Bill and Dana C - 1 Year Update*

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!!

Both had Gastric Sleeve

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Evelyn F - 6 Month Update

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.

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Michelle C - 2 Year Update*

Yes, I am done losing.  Maintaining now. Still doing great. And yes, everything is correct.Thank you

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Candace T - 1 Year Update*

Life changing! Here are some pictures. 71 pounds lost since surgery, 90 pounds lost overall!Thank you!

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Angela D - 2 Year Update*

70 lbs lighter

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Ayde R - 4 Year Update*

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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Sandra M - 2 Year Update*

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.

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Denessa P - 3 Year Update

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!

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Lisa H - 2 Year Update*

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.

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Brandy D - 4 Year Update*

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!

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Michaela D - 2 Year Update*

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. :)

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Lorena G - 3 Year Update*

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. 

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Angela B - 4 Year Update*

Me at 210 and me at 128. Lost it in 1 1/2 year.

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Linda G - 2 Year Update*

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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Kim A - 6 Month Update*

I'm doing really good! I feel good and I've lost 60 pds !!!

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Carolyn R - 1 Year Update*

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!!

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Diane S - Year Update*

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. :)

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Felicia M - 2 Year Update*

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.

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Sunny A - 1 Year Update*

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!

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RShel D - 2 Year Update*

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.

Lap Band to RNY Bypass Revision

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Michelle W - 1 Year Update*

I am doing well. Down to 150lbs and feeling good

Sleeve to RNY Bypass Revision

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Steven D - 1 Year Update*

 Steven is down 125 pounds

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Michelle D - 1 Year Update*

I have lost 113lbs

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Jennifer S - 6 Month Update*

I am doing great. I am down 75 lbs. 15 to goal weight. Excising 5 days a week. I feel fabulous!

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Michaela G - 2 Year Update*

Hi JoAnne I am doing fantastic. I am still losing a little but not much at this point and I'm sure it has a lot to do with being on my second baby since surgery lol. My son is 6 months old and we are expecting baby number 2 in October. I did loose 3lbs in the last 2 weeks due to morning sickness so we shall see how much more I loose lol. My mailing address and email are all the same.

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Forrest C - 4 Year Update*

I am doing as well as can be expected. I do have about 20 pounds I would like to take off, but I think a lot of that is just because of the stress I've been under. I just had a full checkup and everything is perfect.

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Marlene L - 1.5 Year Update*

July 27, 2021 (Surgery date) - 220 lbs.
February 27, 2023 (today) - 106 lbs.

My shoe size went from 7.5w to a 6m

My clothes went from size 2x to size 1!

I will be 66 on May 7th. It's been a journey for sure!

Thank you!

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Heather S - 2 Year Update*

I lost 175 pounds, I'm a size 4

Plication to RNY Bypass Revision

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Stephanie H - 5 Month Update*

Just wanted to thank you again for all your help! Sincerely, Stephanie

Sleeve to RNY Bypass Revision

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Whitney N - 3 Year Update*

Hello! I am doing great and maintaining over 120lbs weight loss! Having the sleeve done with you guys is still one of best decisions I ever made for myself.

Gastric Sleeve

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Lissa G - 2.75 Year Update*

That's still my mailing address and email.

I weigh 129 and that's right where I want to be!!

It's the best thing I have ever done!!!!!

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Kristin S - 2 Year Update*

Hi JoAnne, I'm doing well. No major issues. I got down to my goal weight of 150 last April. My address and email address are the same. Thanks for checking in.

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Tiffany C - 4 Year Update*

Thank you for always checking on me Still doing amazing and loving life ...our first grandbaby was born day after Christmas so loving life even more now and feeling amazing where I will be able to chase her around now also.

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Michelle M - 1 Year Update*

It's hard to believe it's been a year since I've had the surgery. I'm down 130 pounds and I feel great. Best decision I've made. Thank you and the team for making the process so easy.

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Pamela H - 6 Month Update*

Doing well! 49# down. Feeling great!

