Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories

... just so I can stare at my ticker.

I went for a massage today, first one since 2 weeks before surgery last August.... and i had PLENTY of room on the table!!! Last time I was almost hanging off the table on each side!! It felt amazing to lay there, arms by my side comfortable and not have to worry about falling off!! to be honest the reason i havent had one since before surgery....cause I was totally embarassed that the guy doing it knew i was too heavy for the table!! Not any more!! I'll have to use this as a treat again when I get my next 50 lbs off!! (this was my 100lb treat, just got the nerve up to go!)

Hello, My name is NaNoska but everyone calls me NoNo. This is my very first post here and I am really excited! Almost all my life, I have been overweight and I tried everything under the sun to lose weight but was unable to do so. And so on March 25, 2013 is the day that forever changed my life. Before surgery I weighed at 236lbs and as of today I am at 190! I have lost 46lbs and 6 inches from sizes 22 to 16. I thanked God for giving me a second chance at life and health. I also want to thank my family and friends for their unconditional love and support throughout my journey. And last but not least, to my wonderful surgeon Dr. Michael Bono and staff of Hazelton General f…

It's small but its there - between my thighs! So happy with my band!

Well, I FINALLY broke the 200 mark this morning. Albeit, only by 1 pound, but I haven't seen that number in a few years. SO happy! Did I say how much I love my band?!!!!

Good Friday morning!!! 87 lb's of nasty fat gone in less than 6 months....I am so happy to see that 1 on my scale this morning! I promise myself I will NEVER see 200 anything ever again...Keep at it lovely people, we all have it in us.... [/url]

I had surgery April 9th. I have lost a total of 43 lbs!! I couldn't tell it till I put these pictures together.. I feel wonderful!

My first sleeve support group is tonight. I'm so nervous I don't know why.

I simply cannot understand going under the knife, having 85% of your stomach removed and a few months (or less) later, asking....."How long before I can have a soda?" That's simple, never. Or at least you never should. At the seminar I attended prior to surgery, I knew cokes were the ONLY thing he said NO to, no as in not in six weeks, six months or six years. I know there are some that cross that line, but why? I quit smoking fifteen years ago, a bad habit, an addiction, just like soft drinks are for some people. I have never wondered or considered going back. I did not stop smoking, just to start back up again a few months later. I was not a 'coke' person before, so t…

I just had my 10 month post op appointment today. I have lost 12 lbs since last month and am at a total loss of 88 lbs since surgery. I was feeling a bit frustrated when I went in because I am feeling SO HUNGRY in between meals. Within probably 2 hours of eating, I am so very hungry. I met with my nutrionist and we went over a lot of different things today, so hopefully we have gotten some things figured out in that department. I am obviously thrilled with the success so far though. I was a size 26 in jeans the day of surgery, and I am now a size 16. I was a size 3x in shirts, and I am now an XL (and they are actually a bit big really). I have absolutely no regrets about …

It's hard for me to believe that I have lost 92lbs since beginning this journey in February 2012! I lost 30lbs before surgery just by starting to exercise and make better food choices and 62lbs since my lapband surgery August 1, 2012. I have to say this is the best thing I have ever done for myself and I have a completely different relationship with food. I went from a size 16-18 to a size 4-6. I am 6lbs away from my goal and although these last few pounds seem like they are taking forever, I am so happy with my results. It's not easy but it's so worth it!

I'm half way to goal. Seven months post op as of tomorrow. I love my Lapband!

Went for my two week check up and down 13 lbs. Have my first fill on the 14th. I only have total of 40 lbs to lose total so it is not easy. Doctor was very pleased.

I had surgery on Monday, May 6, 2013... today has a month from then and I am happy to say I have lost almost 36 lbs! I hope to start swimming this weekend and then incorporate working out next week as my apartment building has a gym and pool. I really hope I can do 50 lbs by sometime in July but who knows... Thanks to many of you for the encouragement and support

I am 2 weeks post op and following my post op instructions! Why did I go up 4 lbs a few days ago and still not back down. I want to curl up and cry! Starting weight-246 Surgery day-234 2 weeks post op-220

I had my sleeve done Monday morning, and came home on Tuesday. I was feeling pretty miserable both days. Yesterday was better, but I was still having some spasm pains in my stomach whenever I'd try to sip fluids. I think I got down 15 oz yesterday total. But today? AH-MAZING. Seriously. I feel GREAT! I went and spent the morning at my kid's school for last day celebration, and then we went to the park to play (well, they played and I sat on the bench). My Fluid is going down SO much easier - it's only 1pm and I've already had about 20 oz of Water and 5 oz of Protein shake. At this rate, I'll be running a half marathon by next week. Just kidding - but really I am supe…

My dr knew I smoke and never said anything to me about quitting but I have read some bad things about it

I cannot believe its been a year already! I have been emotional all day thinking about it. I had my 1 year check up today where they took a new photo of me, and gave me a before and after comparison. I was literally in shock when I saw it. To Celebrate, I bought myself a bike (have not ridden one in over 10 years). I also went to the DMV and got a new drivers license, with a new photo and my REAL weight on it - LOL! Today has been a great day. Can't wait to see what's next.

