Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories

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Hey everyone! I just received my approval from insurance, now waiting to be scheduled for surgery... The surgeons office is looking at exactly 2 weeks from tomorrow (which is my birthday). I'm super nervous!! In going through a nasty 4 year break up and feel so alone Eve though my family is being very supportive... I need to kick start the pre-op diet... Any suggestions or recommendations on better tasting protein powders??

OK I have a TON of Choc Premier Protein stockpiled. Used Insure Nutrition and it keeps coming and I don't like it and use another brand. I got behind and have had trouble stopping the deliveries. I live on the Central Coast of CA and drive to the LA area several times a week. If you love anywhere in those areas or in between and can meet me I have cases to give you! Let me know!

I am a few days shy of of 13 months post-op. Now I'm addicted to exercise vs. eating. I do cardio 5 days out of the week and lift weights 4 days out of the week. I've dropped 100 pounds from pre-op to now. I have been at a stall for about 2 months now, but I've also packed on a lot of lean muscle. My cloths are looser, even though I weigh the same. I'm 5'6" and weigh anywhere from 152 to 156. I'd like to get down to 145/140, but I need to tighten up on my diet. With summers off and the kids and I always going out and about, I've been snacking on foods that are not the best; however, I do eat clean for my main meals. As far as eating, I can eat anything. I keep sugary f…

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Wouldn't it be fun to see how much weight was lost by so many wonderful people. I'll start with my weight loss, and you add yours on to the previous post, and let's see where this leads!!!!!! Show the previous total in your post, and add yours on.... 135

This is my first vacation since my VSG, and I'm just surprised at how comfortable I feel- comfortable walking around (my feet don't hurt, I can keep up without getting out of breath), I feel comfortable in a swimsuit (really, I walked around all day in my bathing suit without feeling the least bit self-conscious), and best of all I feel comfortable being in photos --- I feel like a normal person! LOL Here's one from Vero Beach,FL.. And heading to Disney in a few days!!! AND I WILL BE ABLE TO FIT IN ALL THE RIDES!!!!!!!!!!!

I am in love with this stuff and this week it is on sale at Target in both regular and chocolate p nut butter for 4.39

I have successfully completed my first 5k! It felt great. I highly recommend run or dye for your first one. My dad and I had so much fun and you can go at your own pace.

Hello All, I am 43 days Post-Op and so far I have lost a total of 73 pounds. I am so happy that I made this choice to take back my life. My weight loss has slowed, but fortunately it has not stopped nor stalled yet. At first I was losing around a pound a day, then 1 pound every two days. Now I am losing about 1-2 pounds every 5 days or so. I am completely ok with this and am keeping my fingers crossed that it will continue at this rate. I am however mentally prepared and emotionally ready for when the dreaded stalls come a knocking. I have had such positive results from the weight loss to date that I cannot express my gratitude that this option was available to m…

I am ten days away from being 9 months out from surgery. My surgery was October 30, 2013. I have lost well over a hundred pounds since the start of the journey. At my highest weight I was 309 pounds. This was the best thing that I have ever done for myself and my family. My health has improved so much. Blood pressure and A1C are back to normal. I have so much more energy than I have had any many years. I am at my lowest weight in more than 20 years. I feel so blessed to have this chance to change things for myself and family. Here are a few pictures of me during this journey. First picture May 2012, Second picture March 2014, and third picture July 16, 2014

First picture was me at my highest weight last summer of 315 pounds. Second is me two weeks before surgery at 288 pounds. Last is me today at 184!! Best decision of my life. I'm starting to look like a normal person!! The pants are size 16 which I bought two weeks ago and suddenly they're just falling off me so I had to hold them up in the back. (Ignore the messy livingroom...my son had a sleepover).

I am ten days away from being 9 months out from surgery. My surgery was October 30, 2013. I have lost well over a hundred pounds since the start of the journey. At my highest weight I was 309 pounds. This was the best thing that I have ever done for myself and my family. My health has improved so much. Blood pressure and A1C are back to normal. I have so much more energy than I have had any many years. I am at my lowest weight in more than 20 years. I feel so blessed to have this chance to change things for myself and family. Here are a few pictures of me during this journey. First picture May 2012, Second picture March 2014, and third picture July 16, 2014

Take at look at my ticker. Do you see it???? I almost fainted when I stepped on the scale today!!! I have flirted with one-derland for the past three weeks. I refused to get frustrated. I refused to accept defeat. I refused to be negative. I kept saying...it will happen. And it DID!!! I'm officially in one-derland! Let me tell you...I've started seeing this great guy. He knows about my surgery. I told him because I didn't want to feel awkward when we went out to eat. He's losing weight, too. He's supportive. It's sweet. I've been enjoying my life while waiting for those three little pounds to decide to fall off my body. Now, I get my new tattoo. So, t…

I have lost 70 pounds. I started at 285 and now I'm 215.

