Cliff B - 1 Year Update*

Down 140 pounds

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Ivelizse G - 2 Year Update*

266 before to 120 now and maintaining.

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Sabrina C - 6 Month Update*

Hey, I am doing incredible! I have lost over 70 lbs. The hair loss is the only downside I am really dealing with.

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Brianna B-6 Month Update*

Hi Joanne. It is going great! I am down to 160 now and still losing. My pcp doctor also has done blood work twice and said all is good.

Thank you!

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Tammy O - 4 Year Update*

I am definitely done losing from the initial surgery. Lost all I wanted in a few short months - Total lost was 50 lbs.

Unfortunately I've gained a few pounds back. About 8-10 but it fluctuates. 

Would love to learn about pouch resetting and maybe getting rid of those 8lbs again. I will send a picture or two tomorrow.

So I don't seem to have any very recent full body pics. I'll send a few that might do:

Before pic was one week before my surgery.

The recent ones are from:

Chicago 60 mile Breast Cancer Walk 

Climbed Half Dome 

Santa Cruz Wharf to Wharf 10K Race

Thanks!

Donna C - 2 Year Update*

Hi JoAnne. I am around 145 right now. I go between that and 156 or so.The before picture is my day of surgery. The others are my heaviest weight.Here are some current ones too.I did it specifically due to my knee injury and the strain it caused on it. It was the best decision I have ever made. I had a wonderful experience.Thank you!

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Sean G - 2 Year Update*

I'm doing great, holding at 115lbs. Changed my life. Thank you!

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Karri M - 1 Year Update*

Hey there. I'm doing really well. I can't believe it's been a year.I am approaching 100 lbs down and it's crazy. I feel really good and have more energy than I ever imagined. That is still my same address and email.Here are some photos - This kind of blew me away. I hadn't done a comparison photo in a few months.Thank you!!  Best thing I ever did!

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Daena F - 2 Year Update*

Hi Joanne! This is the best I've ever felt in my almost 40 years of life! I've never known what it was like to be thin because I had been overweight all my life and it feels amazing! I'm in car sales now at a huge dealership. I went to a water park with my kids and went on every slide and ride I could get on and loved seeing the joy in my babies faces. The only regret I have is that I didn't do it sooner. I'm so grateful for how helpful y'all were. I started at 500 pounds and I now weigh 190 pounds, and I'm living my best life! Thank you for everything.

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Candace B - 2 Year Update*

Oh my gosh...it has been life changing. I have lost 179 pounds, gained back about 20 pounds, but I'm ok with that. I am able to do so much that I haven't been able to do that I can do now. I am so much healthier and no longer have diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol. My only regret is that I didn't have it done sooner. Thank you!!

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Stephanie H - 1 Year Update*

Hi Yes that's my mailing address. I will definitely update you. I'm at 180 now. My heaviest was 315. Previous size 28... Now 9-10. Thank you!

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Delissa H - 4 Year Update*

Hi JoAnne..I'm doing good! Yes I have stopped losing weight already lol..I have gained a few pounds lol but nothing too bad..yes address and email is correct. Thank you!

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Perla H - 6 Month Update*

It's been pretty good. I weight 186 lbs right now. I think I was at 256 the day of my surgery. Definitely, there a difference! I'm really happy that I had the surgery.

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Emilia T - 1 Year Update*

Hello JoAnne,

It's been an amazing year! After my surgery at first I was not sure since I was able to eat pretty much good portions vs when I had gastric sleeve. However after a couple of months the weight loss was fast! At lot of things happened during these year I lost weight and I gained a husband! :) With the gastric bypass I have reached the lowest weight 133 lbs before 205!The lowest that I reached with gastric sleeve was 148 lbsI try to stay on my healthy portions and choices although cooking for my new family (my husband and son) those yummy Mexican food has been a challenge :)Thank you to the amazing doctors and team that took care of me before and during my surgery and after. No regrets whatsoever!!! :) stay well and healthy! Thank you so much and many Blessings. THANK YOU Lord!! And thank you everyone!!

