Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories

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Hey Sleeve Family, Thought it was time I give an update. Today marks my 4th month Surgiversary! I'm down 55 pounds! Feeling good! Much lighter feeling on my feet! Had a bad episode of acid reflux, doctor finally prescribed Nexium for it! I feel that I can really do this! I can really get down another 50+ pounds! The sleeve has empowered me! I no longer feel imprisoned by excess weight! I actually like what I see in the mirror now! The first few weeks were challenging! Nothing tasted right! I was very emotional at times! But I knew I made the right decision, cause my weight was falling off! I need to exercise more now...just been walking, but that's not mo…

Its been quite a while since I've been here, but thought an update might be appropriate. My "after" picture shown here is actually around 8-10 lbs heavier than I am right now. I'm still losing, but very slowly at this point. If you have any questions, I'll be happy to answer them, but be prepared for some brutal honesty that may not jive with other experiences and perspectives.

I just had my surgery on March 11th and I can't make the support groups that my surgeon recommended because my kids have evening activities. Does anybody have any recommendations for me? Also, on a side note, today is the first day I get to go back to the gym, any ideas on exercises I can do? They still told me to not do anything that involves the stomach, core muscles or back for 2 more weeks.

Woo hoo!!! Today is my one year surgery-versary and I don't think I could be any happier! I am down 141 pounds total and around 106 or so from my surgery one year ago today. This has been one of the best decisions of my life and I would do it all over again tomorrow if I needed to. My surgery was such a success that my sister followed suit and had a sleeve done in November of this last year. She is doing great as well. It is REALLY STRANGE to me for someone to call me "skinny". I've had many people tell me that I've lost enough and really should stop losing but I am technically still obese and I refuse to stay obese! I still have a little ways to go and I know this …

Hello everyone! I officially hit the 3 month post op mark the other day and wanted to share a photo! On March 17th (3 month anniversary), I weighed and had lost exactly 60 lbs, which I was thrilled with! Clothes are falling off (amazing) and I have gone from a size 22 and am now wearing size 14!!! I think it's been 6 years since I have been able to wear this size and luckily I saved nice jeans and all of my business suits from the Limited that I couldn't handle getting rid of so I now have a good selection of clothes for awhile! I knew they would come in handy one day! It feels like years ago that I had the surgery... Can't believe it's only been 3 months! To anyone o…

Hi every one ! I'm jack and regular reader of all the post . I'm in fifteen Weeks post op. My SW was 265 lbs & CW is 217 lbs . My dr office told me that u have to work hard & excercise we'll for every day up to six months post op, because after six months ur weight will stop reducing. I want to know is that really it stop decreasing ? Or just he was making me to push for more hard work ? Is anyone can help.

So as of stepping on the scale yesterday I am now half the man I use to be.. Literally... I was at one point in my life at 418 pounds. Just before surgery I was at 362. Yesterday I weighed in at 209 so 153 pounds gone since surgery and 209 overall. Talk about feeling like an entirely different person! I am still loosing weight at this point at a rate of 1 to 2 pounds per week. April 3rd will be my 1 year since surgery and this has been one crazy ride! I decided to Celebrate this milestone and picked up a new road bike yesterday. Who would have thought I would be riding one of those bikes with the skinny tires or riding a bike at all.... Not me thats for sure!!

As of this morning, my BMI is officially in the "normal" range. I can't believe I am finally there. In the beginning I thought I was a slow loser, but things added up and I am here. I want to lose 8 more lbs and I know I'll get there!

I had my weekly weighin yesterday and I am no longer obese. My BMI puts me at just overweight. I'm not big on the importance of numbers, but I'm still doing a little happy dance.

Ok, so BIG NSV yesterday. Since before I had surgery 2 years ago, I dreamed of riding rides with my boys and knew it may never happen. We moved to Florida last year, and finally had a chance to visit Legoland yesterday. Not only was I able to keep up with them and their friends, I was leading the pack! AAAND riding roller coasters and other rides with them, and I didn't have to worry about fitting. There was ONE ride with a teeny car and the girl had to really push down on the bar to lock it, but that's ok! I've got a ways to go, but I've come SO far! I'm back on track with a trainer and we're going to get this job D O N E!!! KEEP WORKIN' IT PEOPLE!!!

I finally got my date for march 4th.. woohoo!!!!!! Im so stoked!!! who else has a march date?

