Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories

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Lost close to 100lbs in first 18 months. Have since run several half marathons, and joined basketball leagues...etc. Hit me up on yahoo messenger if you ever wana chat. I'm a 35m in Michigan and I don't mind giving advice or making new friends. Yahoo ID: acousticplayer1978

Hi. My name is Wenona. I've been approved for the VSG and I go in this coming Monday Aug 5....I am psyched! Its been almost two years of toiling and praying...losing 50 lbs and gaining it all back, other health issues, and insurance woes...but Im finally here! I am on the liquid pre op and with that and minor changes in diet alone I've lost my first 20 PRE op! THIS TIME...IM KEEPING ALL THE WEIGHT OFF! I look forward to sharing my story here! SMOOCHES!

It's been a year since my surgery, and I've lost a total if 25 lbs. Every day is a struggle to watch what I eat. Dr isn't happy with weight loss and would like to do a revision, sleeve or bypass. What's worse is hubby went on calorie counting binge and has lost over 50 lbs. every day I hear how much fiber, protein, and calories he has eaten. I gets numerous ?s on what we are having, what is a serving, etc. He's driving me nuts, and all I want to do is crawl in a hole and eat. It's hard when you have no one to help you over the humps.

So the scale is SLOWWWWLY moving again!! My workload is so heavy right now, I truly can not exercise the way I used to. So I am being extra vigilant with my food intake. I am being a good girl with my Protein, Water, and Vitamins. But I also had some Oreo Cookies today (4 of them) :ph34r: ......Pray for me....... P.S Still on the fence about getting the Sleeve?! DO IT ASAP!!! you can thank me later

I had a good week this week. 1. I noticed I am down another notch on my belt. One more notch and it is time to buy another smaller belt. That will be my third belt since April. 2. My daughter's teacher, who had not seen me since May, told me I look great. (Side note, any 46 year old man loves to hear a 20 something woman notices them, let alone says they look good). 3. A guy in my office stopped me and asked me how much weight I lost. (Second side note - Guys don't mention weight loss to other guys unless they lost a body part or something) 4. My wife gave me a hug this morning and locked her hands behind my back. She said she hasn't been able to do that since high…

Hi I had my surgery in Nov 09 weighing in at 27 stone 9 pounds (387 pounds) I now weigh 189 pounds thats 13 stone 7 pounds and feeling amazing.. I got married again on 16Th Feb this year and was able to send off my measurements to china and got an amazing dress back for £100 hand made, looked amazing on the day as well . if you have just had your band and feeling low dont, i get times where my weight fluctuates badly and I feel bad when it goes up but it soon heads back down again very quickly. bare with it and keep going.

I'm 6 weeks and 2 days out. Started working out 3 weeks ago when I finally felt like myself, and as of this morning...199!!!!!!! I have not been in the 100's since my 1st child's first year of infancy (and she's 10 1/2)! Super excited and happy

Lately I've been struggling with the fact none of my clothes feel right. My pants feel like I'm wearing them too low and my shirts feel way too lose and they probably look pretty baggy; but at the same time if I try on clothes that look like they fit they feel too small and I'm afraid they'l make me look fat again. I'm still losing 5lbs a month on average and have alot more weight to go so I don't want to buy a ton of clothes but I know I'll need to pick up at least a few items before my goal. I know it's just something I'm gonna have to work through but I wanted to vent and see if anyone else had any strategies for getting through this phase.

I finally broke out of the 300 pound world! I had my surgery April 1st, and have lost 58.5 pounds..... I haven't been out of the 300's in a long time. I almost couldn't believe my ears when the scale spoke today!!!! Now on to break out of the 200's which will take some time, but every pound lost is a pound closer to onderland!

Since not many people know about my surgery, I had to come on here to share about my surgerversary! I was a low BMI'er and self-paid a ton of money and this has been the best decision of my life. My high weight was 220, day of surgery 190, current weight 140. I'm 5'5". I'm trying to take off the last couple of pounds but I'm super happy at 140 and so is my surgeon. My bloodwork was awesome and I'm feeling great. Here are some pictures. Even one with the fabulous Dr. Cirangle!

