March 15, 2016. Started at 236.8 Current 198.2! Progress!

This week started off like most others, I just came back to work after almost a week off. I had to go to Iowa and help my dad with some moving related stuff. I was afraid my workout might suffer after taking so many resting days. Well, my leg day workout wasn't inspirational that's for sure. But as I always do on Mondays, I weighed in. 202! Wow, I did not expect that. I had been hovering between 205 and 208 for a while and was totally cool with it. Then it hit me... I still have my shoes on, my phone, and my headphones on. So I shucked them off and weighed again. 199. On. The. Dot. I mean it was a solid 199, not teetering, but a even balanced 199! But wait... th…

I was sleeved on 4/26/16. I had my 2 week post-op check up today and my surgeon is very pleased with my progress! When I started my pre-op diet I weighed in at 254lbs! The day of my surgery I was 241lbs... Today I weighed in at a ridiculous 220lbs!!! I'm currently wearing a shirt that was previously form fitting/tight, and it's actually fitting the way it's supposed to be! I'm in little to no pain, and I'm tolerating pureed food very well (just started purees today)! I'm feeling truly blessed in my recovery, and I have so many of my family and friends cheering me on and asking for updates! It makes me teary eyed to see how many people care about me and my health! O…

Anyone Sleeved march 2 just wanted a sleeve anniversary buddy. Sent from my SM-N910T using the BariatricPal App

I was always super small, then life and children hit and I gained a lot of weight. I'm only 5.1 and I was close to 300 lbs. On surg day 12/9/14 I was 220 lbs. 1 yr and 3 months and I'm at 114. I'm so happy to be back. I'm not 103 like in high school but belive me I'm happy. The best part of this is my boys love that I can do anything they want. Sports, running, and now I have them hooked on working out with mommy. before Sent from my SGH-M919N using the BariatricPal App

I am 3 1/2 weeks post op and I have only lost 13lbs is this OK? Sent from my LGMS631 using the BariatricPal App

Can't be outdone by Dub , here's my 6 month progress report. I was 276 at my heaviest that I know of anyways. Was having knee problems, back, sleep apnea, borderline hypertension, high cholesterol, and was headed down the diabetes road fast. Most of those are gone, no more sleep apnea or blood pressure issues, knee still has a little bit to go, but it is better. I've gone from a size 44 pants and 2XL shirt to a 34 in pants and large shirt. I've been training for a 5k, which I did this morning, 6 months after my sleeve surgery. Finished just under 30 minutes! So glad I've gone this route of gastric sleeve! Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

Hey people.. I'm 5 months out of surgery 109.8lbs down but the hair loss is crazy, does anyone know what I can take to stop this other then the Vitamins I've been prescribed xx Sent from my SM-A500FU using the BariatricPal App

So I have recently gotten under 250 and tonight I had a NSV that I've just got to share. I'm a high school teacher and volunteered to work at prom this Saturday. I decided that I wanted something new to wear. My sis and I went dress shopping and the dress I ended up with is a size 16W. I know it's a women's size 16 but a 16 none the less. I haven't worn a 16 in years. So happy! . Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

So, my surgery date is may 23rd, assuming insurance approves- which I should know this week (knock wood) I know we're all different, but I'd love to hear from anyone with similar 'specs' as me...like most, I've battled me weight forever. Diets work, then they dont. I've never really exercised....although I try to walk as much as I can anywhere. I have 3 kids, and a ft desk job. I consider myself to have a superslow metabolism but have never been formally diagnosed with anything. I plan on having a calorie intake of 600-800 (?) and I'm fine with high Protein, low carb... when I did medifast I was the the most successful. I felt really in control too. Any experien…

Finally, I hit a big goal and have lost 100 pounds. It feels so good, but I can't decide what kind of reward I should give myself. I'm sure I will come up with something. Now to go after those last 45 pesky pounds. Next goal is 11 more pounds and I'm officially not obese. I think that will be even bigger accomplishment.

Wahoo! As of today I am officially down 100 pounds!

Today is my first day using this forum. I started at 504 lbs. Today I weighed in at 280.2. I hope to offer support to others and continue to be inspired by those succeeding in their journey. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi I'm just wondering if anyone ever got a policy that excludes weight loss to cover their surgery after an appeal? I'm so upset was in my 4th month of 6 supervised diets and my fiancé lost his job so there goes my coverage, my job actually excludes weight loss, And I was just wondering if anyone has ever gotten their ins to cover it after and appeal are something even though it was an exclusion, my advocate thinks I should go ahead and finish the six months in case I get coverage again, but I was thinking about finishing it and then appeal through my ins, so was just curious, thanks in advance!

My surgery was a breeze. These first 3 months were a breeze. Of course there were ups and downs, WAY more ups, but I am extremely pleased with my journey. I'm down 57lbs in 3 months. The red hair was taken on December 4th the other one was taken 2 days shy of 3 months. Sent from my SM-G925P using the BariatricPal App

Hi all! I was sleeved in March of 2012 and lost weight quick. I was able to get down to 120 from 220 which was mind blowing. I am now currently 155 and I am afraid I have blown my surgery. I work out 4-5 days a week and try to be good with food but I know I snack a bit more than I should. Has anyone done the 5 day pouch test diet? Did it work? Or is the sleeve meant to wear out after 4 years? Thanks! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I am getting my sleeve done by Dr. Paul Wizman at coral spring, FL on April 7th. Anyone here had sleeve done by Dr. Wizman? what are your thoughts on Dr. wizman? Would you recommend him to your love ones? How did your surgery went? If you had to redo the procedure, will you use him again?

