Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories

Now that I've lost over 43 lbs I hear all the time how much I look like my daughter. Best compliment ever! The other day someone asked if we were sisters! (Yeah right) lol... [ATTACH]39151[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]39151[/ATTACH]

I don't frequent the board enough there are so many wonderful stories, of success, so figured I'd share mine.. I had the operation on march 12th of this year, started at 347lbs pre op, now I'm 224lbs, and feel great.. My ideal weight is 190lbs but i want 215 or so.. to hit that in under a year is amazing.. It's been amazing, not much as a single issue, haven't even had any nausea since the first time I woke up from my surgery.. Eating has been a learning experience, since I was a big eater, and enjoyed food.. Now I cherish a ice cream sandwich every now and then.. I have bat loads more energy, and my job has benefited from my productivity.. I read a lot of treads on her…

I would never have thought that after my weight loss surgery that I would be down 93 pounds from the day of surgery on July 24, 2013. Even with stalls I have lost this much weight. Especially when this all happened while going through Thanksgiving and Christmas. I kept myself on the straight and narrow with no problems at all. I am so pumped, just went to Walmart and bought two pair of 36 32 jeans. Hard to belive considering that I was wearing 50 pants when I started and I had to lay on the bed to fasten them. Now this is not a problem and I am really needing to score some new shirts as well.

I have always been pretty active, but as my weight goes up I do less and less. I really wanted to incorporate exercise as quickly as possible after surgery. My post op meeting they cleared me for all cardio ( let pain be my guide). Yesterday I just walked on the treadmill,. Today I brought. A book to read on the treadmill, but ended up watching Rachael Ray and decided to run during the commercials. It felt great. I'm really proud of myself . How quickly has everyone else gotten back to exercise?

My husband and I both had vsg surgery on 10/16/2013. Together we have lost a total of 128lbs! He's lost 70lbs and I'm down 58lbs. I'm so happy we decided to have the surgery. I had some complications and went through a phase of regret but that's all past me now. [ATTACH]39141[/ATTACH]

It happened so gradually, I just noticed yesterday that my thighs no longer rub together! I can wear pants, stockings or go bare legged without making a sound or creating friction! I also have a "gap" between my legs...I've never seen space there before - LOL!

Ow many carbs should I aim for at 5 months out. I have a feeling they contribute to my stalls. Down 111 pounds in 5 months and want to keep it going.

I'm doing great! it's been almost 1year & 7 months since I had gastric bypass. I have occasional vomiting besides that life is wonderful. I'm still a size 0 I need to up date this photo lmbo. I'm still 110 pounds.No issues with eating or drinking. No issues with the scale not weighting weekly. Heck I would know if I gain if I'm squeezing into my jeans. I don't gain weight & I don't count calories. I do exercise if I remember lolz...I avoid everything that's bad.I still eat very little but I have days I could eat more,but I'm always in control. Do I have lose skin of course I do. Plastic surgery will not happen for a long time.I have better things to do then worry …

My husband needs a site like this but for spouses. Those who didn't have surgery, but need to learn how to live with someone who has. My surgery date is coming quickly and it's for sure he needs a group for support as much as I need you all! Thanks!

I've lost 64 lbs so far on this journey but still have major self esteem issues. Then again I had that problem my entire life even when I was a size 8...I'm guessing maybe it's time to seek a lil help for me. I want to be successful during my journey and I want this so I can be the best me ever. Especially for my family ... [ATTACH]39033[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]39033[/ATTACH]

Had surgery August 20th, so far I am 65lbs down at 175, my goal is to be in between 130 and 140lbs, I have to give thanks to my boyfriend, he keeps me on track and has been training (killing) me at the gym which I am so greatful for, hoping to lose the last 35 to 40 pounds by the end of march [ATTACH]39017[/ATTACH]

I am almost 10 months post op and I'm down 120 pounds. I started at 356 and now weigh 235... I'm currently wearing a jean size 20 and they are too big, don't need to unbutton or zip to take them on and off. So I got a pair of 18 size jeans and they don't fit... I have to lay on the he's to get them to fit... What is the problem here. Ugh

I'm staying in a hotel in Seattle with my mom and sisters for a girls night out. We've shopped, eaten out, and have had a great time! What really made me feel good we're all the NSV's one right after the other! First, I brought PJ's that didn't fit me last month, and they fit perfectly now, size xxl! Second, I bought my first pair of size 16w jeans at Macy's - all the way down from a size 26-28. Third- I went to Old Navy and I was able to fit in size Xxl or Xl depending on fit- I've never been able to shop the store before for clothes- just jewellery and dog toys. I went a little nuts in the clearance section because I needed replacement clothes for the ones I donate…

I was looking through my camera and found a pic of me last Christmas. I knew I was overweight but seeing how round my face was is shocking! I guess I was in denial when I would look in the mirror! I had my sleeve on August 12th. Feeling so much better!!

