Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories

As of today I am now down 168 lbs! And my BMI has gone from 72 to 48!! I can now buy my bra's from Victory Secret! I have NEVER been able to do that. Not even in high school! And the way I feel is AMAZING!! The first picture was taken around this time last year, the middle I'm not really sure. I believe it's on the picture. And the last is from about a month ago!

Here is a picture of me day of surgery and 4 weeks post op. I have lost 24 pounds. I have also lost several inches. SW260 CW236 GW175 Inches I lost are Arm 1 inch Chest 4 inches Hips 4 inches Thigh 2 inches Waist 3 inches

These are some before and after photos taken at a seven-week interval. First ones are just prior to pre-op diet, etc., and the ones with snow were taken Thanksgiving morning. Hoping to stay current with pictures and measurements in order to keep myself motivated. 10/23/13 Bust 49, Waist 45, Hips 52, Thigh 28.5, Arm 17.5, Neck 17.5, Weight 248 11/27/13 Bust 47.5, Wast 44, Hips 50.5, Thigh 28.5, Arm 15.5, Neck 17.5, Weight 227 Lost an inch and a half from my bust, an inch off the waist, inch and a half off the hips, two inches off the arm -- neck and thighs the same. I've been working out a lot and will continue with that. Pretty sure exercise is the magic …

My surgery day was Aug 14th. Day of surgery 222... Today 175

Yea. Hit onederlad - and during the holidays. Who'd-a-thunk-it!?! I gotta admit I am not the best patient. I didn't eat much crap before (no soda, not much processed food, etc.) but obviously I ate too much. I don't eat 'low fat' foods per se. I use butter. I put raw sugar and half and half in my coffee. I eat triple creme cheeses and pate (and a lot of sashimi). I eat delicious rich foods, just in very small portions. I guess it's probably why I am a "slow loser"? 48 pounds since surgery in July and many mini stalls along the way, but I would rather still delight in eating and lose more slowly. I don't freak out about it. I figure it's a long journey. If it…

I will be exercising on Thanksgiving morning -- definitely a first for me! Instead of major food prep, I made sure to organize a good workout for tomorrow so I don't miss a day on Turkey Day. Then we'll have our feast, which for me will just be a tad of everything. I'm not dreading it, but I'm also not the least bit obssessed with the food part of the holiday. More worried about getting my work-out in. For me, this is a complete turnaround and a very happy mode to be in. Thank you, Band!

I am seriously considering vsg and finding these boards so helpful! I am curious if anyone had a history of major yo-yo weight loss and gain? Over the last 25 years I have lost and re-gained 80 pounds about every 5 years. :-( I am now at my all time high and know that I could probably lose the weight on my own again but I would be very likely to gain it all back again and I am so tired of this cycle. Any advice? Thanks so much!

Ok all you post op sleevers! How did you spend your day?? Did you take any pics? I'm like the "selfie" queen these days But today for thanksgiving my little family unit did our traditional thanksgiving at the beach. For the last 6 years I cook everything the day before (and they all eat like piggies) then on thanksgiving proper we pack up turkey sandwiches and spend the day giving thanks at the beach Here are some of my pictures, Please show me some of yours!

Has anyone tried this? I am having trouble getting my protein so I am going to try this out.

I'm pre-op but I have read so much about keeping skin moisturized especially after weight loss to keep the elasticity in your skin and help with the skin tightening. Do you have any good moisturizers you recommend?

Relax, relax. She's fine. What I mean by the topic title is that when I was at my son and daughter-in-law's house for Thanksgiving last night, I was talking to her mom and she he knows about the lapband so I had no issues discussing details with her. When she asked how much weight I had lost, I told her it was now around 95 lbs. She said, 'really? Do you realize that's what Debbie weighs'. ...and suddenly I realized...OMG...I've been literally carrying around another person all this time. I know we often say of someone who has lost alot of weight that they're half their size and while I haven't actually lost half my size, I really have lost a whole person. And …

Hello! I've been posting in the revision RNY section due to not losing anymore weight for the past 3.5 years. I'm approve to have my band removed and to be revised. After my consult with the Dr. to start the ball rolling, He started telling me how difficult and risky it is to revise, and about the 30 day liquid diet before surgery that costs 110.00 per week. That is to help him out and to shrink my live, b/c he will need all the help he can. He said that if I don't lose the expected amount of weight, that I will be asked to leave the program. I have to pay 1,500 before the surgery and 5,000 out of pocket after my insurance has paid their share after my surgery.I'm glad …