Hey all. Sharing a small milestone on my WLS journey - hit one hundred pounds down today in a bit over 3 months since surgery. Have dropped in pant sizes from 58's to 46's over that period. Sadly, still have quite a long way to go and a bit uncertain I'll make it since I have hit a couple stalls over the last 20 pounds or so. But still felt it was a worthy moment to share. Thanks for listening.

Do all doctors do EGD?

I was on a week's vacation and my goal was to maintain my weight. I ended up losing half a pound while vacationing at an all inclusive beach resort in the carribean. I did enjoy the food....treated myself a little with bites of Desserts and virgin piña calodas. Prior to my sleeve..I would have gained at least 5 pounds that week. Now I am ready to continue with my weight loss .. About 30 pounds left .. One thing I noticed is that I am very aware of my feeling of satisfaction when I eat.(amount I eat). once I feel a little bit full. I stop to eat. I never get that overstuffed feeling Or feeling lethargic from eating too many sweets or at mealtime,

I started my journey 1/11/13 at my first appointment at 333 and got sleeved 6/11/13. Im still over my goal of 195 but I'm really thinking 217 fits me good. [ATTACH]41479[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]41480[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]41483[/ATTACH]

I'm in the final stages of my decision, hopefully by next month at this time, I will be on my way to better health. I've learned a lot from all of the people on this site, and it has helped me immensley. As a kind of final question of curiosity, aside from the obvious physical differences, how has this operation changed you?

Wow how much as changed in a year . Reluctantly I went to see The doctor about getting a lap band just to shut my PCP up. March 26,2013 I had my appointment determined not to be banded. Call it divine intervention but after my visit I wanted the band. And due to the fact for months prior I had seen doctors regarding my weight loss efforts and health issues I was banded July 1,2013. And how fitting close to my 1 year anniversary of deciding to be banded , the girl who could barely do a sit up won the transformation challenge at the gym. Me !!! I won a fitness challenge. I'm inspiring others at the gym. I have gym friends gym friends!! Not the one buffer friend because I'm…

I haven't ever seen a post about this before, and it's a little weird. Has anyone experienced getting too boney? I am noticing this with my body, primarily my tail bone area. I feel like it's too boney! Like I will sit down and feel like I'm sitting on something and then I realize it's my tail bone! And also, the loose skin in the area around the tail bone, sometimes it feels like I'm pinching my skin when I sit! I guess it's better than having too much fat but I'm slightly worried!

I've done a blogpost on my Lapband Chronicles blog (link in my signature) for those interested in more than the pics. Thank you all for being my ever-present support group. I give all of you credit for my transformation, as you all keep me motivated, educated and you continue to show me that what I've always wanted---to eat like a normal slim person--is indeed possible.

I just saw a post I made in July because Debbie 'liked' it and it came to my inbox. The topic was losing weight after the age of 50. Here's what I said: I'm going to be 55 next month and want to lose around 120 lbs. I've lost 73 already and have done no exercise at all because of the severe arthritis. I go into the pool three days a week but it's to try to move and strengthen the knee, not to burn calories. I've no idea why I'm so successful...I'm not doing anything different than anyone else who's following the rules. I thought the same thing as you....how long would it take to lose the weight at my age and without exercising. I'm just grateful that it has come off s…

Was sleeved on 3/11 so 7 days post op. Today I've had heart burn all day! Is this something forever now, or just something common post op. It hurts so much. I felt great yesterday. Today not so much!

Hey Im a 32 yr old 6'1 345 pound man. my sleeve date IS 3/26/14. Fella's tell me what should I expect and anyone in LOS Angeles. I need a work out partner

I made it through my first week. I did not experience pain from my incisions or from my new sleeve, but the AIR, GAS...whatever you may call it has been mortifying. I still have some of it left, so I walk, walk, walk, dance, move around and repeat these steps over and over again. Also, I have been having an issue with making sure I have enough fluids, I love Sonic ice so I always get a Route 44 cup and eat that during the day and sip the Water as it melts. I am determined to find what works for me and make this change. "I can do ALL things through CHRIST who strengthens me!"