So im a little over two months out weighing in at 187, and im able to eat all the things I was told I would have trouble with, bread, pasta, ect, anyone else like this? Of course i eat it vary rarely, and I wont even dare try fried foods, I dont even want to open that box. Im just worried I can tolerate the foods now but in the future wont be able to.

I hit 7 months Dec 8th. Gone from 342 lbs to 260 lbs. I almost cried when I saw my pre op photo and the most recent one. Looking forward to getting under 200 lbs!

Yesterday made three years I've been banded. I can't believe how quickly time has flown by. I am below goal, I don't count calories anymore, I do watch what I eat because I don't want to get stuck. Life below goal is AWESOME!!!!

My husband's work has had a Christmas party every year for the last 10 years or so, and I have always been jealous of the wives who could wear the pretty holiday clothes. I'd put on the best thing I had and hide in the corner, not willing to spend the money on something that I knew wouldn't live up to the other outfits. But this year I had the time of my life shopping with my friends and picking out THE DRESS! I'm not at goal yet, but just being able to dress with confidence was amazing!

I had my 3 month checkup yesterday and my surgeon was extremely please with my progress to date, which was great news to hear . Starting Weight: 417 Weight on Day of Surgery: 389 Pre-Surgery weight loss: 28 pounds Current Weight: 330 3 month Post Surgery weight loss: 59 pounds Total Weight loss in 4 months (pre & post surgery) 87 pounds Knocked out the 400, getting ready to knock out the 300’s and can’t wait to start knocking out the 200!! Love my sleeve and new found active lifestyle (Insanity, T25 and Your Body is Gym). Happy Thanksgiving everyone!!

Whoop whoop. Big NSV for me tonight. I fit something from a store that wasn't Catherine's, Avenue, or Lane Bryant. Hello 3X I am so happy to meet you!!!!!!!

I was discharged today....I went in on the 18th. TGH took great care of me. It wasn't as bad as I thought...thankfully everything went well.. have to say looking at food on TV does kinda bothers me. But I am focused and my journey has started can't wait to start working out.

One year ago today I was operated on. I weighed 367, had very high blood pressure, sleep apnea, and not a lot of energy. Today I weigh 175, am off of medications, etc. and feel so much better. This forum has been such a great help.

Hey everyone. Its been a while since I have posted I just thought I would pop In and update. I miss rnytalk. I am 180 lbs down. In 8 months. I feel great! Lately I have been dustracted from my weighloss. I have a new boyfriend and a new job and I am very happy. I love my new life. My phone isn't letting me post pictures at the moment but I will put some up when I get on the computer. I hope everyone is doing well.

I am feeling wonderful and I am so happy I decided to get my lap band. I was 215 lbs when I started this journey and a size 18/20. At my last doc appt, I weighed 178 , and I'm down to a size 14, and even those jeans are getting baggy!! I remember being so scared that this wouldn't work for me, so I would get on here and find comfort while reading others success stories. I know it's only been a few months for me, so here's hoping this is the beginning of my success story!!

So I have had a really bad year. House related: new water tank , new dryer, new fridge, new stove. But hey I can use the oven now. My daughter totaled her car. My husband had someone slam into the back end of his truck while pulling out of parking lot. I rear ended a lady who just stopped because across that was closed was open and she wanted to go that way. So I hit right into her. So when it was time for my Lapband I can promise you I was scared to death. So that went well and am on 8 weeks and lost 45 pounds. I now have pain in my arm and shoulder with numb fingers. So MRI showed bulging disc c7/8 Doc wants me to c a surgeon for his opinion. He says to be…

I'm about 12 lbs from goal (will revise goal when I get there- want to be a bit smaller). Nothing like some good before & after pics to remind you how you're doing. Feel free to share y'all oo.

