I am doing fantastic! I am down 100 pounds and feel terrific! I just got engaged and am very excited to begin this new chapter in my life.Here are a couple of pics from before and now! Thank you so much for all of your support over the past two years!
Gastric Sleeve
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Doing well still maintaining my weight at 145 would like to be 140 but I have been lazy with my workout. I recommend BeLiteWeight constantly. Also, my husband and I just took a six week vacation through Europe walking 5 miles a day boy we were so glad not to be overweight.
RNY Gastric Bypass
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Hello, it's been great. I'm down 165 pounds and still going to the gym 5 sometimes 6 days a week... I'm addicted to it and love how I feel and look.
Gastric Sleeve
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Hello from Costa Rica Joanne !!
I'm on a vacation and in the best shape of my life!!! Ever!! At 57 years old. I never EVER ever believed that I would be this healthy at this age and in a sense reverse my aging and all the damage that I did to my body from being obese for over 30 years .
I'm so pleased and happy with the way I look and feel!! I'm so glad I had the opportunity to do the RNY through Be-lite and the doctors in Mexico. My entire experience was flawless ...Well except for my new digestive system ....It definitely took me a few years to get used to my new system but I think I've got a handle on it as this is my four year celebration of being healthy.
I wonder if you have a before picture of me (?) , I certainly don't know where any are and I'd love to share the comparison. At my highest I was 250 pounds. I'm currently maintaining at 118lbs since surgery recovery & got down to 110lbs was my lowest weight.
Although I was obese for many years, I was a fairly healthy obese person, never on any medication's so I was lucky there.
I am now in Pilates teacher training and doing Pilates consistently for the last five years as well as swimming , walking and riding my bike has really helped to reshape my body. I will send you a video of me last week here at the thermal spa in Costa Rica. I thank you so much for your continued support and encouragement as well as any guidance I might need .
If you would like to use my story as one of your many success stories I am free to share more information and photos.
Pura Vida
Gastric Sleeve to RNY Bypass Revision
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Yes. I’m down to 122! I have kept it off for quite a while now. I feel really good.
I was 199 on the day of my surgery when I weighed in at the hospital.
I kept this picture because I absolutely hate it and reminds me how far I’ve come to get my skinny body back.
Aloha from my vacation in Hawaii!
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Hi JoAnne, I'm doing great! Lost 147 pounds and was a little too thin (was going through a lot of stressful situations w/family and work) and once I got all of that situated, I gained 10 back but am still very healthy and where I think I should be. Maintaining great now And ... due to better life choices, eating much more fruit, veggies and lean meats, my husband has also lost 65 lbs.!
So grateful for my second chance at life! I needed this surgery, in hope it would alevate my back pain, as my only other option was spinal surgery (injury for a head on car accident) and it worked!!! I could hardly walk before and now I'm running, playing sports, traveling and LIVING life once again. Thank you all!
RNY Gastric Bypass
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Hi JoAnne! I'm doing great! I've maintained my 40 pound loss, fluctuating 5-7 pounds which I hear is normal. My contact info is all correct! Would do it all again in a heart beat!
Gastric Sleeve
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I am doing great. This has been a remarkable journey.
I have gone from 231 to 147 in the last year. Size 16 to a 4/6. I feel amazing!!
And all of this with very little loose skin. I'm happy to wear shorts this year for the first time in probably 20 years!
Gastric Sleeve
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I am doing great. I initially lost 65lbs then intentionally gained a little back.I am no longer pre diabetic, no more high blood pressure no longer have congestive heart failure and I have way less inflammation and pain in my body and large joints. I feel great and would definitely recommend it to anyone overweight who cannot lose and maintain the weight loss.
Gastric Sleeve
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Hi JoAnne!
I'm down 55 lbs from surgery and am loving this tool and how much it's changed my life! I am back to my regular exercise routine which has stalled my weight loss a bit but my clothes are still fitting bigger and bigger so I'm trying not to focus too much on the scale!Yes those are still my current mailing and email addresses. Thanks so much for reaching out! Photos - Pre surgery, last March(I'm on the right) and for the 1 year this is the best one I could find - still getting used to being okay in front of the camera rather than just behind it!!
Gastric Sleeve
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Hello Joanne. Yes all correct, I am very pleased down 122 pounds.
I am currently at 200 lbs. Feel great. Already have been taken off my diabetic meds and acid reflux meds.
Thank yall for everything. Yall have been very helpful and great.
Metabolic RNY Bypass for Diabetes
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Hi JoAnne! Things are still great!!! I have lost an additonal 21lbs since August and now maintaining at 178-180! I love it! My mailing address and email address are still the same!
