Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories

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Today is my birthday an I have passed my goal for how much I wanted to loose by now. before an resent not going to say after because I am not done yet lol

I went in for surgery October 28th at 482 lbs less than a month later I weigh 429.

Why can't i see what I'm typing in a post except for the topic?

I have about 350lbs to 300 to loose until I'm at a goal weight (200-150lbs). I was wondering who had a larger bmi and how quickly they lost it. My friend who had surgery lost a good amount of hers quickly then plateaued but she had less than 100lbs to loose so I feel like I can't really compare her journey.

Here are before and after pics of me and Deb. She had RNY surgery in Nov. of 2011. I was sleeved Jan. 2012. We have both passed our goal weights. Before: After:

I think the first year of being sleeved wakes your brain up! I know it did for me and I read posts on Bariatric Pal about how after surgery people start realizing everything they have missed! Sometimes you need an intermission in your life to find your mission! And going through a physical change can really reset your drive for life! Now at three years post op I am living the life of a normal person! Yes, I have to watch things a bit, but now if I gain a few lbs, wow, I can really feel it and I immediately take action!!! How or how did I carry 80 extra lbs! I can hardly remember that fat person....I have moved on! I wrote every Sunday for the first year of my surger…

I am now obsessed with blue jeans! Specifically J Crew's Vintage Matchstick jeans....the make my butt look good and DONT have a ton of stretch. I am also obsessed with shopping for jeans....and dresses and button down shirts and tucking in those button down shirts! 7 months ago I only had Old Navy super stretchy "sweetheart" jeans...they were cheap and kind of fit (they were stretched to maxim capacity!), I didn't even try button down shirts and you can forget about ever tucking anything in! I never knew how much fun clothes could be! Especially considering how much I hated them before! Do y'all have any new, unexpected obsessions after wls?

Very excited that I have reached the 100 lb. mark. Still would like to loose about 40 more lbs. But am super happy with the decision to have this surgery. I am 7 months out and feel soooooo good!!! The only problem I have is having to buy clothes which now that I am not wearing plus size clothes isn't so bad.

I had a pair of jeans that were super cute. I had never worn them before. I tried them on last week and they fit! Well I was finally able to wear jeans today to work (casual Friday). I did not even get through the day before they were falling off. Could not even wear them to dinner so I pulled out a pair I had tried last week that didn't fit....they fit. Success, but I really didn't think I would change sizes that quickly!

This is why I did WLS. My daughter hasn't seen me since August, which was one pre-op diet and one VSG ago. I went into the airport to pick her up today, rather then just picking her up at the curb. I wanted her to see the results as a surprise so I stood back when she came out. She looked my way several times and started to walk away. At that point I started to walk toward her. We made eye contact and her eyes just got bigger and all she could say was "wow!" She said she her brain was in conflict. She thought it looked like me, but it just looked wrong. As we walked to the car I asked her how she felt. She said you look like a normal weight person but with a li…

I'm almost 7 mths post op. I've been having dreams about sweets. They are so vivid when I'm awake I have to calm myself down because I think I really have eaten what I'm dreaming about. Is this weird?

I see so many successful stories of people losing even 50-100 lbs in the firs 6 months. Now since my surgery date is in December I want to know How you did it ? what routine did you do or try to do that you would recommend for us to do?? I know lots of people say exercise and try to get the Protein down but since so many of you have gone through and have had lots of success I would like your opinion or just describe what you felt worked for you. Can't wait to see some of the replies.

Went to my primary Dr yesterday and he agrees with my wife that I should stop losing weight and go into maintenance. After 11 months it's hard to switch gears as losing weight has become such a major focus of my life. But I'm grateful to be at this point and intend to work hard at successfully maintaining.

You hear about couch to 5k but I need a smaller step. It is wonderful to hear about the Zumba classes and 10k runs but the first steps are important. I am trying for 10,000 steps a day. Not making it every day. A long work day in the office leaves me with a dark and cold evening. I am making it to the gym 3 times a week and trying to move more. I want to express to everyone that everything you do for your health is good!

Almost 2 months to the day of surgery I got the word that my sugar levels are good enough to stop taking the 2000 mg a day of metformin. So happy about that. I was also told that I no longer needed to take my nexium. So here I am just taking birth control as happy as I can be!