These were taken 4 months Post Op, I started my journey in May @ 670, lost 20 pounds before surgery, and on July 2nd, I was 650. Today, I'm 535. Which means I've lost 135 pounds since Memorial day -- not too shabby!

Ok. I am still months out from my surgery. I should be approved in December. My last class will be December 3rd. And shortly after that will be surgery. Here is where the anxiety comes in. My husband, children and I will be moving to TN within the year. We are currently in TX. So how will that work as far as postoperative appointments are concerned? Will I have to find a new doc? Come back to TX for appointments? Etc. Advice needed

It's been a year . What an amazing life changing year. Last year at this time I was a nervous wreck of getting banded almost having an anxiety attack in the waiting room before surgery but wouldn't let it show. So sacred of what life would be with this band how would I feel how would I eat how would I live. I thought for sure the band would he like a flashing neon light and everyone would laugh and scoff that I had it done. I kept it a secret and still do. At first it was because I was ashamed I needed surgical Intervention to do what seemed like an easy task just stop eating. Now I keep it a secret because it's my most treasured precious love. I'm sitting in the hospi…

HI everyone! I was sleeved on Fri 7/11/14 and also had a hiatel hernia taken care of. I've been in so much pain since then, drs say its normal bc i have stitches on esophagus and stomach obviously. Just want to kno if anyone else had this as well? It hurts goin down and i have to belch to get pocket out, i cant even do protein shakes! My incisions do not hurt nor my belly just esophagus!! Anyone experience this?

I had a scare of a band malfunction two months ago, I was not loosing weight and eating a lot (more than 1/2 of a cup is a lot for me), after I was checked with a fluoroscopy, doctor gave me a fill and I've been loosing, I even went on vacation and I still manage to loose. I was getting stuck a lot but I saw the video 8 rules for the lap band and. I learn how to eat then someone else suggested an application to control how fast you eat and I been using it. I love my band and I love this forums even if I don't post as often as before. I am so happy !

So my surgery is tomorrow and the nerves are really kicking in. I did two weeks pre op diet and managed to lose 11lbs I don't know if that's good or bad but I guess everyone's different. I'm so excited yet so scared about what's in store tomorrow and forever after!! I feel so prepared yet totally and completely un prepared!!! Any last minute advice on stuff to take to hospital? I am staying over night. And anything I need for when I get home that would help me?! I would really appreciate it thank you! X

Well, I'm about a week and a half away from my one year surgery anniversary. My starting weight was 387 pounds. When I got on the scales this morning for my weekly weigh in an whala the scale told me that I weighed 196 pounds. That's 200 pounds in about one year. I am so stoked. I went for years being obese, adding more and more co morbidities, adding more drugs, for high cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes, cardiomyopathy, kidney disease and not to mention chronic back pain and COPD. Now with one year in my sights, literally all of these problems are either gone or remission. I am so thankful for my surgical team, my wife and children and the support of my co w…

As of this morning, 07/03, I am still down on my weight after my last fill, weeks ago. Am at what I'm calling a 'mini-plateau' at 150.5. Have been here for a little more than a week. Hoping to get past this little plateau, soon. Success though, because a guy friend at work noticed my weight loss!!! That made me happy. Oh and how could I forget to post this? I fit into a pair of jeans that I've not been able to fit in!!! Have had them in my closet for a year, waiting to fit into them. So, that is all. Now I need to get ready for work. Later...

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I have question for those of you with tatoos that lost a lot of weight...how did it effect your tattoos?? I have a tattoo on my inner ankle and i'm afraid when I lose a lot of weight its going to get all wobbly looking! Anyone have issues with their tattoos post-weight loss?? Thank you!!

I read a post from my phone that inspired me to write this... but I can't find the post so I am starting a new thread! So many share incredible transformation stories - and that post mentioned people who pose in bikinis (raising hand here) to show off this transformation. We all Celebrate and say "wow" and all that great stuff.... but how does it make people feel who have more "average" results, not quite getting to goal, maybe not doing plastics etc so they don't feel as "wowed" by their transformations. I want to say something about this. i reviewed some progress photos and looked long and hard at the ones where I weighed about 190... I started at over 300# so it …

Finally in onederland and feeling happy yet scared that I'm going take a quick trip back to twoderville. I hate being on the fence. I think I'll feel better at 180 at least to know I won't slide back into the 200's with just 1 meal.

