Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories

4.5 months into my journey and I'm halfway there. I ve lost 45 lbs and have approx 45 to go ( I 'll decide that by how I feel when I get closer). I know it'll take me more than 4.5 months to finish as weight loss has slowed down a lot. I'm exercising, trying not to diet as much as eat right and the way I hope to eat for the rest of my life. I feel I have more of a chance of being successful if I do it that way. I have only had one fill which pretty much I cant tell, so this Monday, I go in again hopefully for another fill. This board has inspired me so much and I think I would have had alot of trouble doing this without it. Thanks alot guys. I love you all for t…

I can't wait I go on the 25th to find out what the surgeon is going to say. Either I have to do one more thing and or when my surgery date is. Wish me luck.

Today was my 6 month follow up with my surgeon. I have lost 55% of my excess weight. According to him, the average loss at 6 months is 40%. My starting weight was 262. Surgery day was 249. Today I weighed in at 194 on my scale. 196 on his. I liked mine better. He also noted in my medical file the redness and itching under my breasts and pannis. He said if he puts it in my file, any excess skin removal would probably be paid for by my insurance as medically necessary. YAY!!! I walk 2-3 miles per day and can eat anything without issue( not that I do). I do have an occasional treat, and HORRORS!!!, have had soda a couple of times. This is my journey and its a life lon…

Hello everybody I'm soooo happy I just weighted myself yesterday and i'm down to 197 I've lost 63 pounds I haven't been under 200 in years. My sleeve was done on 4/10/13 at first I thought things were going to slow but my sister and my mother are my support and they keep reminding me you did not put it on over night I'm running now next year I want to do a 5k. The sleeve was the best thing for me I'm so happy. God bless everyone on this web site hope everything is going well for you to and for the people who are planning on getting the sleeve good luck and may God bless you with your journey. Also are there any Delaware sleevers like the Dover area I plan on having a wei…

I amso happy that I had my surgery with plication on Nov 6,2012. I have lost 84 lbs. I can only say best decision of my life! I will be 60 on the 22 of Sept. I've lost every day. Not seen my surgeon in months(hesucked). It's totally about you and what you want! I can honestly say I have never had any great replies to my comments. But.... Who cares. I will answer and help anyone. I've been there. Donr that! Great success to everyone!

The scale is finally being good to me this morning.. I had gained a few pounds while on vacation 3 weeks ago.. I lost those pounds now I am under what I was when I went to Colorado .. I really am so thrilled to have lost what I gained and then some more.. this is the first time I have ever lost weight after gaining... The band works....Side Note: Please keep my friends @ Sylvandale Guest Ranch in Loveland, Colorado in your prayers.. Their beautiful ranch has been devastated by the floods...

So I had my consultation with my bariatric surgeon yesterday, and he wants me to get gastric bypass. His reasoning is that the sleeve doesn't help gerd which I have and in fact makes it worse. I am terrified if bypass, yet I have prepared for 2 years for the sleeve. I feel so disappointed. I understand his reasoning, but i am still terrified.

As of September 9th this year it has been 4 years since I had my surgery! I have been extremely successful and have maintained my weight loss and healthy life style! I am happier then ever and would not change my decision for the world! I wish you all success love and happiness.. Work your band! don’t let your band work you! Muchos besos and good long life to you all!

my wife and I both had surgery on August 19th. I'm already down 41 pounds and she is down 30 pounds!!! Stolked!!

so friday was 6months sense i had my surgery.. I went for my 6month check up... well my doctor said i was losing weight to fast.. i thought i never would hear that.. so now i really got to watch what i eat but the crazy thing is that i have really have got off track and cant seem to get back on.. with eating right and working out... and the biggest thing is weighing my food!!...im telling you it hard to get back on track and i need some crazy help!! i wish i would had never started eating and trying new things... then so my side still hurts and they are making me do a ekg on my side so they can see whats wrong she is not for sure whats going on.. but i cant believe its…

Went to the eye doctor and you know that thing you have to hold onto so they can look in your eyes? You know, where you have to put your chin in the rest, and keep your forehead on the bar? I remember having to hold on for dear life because my big fat self couldn't get my head where it needed to be. Well, no problem this time. I got my chin in the rest easily and there was plenty of room in the chest area because the big massive boobs are no longer in the way. Loving the normalcy that comes without being obese anymore. In fact, I went out to dinner with my family last week and my sister, who is very heavy, did not sit next to me as I expected she would. I realized…

This is the results of my recent blood test. Diabetes gone, bad cholesterol disappeared, high blood pressure moved out, sleep apnea departed, hypertension not here, gout vanished, prostate problems divorce me. Down a from 52 inch gut to a nice 38, was 305 heavy on the scale to 185 lbs. Not bad for a 62 year old dude. Looking forward and wishing well. Thanks VST.com for the continuous support.

