Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories

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I've heard the 1st yr is that magic time to lose the weight, but are there people that has lost more weight after the yr mark? I guess my biggest concern is I am getting close to my surgerversery and I still a little more than I want to be. I am about 15 lbs from my Drs goal weight but I am about 35lbs from my dream weight. I had a lot of stressors come around these past couple months so my weight loss has stalled since I fell off the wagon. I am trying to make better choices each and every day now but I want to know there is still hope lol.

This morning I finished 13.1 miles and it was AMAZING!!!! Celebrating 145lbs lost so far....I was able to run with my son on Friday in the Disney kids races and then able to finish my half marathon race today! Tough, emotional, painful....but so rewarding. Highly recommend the RunDisney for anyone looking into racing. This was my second attempt at a half marathon. The picture on the left was about 2 years ago and maybe 80/90lbs heavier. I only made it to mile 9 and my body gave out. Still an amazing experience but nothing on what it felt like today crossing that finish line!

My MIL-to-be took this picture at a family outing today. This is the first time I've really been able to see the progress. First picture was taken September 2015 about 280lbs. The second was taken today (I'll be 3 months post op 4/18) 215.0 lbs. Wearing the same shirt in both pictures... I'm speechless and so glad I did this.

Here's my journey pictures . Sleeved Aug 2014 weight loss to date 239lbs[emoji4]

I began my journey with my highest weight being 491.1. I had my surgery date 12/28. As of today, I am at 402.2. I thought I would have lost more but I guess everybody isn't the same and I have to remember I am only 3 months out. I was seeing ppl post 150+ pounds losses and I thought I could achieve that. But these next 3 months I am going to be putting in Major work so that I can achieve the goal that I have set for myself. I just need to focus on eating better, and cleaner. No complications, thank God. Went from a 5-6XL shirt to a 3XL. My pants size are slow losers for some reason, I only dropped about 2-3 sizes. Still able to wear the same jeans as before but they a…

Well, I have returned from my week of vacation in Tennessee. I know you all missed me desperately. I was actually surprised to see BariatricPal was still up and running when I got home! But don't worry, the dark days of my absence have ended. I am back to restore balance to the force. I had a great time on vacation. It was the perfect combination of relaxation, activity, amazing food, and exercise. I managed to do every single one of my scheduled workouts for my half marathon training. I did a long run (8 miles) on Friday before I left to head to my parents' house. Saturday was a "rest" day... all day driving through snow from PA to TN. Sunday I biked at the resort's …

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My brother had bypass with Dr. Ismael Cabrera in August 2015. He has since lost about 80 pounds and hit his target weight! The procedure went flawlessly and my brother highly recommends Dr. Ismael Cabrera. What stood out to me the most was the quality assurance that was made with the x-ray to assure my brother there was indeed a new smaller stomach that did not leak. I did all the research on his behalf and am beyond thrilled that everything worked out best case senecio. I would do my sleeve with Dr. Ismael Cabrera however when I called to find out more info I was told prices just went up and they weren't able to get me a deal to get the price back down. Must not want my …

I am now almost 6 months post op and have lost 90 pounds. While the first few days were rough and uncomfortable, I can truly say that I am so thankful to have had the courage to take this step. I am so happy with the results and do not miss the binging behaviour as I feared I might. Instead, I am so grateful for the chance to live a normal life. I get all of the nutrition I need and I get bites of various things that look good. But what I find is that those old foods like bread, potatoes, fast food, pizza, really have no attraction for me. I just got the go ahead to have a small salad and boy was that good. sometimes if I want to eat a small salad and I need to mak…

Since my journey began in September 2014 I set a goal to run a 5k. I accomplished that goal yesterday. Finishing the 5k in 26 minutes. I began my journey at 222 pounds. pounds.

Hubby and I went to the Caribbean last week for a week. I spent most of the week in a bathing suit and loose shorts that I had not fit into in years. I cannot tell you how totally awesome it was to just feel so at ease in my body and not worry about feeling fat. Oh, and I also lost 2 lbs! On vacation! And I didn't feel like I missed out on anything. We went out to eat at least once a day, and I had pizza for the first time since surgery. Of course, it took three meals for me to eat one personal pizza whereas hubby wolfed his down the first night at the restaurant. LOL!