I cannot wait to see my SIL on turkey day. We have not spoken nor have we seen each other since January. At the time, she was about 35 pounds lighter than me and LOVED to gloat about it in a not so subtle manner. She would give me her clothing rejects with a casual, "These may be too small for you, but you are dieting, right?". She loved to commiserate with me about our mutual attempts to follow whatever diet we were on but loved to point out that her points/calories/units were lower than mine because she was lighter. Our last conversation was her snickering about another overweight acquaintance's failed weigh-in, laughing that she did SO MUCH better and me aski…

I had surgery on 03/29/13, so I'm almost 8 months post op. I started out at 256 lbs. and my goal weight is 150 lbs. Today, I weighed in at 190 lbs. Because of my height and the fact that I have huge boobs (LOL), I really just wanted to fit into Size 12 jeans. I figured that would make me look well proportioned. I wanted to wait to buy clothes, but everything is falling off of me. I caved in today and went to buy a new pair of jeans. I bought a Size 14, but was too embarrassed to try them on in the store. I just tried them on...they're too big!!! Yippee!!!

Feeling amazing and Im two days from nine weeks out and got on the scale this morning and seen that im down another 10lbs and at 268. Thats 51lbs in 9 weeks so amazed hy the results wish I would have done this sooner. Any pain, emotional days, frustrations have all been worth it! [ATTACH]37895[/ATTACH]

My mum lost my dad 4 years ago and had been adapting to living alone and finding it very hard actually. She used to be very careful about her flood intake and was always watching her weight now she lives for food and has gradually been gaining weight. She's only 5'1 so even putting on the 30 or so pounds she's gained really shows and now she breathes really heavy going upstairs and her general health has declined. She's now 73 and has developed asthma and lately if she goes on any long walks she becomes bowel incontinent! I'm so worried about her. She's watched me lose weight and cut down my food intake since my surgery and now she jokes that she's picked up where I …

Hi, I was sleeved Wednesday (11/6) morning and haven't had a movement since. I think I might feel one in the works, possibly. What has been others experience? Thanks

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How many sleevers were thankful for their sleeves today. At the same time who is frustrated because you have your sleeve

It's been four years today since my surgery and I can't imagine where'd I'd be without it. The changes, both physically and mentally, are hard to put into words. I suppose Euphoric would be the best description of how I feel...to know that I am never going back to where I was "back then". As I was going on a short run before work this morning, I thought about so many of the fine folks on here that have helped/encouraged/motivated me. I could not possibly remember to name you all if I tried. But YOU helped me get to where I am today. The advice from this site CAN be incredibly helpful...because of the wide diversity of knowlege/experience covering many topics.…

Hi all: You'll find this sorta cute I think. So.....I saw my sports medicine/pain management doctor today. First time I've seen him since about two weeks prior to the hip replacements so....about 9 weeks ago. I was in the waiting room and he called me into his office so I got up and started walking towards him. He then started walking to me and right in the middle of the waiting room, bent down and whispered in my ear....'I can't say this out loud with a room full of patients, but you look f***ing fantastic'. I've never had a doctor use that particular word before but he and I are about the same age, and I've been seeing him for a year and a half so I know he on…

So this summer I took my family camping at Burney Falls in No.Cal. I couldn't walk over all the big rocks to make the hike to the edge of the falls. As I sat there watching my husband and kids climb over I made the decision to have wls. Next summer I am going to take my family back to Burney Falls and I WILL hike those falls with them. That is my goal! I don't know why I didn't think of it before but that just feels like coming to full circle. Next summer I will post pictures of me sitting on my rock from this summer and me standing in that waterfall from next summer! Now I'm excited!

I couldn't figure out how to post my pic to a thread so I just made a new one. I'll say 3 month up date. from HW 278 to 190. 3 month Medically supervised diet started Feb 2013, Surgery August 21st, to 3 months post op November 2013.Thats 9 months. That's 88 pounds total. 59 of that shed during my 3 months post op. And I feel 88 pounds lighter like a sprung chicken HA Below are some pictures from Feb to now. I still have a ways to go but I'm doin it and that's all that matters to me. Today chopped hair off to make it appear fuller when in truth I think I'm getting bald spots...Sigh (hair loss is a B***H) Sorry about the selffie my face broke out like a 15 ye…

My first post on this site ... I am choosing not to tell co-workers about WLS. For those of you who didn't disclose, how did you respond to the rapid weight loss?