So there I was ...330 pounds of exhausted, heavy breathing, high blood pressured, diabetic, sleep apnea laden, shell of his former self humanity. I had taken the "normal" way many times, the slippery slope of hundreds of diets, miracle cures, and sure fire programs only to tumble back down in a heap, more unhealthy than before. My wife began talking to me about weight loss surgery. She had been up that slope as many times as me and fell down with the same result. I was appalled that she would choose such a drastic step, I volunteered to hold a gun at her head at dinner time... in my mind the same as what she proposed. The batting of her big, beautiful eyes melted me dow…

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I am starting to hate food. Nothing I can eat tastes that great! I made 2 recipes (ricotta bake and buffalo chicken) and they both made me sick. I think I am going back to full liquids for a few days. I can't believe this but the thought of any food right now makes me ill!

March 13 surgery 270 lbs down to 238 lbs

I've been banded since dec2012 and have only lost 25 lbs better than nothing right but I think I eat right and i don't loose or I gain weight back I have 14 band with 8cs in it I don't think I need a fill don't eat much so I'm asking for advice like what's your daily meals , calories etc, etc it would be greatly appreciated , I have a Greek yogurt in morning shake for lunch and dinner sensible meal and still not losing at times i gain 5 lbs thanks

I feel like I'm losing so slow compared to others on here :/ 60 pounds give or take in almost 6 months.

today is my first anniversary of being sleeved. Before 373 lbs, 5'6" tall, 56" waist, 5-6x shirt Now. 192 lbs, 5'6.5" (I guess my spine decompressed or something) 30" waist, large to 1x shirt. Life is good, Love my sleeve.

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I was banded November 2011. I'm barely at my sweet spot/Green zone. I'm at my goal and see my surgeon Dr Au every month. I thank him and hug him at every visit. I feel without him this would not have been possible.

To the people that are starting out. This has been great. I had surgery July 26th. On Dec 25 I had lost 100 pounds. I am now 105 pounds lost. I am trying to stop me weight loss at this weight. Started out at 290 now 185. Doctor said I may level off at 180. I am skinny now. For me this has been very easy. No problems. Stalled for about 2 weeks at 205, then started dropping again. I want to thank Dr Clark for giving me my life back. Go & get this done!

Before I did the gastric sleeve surgery. I was depressed and didn't do nothing all day long. Just eat and sleep. I have no job. Trouble finding one. However, I did the surgery January 18, 2013 . Well the dr said that I will feel different and be motivated once the pounds I lose. However, I'm 5 months since I did the surgery and I'm still the same way as before or even worse.i lost 50 pounds but I'm depressed and still eat a lot, junk food all day and lay all day. I have no motivation at all. Am I the only one here that has this problem? And I'm not losing weight because I eat alot and junk food all day. Uggg I give up. And I'm 26 year old female. I should live life. Not …

I will be 2 weeks post op tomorrow and plan on going to the gym to run and elliptical, my doc said next week last Thursday so I guess I am good. When did you get the go ahead?

Thought I'd share this , I posted it on FB group , some of you may have seen already . I feel like I was on an ad for Jenny Craig or something , lol. Feels GREAT!!! My pant Sz was a very very tight 18 , should of been wearing a 20 or 22. Now in a size 5/6

Surgery was a success yesterday! I've sleeping, breathing, & walking since yesterday evening. Minimal pain and some nausea but other than that Im doing great! Thanks to everyone for your prayers!

I never thought I would be able to say I weigh 160 lbs!! It took me 2 yrs and 1 week but I made it. I started at 272 lbs on May 27th 2011. It has been a rough road at times but I did it! I have found a person inside me that I didnt even know existed. In the last year I have moved 900 miles and started a new life in my hometown after being away for 16 years. I would have never had the courage or self confidence to have done that before lapband. I am so excited to see whats next!

These past 7 months have been great & a lot of changes for that have made my life so much better. Wish I could of had this surgery done sooner in life , oh well , I'm living it up now. I can be that fun, energetic mom to my kids now. I can that happy wife to my husband , I can be proud of who I am & not be ashamed of letting myself go after having kids. I'm proud of what I've accomplished & who cares if I had surgery to solve the problem , I'm the one who took the risk , not anyone else. I'm the one healthy now. Here are my pics from before to the present.

Today is an amazing day for me.... I have finally made it to onederland. The LB has been life changing for myself and my family. I had my surgery December 21st and was weighing in at 298 lbs. today I am at 199.7. Hard work does pay off!!! Adrianna - Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

Today my scale showed that I have lost 51 pounds, which is over half way to my goal of 100! Woo Hoo!! I'll be five weeks post op on Friday. I hope the second half comes off as quickly as the first!