Hi! I'm new here. I had started the process 2 years ago with Dr. Nusbaum. I was approved and at the same time found out I was pregnant with my 3rd baby. Surprise! So obviously I had to postpone my WLS plans. Fast forward to last month. I went back to Nusbaum, nutritionist, psych eval, they were all ready to submit me and then they realized they don't take new insurance. I'm so upset about this set back but I've done my research and it's lead me to Advanced laperscopic assoc in Paramus. It looks likes they are in my plan tier 1 and I should be good. I'm going this Weds for the seminar. Hopefully I won't have to start completely from Scratch. Im mentally ready to get a mo…

I am almost three years out from being sleeved in June 2013. My highest weight was 302 lbs. my current weight is 173 lbs. I have gained about 15 pounds from my lowest weight since surgery. 10 of those pounds came within the last year. I am ready to jumpstart the weight-loss again and would like to hear from others who've had my same situation. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I've been in a stall for almost a month now. Any advice on how to start losing again.Please help. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

my wedding rings came back!! Size 11 to an 8!!!

I was a low BMI patient. BEFORE- 5'1" 195 lbs. (Aug 2015) AFTER- 123 lbs. This is the best decision I've ever made!

Greetings all current and prospective sleevers, I just couldn't help but sharing that after not weighing myself for a couple of days, I finally remembered to jump on the scale this morning. AND....198.4lbs :-) And that was with a flannel nightgown ON;-) I am about 7.5 months out and have now lost 88 lbs. Of course I was hoping to have lost even more by the 6 month mark, but this is a MAJOR MILESTONE for me and makes me feel like my ultimate goal really is within reach. Whether it takes me a year, 18 months, or longer I can do this! I'm positively thrilled:-)

Woo Hoo Wed 3/16 was my 1 year since I had my sleeve done! What a whirlwind year it's been Starting weight 221lbs Weight after one year 128! I have so much energy and am feeling great. I went from wearing a size 18/20 pants to a size 4. Went from wearing a 2X shirt to wearing a small This was the best decision I ever made

Hello all. I intend to do the gastric sleeve surgery, but I was hoping you all could share your experiences in the long term. Were there any side effects long term? Were there any regrets? Please share, I'm kinda nervouse.

I have wide feet ....has anyone dropped shoe sizes after surgery?

One year today on December 15, 2014, I was given a new life and a second chance to live my life to the fullest instead of letting it pass me by. I want to wish myself a Happy One Year Anniversary on my weight loss journey! I may not have hit my goal of losing 200lbs by today, but I am proud of the 185lbs that I have lost. Plus, I know that I will get pass this stall and hit my goal of 239 very soon. This journey has had its ups and downs but it is worth it, so I can live to grow old with my husband and see our kids grow up and have a family of their own. I have to thank my family and friends for all the love and support they have given me while I have been on this journey…

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Never in a million years did I think I would fit into a size 6!!! I had been wearing 11/12-14/16 most of my adult life. 61lbs gone!!!! I'm so proud [emoji4]

Its been 6 yrs since my bypass I got pregnant 5 1/2 yrs out its been 8 mnths since I had my baby and cant loose the weight regain ive failed I need help @@sweethonesty261 Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App

Hi friends, well I've been rolling along thinking I'm the greatest thing since sliced bread, doing everything right to the letter, wondering why others are having troubles, but finally last night I ran into my first bump in the road.I think I now know what "dumping" is. Now I'm not sure why this happened or exactly what I did different from other nights, but I might have eaten too fast or a bit too much and plus I'm now on my surgeon's second phase diet which is puree. Well I ate my 4 oz of protein shake, 2 oz of cottage cheese, 4 oz of a pudding, 1 oz of egg salad and then was lying down to watch computer screen; I fell asleep briefly then woke up to a kinda nasty sense …

Today is my one-year anniversary of being at my goal weight. To be fair, this morning I was three pounds over goal because I was kind of a pig yesterday, but most days I fluctuate anywhere from 1-4 pounds on either side of my goal weight. I am happy with this range. I weigh myself every morning and on days when I wake up near the heavier end, I pay extra attention to how I eat and usually the next day I am right back within the 1-2 pound range. Sometimes I drop a little lower, but for the most part I’m right around goal. The most I fluctuated upward was to 137 for one day back in October, and I was back to 131 by December. While I have lost weight before, the lowes…

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Ok so what happens after the last visit? Do you wait to turn everything in then, does it take awhile for ins to approve? I know ins can take 30 days but do they? How did some get there dates before there done? Sent from my SM-G900V using the BariatricPal App