Gastric Sleeve
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I've lost over 50 lbs since august. My current weight is 152. It's been a rough year for me. I am happy bout the weight loss.
Sleeve to RNY Bypass Revission
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Joanne!!!!Sooo good to hear from u! Goodness! I can't believe it's been 2 years. I've stopped losing and am maintaining but 70 pound loss!!!
Gastric Sleeve
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I'm not done losing, I hit a stall. But I'm maintaining! I want to lose another 40. I went from 368lbs to 240lbs.
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It's good to hear from you. I can't believe it's been that long. My weight is down over 145 pounds still I've started doing yoga 3 to 4 times a week. I also walk the dogs weather permitting in Colorado of course, twice a day and I am doing pretty good with my diet as if anything it goes up and down but right now I'm maintaining a weight of about 205. I would like to get it down to 186. It's gonna take a little bit more work. I'm off my oxygen, diabetes and blood pressure meds.
Gastric Sleeve
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I'm down around 110lbs so far...much slower now, but I'm doing good. I go back in two weeks for my blood work to check my iron levels. I had a series of 5 infusions to get those back up. Other than the iron, I also had to take prescription Vit D...no issues...I just recently had my headshots redone for my job. The first one was taken in January 2022. The one on the right was taken February 2023.
Plication to RNY Bypass Revision
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I just wanted to give an update on my progress (at 5 months since surgery). In the first picture I am almost 280 pounds. I am now at 190 pounds. I am just so thankful for this program and for me to get my life back. I cannot thank everyone through BeliteWeight enough. Everyone has been wonderful. Thanks again!’ I posted the picture below yesterday on Facebook.
Gasric Sleeve
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Day of surgery and today! 2 years apart, 242 to 172! I have maintained at 172 and I am SO happy and I feel SO good health wise! Best decision I ever made!!
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I am well and maintaining. 100pds down. I stay on top of my supplements with no health issues at all. All of my information is correct. Thanks for checking in.
Gastric Sleeve
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It was slow but so good. I weigh almost 250. Starting at 317 or 312.
Sleeve to RNY Bypass Revision
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Hi thank you for checking in everything has been going great. I have went from a size 58 to 42 in pants and in shirts a size 7xl pushing 8xl big to a 3xl 4xl depending on style of shirts. I am more active and not in pain like I was. I am off of my blood pressure medication and my bipap machine. It was one of the best decisions of my life. I have difficulties with some foods but most is great. Yes, that is still my current address and email.
Gastric Sleeve
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Hey I'm doing good, down to 165. I'd still like to lose more but I've been good.
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Mailing and email correct. I've been maintaining weight very well.
Gastric Sleeve
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Hi JoAnne! Yes the address and email are both correct. I finally hit a baseline weight for about 3 years now. I actually followed up with getting all of my excess skin removed ? I stay pretty comfortable at about 140 to 150 pounds depending on the week and I couldn't be happier.
Gastric Sleeve
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Hi Joanne,
Just wanted to say I'm doing great , today is a year and I'm down 59 lbs. I have no regrets , loving every minute!! Yes address and email are still the same!! Thank you again so much!
Gastric Sleeve
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I'm doing great im down 68lbs
Mini Gastric Bypass
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I'm doing well and maintaining my 60 lb weight loss!
Gastric Sleeve
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Bill's 1 Year Update: Gastric sleeve is best thing I've ever done. I still haven't gotten below 200. The lowest is 202. I've been hanging between 202 and 205 for a couple of months. I drive a truck and am on the road 6 days a week.
I concentrate on protein, and try to limit my carbs. Since it's starting to warm up, I can use my 30 min break to walk instead of just sitting inside my cab. Once I get off the road, I expect to start losing consistently as well. I'll be more active on a daily basis. My goal is 160#. The email is still good.
We recommend you to people who ask about surgery.
Dana's 1 Year Update: I am doing really well. I've gotten down just under 200lbs. I started at 300lbs which is 100lbs off this past year!
So happy with my decision to have the surgery with you guys! The only side effect I've had is some nausea, which as long as I eat something it goes away. Some hair loss. And I can't handle plain water now for some reason which is weird. I use water flavoring.
Here are some pics - My hubby Bill and I before surgery and this one taken last month.
Thank you!!
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Hi JoAnne. I'm doing great! I'm down to 200 pounds now. It's been slow but consistent. I've lost 76 pounds in the past 6 months....89 since beginning this weight loss journey. I have a lot more energy. No more swelling in my feet and ankles. I'm down to a size 18. Chest is a 42, waist 38, and hips 48. More alert now and not tired anymore.
