Angela B - 1 Year Update*

My journey has been amazing. Yes one whole year and I've lost 197 pounds! I weigh 239Ibs (Started pre-op around 435). It sure is a blessing. It has been quite the challenge for myself. But I have never been more proud and grateful for myself with plan to keep going and just keep working hard for myself. And I thank your team once again. And thank you for checking in!!

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Jessica Y - 6 Month Update*

Everything is going great! No issues at all at this point. I'm down 90 pounds!

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James M - 9 Month Update*

Surgery on 3-11-2023 till now - Has lost 130 pounds.

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Brittany S - 3 Year Update*

Hi JoAnne! I'm doing well. I've gained a bit back but only about 5-7lbs. Otherwise I'm still maintaining.

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Lisa H - 2.75 Year Update*

I'm down 175 pounds now and wearing a size 4. 

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Cleona B - 4 Year Update*

I'm doing fine. I am 108 pounds and holding.

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Vickie B - 1 Year Update*

Yes I am glad yesterday was one year I am down 137lbs and from 44 in men's to size 6 in women clothes doing great hopefully I can lose some more weight and get some skin removal done eventually!!

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Katarina R - 6.75 Year Update*

My top weight was 300 lbs. Surgery was feb 2017.

This is today - 156 pounds!

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Don L - 7 Year Update*

Hello! Here are some new pics for your website.

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Tristynn F - 1 Year Update*

I'm Great - I'm down 180lbs!!!

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Laisa N - 2 Year Update*

Hello! I'm currently maintaining between 167-172 pounds. I feel fantastic!

The surgeries were life changing! I appreciate all of you for helping me along this journey.

Thank you very much!

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Jesse R - 6 Month Update*

I'm doing great!! I have gotten down to 200 lbs and feel fantastic. Need to buy new close at some point.

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Calvin P - 2 Year Update*

Hello, yes it has been 2 years since my operation.

My health has been exceptional. I just had a bout with a kidney stone but that is my only concern. The oncologist mentioned that people with this procedure are prone to stones, is that a true statement? I've had infections before but no stones.

I'm staying around 190 at present which is only 5 lbs more than my lowest.

If you remember 4 of my family had this same procedure and we are all doing fine. 

Thank you!

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Courtney H - 3 Year Update*

Hello! I am down to 145 now (from 291 day of surgery) and my insurance is trying to help me with skin removal.

Here you go! I actually smile now when I take photos lol.

Thank you so much!

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Gretchen R - 9 Month Update*

Hi Jamie! I'm doing great!

Here's two pics exactly a year apart. You guys saved my life!

Since I contacted you last December, I've lost 107lbs.

From my highest weight I've lost 152 lbs. 

I'm now scheduled for bilateral knee replacement surgery in December. I have about 80lbs left to lose.

You guys seriously saved my life! Thank you!

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Joy H - 4 Year Update*

Still good maintaining weight at 115 which was my goal

Was down to 82 but finally built myself back to normal weight Still refer anyone who asks.

Thank you!

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Evelyn F - 1 Year Update*

Hi JoAnne. I've lost a total of 125 pounds. I'm down from a size 24 to a 14. I feel great! Yes, my address and email are still the same.

(One month later): Here's the pics I promised. I'm now down to a size 12 pants and large top.

Prior to my surgery I wore a 3-4XL top or 22-24 and a 3XL bottom or 24. I now weigh 164 pounds.

When I started this journey I was 64 years old and at 289 pounds. I feel sooo much better and have absolutely no problems. I don't have any of the medical issues I had when I weighed 289. I have so much more energy and am able to do so much more.

I'm very glad I had the surgery. It has made a big difference in my life. The change in my diet with y'all's guidance has helped me tremendously!

I can't thank you enough for all your assistance.

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Raynee B - 4 Year Update*

Hi JoAnne! I'm doing great!! Here is me last month & of course a before pic!

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Breya S - 6 Month Update*

Thank you all and your company for changing my life!

I'm extremely happy with my progress. Still losing a few pounds here and there. I'm able to tolerate just about anything but still working on better eating habits and incorporating more exercise to tone up the looser skin. From a size 16 down to a 2-4. I feel amazing!
SW: 205 lbs
CW: 144 lbs

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Andrea C - 6 Month Update*

Hi! I am doing great!! I am 105lbs lighter and feeling wonderful!!