I believe I can officially post in here and call my journey a success. I know that one year is a small insignificant amount of time in the grand scope of things. . The whole process was a whirlwind for me. I contacted Dr Owen's office upon referral from a friend on 2/8/15. Upon talking to the front office they make me aware of pending insurance changes. At the time my insurance didn't require a 6mo monitored diet. Therefore if I wanted to get this done I had to have my surgery before March 15th. This didn't leave much time. However Dr Owens staff is so well versed in the insurance game I was approved a few days later. Reflecting on it now it was probably good that I did…

Well my weight is normal (not me so much ) According to the BMI calculator I am no longer overweight. Yay for that :)

Today marks six months out from surgery for me. I feel like I've been given a second chance at life! I feel better then I can ever remember feeling in a long time. I am six months out today and have lost 101 lbs from my surgery weight! The first pic is from about two weeks pre op and the second was from yesterday. I still have a ways to go to get to my goal but I feel like I can actually accomplish my goal now!

Hi everyone! I'm looking for inspiration today I'm 4'11 (pre op RNY scheduled for May 2016) and looking for other women who are no taller than 5'3ish to share their weight loss stories and/or progress/before and after pics. I'm doing the 6th month preop stuff that my insurance requires currently. My hw: 227 cw: 222 gw: 138? Thx in advance for sharing

And I was so good!! Had dinner before leaving home, took my jug of water and enjoyed all the smells, people watching, and antique car show. Anytime spent with my family is a good time. So blessed!

348 two weeks before surgery 324 day of surgery 304 seen Surgeon after surgery which was a week and half. Today step on scale and down to 286. Wow I did not realize how successful this would be. I am so impressed. Things are only getting better. One more note been smoke free for over a month and half now Cold Turkey.

I weigh 240, optimal weight age graded 205, straight bmi weight says 185. If your here, all of you know the self feelings I or we get, tired of ups and downs and lack of will. Heck I run Ultra events and will go down and look so good I eat like crap and it comes back in a storm crushing the spirit. Btw, I am a 5'11, male age 49. Please share your experiences and thoughts of you are similar, gender doesn't matter. Is it worth all you have to go through for 60lbs and being self pay. I also have 5 kids we adopted ages 11,11,12,13 and 14. A real estate career, etc etc. so eating crappy is easy, but clean takes organization and often we don't have that. Please share …

65 and paying myself after settlement. scary. tell me its worth it and encourage again please.

I only weigh in at the surgeons office, so as not to lose my mind, and today was my three month check up. I wasn't expecting that much. From inside my body it is not easy for me to tell by eye whether I'm losing weight. I was worried Bc instead of following a plan, I eat intuitively, and my diets consists mostly of cheese, nuts and fruits, with a bit of meat here and there. I don't count or track; I just follow my body and let my sleeve measure my food intake. I have not had to throw away my whole wardrobe so I just didn't know if I was doing the right things. But... I'm down 60 pounds in three months! Closer to 75-80 total. I'm so happy! Thank you for celeb…

Hi folks, this has been an incredibly smooth and uneventful procedure, to the point where I almost didn't want to say it because I hear of so many problems on here. But it's been a breeze knock on wood. So here are the two things: 1) the unanticipated great pleasure is crossing my legs. When I sit and cross my legs now the experience is completely different as my legs don't splay out, the fold neatly and the folded over leg just goes straight don along side the other leg, if you can see what I mean here. It's no longer uncomfortable. But it's something I would never have thought of. 2) Has anyone heard of people reaching their goal weight in TWO months? Well I'…

So I haven't had a single day of heartburn or acid reflux until three days ago and it's so bad that when I drink water it burns to go down. For some reason it started after I took a antibiotic, it had a hard time going down and took a lot of drinking to finally get it down. Seems like more things are starting to get stuck going down. Any idea what's going on?

I have surgery in November 2014. I had about 100 pounds to lose. I lost right at 50 pounds by the following June. I haven't lost since. I'm eating whatever I want. And it's very carby. Cookies, potatoes, sherbet, bread. Whatever looks good at the moment. I need to get my motivation back. It wasn't hard to do the healthy diet when I was doing it. It's just so easy to not do it. Know what I mean? So, kick my butt. Tell me what I already know but have been ignoring. Help me get myself back on track!!

I wanted to say it here. Over 30 years ago I graduated from High School. I weighed 199lbs. That was the last time I saw the 100's. Until today. I stepped on the scale and there it was....199 lbs. I cried....tears of happiness, and relief, because that damn scale messed with me for days at 200lbs. and some odd ounces. LOL I just really wanted to share this with everyone. Even if nobody responds. I'm so amazed at what I have done, so far. My progress pictures are in my gallery. 146 lbs gone. 49 to go!