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Kailyn M - 2 Year Update*

Hey! I'm so glad y'all keep in touch! I am doing great. I'm currently 6 weeks postpartum so have some baby weight to loose but pre pregnancy I had gotten to the 175-180 range and was pretty much maintaining 180 so hopefully I will get back to 180 or less Yes ma'am my mailing & email address is still the same.

Gastric Sleeve

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Leigh W - 1 Year Update*

Hi! Yes that is the best email for me! I am doing great. Down 121 lbs. Labs are phenomenal!! Energy level is great. So glad I had this surgery. This picture was from this morning. The other was summer 21. I'm able to do things I haven't been able to do in years! I went from a 24 jeans to a size 5-8 (depending on brand). My shirt size went from 3xl to S/M. My shoe size even dropped!! I am now looking at the plastic surgery side of things. I just love my new life! Thank you!!

Mini Gastric Bypass

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Elizabeth M - 4 Year Update*

Hello I am down to 177 keep up with exercise and eat healthy.

Lap Band to Mini Bypass Revision

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Christopher N - 3 Year Update*

Year 3 - doing great maintaining the weight of 262 lbs (from 434 starting weight)! Best decision I've made!

Gastric Sleeve

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Stephanie A - 1 Year Update*

Hi Joanne, sorry for the delay in responding to your text. I am doing well and down 140lbs. Went from size 26/28 to 14. 4xl in Shirts to XL. I am still in shock when I catch a glimpse of myself in the mirror. 

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Amber D - 1 Year Update*

Hi!  Yes ma'am,  I'm doing well. 

I've lost a total of about 88 lbs since my bypass and a grand total of 209 lbs from my highest weight (390 Lbs).  I'm down to 181. 

I have been  having semi frequent episodes of post bariatric hypoglycemia, but I'm working to get that resolved.  Otherwise,  I feel great!
It's really an eye opener to look back at how far I've come.  Even if I'd known ahead of time that I would have reactive hypoglycemia, I probably wouldn't have changed my mind about doing the bypass. 

I feel so much better physically, I don't hurt near as often and I can breathe so much easier. 

I'm thankful for the progress I've made so far.  I haven't weighed in at 180 since before high school. 

I can't ever in my life  remember saying...I just want to lose about 20 or  30 more pounds!  It's a great feeling!

Thank you!

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Sydney C - 2 Year Update*

Hey there. Yes, it has been two years and I have maintained. I feel amazing and wonderful, and I am so glad I made the decision to do it. Starting weight: 234. Presently maintaining: 124.

Mini Gastric Bypass

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Larry D - 1 Year Update*

Everything is the same. You can send at any time. Thanks for checking on me. I'm doing Great. Zero issues. 380 lbs to 222 lbs last week.

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Latanua G - 5.5 Year Update*

After my procedure I was in a car accident. The steroids, pain meds, nerve damage through my body completely off. After all the years, the sleeve has continued to be faithful. It's been a journey, but even now it's still working. My appetite is still limited, I sweat if I eat too much. Thankyou still After all these years, I still have no regret

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Lindsay R - 2 Year Update*

I am great! I feel great! I've been maintaining my weight. I was 176lbs at surgery, and I'm 121 today. Email and mailing address are still the same. Thanks so much!

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Libbie D -2 years Update*

type of surgery - Gastric Sleeve

Date of surgery - 7/20/2022

Surgeon - Dr. Jose Rodriguez

Message from the patient:

“I am definitely not done losing. Pregnancy and breastfeeding have caused me to put on some extra weight. Now that my babe is 4 months old and finally sleeping through the night, I plan on getting back on track with meeting all my goals.

I still have 55 pounds to lose to get to my goal weight. I celebrated my 40th birthday this summer too. “

Dalena P - 4 Year Update*

Hi Joanne! I have kept around 120 lbs off, and still feel better than I ever knew was possible.

I never fully reached my goal, but have plans to get around 40lbs off this year to get there.

Attaching a picture here that shows me the day I left the hospital, and one taken this past weekend.

Thank you!

Gastric Sleeve

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Yesenia B - 6 Month Update*

Happy New Years  JoAnne. I am doing awesome love my new changed life. I am down 42 pounds lost many inches and working out  and having more energy than ever! Big changes are only going to get better so happy I made this change.

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