RNY Gastric Bypass
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Yes, I am done losing. Maintaining now. Still doing great. And yes, everything is correct.Thank you
Gastric Sleeve
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Life changing! Here are some pictures. 71 pounds lost since surgery, 90 pounds lost overall!Thank you!
Gastric Sleeve
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70 lbs lighter
Gastric Sleeve
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Good afternoon Joanne, yes I have managed to maintain a good weight. I would like to lose another 15 but I am perfectly comfortable where I am at right now. I really don't have any good ones. I still don't like pictures. This is the only before one I really have.Yes 65 lbs loss. Well it's 52 now but it made a huge difference.Thank you for checking in I appreciate it so much!
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Hi I'm doing great! I'm maintaining now. I went down to 127 as I had COVID and a kidney stone. Now I'm at 150. I want to lose 10 pounds but I'm stuck at 150.Starting weight 232.Thank you so much.
Gastric Sleeve
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Hi! Here are my current pics. I would love to send a before, but I have no before photos. I would not allow my photo to be taken.
I'm doing GREAT!
Sleeve to RNY Bypass Revision
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Hi. Here is actually my FB post from yesterday:
Today marks my 2 year gastric sleeve surgery and I couldn't be any happier with my results.
I'm down 160 pounds and still work out 4-5/week.
Next order of business is getting some of this extra skin removed and maybe have those tata's lifted a bit : (Recommendations/drs to stay away from welcome). If I can help you in any way, please don't hesitate to reach out. The company I used is in the comments.
The second pic is after the Chase Race last Saturday. It started raining right before the race began. Now teachers in Arkansas have coverage for bariatric surgery.
Gastric Sleeve
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Hi JoAnne! I'm doing great!
I've maintained my weight loss and happily bounce between 135-140 pounds at 5'8.
I've been happily in a size 2/4 for about three years now and am living my best life and enjoying some much deserved travel!
At this point I'm preparing to go in for a full circumferential body lift and breast implants as things aren't exactly positioned where they used to be; but I can't complain about that!
Thank you all!
Sleeve to RNY Bypass Revision
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Hello! I am 32 weeks pregnant and have maintained my weight loss through the whole process! :) I will send you new photos. My address and email are all still the same. :)
Gastric Sleeve
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Hello, I feel great. :) I lost more than 100 pounds and I feel really good. I try my best to eat healthy and do exercise. Here are some before and after picture.
RNY Gastric Bypass
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Me at 210 and me at 128. Lost it in 1 1/2 year.
RNY Gastric Bypass
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Hi Joanne .. I am doing absolutely well. I think I'm done losing weight. I am around 150-155 and maintaining.
Eating better.. lots of protein because I'm weight lifting and doing cardio. I eat maybe 4-5 times a day. My water intake is not the best but still working on it.
My only regret is not having the band removed sooner and revised to bypass at a younger age. But I am overall happy that I am still youthful and healthy enough to exercise and enjoy my workouts. I will send you some pictures.
Thank you for all your support.
Lap Band to RNY Bypass Revision
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I'm doing really good! I feel good and I've lost 60 pds !!!
Gastric Sleeve
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I'm doing really good sitting right around 140 for a few months now. Both my six month and annual check ups went great. All blood work in normal range and I'm on no medications!
Down 100 Lbs!!
RNY Gastric Bypass
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I am doing very well , thank you. I am maintaining my weight very well. I do, however, have a lot of flab on my arms. I have been wanting to get it removed. But I don't have the funds at this time for that. But I have no regrets about having the surgery. Thank you for checking up. Here's a picture of me at Chritmas 12/22 on the left . On the right , the day before, I had my surgery , 3/2019. So thankful I was able to have this surgery. It has changed my life for the better. :)
Gastric Sleeve
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Hi JoAnne. Thank you for checking in on me. Yes that is still my address and email. I am still doing great. Still down approximate 85 pounds and feeling great.
Gastric Sleeve
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I started at 235 pounds and I'm currently sitting around 150. I have 15 pounds until I hit my personal goal weight. Having the sleeve surgery is by far the best thing I've ever done for myself, and I would absolutely do it all again!
Gastric Sleeve
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I've lost 120 pounds. And I've been maintaining for about almost a year now. I would like to lose another 30 pounds but I am so much happier than I was. I also am not in any pain when I walk long distances or stand too long. I'm also not constantly sweating or tired. Thank you.
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