The all or nothing thinking is my biggest foe. Tonight, after a hard, kinda awful day at work I got stuck in the worst traffic (rush hour, holiday, etc). I was so thirsty. I started thinking about how my job lends itself to self abuse. I never stop to pee. I inhale my food. I run from one emergency to another. I listen to and fix other peoples problems ALL DAMN day. It's my job. I signed up for it. But I'm sitting in traffic, thinking about how I think maybe a career change is in order- how little I prioritize time, energy for myself and I start to think how thirsty I am. And how Arby's is just RIGHT there. And how one coke wouldn't hurt , and hell, while I'm…

Last year on this date I had Lapband surgery with plication and a hernia repaired. It was something I needed to do as I literally weighed double the amount that I was supposed to. I didn't have medical issues (high bp, etc) but I knew it was just a matter of time that my health was going to start to decline. I felt worse each day, so I decided surgery would be the best way to save me from myself. And a few days after surgery, I did have a complete melt down of "WTF have I done", but looking bad I chalk that up to the pain and lack of sleep. But the pain did go away and I started getting some of the best sleep I had gotten in years. AND the weight started coming of…

I will be 30 days out from surgery tomorrow. Today I weighed in at a 29 pound loss. Hoping to lose that one pound overnight to make it an even 30 pounds!!

I feel amazing!!!

ONEderland day for me! I got on the scales this morning and it read 200.00 so I stripped off my clothes and this is what I got! Oh how I love my lapband and am thankful for a wonderful doctor! I had been at a plateau for a while but I pushed through and the scale DID eventually move! Never, ever quit! Highest known weight: 333 Day of surgery, 3/8/13: 258 Today: 199.4!

6 months ago today I was lying in a hospital bed newly banded and ready for the biggest change in my life. When I started my journey in January I weighed 259 pounds, I now weigh 187 pounds. I love my Band and all that it has helped me do. Some days we may disagree but I no in the end I no who's right lol. I can not wait to see what the New Year will bring me.

Had my surgery in August of 2012, start weight was 387. Now I weight 230-235 and couldn't be happier. It was easy and suggest to anyone concerned about side effects to ask others who have had the surgery because all have different stories. I had the gastric sleeve by Dr. Lavin at Surgical Specialist and the pre-surgery procedures to get done for mainly insurance purposes were drawn out. Once the sleep apnea, nutritionist, psychiatrist, doctor visits, blood work, etc., was done and surgery completed it was a matter of time and all weight just comes off. I do not feel I was a normal person with the procedure from talking to others, I do not get hungry! The doctor told…

My surgery was on 12/17/12. I want to preface this by saying that everyone’s journey and way of living and eating after surgery is a personal choice, and no way is wrong if you are happy and continuing to lose weight in a healthy manner. This is just my experience in the year since surgery. Weight loss is not linear. Throughout this first year I lost in a stair-step pattern. It was literally stall 2-3 weeks, lose 1 week. I had to learn that if I was doing everything right (eating at a deficit), it would eventually come off- and it did! LOG YOUR FOOD! I use MyFitnessPal every single day. It is responsible for 99% of my success up to this point. I started at app…

on my second band and would do it again in a heart beat. First one failed but I think more of a surgeon failure. Went from 240 to 160 but throwing up all the time. Band removed and of course gained everything back over next six months. New surgeon, new hospital, new band. It's been a year and a half and close to 160 again. But for a year I hate very unhealthy, too many chips and ice cream. You know, all the things you're not supposed to eat. I maintained a steady 180 and just kind of accepted that. This summer I went dairy free and dropped 16 lbs in three months. I don't yo yo diet any more. My goal is 150. The dairy free has been great My daughter is a bander also. 100…

Six months out, down 65.5 pounds and feeling great!! The sleeve is the best decision I've ever made for myself

December 10 was my 1 year anniversary and I am down a total of 102lbs! I started this journey at 332lbs and today am 230lbs (5'8"). I was in 26/28, I assume 3XL tops. Today I am in size 16 jeans and large or xl tops depending on where I go. This has not been an easy journey and I have fought for every pound. I was pregnant in july and we lost it in september and I have not lost a pound since! I am working so hard to get it going again but it just hasnt happened yet. I know I am not done losing yet! Hoping to get to my goal by May of 165! If i could just get below 230 I think I could do it! Hope everyone has a great christmas!

Finally broke down and bought new jeans. This week is my three month mark since surgery. Even my surgeon said it was time for new pants. Lol. I had my "old man fat jeans" that I wore until a few weeks after surgery. Then pulled out two pairs that were the next size down. That's all I had. I received my new size 48 mens last night. They are on top, oldest ones are on bottom. I NEVER got excited about clothes before.