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Kimberly W - 3 Year Uptade*

Hello JoAnne,
I'm doing great. I have been maintaining 145lbs for the last 2 years. (Took one year to lose the weight). Went from a size 3x to a size 4.

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Traci W - 1 Year Update*

Down 99.5 lb from the surgery date... just missed my 100 lb goal for 1 year... But down 138 from my highest weight.

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Concha V - 6 Month Update*

Good afternoon! Yes, I am days away from 6 month anniversary! I am down 63 pounds! It's the best thing I've ever done for myself!!   All has been great, thank you.

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Sabrina K - 6 Month Update*

Hey JoAnne! All is very well!! I'm loving my progress. As of this morning, I have officially lost 72lbs. I'm at a weight now that I honestly never remember being at. Anxiously waiting and trying to get even more off. It's so crazy how amazing losing just a little bit of weight can make you feel. I feel so much better. I Was able to take a vacation with my family this summer and I just honestly and truly enjoyed this vacation for the first time- never out of breath, could handle the heat better. It was just amazing. I've been taking my vitamins daily and I'm lucky to have a close friend that owns an IV bar so I've been able to get a few of their vitamin IVs as well. It's still a learning process on some things I can or can't eat and I'm still having to work back up my strength (I need to exercise more). But overall, everything is GREAT! I would do it all over again 1,000 times- just wish I could have done it sooner.The left was at Christmas and the right is when we were on our vacation for July 4th. Everyone tells me they can see how happy I am on my smile now. But it's because I am. I truly feel like a new person. And thank y'all for changing my life! Have a blessed day!

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Paula A - 3 Year Update*

I've lost 115 pounds!

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James C - 2 Year Update*

I'm doing well. I'm still working on my weight loss goals but have been maintaining for some time now. I have lost 160 pounds.

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Jennifer W - 1 Year Uptade*

Hello, I feel amazing. I have so much more energy. I am happy in my own body now. I have dropped from a size 14 pants to size 4, and X-Large to XX-Large shirt to a small. I am down 100 lbs. It's so amazing! Thank you!

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Donna M - 2 Year Update*

I have maintained 50lbs weight loss but I'm stuck here. I have been for over a year. It's where my body is happy. And I'm cool with that.Still have had zero health issues. Or problems concerning the surgery. Here is a before and a few afters. You are always welcome to use the pictures I send! Thanks for the check in!

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Laura G - 2 Year Update*

I'm doing great!

Sleeve to RNY Bypass Revision

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Mackezie D - 1 Year Update*

I was 235 at surgery and am now 157! I don't have much lose skin which makes me happy, and my confidence is at an all-time high. Still have my moments where my body can't handle certain foods, but I've learned to get used to it and learned how to get through it!. Thanks again for checking in!

Mini Gastric Bypass

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Phillip P - 2.5 Year Update*

Phillip has lost over 225 pounds.

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Sarah M - 4 Year Update*

I'm maintaining about 120 pounds down for the last few years...very happy with the surgery.

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Nancy H - 8 Month Update*

Hi JoAnne. Please thank Dr Rod so much for helping me get back on track with my gastric sleeve and band.  I've lost 45lbs since November.  Only 10 more to goal weight. You're all a God send. Blessings to you both and your staff.  And a big thanks to Jamie.

Sincerely, 

Nancy from Texas.

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Andrea H - 6 Month Update*

Hey! 60 pounds down as of this morning. Feeling great!

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Tracy W - 2 Year Update*

I am doing great! I have lost 192 pounds total. My highest weight was 380 and surgery weight was 330. I have lost 142 pounds since surgery and have about 20 to go!

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Angela B - 6 Month Update*

I am great ! I feel so accomplished in my life ! I've lost 113 Pounds ! I feel amazing and just blessed all around!! So happy I got this surgery! It really helped me a lot and I'm beyond grateful!

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Regina W - 3 Year Update*

Hi JoAnne, I have been done losing weight for a couple of years now.. I have had 2 rounds of plastic surgery (facial and Mommy makeover)and my 3rd last round of plastics (arm and thighs) August 2nd. I hope my pictures get some more to come get the procedure. I lost 100 pounds!