Hello everyone! I was sleeved Oct 2015 and I am now almost 6 months post op and I have lost 58lbs. My goal is 80lbs as of now so I am almost there. I started off as an size 18 refusing to even look at a size 20 and a few days ago I bought a size 12 in old navy jeans when I realized the size 14 jeans that I had gotten a few weeks ago were starting to look baggy! I say all of that to say that even though I almost 60lbs down and have lost 3 pants sizes, when I look in the mirror, my brain doesn't quite register the weight loss. I mean I see some definite changes and I know into a smaller size but it does not look like 60 lbs to me. To me, I guess it looks like maybe 3…

Here is my 4 Month Post-Op Progress Report. Things have really changed over the last 4 months (since I had surgery on November 20th) and wanted to share my continued progress with those that might be interested. I know that I still have work to do, but seeing the weekly progress really helps keep me motivated. Also, a BIG THANK YOU to all of you that have offered caring support and advice along the way as well as the BariatricPal weight loss and exercise challenges. I can't do it alone...so THANK YOU!!! And a special THANKS to my wife (as we are taking this journey together each step of the way). TOTAL Weight Lost (Pre-Op and Post-Op): 89.6 pounds Pre-Op We…

I finally made it to Onderland after 5 months and loosing 87 pounds. Fifty five more ponds to go, but this is a big milestone for me. [emoji3]

I was sleeved on 9/30/15 at my highest weight of 205. As of yesterday I've lost 50 lbs and am down to 153.8. I still have 27 pounds to go to reach my goal and I'm hoping I get there by my one year surgiversary. Even as a kid I remember being too self conscious to wear shorts. I ventured into the juniors department at Belk today and tried on these pink scallop shorts. I'm still not 100 % comfortable in them but I'm hoping I will be by summertime Sometimes the number on the scale doesn't move and sometimes it's so easy to get discouraged. Celebrating non-scale victories helps me keep everything in perspective. What are YOUR favorite NSVs? (cross posted in post op fo…

I am 3 month post op and I can not eat Chicken without it hurting so much I have to throw up. Also any Grilled meats. Pork other than grilled I can eat some but this no meat thing is horrible. Anyone else have this issue and what do you do?

I'm six months out. Last night I was in the market picking up things and I found my self wandering a bit, staring at all the junk I would have once consisdered buying. It was almost like visiting the scene of an accident, where you analyze it trying to figure where things went wrong. I wasn't tempted, just in awe of how much junk I'd have once piled in my cart. I'm healthier, off blood pressure meds and my overactive bladder is a thing if the past. Keep encouraged folks, it's possible and so worth it! I'm certainly not perfect and still have my struggles... But have found far more strength than I thought I had in this journey so far.

It certainly does not seem like I should be posting this, still seems so unreal. I AM AT MY GOAL! Actually, I hit my goal yesterday which was exactly nine months after my surgery. This is the first time in my entire life that I have been at a "normal" weight and had a "normal" BMI! I started this journey just nine months ago and it has flown by. It seems like just yesterday that I was drinking 1-2 ounces from a medicine cup, wondering how in the hell I was ever going to be able to drink 64 ounces of Fluid in a day. A lot has happened in the last nine months, don't get me wrong. I have made many changes, but this lifestyle change has not been hard for me at all. …

You guys, I just had a doctor's appointment, the first big post-op appointment with my GP, and it left me joyous!! In twenty five years I've never readings like this. Let me just put it this way. I came home in a cloud and threw into the garbage: Metformin, Glypizide (diabetes) Losartan, amlodipine (high blood pressure), flexerile, meloxicam (terrible back and joint pain), lipitor (high cholestrol) .... I have NONE of those things anymore. I literally let out a huge holler in the parking lot walking to my car.... Thank God and this RNY gastric Bypass surgery. Thank you for letting me share that with you all, I'm moved beyond words

I'm on day 9 of pre-op diet and I just had my first major NSVs this morning!!! Today, I put on a pair of grey ponte pants that I bought in the middle of February for an interview. They were TIGHT when I bought them, like just this side of fitting, and now they're falling off! I keep having to pull them up, they're loose in the thighs, and I can pull the waist out a good 2-3"! Also, when my fiancee gave me a hug this morning, she put her arms around me and went, "where did you go???" For the first time, she was able to not only completely encircle my waist, but interlace her fingers at the small of my back!! Such a great motivation to continue on this liquid diet and …