Good Morning Everyone, I’m officially 1 month out today. I am down 19 lbs and averaging 4.5 lbs a month. Total loss since starting journey is 58. Losing 1-2 lbs in the last 2 weeks. When I went to my doctor appointment on my 2 week post-op the coordinator told me that I would slow down to 1-2 lbs a week until about 2-3 months out and would then start losing a lot faster. She was so right. She is a WLS patient herself and she knows so much about what we’re going through. I’m feeling very well and energized most days. I take my vitamins and drink my water requirements most days. I always get at least 50 gms of protein in now, was very hard at first. I’m walking 1.6 miles …

At my largest updated pic ohhhhh ahhhh side by side current 213.5 and day after surgery 380 I have always been heavy. When I was a kid playing little league football I had to play with kids 3 to 4 years older than myself to "make weight" This was the start of my struggle with my weight. When I got to Jr High I started power lifting and did that for a few years. I quit while in high school to get a job. It was at that point I started to pack on weight. I was used to consuming a large amount of calories for my physical activity and never scaled it back down after i quit. I quickly balloon up to 300lbs after graduating and getting a desk job. Fast forward to Nov…

For many years I looked in the bathroom mirror and saw the same (nonfat) image, but reflections in store windows, shadows cast on the ground and photographs told the truth. It was painful to look at myself and face the truth of my fatness. Now, I still see the same thing in the mirror, but I jump in front of the camera at every opportunity so I can view the real truth. As my body is changing, I can stand to look at my reflection and see the promise of what's to come. Is this a NSV? It sure feels like it. I'll have to dig deep to scrape up a before photo that hasn't been fat cropped, but looking forward to posting pix in a few months! Thank you to everyone on…

Went to see the surgeon today and got to say it was a good visit. All my holes are healing well...and the best part of it all is I am down 19 lbs....yeah...so get to continue my puree diet for 3 weeks and get to go back and visit with the Dr. in 4 weeks....lovin my sleeve!

So i started this process a little over a yr ago. I have lost not as fast as some but I have lost 80+ lbs and got bout 65 to go till i am where i think i want to be. Funny thing is I have went from a size 26 to a size 16 and this week got into a size reg 16 not a plus. But i still have a hard time seeing myself as being thinner. Yesterday I went and put on my scrubs once again and they was so big. I was how did this happen. So i pulled out a smaller size and they to was to big. I relized i have lost and lost and lost and stuck with my much bigger work uniforms. So i guess its time i start trying to buy smaller sizes and accept that this is the new me and I love it!!!

I will be 1 year out in July 2013.. Had surgery in Mexico with Dr Garcia.. Yes I did have issues but have lost over 70lbs.. This is the smallest I have ever been.. It feels so good to buy clothes ! I still have issues with reflux, I take 1 prolosec in am & 1 in pm.. My insurance has covered all my after care, including 2 hospital stays for a C Diff infection. Also I still struggle with food. Sometimes difficult to eat with the reflux. One of my docs wanted to convert my sleeve to a bypass but I dont want to do anymore surgery.. I was suposed to have another EGD last Fall with a monitor placed for 2 days but I didnt want to do anything at that time.. My C Diff fin…

Checked my BMI today.. I am very close to just being overweight and not Obese.. I hate that darn chart in the Dr.'s office and he tells me not to look at it but I can't help it.. can't wait til I go to him on the 17th and show him my new category... now I gotta get to normal weight.. 35 lbs to go... I went to the gym today and did 20 min on treadmill.. even took my hands off the handles and walked with my arms swinging.. woo hoo...

Granted, I had food poisoning yesterday but I finally got under 200! It has taken me 5 months, slower than others but I am still here!

I made it to 199# today. Feels so good to be out of the 200s. I haven't been this weight since 1998.

VSG What was the down time for post op?

Jan. 22: 276 pounds June 3: 201 pounds I'm so incredibly happily!!!!!

:-D finally broke my stall last week and hit the -40lb mark!! Woo hoo First pic is a week after surgery. Second pic is the 9 week mark. Sleeve Date: March 28, 2013 Weight on surgery date: 281 First Goal 50lbs: July 13, 2013 (231)

I have a concert at the end of July and my surgery is end of June how long before you can have a glass of wine ? Not sure if I will ever want to have another drink after the surgery bit I'm just curious

I can't believe this day has arrived. I have been so happy. Today is such a sad day. I have to say goodbye to one of my besties. Such good friends we have been, but you have turned against me. Its terrible to feel this way but I really have to end the relationship. Goodbye Beans. All beans no pinto beans or refried beans. No black beans or lima beans. Never again. I can't take it. My band hates you and has demanded our departure. Have a wonderful bean life. Crying.. Goodbye my friend. Its been real. Real stinky that is !!! Susan