I’m officially 40 pounds down. I started at 260 pounds 8 months ago and today I am 220. I had to think back on the last time I was 220 pounds. I believe it has been 13 years since I have been this weight. I am looking forward to moving into the 2-teens and then, next stop, wonderland. This journey is by no means easy but for me, it’s been worth it. : )

Just found out today I'm five lbs under my first goal weight! Thirty five away from my second goal weight! On my way!!!

Just celebrated my one year anniversary. Have officially lost 71% of my excess weight! I celebrated by getting a pixie cut I never would have had the guts to attempt before!

After all the sweat and hard work I finally hit that coveted goal. 344 to 220 and I've never felt better. I'm living walking proof that the Lap-Band can work if you commit. If anyone ever has questions for somebody who's been down the Lap-Band road I'm more than happy to share my opinions just post your questions in here.

This past Sunday I officially completed a two-year old goal to run a half-marathon. It still feels a bit surreal. I would say that I can't believe it, but everytime I try to walk down a flight of stairs I am VERY aware that my muscles put in 13.1 miles. :smile1: My husband and I both ran the marathon. Although he and I have been training together with a local running group since July his knee has been causing a lot of concern and we weren't sure if he'd be able to follow through with the race. While I'm proud of my accomplishment, I am in awe of him. He put in 13.1 miles on a blown knee. That's strength. My bestie, Dana, came into town to watch us run (and wrangle our…

I am finally down 47 lbs. I had a big stall for a month. I am hoping to reach my 1/2 way goal of 50 lbs. by next week. I want to hit it before Thanksgiving. I was hoping 60 lbs lost by Christmas. How are you doing? How much have you lost in 4 months? Please share your story with me. I get so frustrated that I haven't lost more then 47 lbs., yet I am proud of myself. Started a size 18/20 and now down to a size 12. Hope to hear back from others in my situation. Thanks!

Hello all, I recently logged back in after a two-year hiatus to ask some plastics-related questions and figured I might as well post an update after seeing a few familiar faces. I am not going to answer any questions about my surgeon, details of my post-op recovery, post-op diet, etc, since I think this information is readily available from other posters who are less far out from their operations. When I first joined here, there was a dearth of VSG veterans on the forums, so few of us had any idea what to expect after the honeymoon period is over. I am hoping my post will help people wondering about the long term. PLEASE DO NOT PM ME WITH QUESTIONS. I am happy to respo…

What's up you guys I will be 2 years post op in February and being sleeved is great. My sleeve has never given me any problems. Though I can eat more now than I could 6 months after surgery (which is normal) I still can't eat a full or regular size plate of anything. Everything is holding up. My confidence has been at an all time high. One thing they really don't prepare you for is during your pre op testing and therapy is how to deal with all the new attention you get. Whether good or bad depending on how you handle this it can and will be sometimes overwhelming. That may be the only not so good thing though. Other than that the skinny life is great. One more thing? Wh…

Today i Celebrate my one year surgiversary! I am so proud of everything that i have accomplished. I started at 257lbs and am now dow 98 pounds in total. My current weight is 159lbs. I am still a few pounds away from my goal but i am happier than i have ever been in my life. I have struggled with my weight since i was a little girl. I had such an intense loathing for the way i looked most of my life. I feel like this surgery has changed me so much mentally and physically. before i had pain all over my body, migraines, depression etc. I would refuse to even look at people. Now i have gained so much confidence and it feels so good! i chase my kids around the park for hour…

Here is a video chronicling my journey so far. It is a little long, but it tells the story and my feeling heading into surgery well. I urge all of you reading to check it out and provide feedback. I want this to be the best it can be so it can be a help and motivation to others trying to change their lives. (I know there are a few grammatical errors in the video that I am working on correcting) https://www.youtube....h?v=rkW6KmJRgHc To learn more about my journey, find motivation, and experience life together, follow me on Facebook and Twitter below. This is truly and amazing journey and I am always open to help anyone as they work through this life changing experienc…

I was sleeved on May 1st. I went into surgery weighing 223, I was on two cholesterol medicines and a blood pressure med. I had been taking these for years! I am now 8 weeks post op and went for a follow up with my Endocrinologist for my Thyroid issue................. My cholesterol is now PERFECT, I am no longer pre diabetic and my blood pressure is PERFECT!! No more meds!! I am so happy! I will always have to take med for thyroid but I couldn't feel more victorious! Todays weight is 185! I chose this surgery for my health, and it WORKS! Love my sleeve!