Just wanted to share this- Pre surgery, I cooked up a STORM for my family of 5, which includes two teenaged boys who EAT. And eat. My kids will bypass fast food any day for a home cooked meal. They actually prefer it, along with fruits and veggies. So, being a typical mom, I didn't want them eating garbage while I was recovering. My lovely mom even contributed to my stockpiled freezer. My family had meals for 4 entire weeks. Last week I was moved to a general diet and finally blew through all the cooked frozen meals. Here's the kicker- I have been cooking all of those meals once again, and I'm ok with it. I really didn't think I would be able to, knowing ther…

I had my sleeve surgery on 3/25/15. Going on vacation and having a good time was one of the catalysts for deciding to have surgery. Well I got back from a week's vacation and probably had the best vacation ever. I spent a week at Disney World with one day at Universal. I sat in the middle seat on the airplane and rode ALL of the rides. No problem at all! I felt like a normal sized person. In fact, I was sad to see so many obese people in scooters. I was thinking how are they having a good time? I did not make the best food choices and when I got back was pleased that I hadn't gained any weight. But I was also happy to get back to my "normal" food routine. However,…

These are capri's I couldn't wear last summer, they were way too tight. So despite the scale not moving since 1 week post op, clearly something is happening.

Hi, Has anyone lost a lot of weight after their sleeve, and found a swimsuit that covers upper arms and thighs? I love to swim and saw a lady at the pool recently with some kind of exercise wear in the pool, but didn't have a chance to ask her about it. Thanks!

Today was my one year check up with my surgeon. I have lost 95% of my excess body weight. He is super proud of my accomplishments. He said I am in the top 10% of surgery patients for weight loss in 1 year. I also got the speech about maintaining and keeping up my good habits ! I have never regretted my surgery. I have not had any complications and have had a great amount of support during the process. My stats: Weight: 294 Now: 135 Size: 4x/28 Now xs-s/4 I literally couldn't run to my mailbox this time last year and now I am training for a half marathon and compete at least once a month in a 5K or 10K. I do zumba, lift weights, and hav…

So very happy made it to underland haven't been there in 12 years....yippee! !! the journey has had its ups and downs but so happy I had this surgery.... starting weight 343 and as of today 197. Sent from my SM-N900T using the BariatricPal App

Hello Everyone! Hope your having a great day! I am 198 this morning! But a couple days ago I weighed 203. I was wondering if anyone else stays at the same weight for weeks and then wham... I lose 4-8 lbs. This is the way I have been losing weight since surgery 11 weeks ago. Are stalls normal so early on? I know everyone is different and I'm quite happy with the amount I've lost so far. Sometimes I feel like, o'h great, I'm going to be the only one this surgery doesn't work on. Then I realize, even though I lost most of my weight in the first two weeks, I have been averaging 4 lbs. a week over a 11 week time period. Ha,Ha! Anyways, I was just curious if this is normal! T…

I wore this outfit to work today! A junior size 11 dress, sweater tights, and calf-high boots. Really? I used to look like this!

Are we allowed to eat this puréed or even after?

I'm going to a party next weekend and I had my surgery 10/7 so I was wondering if meatballs are soft in sauce am I allowed them in the soft stage?? Also eggplant parm?? Wasn't sure about that either since its soft

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I am about 3 months out still doing Protein drinks daily . What is your favorite kind and where do you get it. Also, down nearly 70 pounds but losing my hair rapidly. Any advice would be great! Sent from my SM-G925T using the BariatricPal App

Soooo....I'm 6 months out and I can not BELIEVE how thin my hair is from shedding!! When does it STOP and slow down! Anything I can do to help it? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm n week two and today was first day n week two. I had two Protein shakes with skim milk then I saw some board saying not to have milk n second week? I thought it was ok? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I am 16 months out and down 140 lbs. I went from 334 to 194 and LOVE IT! It has been brought to my attention that I no longer look like the woman I used to be. Some say I look younger, others say it looks like it could be my sister but definitely not me.. I love it! I feel like a different person too. There are so many things I can do that I never did before (as I sit with my knees to my chest on the couch comfortably while typing this... ummm can you say MAJOR NSV?????) I would like to lose another 10 lbs or so but I am totally happy where I am now. Feel free to share your face to face pictures below!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

so, i've noticed in the past few days that when i sit at the table, i sit very far from it...of course to accommodate a former bigger belly. old habits die hard, they say. what's yours?

I did it! I hit my goal today! I started with a goal to lose 50 lbs (I started off low BMI). I never expected it to come off this quickly, but it did, and I won't complain! My goal was somewhat arbitrary, so I don't know where my weight will really level out, but I am now going to try and transition into maintenance mode. My life has only changed for the better since surgery. I have been very active even since before surgery, but now I can move so much faster, and I don't get nearly as winded. My anxiety (which was originally mostly caused by my extreme misery from being overweight) is completely gone. My marriage has vastly improved. I make an effort to look nic…

First, I am so happy.. I got sleeved on 2/29 and I've lost 56 pounds... Awesome!! But to be totally honest I have lost a lot of muscle, inches and fat.. Now I wanting to know if there are anyone out there that has been lifting and is able to gain at least some muscle tone back.. Feels like I'm not eating enough calories, carbs and Protein in order to gain my lost lean muscle back.. Any input would be great. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App