JUST REALLY STOKED HIT 190.LBS AS OF TODAY PRETTY AWESOME 9MONTHS OUT 77LBS DOWN LOOKIN TO DROP 15 MORE HARD WORD AT THE GYM EATIN MORE BUT DOIN IT RIGHT THIS TIME AROUND!

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Hello Everybody, I am hoping to find some answers. I live about 40 minutes north of Boston in Southern New Hampshire. Their are a few really great medical schools and teaching hospitals in the area. I am 11 months post-op and am starting to plan on having a lower body lift (or TT ), neck lift, breast lift and possibly augmentation. within the next year. Does anyone know if the medical schools offer plastics at a discounted rate? I know that Tufts Dental School offers a sliding fee scale. I have no idea who to call and ask. Leaving the US is not an option for me, so I am trying to find a less expensive option without compromising quality. Any suggestions? He…

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The green dress is June 2013- a tight size 20 dress from Lane Bryant... The white jeans and polka dot shirt were purchased from the regular women's section at Macy's today, June 28, 2014, (I didn't even look at the plus size section and didn't think about going to a plus size store) - the jeans are a size 14 and the top an XL. This is 79 pounds down from last June (49 down from surgery on April 21st). The next ones are from various weddings over the last couple of years next to the photo from today. I'm still a work in progress, want to lose 70 more, but am feeling quite incredible, am so excited and wanted to share! I had so many doubts before surgery, thinki…

One year ago today I made the best decision of my life!!! I have ZERO regrets! I'm down 104 pounds and have lost 5 (almost 6) pants sizes!!! I'm hoping to shed another 31 pounds over the next few months. Here are a few pictures I took last night! Those jeans I'm holding? They were SKIN TIGHT on me the day I went in for surgery!!

I wanted the sleeve...True Results said: you'll do fine with the band, it will be slower but you'll get to your target within 24 months. I wasn't happy with that number, but I accepted it because the band was the least invasive, reversible and if it didn't work I could always do a sleeve revision. I'm so happy to say, the band worked in half the time I was told, it wasn't nearly has difficult as I thought and I've had NO complications even after battling a stomach virus that caused me to VIOLENTLY VOMIT from below the band at least 8 times before I was able to get treatment. Say what you want about the band, this thing is amazing!

I have to say this forum is pretty awesome for helping to keep motivated, I love looking ahead at all the other success stories and know that one day I will be as great as them!! I am so excited to already be down 55 lbs!! my co-workers are telling me it's time to go shopping because my pants are too baggy!! I love having all of the support of everyone around me too, it seems they are just as excited about it as I am!! I am excited to run with my kids and chase them around, with them being 3 and 4 yrs old I need the energy for sure!! I hope this finds everyone well! I can't wait to be sending out a message of being 100 lbs down!! What a dream!

I had my 1 month follow up visit with my surgeon yesterday. I am very happy to report that combining my strict dieting for 1 month pre-op, and 35 days post-op I have said goodbye to 71 pounds. Thank you sleeve, I think I love you!

Yay it will be one year next month Aug. 14th. It has been a roller coaster ride of emotions mixed with trial and errors. My SW 276 at 5'4. CW is 175...the photo grid was when I lost 86lbs. [ATTACH]46364[/ATTACH]

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Well, I'm about a week and a half away from my one year surgery anniversary. My starting weight was 387 pounds. When I got on the scales this morning for my weekly weigh in an whala the scale told me that I weighed 196 pounds. That's 200 pounds in about one year. I am so stoked. I went for years being obese, adding more and more co morbidities, adding more drugs, for high cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes, cardiomyopathy, kidney disease and not to mention chronic back pain and COPD. Now with one year in my sights, literally all of these problems are either gone or remission. I am so thankful for my surgical team, my wife and children and the support of my co w…

So yesterday, my family and I went to beach. I put on my swimsuit then a nice sundress cover up. I had no intentions of taking the dress off. However, when I put my swim suit on I glanced in the mirror and thought I saw a reflection that just didn't seem to be me. She was attractive, young, and vibrant. That was an image that I had not seen for a while staring back at me. Fast forward to the beach. We were taking pictures of the kids as they enjoyed their afternoon. Something came over me. I took off my sundress, jumped up and asked my friend to take a picture of me. I was so nervous as to what I was going to see. You see, often times when I look in the mirror and see on…