So, its a bit early for a true "success story," since I just had surgery on the 21st... but... over the last few years, every time I've dieted, I've stalled, gotten frustrated, and given up at 300 pounds. Each time I gained more weight back, of course. I started the journey at 377lbs in May. I was 303 on my surgery date. This morning, I left the threes forever! I am officially in Twoderville and plan on staying for awhile... until I get to the promised land: Onederland!

Okay so has any one got pregnant after sleeve, and after baby was born, what was weight loss like! I am more interested in what happens after baby is born! I am worried pregnancy would mess up metabolism

I'm doing great. I'm down 78lbs since surgery. Counting the 12lbs I lost pre-op that's 90lbs!!!! My labs are good but my B was high. I take 3000 daily because I was afraid of not getting enough. My doc suggested taking it only every other day. He said to keep doing exactly what I'm doing and I'll see him again in three months. Tomorrow I have my six month required appointment with the nutritionist. Should be quick - I have no questions. :-) Hey DL! I love the new me!

For all October surgeries, what are your stats? Had surgery 10/21/13 HW: 384 SW: 380 CW: 338

Pic 1 280 lbs day of vsg surgery 9/10/13. Pic 2 Nov 2 38 lbs down. Pic 3 Nov 22 45 lbs down. Love my sleeve!

For the faint at heart undergarment pics!! 105lbs down 20 lbs till my dr goal for me. Sw 289 cw 184 I am 5ft 8in pics from day after I came home from hospital 4/26 and today [ATTACH]37703[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]37702[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]37704[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]37705[/ATTACH]

I'm dying. August kicks off green Chile season here in New Mexico, and chile roasters fill the road sides and markets. We bought some fresh roasted today and the family is eating them in hot buttered tortillas right now while I sip my liquid diet. Aaaarrrrgggghhhh.

Wednesday of this week ill be a month out... I'm 28lbs down but sometimes I feel like I just won't lose the weight still. I don't see it in myself at all and idk I just feel like I'm not guna lose. I have no thyroid so that always worrys me as well. I've only had 2 normal bm since surgery, the rest were loose stool every few days. Just ugh anyone else feel like this?

add me on poshmark use code (HLGNV) my username is gabaliciousz, have a ton of clothing I will be sellig! Brands from gap,old navy, some vintage a pair of nikes etc!

Been married a long time 29 yrs and mother in law came over yesterday to visit and when my husband went out the room to chat to his dad, she had a whole lot of negative stuff to say about my surgery even though I'm 6 months out. She said she thinks people who lost a lot of weight look really old and cited a couple of examples here in the uk both of whom are on their 70's and I'm still in my 40's. She went in and on that she's worried about me and how I won't be able to stop losing weight and that I will look horrible skinny and old.. not forgetting the old she really laboured that point knowing that looking good is important to me. Jeez this woman is such a cow! I'm su…

263 vs. 175

OK, here goes. The before pic is from 2008 when I was probably 240-250ish. I started this journey in January at 267. The after pics are from the last couple of days. Just know that my hips are still swollen from the replacement surgery, OK? I just wanted to post though because the tops are from the misses department and not women's sizes. I'm finally out of the plus sizes.

Posting this to inspire anyone surfing the topics on this site. One year ago, I was 267 lbs. and in a very bad place physically and emotionally. I had the lapband surgery in January because I had no other choice. My mobility was in jeopardy, I was in tremendous joint pain, and my world was shrinking because of it. There was way more that I couldn't do rather than what I could do. The big issues have been addressed in that I had the joint replacement surgery I needed once I got below 200 lbs. I've also noted that I'm no longer in fear of things like airplane seats, chairs with arms, theater seats, etc. Well...last night I went to dinner and we were taken to a boot…

Just completed my 1st 5K last week with my hubby! I did my in 34:21 and he completed his in 29:11! Our life's have changed so much and we both feel so great! So much more energy now. We both were sleeved in May total lost between us over 250lbs!!

Today I am 4 months post op and have hit my 50 lbs loss!!! , I cant believe it 50 lbs ! I could not be more thrilled

Hello Everyone. I thought it might be a good time to post a before and after picture of my journey so far. I started my 3 week liquid diet on May 23, 2013, had my surgery on May 12, 2013. My starting weight was 360 pounds and as of today I am down to 263 pounds. For anyone who is struggling it can be done. I still have another 63 pounds to go before I hit my goal of 200 pounds. I know I have many challenges ahead but I now have the confidence to meet them head on. Thank you to everyone who has supported me on my journey so far.