May 10 was my Lapland this pic was this weekend it's encouraging 27 pound down

First time ever buying a 2 piece bathing suit! Not exactly where I want too be yet, but without the band, eating right, and exercising I wouldn't be where I'm at today!! :-)

Well it's been a year of ups and downs. Mostly ups when it came to my weight loss. I am so thankful I had the opportunity to have this surgery. I never ever want to go back to the old me. My initial goal was to get to 145, I did get to it, but then I changed it to 135. I am at 142, and now want to get to 128. But I think my body likes this weight. I am ok with it and so is my Surgeon (I work with once a month). Thank you to everyone who posts on here, it really hoed me get through this journey. Here are a few before and after pictures. Sent from my iPhone using VST

So it's been just over a yr since I had my sleeve done and it's definitely been the best thing I ever did. I followed the diet as directed and ate what I was suppose to do. I did exercise but could have done more an even though I'm still 30 lbs from my goal I feel that even if I don't lose another 30 lbs I still feel like it was worth it. I have lost 154lbs total as of today an I feel great! Very little loose skin and with some more sit ups and cardio I can and will tone but all in all just overall healthier. No more meds for diabetes or blood pressure. Just high Protein living. ;o) Wishing everyone well on their journey to living healthier!" Before 384lbs After 23…

Took my kids to The Nickelodeon Universe Amusement Park at Mall of America today, I Road Every ride they did and FIT in every seat with room to spare!!!! Feeling Awesome, I LOVE my Sleeve!

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I had my sleeve done Jan 9, 2013. I have been following all the rules, weighing and measuring all my foods. I do some exercise but need to work on that. I try to keep my carbs under 80 and my protein over 80. I use LoseIt and MyFitnessPal to track every bite. I have been losing steadilly since my prediet although I have really slowed down this summer as I am getting closer to my goal weight. So when my husband and I decided to go on a 2.5 week car trip out west I got very nervous! No scales, no computer, no gastric sleeve forum to read everyday to help keep me going. I was so happy when we returned yesterday to find I had lost 2lbs! This is the first vacation I have ever …

I was sleeved three and half months ago. I have lost 54 lbs, this is with a month stall during my second month. I am 6 lbs from being under 300 lbs! This was one of my major goals! I cannot lie at first I had my moments when I regretted my decision. But now I am so thankful!! I still have a long way to go but I know I can do it! Also I'm having some issues with my head telling me I can't do things (walk etc.). I'm working on that! Oh I am finally able to shop at regular stores, and not just online. However, I am having some issues finding clothes because I am too short! Now I cry in the changing rooms because all the jeans are too long on me. Too bad I can't have surge…

Today marked my 6 month anniversary, I am proud to say that I am 100 pounds lighter than when I started this journey! I feel amazing and I am looking forward to the challenge of getting those last 15 pounds off. This surgery gave me a new start in life and I am loving it! I have gone from a size 22 to a solid size 8 and sometimes a size 6, size 2XL scrubs to a size Medium. I love my sleeve! Thanks for all of the support everyone!

Not a stellar month Seven month mark today Sleeved 12/31/2012 High weight: 303 Surgery weight: 297 First month: - 31lbs Second month: - 11 lbs Third month: - 13 lbs Fourth month: - 10 lbs Fifth month: - 10 lbs Sixth month: - 9 lbs Seventh month: -4.8 Current weight: 214 Total lost: - 89 lbs Average Calories: 1100-1200 per day.

Im not sure if im allowed to ask this lol but does anyone know how long u have to wsit to have sex

Almost 8 weeks post-op, and these are the things I love about my sleeve: 1) NOT being on a diet. Eating things I love like lean meat, fish, chicken, cheese, yogurt, and comfort foods like chili, cream Soups, omelets and tortilla pizzas! 2) Knowing if my Protein intake is a little low one day, there is a quick fix available with Protein powder or if I'm hungry it's ok to have a piece of cheese. 3) Not missing sweets and carbs..... at least not yet. 4) Feeling satisified with small amounts of food. 5) Looking forward to being off meds for high blood pressure, high cholesterol and c-pap machine. 6) Watching the scale go down. 47 pounds so far! Things I don't l…