Well, sort of;) I'm finally below 150! It was a battle, and I finally had to cave in and start weight training to do it (I seriously love running). 3 more pounds till I reach my doctor's goal for me, 13 till I reach my goal (but that one is a moving target, up and down). My new school clothes, size 8, are starting to feel a tad too loose. I never thought I'd ever say that! For those who are at the beginning of this trip, let me tell you it really works if you play by the rules!

Hi. I am 8 weeks post op and am sooo exhausted. I've started making some bad food choices thinking they'll give me some boost of energy. Its really starting to pact my functionality at work and home. I'm starting to wonder if my cymbalta and thyroid meds aren't being fully digested. I just take them in their capsules. Anyone have similar experience? I'm literally taking 2 naps a day and am foggy headed.

I'm bursting with happiness & have to share that I am now officially overweight!!! You know those annoying height/weight/BMI standards??? Up until my official weigh in today I have still been in the obese range....despite losing over 110 lbs! Well, today a total loss of 117 lbs (so far) has finally bumped me down to being merely overweight. I assure you no female has ever been this happy to be overweight LOL

So this is my first time posting. Im 5'10 and my surgery was 8/26/13. My weight at surgery was 376 As of today im down 48lbs! Other ppl say they see it, I really cant. However my face is significantly smaller. Its soooo hard. Not the not eating part, but the way I feel. At times I wonder if this was the right thing to do. The numbers mske me snsp out of it lol. But my energy is sooo low its terrible. Im having problems with protein. The shakes make me gag... but hey it'll get better n i cant be mad at 48lbs in 26 days!

So this is my first time posting. Im 5'10 and my surgery was 8/26/13. My weight at surgery was 376 As of today im down 48lbs! Other ppl say they see it, I really cant. However my face is significantly smaller. Its soooo hard. Not the not eating part, but the way I feel. At times I wonder if this was the right thing to do. The numbers make me snap out of it lol. But my energy is sooo low its terrible. Im having problems with protein. The shakes make me gag... but hey it'll get better n i cant be mad at 48lbs in 26 days!

This morning I reached a minor milestone. At 275 lbs, I now match my stated weight on my driver's license! When I lose three more lbs, at 272, I will be halfway home. So stay tuned!

I'm 9 weeks out and have only lost 19lbs. What am I doing wrong? I can eat a whole cup of soup too!

Yesterday was 9 months since i had my surgery and after looking at pictures i am so happy with how far i have came. Getting the lapband was the best choice i have ever made, can't wait until my year mark to see how much more weight i loss =) [ATTACH]27928[/ATTACH]

I just got an email from the center where I exercise asking if I would be willing to be the Spotlight Member for the October newsletter!!! ME!!??? I can not believe it. Granted I have been there almost every day since May 24th but Im soooo flattered and proud and just cant believe it! 5 months ago I didnt want to go to the grocery store and now I will be in the spotlight!! So crazy! I'm sooo excited! I am working really hard and it's amazing when other people notice! Seriously never could have imagined I would be in the spotlight for a fitness article!! MIND IS BLOWN!!! Push yourselves!! This journey is AMAZING and it only gets better!! This feels so much bette…

Curious to know how much weight everyone lost the first 4 months after surgery. I start traveling exactly4 months from mine and wonder what I may look like!

So the day has finally come. After just about 2 years of waiting and struggling, I will be having my Gastric bypass on halloween. I am so excited!!!

It took 18 months but I have arrived at "WON"derland

I made the final decision to have RNY today, after much research. I called and made an appointment with the LPN at my Surgeon's clinic. I want to get as much info as I can before I start this process. I have a Band that needs to be removed, and then RNY in place. I've heard that this process has been done during one surgery, all at once. I also heard that Band's have been removed, then you wait a bunch of months to heal, then the RNY. People, let me know what you heard or know. ***** Since I have limited info till I see the LPN in November, I'd like to turn to those that have been there. ***** LIST WHAT QUESTIONS YOU THINK I SHOULD ASK, PLEASE.