Im ecstatic! The decision to get this done changed my life. I was on a wheelchair because of my weight and only after 2 months I am another person...a standing and walking person. It feels great to want to do something and actually be able to do it. I am not living my life on the sidelines anymore. I owe my life to this surgery! 65lbs to goal weight here I come!

I am 5 months out have lost 51 lbs I know that's great but I feel like I should have lost more I have had a 2 lb loss in the last month not sure what to do.

What is your exercise routine? How much have you lose? When is the most crucial time to start?

I am living proof that VSG is a miracle! Wherever you are on your journey don't lose hope. You will one day be posting pics just like mine. Now for the pics - First of course is my before pic - 377 pounds of misery. 180 pounds strong and fit - ready to take on my first 5k. Thats me on the top - at 377 pounds definitely would not have made it. Finished the 5k - got the medal - and added my first 5k to my bucket list. Looking forward to many future adventures in life with my new healthy body!

Today, a year ago I made the decision to get my life back. 365 days ago, I had the Lap Band Surgery. Looking back to November 18, 2013. I was anxious, excited and at the same time scared. Not knowing what to expect. But I came to realize, that you have to take it day by day, it's not an overnight fix, it requires a lot of work of my part to make this tool work, just because I had a WLS doesn't mean that my weigh will come off that easy. I had my ups and downs, but I don't regret at all having this surgery. I still have a way to go, but the good thing is that I'm not near my starting point, I'm moving forward towards my goal. Even though I don't know when I will get th…

Tinker Bell was adopted by us she is a pit bull bulldog mix. She was abandoned and starved to death and infested with fleas and mites. Her ribs were still showing after being in the shelter for four months so she was very emaciated when she was found. She had never been potty trained and had some very bad behaviors such as separation anxiety and would chew my stuff up so I had to crate train her. Our Lab Jake loves her and they play together. I wanted him to have a play mate because he was getting over weight and walking just wasn't enough. People think that pit bulls are so horrible but I can tell you this little girl stole my heart. All she wants is love and atten…

I was sleeved June 9 2014. And there were quite a few of us, that we're sleeved in June. I would love to hear how y'all are doing! I'm down 46 pounds so far, size 16- to size10. I've hit a few stalls but I am exercising and feeling pretty good. Hope that everyone is doing well, and having success! Let me know... Would love to hear from all of you

100 just feels arbitrary after all the work I've put into my new lifestyle. Still, it's a BFD, I guess I have about 60 lbs to go. My long term goal is 127, which is literally, the highest I can weigh and have a 24.99 BMI. I know BMI is just one metric, but it's the thing that's been shoved in my face for the last decade as "proof" of what was "wrong" with me. So I'd like to flip ole' BMI the bird. If I end up looking or feeling too skinny or unhealthy, I think my body will let me know when to stop losing. It's definitely slowed down at almost 6 months out.

In 2011 - I was 260 Pounds - Here is a photo: I had Lap Band a little over 8 months ago and I am now at 219 (Happy to be in the two-teens!) Here is a photo that was taken yesterday. I'm happier and healthier now....but not done yet! : )

Yesterday, I stopped by the bariatric nurses office at the hospital where I had my band put in. A couple of weeks before my surgery we had to go in for some tests and education. While there, they took all of my measurements, got me on the Tanita scale for analysis, and took a before pic. So I stopped by yesterday to see if they could do the Tanita scale for me. I'm always interested in my BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate) which is how many calories your body burns just to live. Attached is my before and after pic they took and also a pic of the paper showing my measurement changes and the print out from the Tanita scale. I was floored at the pics. It still amazes me to see befor…

Have been banded for 9 months now and have lost 95 lbs. would really like to lose 30 more lbs. at my highest (the before pic) I was 369 lbs. I lost 90lbs on my own before the band. I am siting around 180-185 right now. Just wanted to share where I am now.

woohooo tomorrow will be my 2 years since I was sleeved! Best decision in my life! I lost weight and gain Sooooo much more life!! I am so happy. Take a look at my before and After pics on my profile! No more vita D defficency no more high cholesterol, im active, eating right and the healtiest I have been in my entire life! I just wanted to share this. I still feel amazing lol

I need HELP and some pointers... My Doc asked me to speak at his Weight Loss Seminar tonight. You know the Seminar we all attended deciding whether to do this…. Normally I am prepared - but I have had so much going on with multiple sick family members in and out of the hospital these past several weeks that I haven’t had a second to think about tonight. Has anyone spoken at a seminar for WLS? How did you begin, what did you talk about? I am drawling a blank and this is so UNLIKE ME!!!! I have 3 items of clothes and before and after pictures… but what do I say? Why am I freaking out??? This is so not me… thank you for any help, ideas or advice!!!

