Over 400Lbs Gastric Sleeve Success Story

[timetobefree 74]

I've lost a total of 83 lbs in 7 months with the sleeve. Combined with my 50 lb loss maintained from the band, I've lost 133 lbs, going from a high of 374 lbs to a current of 241 lbs.

We can do this! It takes work and perseverance, but it is sooooo worth it. I have so much energy now. I run up and down my stairs, I don't fear breaking chairs, I don't worry about flying. The mental changes are almost as powerful as the physical ones. I no longer think about food 24/7, I'm not worried about my next meal, outings don't revolve around food. It's so mentally freeing!

[Shelle 11]

Wow! Congrats!

[Gigih 2]

I'm so glad to hear I'm not the only one worried. I was already over 300#'s but was able to stay active until I began having back pain. Over a year and a half I blamed it on my weight as I stopped walking, kayaking, etc. because of back cramps.Then after being frustrated about it long enough I found out of have 3 herniated discs. Bleh...the nasty culprits that changed my already slow (compared to average weight folks) lifestyle. I put on about 150 pounds as I struggled with my back. I am looking forward to being lighter in my kayak...maybe it won't fill with Water so easily now! LOL And I hope to alleviate some of this back pain and get moving again. I read your posts so envious and proud for you at the same time! Can't wait to join the crew....looks like around Christmas hopefully!

Gigi

[cartmansnj 105]

5 months today. Down 122 lbs!!

[Shelle 11]

I'm so glad to hear I'm not the only one worried. I was already over 300#'s but was able to stay active until I began having back pain. Over a year and a half I blamed it on my weight as I stopped walking' date=' kayaking, etc. because of back cramps.Then after being frustrated about it long enough I found out of have 3 herniated discs. Bleh...the nasty culprits that changed my already slow (compared to average weight folks) lifestyle. I put on about 150 pounds as I struggled with my back. I am looking forward to being lighter in my kayak...maybe it won't fill with Water so easily now! LOL And I hope to alleviate some of this back pain and get moving again. I read your posts so envious and proud for you at the same time! Can't wait to join the crew....looks like around Christmas hopefully!

Gigi[/quote']

Edited by Susan - Posting links to Facebook groups is against our terms of service. Groups can be created right here on VST.

Thank you.

Edited July 6, 2013 by *susan*
Facebook Group Link

[samsjourney 2]

Hi Shelle,

I just went to your group on Facebook, so you should see a request to join from me. Just 6 days post op.

Thanks,

Sean

[Allan Cameron 98]

Gotta love the sleeve, semi normal eating habits (eventually) and no "dumping" that's why I didn't choose a bybass method as my Dr recommended. Now I just have to keep at this and I too can get back to the size I was years and years ago...I hope.

[Wayless 52]

I started At 540 pounds ' date=' i have lost 230 pounds and the weight is still coming off. I had the VSG 15 months ago. It is possible to lose large portions of weight

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So very handsome!!! Congratulations to you.

[SweetSusie1 89]

As of date, I'm 13 1/3 months from Vsg... Starting weight 474... Current weight 269.2... That's 204.8 lbs gone...

Wishing everyone luck/continued success!

[JamesGz 112]

Just thought i would update my progress : )

I have lost 152lbs WOW!!!!!! OMFG!!!! I had my Surgery 7 months ago!

Life Is Getting Better!

There is HOPE : ) Light at the end of the tunnel!

[PrincessSleeve 18]

There's a lady on youtube her name I s bigcuz57 I think. She was over 500 lbs and is doing great. She vlog the experience and had updated us on her progress on youtube. God Bless and let us know your progress.

[blackcloudkygirl 46]

I'm 11 weeks post op, down 62lbs since surgery and 139lbs total from initial surgeons visit 5 months ago. Feeling great, I can't believe I am in the 200's. I would love,to se everyone's progress...I know everyone is doing do great. If you are on myfitnesspal please add me as a friend...blackcloudkygirl.

[AuntB 19]

I'm 11 weeks post op, down 62lbs since surgery and 139lbs total from initial surgeons visit 5 months ago. Feeling great, I can't believe I am in the 200's. I would love,to se everyone's progress...I know everyone is doing do great. If you are on myfitnesspal please add me as a friend...blackcloudkygirl.

Congratulations! You're doing great!

[louisd 7]

I go in for my surgery tomorrow morning. So excited to take this next step. I started at my highest weight of 471 lbs. back in March 2013 and am around 415 today. I will keep you all posted.

[blackcloudkygirl 46]

I go in for my surgery tomorrow morning. So excited to take this next step. I started at my highest weight of 471 lbs. back in March 2013 and am around 415 today. I will keep you all posted.

How exciting, you will do great!