Hi, all! I hit 95 lbs lost this AM! 95 lbs in 8.5 months of being sleeved, 145 lbs total lost (50 lbs kept off from lap-band). This was after my 3.1 mile run in the heat and humidity of central FL yesterday. I felt strong, powerful, and so thankful for my sleeve. It has helped me to become the person I was meant to be!

hello jasmine....hope ur doin well n tks for ur reply....i want to no if we can meet for coffee? there is a starkbuck accross the street at Waubonsie Valley High School, pls let me no. or if there is anyone out there from Aurora il that would like to meet n maybe we can start a program to help each other. walks excersise conversation abt our surgery etc......

Have you scrapbooked your journey? Or created something else to record your progress? I'm starting a mini book I think but I'd love to see what you have!

I am so excited! I am sitting on a plane and I'm able to fasten my seatbelt without having to ask for a seatbelt extender! I have flown for the last two weeks for work and haven't had to ask for one and today I'm on a different airline than I normally fly and I don't need an extender for their planes either. So seatbelt extender free on American & Delta airlines! I am smiling from ear to ear!

I just had my 6 month post surgery follow up and i have lost 147lbs !!!! OMFG! WOW! : )

So, I started working at a new location about a month and a half ago and have not lost a single pound while working here. I've kicked up my workouts like crazy! This week all of my coworkers are commenting on how "skinny" I'm getting. Just when I was getting discouraged, I'm realizing it's all paying off!

Is Cyclobenzaprine(flexerin) ok to take after gastric bypass(4 months post op)? I was prescribed Cyclobenzaprine today for severe upper back pain and after taking 1 pill 2 hours ago, I'm still in excruciating pain. I don't know if I should go to the ER or talk to my ortho doctor who I saw for the 1st time today, did an xRay but never got results. Is this a surgery side effect?

I was sleeved on Juy 18th. I had my first dr appointment since surgery. I am down 38 LBS!!!!!! YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!

4 months out!!! 75 lbs gone forever!!! Best thing I have EVER done!!!

Lost 63 pounds since surgery. A year ago I was almost 300 hundred pounds. Got down to 280 just before surgery. Now I'm 217. Been losing approximately 4 pounds a week. Working out a ton. No stalls so far. About 30 pounds to goal. Is this what you consider an expected response to surgery? My nutritionist indicated that I should be losing only 1 pound a week after 1 month out. That hasn't been the case. I'm not complaining, I feel great. Though people who haven't seen me in months think I have suffered some kind of serious illness.

Hi Everyone... It's been a LONG time since I've logged on and used everyone's advice, and need to get back on the forum. I'm a few years out with questions/concerns. Where do I belong on the forums? Which board? Thank you!!!

I had my surgery on April 15, 2013. I had some complications, during my surgery my spleen was nicked and was not noticed by doctor. While I was recovery my blood pressure started going down. When the doctor examined me he new something was wrong and brought me back to the O R again and had to remove my spleen. After a week in the hospital I was sent home. The next week I was having trouble swallowing and pain in my throat and chest and found out that my throat was injured from the oxygen tube down my throat. Then after I went home I couldn't drink and passed out about five times. At its worse I had to stay in the hospital for two days and the two other times I went to the…

Next week it will be my 9 month follow up appointment and stoked to be 2lbs from first goal to be within a normal weight! SW 276lbs CW 170lbs. Size 14 to a Size 6. I am very fortunate that everything has been super easy for me and have not had any stalls yet. The key for me is to keep calorie intake high as I am fairly active. I find I dont lose as much if I go below 800cal. I currently am getting a few concerned comments about how I have lost too much or that I have an eating disorder which my surgeon warned me about. Its just funny that you can't win either way! Good luck to all those pre-oppers out there, truely best decision ive made [ATTACH]16123[/ATTACH]

Here are my 5 month pics. Down 75 from my highest, so I thought I would be brave.... Surgery date 2/26 height 5'6" HW 250 SW 245 CW 174 Starting measurements Chest 52.5 Stomach 50 Hips 49 Current measurements Chest 41 Stomach 35 Hips 39

I am 6 months post op and down 100 lbs, 66 lbs since surgery and only 28 lbs from my goal!!!! I am loving my WLS journey!