Greetings all! I don't post much but I lurk a lot and see how you are all doing. Good luck to all the newbies and those getting sleeved soon! I was sleeved 12/10/12. I consider myself a slow loser as I'm still 50-60lbs from my goal weight. But I'm down a 103lbs and couldn't be happier! I'm in a way better place than I was 18 months ago. We got pregnant last august and lost it in September and I haven't lost a pound since. No matter what I do i can't seem to get my weight loss started again. I am seeing a new dr now who is helping me get my gut healed. I have leaky gut and am not digesting properly. On the plus side I haven't gained any weight which is key to bein…

I am very excited to share my very positive results and feedback almost 1 month after my band surgery. The stats: Male 6'3". Age: 45 Date of surgery: May 29, 2014 Day of surgery weight: 335 lbs Weight today at checkup: 301 lbs Total loss in first 28 days: 34 lbs!!!! Average loss per day: 1.21 lbs Other key bonuses: - Blood Pressure back to normal - stopped BP medication - BP went from averaging 145/92 w/ meds to 121/78 w/o meds - sleep Apnea improved dramatically - going on 6 days w/o CPAP - wife reports little to snoring or apnea - feel fully rested I was told by my Dr. that these results are about as good as one could expect after 1 mo. - I am absolutely…

Today marks my 1 year since having the gastric sleeve surgery . I couldn't be happier with my progress . I'm officially down 120 lbs since surgery , 150 overall , with about 30 to go . I no longer have high blood pressure or sleep apnea and feel great .

So from the beginning of this path towards and following VSG, one of things on my list that made me make the decision to invest in WLS was when I travelled by air that the meal tray no longer lay flat because my belly would get in the way. Travel is a big part of my job, so this was a constant embarassment for me. There is nothing more embarassing than a flight attendant handing you a meal to a tray that won't lay flat, and at first they just think it isn't fully deployed, then they realize oh no, the tray is stuck on her and the look on their face changes. Total humiliation, right? Not to mention always having to ask for an extension for the seat belt, but at least the …

Today I went shopping to get some new clothing items because well my old (new) stuff is to big I am changing sizes every 2 months big chester cat grin. I was able to buy bras and panties from Victoria secret ( may I recommend the bombshell bra my boobs need a lot of work due to my weight loss but the bombshell bra restores the look my fat used to give them at least in the bra and under my clothes) . Shopping at black house white market, shopping in the regular size cloths stores no more plus or women sizes for me. Walking into "normal" size stores and knowing I fit there and sales people trying to dress me and offer me outfits to tray supposed to the look I swore i use…

I have been walking everyday for the past 3 weeks. I have the pedometer + app on the iPhone. Its been a constant push to beat my last score ( I consider it a game). Yesterday I decided after work I would walk to my brothers for the first time. He lives 1.3 miles away. I walked there and then decided ok I can easily walk back. Once I got home I decided to keep going. At a certain point a realized I was approaching a 10K and then kept going. These last 4.5 months have been an adventure. Honestly I am having the time of my life. Still have plenty of weight to lose but am completely determined. Its no longer about the weight but about getting in the best shape pos…

Ok, I was a bit of a stinker, messing with a couple people this week . Early in the week I ran into a client in the post office. He is kind of creepy, always smells of liquor (even at work) and one of those guys you can never get away from once he starts talking. When he saw me, he said "wow, you look so different, what have you done?" I explained I just got a hair cut. (Which I did). My mom was coming for a visit and she hates my long scraggly hair so I got it cut short just for her. He kept going back to the "you look so different" and I kept going on about how much I like my haircut, until I could finally drag myself out to my truck. (with him following me all the…

After much contemplating I decided to take the leap and go to Tijuana for my VSG. To get one in my area in Virginia I was looking at a cost of around $26,000. I considered the safety concerns and the issues with aftercare for a procedure down out of the country. The biggest issue for me was the flight from Richmond to San Diego. I had never flown and swore I would never be on a plane. I was so excited about having this done I was able to put my fears aside and ordered my tickets. It was done, no going back. Non-refundable plane tickets and deposit to hospital paid. I was all in. I talked to the coordinator, Irene, several times and could not have been more comfortable wit…

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I've got a pair of 12 and 10 sized jeans and they are getting too big. I usually wait till I go to Jersey or Florida to buy my jeans in Walmart. I'm not getting to either state for a while so I went into the jeans store by my apartment where they actually have salespeople who can suggest sizes and styles for you. The girl was probably 22, thin as a rail and likely no help to me at all but she was the only one there and I told her I needed jeans that fit better and I showed her how they were sagging everywhere. First thing she did was tell me I should try a size 8. OMG....a size in the single digits? No...not me. Well...sure enough, they fit no problem. Then she s…