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Daisy E - 9 Month Update*

Good morning JoAnne sorry it's taken me this long to reply, it's been a crazy schedule with summer time and work! But here is a picture collage timeline from the start to my six month mark .From the start of my journey August '22 (pre-surgery) weight was 351.8 and by the end of April weight was 253.8 so a total of 98lbs lost.Right now I'm sitting at a 243.8 with total loss of 108lbs!! Can't wait to share my next follow up with you!

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Rebecca J - 2 Year Update*

I feel great!  I've lost 194 pounds and my weight loss has stalled for now.  I would like to lose another 10 pounds maybe but I'm okay where I'm at. (UPDATE:  I feel great and I'm just 4 pounds away from my goal).I've started to look into plastics for my arms and other loose skin.  Still the best decision I've ever made!  I started at 372 lbs and I'm currently 178lbs. Size 4-5x to size MEDIUM.Thank you!  

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Shannon D - 4 Year Update*

Hello Joanne! Thanks for checking in, I am doing great! I started at 220 pounds at my highest weight. My goal was 140 and I am exactly that! I'm holding strong right there 4 years later!!

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Lane S - 5 year Update*

I am not certain exactly on my weight loss. I was over 300, probably around 310 by the time I had surgery.  I lost down to 165 and it was just too thin. I moved it gradually back to 180.  Now I hover between 175 and 180 and I'm happy with this. So I lost 135 at least initially.  My blood sugar issues have been under control with no meds since.

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Kate M - 2 Year Update*

Lost 70 lbs. I'm pretty consistent weighting between 125-129 now.

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Michael H - 6 Month Update*

Last October I was 370 lbs. At time of surgery Jan 18th, I was 342 lbs. Currently I am at 267 lbs.

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Shelly B - 1 Year Update*

I've lost 104 lbs since my surgery and it's still a few weeks shy of a year. Half the size of my highest weight!!

Sleeve to RNY Bypass Revision

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Victoria B - 6 Month Update*

I'm great! Lost over 100 pounds

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Tracy W - 2 Year Update*

Good morning!  This is Tracy W. and I just wanted to give you a 2 year update. My anniversary is not until July 23rd but it crossed my mind and don't want to forget. I have lost 190 pounds so far.

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Nivia D - 2 Year Update*

Hello there, thank you for reaching out. I'm doing just fine.I'm weighing 120 pounds and feeling great.

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Amandaleah S-1 Year Update*

Hey there! Yes it has almost been a year! I can't believe it!. I am down to 160lbs from my highest weight of 234. From a size 16/18 to a 10/12. I feel a lot better. Thank you for what yall do. I've had zero problems since surgery.

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Jenny A - 4 Year Update*

I'm done losing. I maintain 130. I love my results. Thank you for checking on me.

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Joanna G - 1 Year Update*

I just weighted myself today and have gone down to 145 pounds (from 210)

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Deanna F - 2 Year Update*

I weigh 119 now. I had skin removal on my stomach in april and a breast reduction, down to a c cup. I will have my arms and legs done when I get back from my cruise in July but yes, I am still loosing weight. I'm a size 0 from 400lbs and living and awesome life but I'm into kids clothes because I'm a 0 pant size and xs shirt and jackets.

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Kim S - 2 Year Update*

I'm doing great and feeling good! Im maintaining my weight between 120-125 lbs. 

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Jennifer H - 2 Year Update*

Hello Joanne! I'm doing great! I lost a total of 75 pounds and I am just maintaining. I'm happy where I'm at. I wanted to lose more, I hit a plateau stopped losing weight, life got busy but I was okay with where I was. I finally was able to catch my breath and started working out again so I'm hoping I can lose the 10-15 pounds on my own now. I never did this to be a super skinny or a size 2, I just wanted to be comfortable and confident and I finally am.

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Barbara C - 2 Year Update*

Hello JoAnne. It is very good to hear from you. I am doing wonderful.  I have been maintaining between 190-195. I am happy with that weight. I am still glad and very happy with my results. 

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