Hi All, Today is 6 months exactly since I had lap band surgery. It was the greatest decision I've ever made. I'm 24 years old and 6'2. 2 weeks before pre op I was 330 lbs. Today I'm proud to say I weigh 247 lbs totally 83 lbs lost so far. My goal weight is 210 lbs and I hope to be there by May. There's no greater feeling then making the decision to become healthier. I went from being lazy to working out 5 days a week and playing basketball one night a week. There's no better motivation then seeing the scale continue to go down. Hopefully 6 months from today I can say I'm at my goal!

SOO My brother in law's family, mother in law's family, and my family rented a cabin at a state park this weekend. We are getting ready to head out soon and Im excited. The husband and I are going to go on a hike together. It will be the first time I've been hiking since a kid! We have a cooker full of veggies and crock pots full of beef stew. I also decided to do some reflecting this weekend and I think to do this I need to unplug from my smartphone. SOO..I'll be unplugging from everything this weekend. I have my swim suit to play in the pool with the kids, hiking gear for a nice long trek, a brand new intriguing book, and board games out the wazoo to play with the fa…

Looking at some of the other boards on here I saw some interesting convos. I had kinda of gotten bummed about some of my fav holiday traditions & foods not fitting into my new healthier lifestyle. I've resigned myself to maybe having a bite of some things possibly but some having none while sweets are out. I started thinking about things I was looking forward to and had some great things not food related. I can't wait to see my in laws and step kids...they are going to be shocked when they see me. My husbands ex wife...so very looking forward to seeing her too!!!!! She never has been pleasant to me. I think the satisfaction of shocking a few folks out weights the feel…

I had my sleeve done December 13th 2012. My highest weight was in September of 2012 at 377, the morning of my surgery I was 349. This morning I weighed in at 168!!!!! I have lost 209 pounds…..I pinch myself everyday. There is no secret to my success, my sleeve has been my greatest tool. I would have never gotten to this point without it, I know that! However, the 3 other legs of the stool to help me achieve this have been: 1) Myfitnesspal.com 2) Fitbit 3) Exercise, Exercise, & more Exercise The sleeve did not fix the cavernous space between my ears. Even with the sleeve I would not have lost the weight if I was not ready to tackle the reasons I ov…

I hate when people say, "Why surgery? You can lose weight on your own." I hate when people say, "Your taking the easy way out." I hate it when people say, "You were never "Fat" just big bone." B.S. when people see you trying to better yourself, they find ways to keep you down because you being down keep them up. I don't care what people have to say, I'm doing me. There are people already not in my circle anymore, and I haven't even had my surgery yet. Imagine when I do, its really gonna ache them. Oh well, I know now who's for me and not against me. TEAM WLS!!!

I read many posts here from day to day...and every so often I feel I need to get my story out there...if anything, a declaration for my own edification... Before this WLS, I literally had one foot in the grave, there were so many medical issues and my prognosis was very bad...I'll not get ino it now, but I have in the past...in the 3-5 years prior, I had to bury my Sister, and my Brother...both who died too young from complications from being Obese...and I was walking right in their footsteps... My PCP seriously talked to me, more as a friend, to be sure I had some funeral plans in the way of expenses, and also asked me if my family would be Ok and taken care of.... …

Well... I had quite a morning! First I wrapped a towel ALLthe way around myself then I painted my toenails. Easily. Yay me!

Hi all. I am set to be sleeved on 11/25 and have been looking at lots of before and afters. I am 5"2 and 255lbs with all of my weight concentrated around my middle. It is very hard for me to picture what my body and skin may look like after I lose half my body weight. Would any of you lovely people be willing to show pics of what you looked like before surgery and how your skin has adapted to the loss: not asking for nudes, but just pics that show the excess skin, if you are willing to show it.

I am approved by insurance for a Tummy tuck, lipo and panniculectomy!!! I NEVER in a million years expected insurance would approve, even the nurse at the dr.'s office was surprised! And....it was approved the FIRST time!! I at least thought I would have to appeal. I think it helped that I got a referral from my pain management dr, due to the back/neck issues. Plus, I wrote about how many medical problems are resolved, since the weight loss and how important exercise is in keeping it off. Also put that I am limited in my exercise options, due to other problems, and riding the recumbant bike, is pretty much my only option now, but....the pannis sits on top of my thighs mak…