I had my first post op visit today after being sleeved on Halloween and I'm amazed! I don't have a scale at home so I had no idea. My starting weight was 333lbs prior to starting my pre op diet and date of surgery 324lbs. Today I weighed in at 297lbs!!!! I'm loving my sleeve! It's been challenging eating and getting in protein but losing the weight has me super excited can't wait to weigh in next month! I posted as I see lots of people asking if anyone started over 300lbs so here's some inspiration good luck everyone!

Greetings. What a stormy day here today! A tornado touched down 2 miles from my home, but all is well here, thank God. Anyway... Dec. 4th will be my 1st year anniversary/surgiversary. YEAH!!!! Having the VSG has been the BEST thing I've done for myself physically and for sure, psychologically. Send good vibes this way, please. Vets, any suggestions? Also, any others approaching your 1st anniversary? How are you feeling about everything? My path has been... POST-OP: My VSG path has been great. I had no complications during, or after, surgery. The worst part was 1) the drain x 1 week. I almost pulled it out myself by day 3 or 4. But I knew it was important,…

I recently met some people who are Harley riding hobbyists. They were talking about going on a group ride for charity and it hit me that was something that would be different, new experience to try, but that I also had some fear about. i mentioned that i would be into checking it out and thusly got a free ride on a "christmas toy drive". Well, I was very afraid at first... especially the turns. I realized that my fear was largely based on thinking i must outweigh this guy by a ton, how could he possibly keep the bike stable with my weight throwing things outta wack. We kind of talked through the physics of it all and I realized that I am a normal sized person now and…

I keep hearing reference to this but don't know what it is. Thanks

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I was banded in late August of 2007. I worked my tail off to use it as a kickstart, a reboot. I was up every morning doing about 60 minutes of cardio, went to work, then back to the gym for weight training. I was a gym rat. I was married with one wonderful daughter and working in law enforcement. At my lowest weight, I had lost 135 lbs. I gained about 20 back and I was looking GOOD. I worked my way back onto my departments tactical team and was able to keep my weight regulated for about 4 years. I was literally the poster boy for the clinics bariatric surgery center. Really, they had a couple photoshoots with me and one with my family and did a comercial and h…

I am very early days, two weeks post-op as of today and I am not seeing the results I expected. I was really hopeful because i lost 14 lbs on the preop diet, but week one I lost 3.5 lbs and week 2 I lost 2.5 lbs for a total of 6t lbs post-op. With the 14 pre-op Its a total of 20 over three weeks so I am not sure what I am complaining about but I expected more since calories are so low. I am tempted to chalk this up to age, or unrealistic expectations, but my surgeon told me way back when that I might lose 30 lbs in the first month, and that doesn't seem possible now unless I include the preop weight loss and even then it might not be possible. I've gone back to work an…

I did my weekly weigh in this morning (naked of course lol) and am at 280.8, which means I'm down 32 lbs since 9/22/14 and down a total of 56.2 lbs from my high weight! That is incredible for me! I know many lose faster, or are on liquids/purees longer which can make weight loss go faster, but I am so happy and proud of myself!

Hey there everyone, Hope everyone's day is going well. So I am 4 months post op for gastric sleeve. I have lost a total of 66 lbs and have 56 to go to get to my ultimate goal. Yay! I have since the surgery had no problems with getting hungry at all or eating. For the past week I have gotten hungry at my normal times but when I get the food I am not hungry anymore. For example, today I bought a salad and took 2 bites. After those two bites it felt like I was full already to the point of having that feeling of food going up. I have been able to go all day with out eating anything. Has anyone had that problem and if so what helped you. My doctor said if I am not hungry …

I feel amazing. I am so happy that I decided to go with the lapband. It's hard but so worth it. I started of dieting one month after my son was born at 250. Day of surgery (end of jan 2014) I was 232. Yesterday I weighed in at 179. I can't believe it. I didn't think the surgery would work for me as many of you can understand. But it did. My goal is to get to 150 give or take but I am just so proud of myself. Thank you all for your advice and inspirational stories.