Hello everyone, I have maybe what I would think might be a simple question. My fiancé and I are having our sleeves done on 03/25/14. We are wanting to look good for our upcoming wedding. We have not set a date yet because we want to lose a majority of our weight before going in front of a camera. My question is to all sleevers. Please post approximate times in months as to how much weight lost vs. Time in months it took you to get there. I realize we are all different and we will all have different things to say. I am only asking to get a general idea of my expected weight loss or at least most of my expected weight loss before I get married. Do you lose …

Hi Everyone, I have struggled like nobody’s business post-surgery, at times it was hard to find where that limit was when I basically just threw up from being so full. Yup, that happened A LOT. I would eat a couple of bites and my food would make a special appearance. This was with measuring/weighing my food. I think I have finally figured out (YES FINALLY) what my limit is. Don't get me wrong this is still a work in progress. A lot of it had to do with foods my body just cannot tolerate anymore (like pork). I don't own a scale so I haven't weighed myself since my last Dr. appointment. I go to my appointment next month and I will find out my current weight is. S…

SIZE 4!!!!!!!!!!! Now for a few other words. I never dreamed I'd ever be a size 4. Hoped for 10. Dreamed of an 8. Flipped at 6. Can't believe a 4! When my co-workers think I'm too strict about what I'll eat I'll just flip my waist band size tag in their direction!

I don't know...it's kinda weird... But, there it is... I need to figure out how to attach!

HW: 313 (July 2012) SW: 254 (2-12-13) CW: 138.4 (2-23-14) Height: 5'5 I just wanted to share my success and offer support to anyone needing it. I'm an open book so ask any questions you might have

I was 1 year out this month and made it my goal to do a half marathon and run the full 21km which I achieved over the weekend. Much easier when you are down 110lbs! Very proud of myself! Pic is with my guy friend (training buddy) with our finisher medals after the race I am definitely not a runner so if I can do it anyone can! [ATTACH]37796[/ATTACH]

Thought I would check back in and share a wee bit about my sleeved life as I will be 1 year post op tomorrow! Started my journey 275lbs and now 165lbs - at 5"9 this was my personal goal. I have stalled or maintained this weight for about 2 months now whilst lowering my body fat %. Two exciting things within this year 1) I got engaged! 2) I am doing my first half marathon in 3 weeks! I eat pretty much whatever I like these days - I do have to be careful as bad habits are re-forming. I have to have chocolate every day! One thing I can attribute my success to definitely is my activity levels running and strength training. Here is a pic of my trying on my first p…

Last year on feb16 2012 I was at 265 and it was my daughters birthday I was so big that I didn't even want to take pictures...as two months pass I dedcided it was time for change and get the lapband .....I lost weight tru out the 6 months process. On oct 24 I was lapbanded and now with a weight of 225......even though I have lots to go and at times it has gotten difficult I didn't give up on me or my daughter this was truly the best decision I've made!! See for yourself [ATTACH]26025[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]26025[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]26026[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]26028[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]26027[/ATTACH]

Four month anniversary today and I'm down 40 pounds, which feels great, but seems slower than I anticipated. Especially on the news my sister, who was 50 pounds heavier than me on her surgery date, lost 50 pounds in 2 months! I haven't been counting calories, but have been walking and eating protein and drinking lots of water. I have another 60 pounds to go. Any advice?

Yesterday was my 2 year surgery anniversary. Today I RAN my first 5k! I'm so freaking excited. I've lost AND MAINTAINED 100lb weight loss. I would like to lose another 20lbs, but I'm so pumped right now, I don't even care....lol!

Beans, no carbs for the first six month - even nuts. What do I eat today? Anything I want.... just still small quantities. And I do have to admit that I should not eat as much sugar as I do now but I'm having no trouble maintaining so really just am keeping an eye on it and will absolutely return to my post op diet if needed. What could/should I have done better? Absolutely #1 would be I should have done some strength training and exercised more. The loose skin is much worse than I expected it would be - so to those who feel they are losing slowly consider it a benefit that your skin won't be as saggy. I look like an 80 year old woman underneath (I'm 54). To be…

We had gorgeous weather in TX yesterday so I was finally able to rock my new mini! And boy did jaws drop. Lol. I can't help but toot my own horn. Double takes left and right. And I was thinking to myself, yup a year ago you would have never noticed me. I was invisible! Now you wanna peak?! Enjoy the window shopping because this girl is not interested! Lol

As I posted before, my first NSV was my rings all fitting again. Now they are actually loose. And I am down two full pant sizes (loose). And every single shirt in my closet fits! I was down to just 3 nice shirts that I could squeeze into, so essentially my wardrobe has increased 10- fold! And last week while filling out paperwork in the gastroenterologist's office, I realized I was crossing my legs and writing with the clipboard resting on my knee! And I just ordered a seat shrinker adapter for my saddle because my butt is too small! And I have to go to a Chili Cookoff fund raiser tonight (I'm on the board of the local animal shelter) and I get to wear my nice bo…