Now that I'm posing in the correct forum This lady that works on my floor told me I'm looking line one sexy mama. Made me blush. :-)

I received a message that ask some questions I think we all deal with. I wrote a reply and thought I would share it here since I have been asked kinda the same thing many times. :-) Hi: :-) First not knowing you its hard to give specific advice. And at the same time I am happy to share some ideas with you As a woman you have it much harder than me. The deck is stacked against you. Everything in your body say hold on to the weight. Now, while natures insisting you keep a little more than the men is not bad at all on our man eyes when the curves are just right, sometimes natures idea of how much more and a fair ladies just don't line up. You have already been winni…

Hey! I just wanted to do an update. I'm feeling super good bit going through the struggle of finding my green zone. I have had 2 fills and right now I feel no restriction at all!!! I've been having some heartburn because of food choices I'm sure . But as of tomorrow I am back on my strict workout plan. It's not until I look at pics that I know I am making progress . If I don't workout I feel like I'm gaining weight . It's crazy I know. But when I get my next fill maybe it will b better . This lapband has changed my life completely and I'm going to take advantage. Keep y'all posted. My next fill is sept 24th! This pic was from today . High : 331 Pre-op: 319 Day …

I can not stop crying!! What an emotional day! I am overwhelmed with joy! To think back to how run down and depressed I was less than 6 months ago. I was in such a dark and scary place for so long. I dreaded little things like going to the grocery store. I would go late at night so less people would see me. I carried sooo much guilt and shame. I was embarrassed to pick my kids up from school because I never wanted to be "that" mom...and there I was. I would get comments from the kids when I would volunteer to help...one little girl asked me if I was having a baby and when I said no she asked why my belly was so big. Can't blame her but it still hurt. Now 5 months post …

I just bought a fitted Trench coat off the rack at a really nice store in the Seattle Airport! Couldn't have happened 3 months ago!

I am new to lapband talk.com and I wanted to join to see how and what information I can gain from others like me. I am scheduled for surgery on nov 14 2013 . I am sooooo excited, on the way to the new me!

I have a appt wit the surgeon on Aug. 19.....I'm excited n cant what. Im taking my daughter n my niece for support. Im goin to c Dr. Woodard....has anyone done surgery wit him in Dupage Med. at Winfield, Il

Hey everyone, I woke up today and decided I would motivate myself to post a body shot 4 months post-op (surgery was May 6th) and almost 100 lbs lighter... intimidating but here it is

I just got back from Panama City Beach, FL and I'm proud to say I actually lost a couple pounds over vacation! That never would have happend pre-sleeve. The beach was such a different experience after losing 60 pounds. I could walk the beach without my thighs rubbing together (ladies, you know what I'm taking about). I had so much more energy to play with my kids and more confidence in a swimsuit. AND .... a guy hit on me at the bar! That has not happened in 15 years!! I'm married so I had to politely decline, but it made my day! My brother does photography and I had him take some family pics at the beach that I will post when I get them. They turned out reall…

A chance to do things that were quite simply out of reach before.... hike to the top of a mountain, riding a small endurance horse, traveling comfortably, walking everywhere - living life to the fullest (click on my profile if you want to see my before pic)

My info was submitted on Thursday. Aetna approved me the following Monday. Signed my consent forms yesterday and got my surgery date of September 16 today! I'm 5'6 and weigh 240 pounds. How much can I expect to lose within the first 12 weeks? I think I'll be an average to fast loser. That's usually the case. I've never had trouble losing weight but I always have trouble keeping it off. This will be the third time I lose 80+ pounds since 1999, and I hope it's the last!!

Just dropping in to say hi: I am 2 year and 4 months out. Have been at goal for 1 year and 9 months. Life is so great on this side. The weight has been off almost two years! At this point I still have zero problem maintian my wieght, I am still not hungry ever!!! Some things that have changed. I have found that food just doesn't hold interest for me much anymore. I can take it if leave it. A protien bar is as good as having sushi. I just dont care really. This is a good thing!!!! It took a while to get used to that. For a while it was a little sad ro me. But that passed also. Simple fact. "Nothing tastes as good as thin!" And a time does come where you rea…

All these before and after pics are awesome, but please, tell me, have you had OTHER health benefits? Is it true that all those bad things like diabetes, sleep apnea, acid reflux, and everything else goes away? Please post if your health has improved, not just your silhouette. Don't get me wrong, looking great is a perk, but I need more than happy pictures.