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It has been 6 months since my VSG.... And I still LOVE my sleeve. Aside from marrying my husband, this is the best thing I've ever done. No regrets... I'm not at all saying its easy. It's not all sunshine and rainbows. The emotional stuff is hard. I look in the mirror and cry sometimes, but the good outweighs the bad completely. I still write down everything I eat. Protein first. I still (and plan to forever) stay away from potatoes, bread, Pasta, and rice. I try my best to take in enough Fluid (notice I said TRY). I still use Protein shakes and bars as Meal Replacements from time to time-- but truth is, I really enjoy them. I exercise 1-2 hours most days a week- walki…

Had a fill today and am down a total of 59.8 lbs! ( I am rounding up to 60 I currently have 6.44 cc in the 10 cc band. I think this will put me in my sweet spot. Thanksgiving wasnt half as bad as I expected. Christmas will be the same I am hoping. My progress has been steady and I was frustrated because I wanted to see results fast. My size 16 jeans are baggy and that is a great feeling. My body is a total apple shape and I have lost inches in my middle. So happy that I made this decision to have the lapband. I feel better and have more energy. I am 5'7" so I am hoping to be a solid 175 and I will be happy. I am not a small girl. Believe it or not I enjoy cooking and eat…

Went from morbidly obese in March 2013, now I'm overweight!! yay!!! I know there was a thread about this earlier, but I'm just so damn excited! 52 lbs from goal!! I think I might can make it before summer if I bust ass!! YAY!!!

This is to all veterans, people who have lost a tremendous amount of weight, people who are almost unrecognizable in the streets due to so much weight loss... Do you feel like a different person? (And I don't just mean your way of eating, your habits), I mean do you see people the same way? Do you hang out or socialize with the same people? Do you like to do the same things still? Do you ever find yourself looking at an obese person and thinking "oh my gosh, he/she is so huge! They should do something about that!" Do you find yourself discriminating against other big people? Have you become that "skinny b***ch" who not only eats healthy, but is judgmental towards others…

Hey all! I used to visit this board a lot, well, when it was verticalsleevetalk. Life caught up with me so I wasn't able to come online much. Just wanted to give everyone an update! I had my surgery November 21, 2011, so it's been a little over two years. Highest weight was around 289, surgery weight was 273. Proud to say I'm 160 pounds! The following pictures show how far I've come and they're from my graduations. First one was high school, and I think I weighed about 250. Second was community college graduation and I was about 280. Third one is from university graduation, which was 3 days ago! I'm posting this so people can further believe that this does wo…

August 5th will be six years Hard to believe it's been that long. I have had my ups and downs in the eating right department I have changed allot but I still love my ice cream and chocolate here and there List 86lbs. Over the years put 20 lbs back on and that's where my body likes to be I do Zumba and have for about 6 years and walking n power classes I feel awesome and I'm so happy Still can't believe it's been almost six years

I haven't been on here in a very long time. I thought I'd stop in and share my progress. I am a shortie at 5'2". My highest weight was around 210. I know that doesn't seem like a lot, but I had been struggling with my weight for 20+ years. My surgery weight was 181. I have lost slowly and consistently for the past 14 months. I started really working on my weight loss several months prior to surgery. Today I weigh 114. I am past my original goal. I do not want to lose anymore. Typically I wear a size 2. I don't feel like a thin person, though. It is so hard mentally, because I still feel like I think like a fat person. Unfortunately, I have reintroduced s…

At 3 months out, today I hit a marker that meant more than Onderland! I'm officially overweight and no longer obese! I was "morbidly obese" when I started (according to some calculators). Just wanted to share because it felt so awesome. Even better is that the scale in my hotel is across the compound and in the gym. So I have to weigh with clothes on (no shoes) and after my morning Protein shake. Thanks to all of you for your posts and replies. I love this site.

This week will mark 6 months since I had VSG surgery. It’s been a strange and wonderful 6 months in a lot of ways. The biggest factor that finally got me on the WLS track was my mobility. I blew out my left knee many years ago (twice, actually) and have had several surgeries. My leg is permanently bent from arthritis, and at 320 lbs I limped very badly and my mobility was extremely limited. Eventually, my right knee began to break down & last year my orthopedic surgeon told me that we needed to plan on double knee replacement surgery for this year. I knew that the longer I could hold that off, the better it would be, so I started looking into WLS instead. My o…

Before: After 50kgs off!!!!!

a year ago I was getting prepared for my surgery.. I had 2 weeks of pre-op diet to do.. I started right after Christmas... I was so ready .. My weight was at it's highest ever.. @ 5' 0 " tall I weighed 200 lbs.. I was steadily ruining my health.. My diabetes was out of control, My blood pressure was climbing daily and I could not walk, or do anything physical without pain in my back and knees. I lived in my recliner. Most days I ate myself into oblivion and slept in my chair.. I would walk back to my office (in my home) and do what I had to but that was my only exercise... Today, I have lost almost 60 lbs.. I am so happy about the Holidays this year.. I have shopped in …