Hello everyone! I am so pleased to report out on my 3 month post-op progress. Let me begin by saying that going into this surgery my medical situation was grim. While I had no documented medical issues, my body hurt from head to toe. I was tired all the time, my mind was foggy and I was just truly unhappy with the way I looked. I will be honest, I only followed the pre op diet for two days. I just couldn't do it. That was going on knowing I might suffer the consequences for my actions. When I fell asleep on the operating table I was craving all types of foods but I woke a different person. In the past 3 months, my aches and pains have vanished. I can exercise and ke…

I can't believe how the sleeve has changed my life. Prior to surgery I was at my heaviest 285, the last time I weighted myself I was 229, I don't weight myself often so not sure where I'm at now, going to the gym 3-4 times a week, today I went for a 2 mile run. I feel great, clothes fit so much better and I have so much more energy.

My surgeon and I never discussed a goal. I have surgery tomorrow and I am at 245. I'm 5'8" and 40 years old. BMI charts say 164 or below. Is this realistic? Or should I shoot for more? Personally I know I'll be happy just being under 200 again. Any thoughts?

I just woke up about an hour ago with pain under my right breast when I take deep breathes. I noticed it a little last night when I laid down too. Maybe I was lying down too much. Right now I'm up and feeling slightly better but not great. Could it be gas still or should I go to er. I feel better otherwise. Some relief when I walk around. Anyone experience this?

I've been battling depression on and off since 2010. It went away for a bit, but something told me it wasn't going to be away forever. College graduation was a fun time, and I finished at the ripe age of 19! This was in 2011. That night I moved from Orlando to Nashville and began building a good career and resume in the entertainment/music business. My weight continued to spiral upwards as I started climbing the ladder of a cut-throat industry that's completely centered image...so that didn't help any. One Sunday afternoon, I got a call one day that the little record label I worked at was closing its doors immediately. At that point I was forced to move back to DF…

So I love going through the before and after, its so exciting! I'm looking forward to my sleeve.. looking forward to things I haven't done because I've been bigger - a lot of which is how people will see me doing it. I didn't like how I was treated playing softball, even though I was one of the best on the team. I want to learn to scuba but terrified I might end up somewhere i have to wear a wet suit LOL And I rarely date because I don't feel great about myself... and when I had lost weight dieting and on hcg I didn't date becasue i was worried what would happen if I gained the weight back (which I did when I started eating more than 500calories again). I'm excited to…

I'm beginning to find myself eating and eating ... Like snacking throughout the day and not on healthy good choices. I do not understand why I am beginning to crave the sugar and pop again eating when I'm not hungry is starting to come back also :/ ... It's almost like I'm disappointed in myself or something I am a little over a year out and have lost about 138lbs and really starting to feel happy about my body. I do not want to gain the weight back but I seem to be at a loss on what to do to kick myself back into a good habits! Any suggestions? It almost feels like I have forgot what I need to be doing or something

I have been having a lot of frustration because I haven't seen movement on the scale in the past few weeks. I have been going yoga consistently 3-4 times a week. I posted a couple of weeks ago and people suggested that I track all of my calories. I have been doing this for the last two weeks and I have FINALLY lost 3 pounds. The good news that I have now lost 17 1/2 inches. My "AH HA" moment.... I have finally realized that in order to reach my goal by the end of the year, I only need to lose 1.5 pounds a week. I have been expecting too much from the surgery. I knew when I got it that I would be a TOOL to lose weight and not a miracle cure. I have always been t…

I can't see of feel the difference in myself until my friend put this comparison picture together for me?! This 110% boosted my day and made me realise there is progress and I'm not even aware of it! Happy loosing one and all ????

I've been recently approached to do some modeling for a few photographers which is unreal to me. So I decided to do a fun sexy shoot to celebrate my up coming surgiversary. Hope u like.

I don't think I've ever had this many compliments from total strangers as I had just now. I was in the ladies' dressing room at my gym before i worked out, and the cleaning lady stopped me to say, "You have lost so much weight.... I just wanted to tell you." When I finished my 65 minute elliptical workout, the woman next to me said I INSPIRED HER! Then, as I was sitting in the lobby, waiting for my husband to finish his workout, another woman came up to me and said, " I've been wanting to tell you this for a few weeks, but you rock that elliptical workout." I was in such shock bc you would have to understand where I came from when I started exercising last June. I really …

Is there a forum that people use to track what they are eating for breakfast lunch and dinners? Needing some ideas.. Thanks

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I had my 2 week check up and I almost fainted from the good news. My BP went down and I lost 19 lbs since my surgery. I AM DETERMINED!