I had surgery 1/21/13 I started at 299 as of today I'm 199 yaay and I'm 14 pounds away from my goal weight I am so happy and pleased w my weightloss and for you new sleevers hang in there it will happen

I had my surgery January 21 , 2013 started at 299 now 179 goal weight was 185 I'm 6 pounds under my goal weight and 15 pounds away from a normal Bmi 120 pound I said good by to .. Hope these pic inspire some one

As of September 9th this year it has been 4 years since I had my surgery! I have been extremely successful and have maintained my weight loss and healthy life style! I am happier then ever and would not change my decision for the world! I wish you all success love and happiness.. Work your band! don’t let your band work you! Muchos besos and good long life to you all! PS. I hope the second photo wasnt too much! Just want to show that if you work out hard you dont need surgery to remove skin in some cases... simple cardio and crunches do the trick. In box me if you want my tips and tricks... hope to not offend anyone

Down 28 lbs

Well it's been a year. A very triumphant year if I may say so myself. I have lost 80 pounds and even though I have hit a plateau I have no doubt I will break through it soon. So much has changed...I went from sporadically active to exercising 6 days a week. I actually haven't missed a workout this entire year. I have NEVER been that committed to exercise...EVER!!! I don't really eat carbs, especially doughy ones. I watch my calories and track them. I choose Protein before other types of food. I went from wearing a size 20/22 to a 12 or 13 depending on women's or juniors. My tops and dresses are now medium instead of XXL. I can actually confidently by clothing with…

Guess who is now the poster girl for their works fitness center...that's right, this girl!! Funny how things change

I had this surgery first and foremost to resolve my diabetes. I became diabetic after receiving huge doses of steroids closely followed by medication that had diabetes as a side effect. I had no pre diabetic period, I went from nothing to diabetic in the course of a few weeks after starting the new drug. The drug was to help with my arthritis. I was given the choice of stopping the drug and the diabetes would go. But I needed the drug to remain mobile so I didn't have a choice. But diabetes on top of my existing condition that needed additional management just pushed me towards depression. So I spent a year looking into the sleeve as a way of putting my diabetes into…

i was scanning and faxing alot of contracts a big ago and came across a NSV that never occurred to me..and i was thinking i have got to post this and hope someone reads it and goes, hey, thats right, so can i and just maybe....encourage (esp a larger bmi person like myself)...even if for a moment.. I have posted NSV on tying shoes, no more seat belt decapitation, putting my own socks on, fitting into regular bathroom stall...and the list is endless.... i have no shame, i just post reality as i experience it... last year i couldnt stand for more than 5 min at a time (100% TRUTH) and here i was standing and faxing for a good 25 minutes.....i recall with great clarity …

I had my surgery on January 23, 2013. Since then, I've lost 119 pounds and I have 30 to go to reach my goal. I am 5 feet tall. My highest weight was 274. My weight now is 155. Before, I wore a size 24/26 jeans, now I'm in a 13/14. I used to wear size 3X shirts and now I wear Medium. Before, I was miserable. Now I feel great! I love my sleeve. I do have a lot of saggy skin though. I'm hoping it will tighten up at some point. I do exercise a lot so I hope that helps. You can't really see the saggy skin in this pic but if you look closely at my thighs you can see it a little. You can REALLY see it from the front. I don't like it at all, but maybe someday I can get …

I had my Lapband march 22,2013 starting weight 368 on the day of surgery 351 today I am 196!! I see the plastic surgeon Thursday for a surgery date for the skin removal

My two year surgiversery came and went and I didn't even realize it! food no longer controls my life! I don't constantly think, dream or live for food! I have reached my goal, and I love it! I will be completing my journey next month by having two plastics surgeries. First I will be having a tummy tuck to remove my apron that started by having my beautiful children, and was made worse by becoming morbidly obese. The second will be a breast lift with implants to get the girls back. My only regret still remains that I did not get the sleeve sooner. This is a gift...the best one I could have ever done for myself and my family. I am healthier, happier....and stronger becaus…

8 moths post-op. It's been a while I have posted but here it is. Not at goal yet but getting there! Before high was 263 currently 169 took that pic about 2 weeks ago so I've lost a few more since then.