Has anyone had or is having their surgery at johns hopkins bayview?? My doctor is sending me there and would love your input and opinion on the doctors there

So today is my 2 month check-in and I weigh under 230 lbs for the first time since somewhere back in the 80's!!!! I have lost 37 and 1/10th lb which brings me to 229.4 Actually once I hit 232 I was lower than I had been since the 80's but getting under the 230 mark seems like a bigger deal. This past month was the hardest part but things are starting to go more smoothly now. Thanks for listening.

I have been at a stand still for over 5 months. I am scared my body won't lose anymore. I am not at my goal weight I still exercise daily, I have not gained any weight but have not dropped any. I tried the liquid diet for 3days to put my body in shock I lost a pound but then the next week I was right back at my stall weight. What can I do to get my body a jump start. I want to lose 15 more pds? I am also coming up on my year anniversary I wanted to be my goal weight by then!!!!

In just 7 months (almost to the day, my 7 month anniversary of my surgery will be 7/28). I have lost 90 pounds. I can't believe I'm just 10 pounds away from triple digits. In honor of that, I've updated my signature ticker (which hadn't been updated since I was at 261), I also edited my profile pictures and added some more current pictures of me. I'm attaching a picture to show what you can accomplish in 7 months.

Just found that one of the awesome things about losing 70 pounds is being able to comfortably reach my feet and paint my own toesies!!! Hooray for purrrrdy feet!

I ate vegetable fried rice tonight, the entire container! I ate it over 5 hours, I'm bloated & full now! And, I'm terrified I stretched my sleeve! I'm about 6 weeks post op, I have lost 31 pounds! I am so mad at myself right now I want to puke!! I have to eat better!! I hate myself right now! I feel so nervous about it!! Do y'all think I stretched my stomach??

Never in a billion years thought I would ever be "normal" weight... But I did it! I am 5'11" and weigh 150 and wear a size 8/10 now (from a size 24). I lost 123 pounds in 2.5 years, been maintaining for the last 6-8 months. Just wanted to share so others know that it can be done. No more insulin or other medications, no worry about fitting in air plane seats or roller coasters. There have been ups and downs and I still don't always recognize the person in the mirror but I would do it again in a heartbeat! Good luck to everyone in their journey...

It took me a while to realize I had another NSV yesterday. I got home from work and had some free time before dinner (because I wasn't starving hooray!) and made a spur of the moment decision to go to the nail salon and get a manicure. I haven't had one in years....I felt it was like putting 'lipstick on a pig'. I was so fat and ugly, why bother polishing my nails. Well...I'm not so fat anymore and don't feel so unworthy. So...I'm now typing with pretty mauve nails.... Can't thank you enough lapband.

Been a while since I've posted here. Figured i would check in and FINALLY post pics of my progress. I'm 40 years old, and 6'5. Was Sleeved last year on June 5th. It's been an amazing year since surgery. I've gotten a life back that I never thought I would live again and can actually do things I wasn't physically able to do. Being Sleeved was the best thing I've ever done for myself! I still have a way to hit goal. My Doc said a goal of 250-275 would be realistic and ideal for my height. Maybe by this time next year I'll be there. The Before shot is me the day before surgery. The "during" shot is me yesterday at 335lbs..... 170lbs gone!

I have been struggling lately. I'm definitely in a plateau and I know what I need to do to break it. I'm just enjoying summer WAY TOO MUCH!! So to make myself feel better about maintaining I decided to look at my measurement chart. Sure that was encouraging 11 inches in my waist. Wow!!! But this is what helped even more and I encourage you to do it.... I held the measuring tape up to each body area at my OLD measurements so I could visualize how much smaller I am...it really helped me to see how far I have come in the past 11 months. Stall or not it will boost your confidence and make you feel good about how far you have come. Tell me how it made you feel...

THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR YOUR COMMENTS...I NO WHAT TO EXPECT N FOCUS ON. I GO TO MY SURGEON ON AUG. 19 FOR CONSULTATION...CANT WAIT......HAVE A GREAT DAY