The befores are actually taken in the hospital the night before surgery and the current ones are from my sister's wedding last weekend!.

Thank you!

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Amanda G - 2 Year Update*

Wow! I can't believe it's been 2 years!

I've been maintaining. I've been hovering around the 155 mark which feels great!

Same email I'll send some pics.

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Kimberly R - 4 Year Update*

I have been losing a little lately. I've lost about another 11 pounds. I'm Maintaining size 4/6 .

There's rarely anyone to take photos, these are just quick pics on my way out the door that my momma always asks for.

You do have my address and email correct. Thank you for always checking in.

This surgery really did give an amazing quality of life.

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Whitney S - 6 Month Update*

Falicity B - 3 Year Update*

Yes ma'am my address and email are still the same. I am doing well. I gained 9lbs. I am at 156lbs (started at 325) and have been there give or take a few lbs for several months. I would ultimately love to reach my goal weight of 135 but at this point I don't think that is going to happen.  I would love the information on the reboot and you absolutely can post the pics. Thank you!

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Susan W - 6 Month Update*

I am WONDERFUL!!!!!!! I'm down to 231lbs (about 87 lbs lost) and I'm in an 18/20.

The only problem I have is that I'm still burping when I eat. I know it's because of the displacement of the air in my stomach. I'll live with it happily. My incisions are healed and they look good.

My neighbor took a photo the other day and she said that I look better in jeans that fit me and not the baggy ones I've been hiding behind. I know it's a psychological thing that I have to see myself as I really am and not the fat me. I'll send you a before and a now picture.

I'm so happy that my husband and I agreed that it was the best thing for me!

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Abigail G - 6 Month Update*

Hello I am doing good water still taste gross but I add sugar free packets to it.

I am at 229lbs so it's slowly but surely coming off (about 70 pounds so far).

Thank you!

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Jasmine F - 2.5 Year Update*

Hello Joanne! It’s been a while since my surgery—about 2 1/2 years have passed!

I lost 175lbs. 315 to 140 pounds.

I wanted to share some progress pictures with you. Thank you!

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Joseph and Brittany B - 6 Month Update*

Joseph: I feel I've been doing great. I now weigh 312 lbs and I've lost around 117 lbs give or take. I can't remember if I weighed 424 or 429 at surgery date.

Everything else has been good and I'm so appreciative of everyone's help in getting my life back and losing weight.

I hope with continued efforts and strong determination I can reach 225lbs which was about my high school weight of 212 lbs.

We needed these surgeries so bad so we could be here for our kids and each other. Thank you to everyone for giving our lives back.

Joseph: This is pre surgery and 2 weeks ago photo. Down 117 lbs.

Brittany: Brittany pre surgery and two weeks ago. She is down 72 lbs.

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Jamie R - 6 Month Update*

Sarah R - 4 Year Update*

Monica D - 1 Year Update*

Cristina V - 9 Month Update*

Susan H - 2 Year Update*

Nicole C - 2 Year Update*

Hi Joanne,
I am well. I have been able to stay within the 185-195lbs.

I wish I could get down to 160 but it just hasn't been possible for me.

I feel great about the changes and the only thing I wish I would have done differently was get the surgery a lot sooner.

Thank you!

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Kim P - 4 Year Update*

I am good. All is still the same. Thanks for reaching out! I have been maintaining around 160 to 165 for 3.5 years. I don't do many photos but here is one that was taken in July. I will look, but probably don't have a before photo. I was not begging to have my picture taken. Here is one - I am the one in pink.

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Kristin W - 1 Year Update*

Hello! My info is still correct. I am happy with my journey so far. I have lost 60lbs total and I have another 15lbs to reach my goal of 185. Thank you!

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Teresa C - 6 Month Update*

Her latest feedback 

I'm at 139! Super healthy. I think this is it for me. Haven't lost in a few months.

Hi, I'm currently at 157 and still dropping. Doing well. 

Nothing that I cannot eat. Haven't tried anything with sugar in it and don't plan to LOL! 

My pre surgery weight was 239. 

BP is good. Latest bloodwork was perfect.

Thank you

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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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