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!

Sleeve to RNY Bypass Revision

Surgeons: The surgical team of Dr. Jose Rodriguez-Villarreal, MD, FACS 

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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. :)

Gastric Sleeve

Surgeons: The surgical team of Dr. Jose Rodriguez-Villarreal, MD, FACS 

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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. 

RNY Gastric Bypass

Surgeons: The surgical team of Dr. Jose Rodriguez-Villarreal, MD, FACS 

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Angela B - 4 Year Update*

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

RNY Gastric Bypass

Surgeons: The surgical team of Dr. Jose Rodriguez-Villarreal, MD, FACS 

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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

Surgeons: The surgical team of Dr. Jose Rodriguez-Villarreal, MD, FACS 

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Kim A - 6 Month Update*

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

Gastric Sleeve

Surgeons: The surgical team of Dr. Jose Rodriguez-Villarreal, MD, FACS 

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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!!

RNY Gastric Bypass

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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. :)

Gastric Sleeve

Surgeons: The surgical team of Dr. Jose Rodriguez-Villarreal, MD, FACS 

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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.

Gastric Sleeve

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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!

Gastric Sleeve

Surgeons: The surgical team of Dr. Jose Rodriguez-Villarreal, MD, FACS 

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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

Surgeons: The surgical team of Dr. Jose Rodriguez-Villarreal, MD, FACS 

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Michelle W - 1 Year Update*

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

Sleeve to RNY Bypass Revision

Surgeons: The surgical team of Dr. Jose Rodriguez-Villarreal, MD, FACS 

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Steven D - 1 Year Update*

 Steven is down 125 pounds

RNY Gastric Bypass

Surgeons: The surgical team of Dr. Jose Rodriguez-Villarreal, MD, FACS 

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Michelle D - 1 Year Update*

I have lost 113lbs

Gastric Sleeve

Surgeons: The surgical team of Dr. Jose Rodriguez-Villarreal, MD, FACS 

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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!

RNY Gastric Bypass

Surgeons: The surgical team of Dr. Jose Rodriguez-Villarreal, MD, FACS 

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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.

RNY Gastric Bypass

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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.

Gastric Sleeve

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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!

RNY Gastric Bypass

Surgeons: The surgical team of Dr. Jose Rodriguez-Villarreal, MD, FACS

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Heather S - 2 Year Update*

I lost 175 pounds, I'm a size 4

Plication to RNY Bypass Revision

Surgeons: The surgical team of Dr. Jose Rodriguez-Villarreal, MD, FACS

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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

Surgeons: The surgical team of Dr. Jose Rodriguez-Villarreal, MD, FACS

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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

Surgeons: The surgical team of Dr. Jose Rodriguez-Villarreal, MD, FACS

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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!!!!!

Gastric Sleeve

Surgeons: The surgical team of Dr. Jose Rodriguez-Villarreal, MD, FACS

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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.

Band to RNY Bypass Revision

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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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Surgeons: The surgical team of Dr. Jose Rodriguez-Villarreal, MD, FACS 

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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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Surgeons: The surgical team of Dr. Jose Rodriguez-Villarreal, MD, FACS

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Pamela H - 6 Month Update*

Doing well! 49# down. Feeling great!

Gastric Sleeve

Surgeons: The surgical team of Dr. Jose Rodriguez-Villarreal, MD, FACS

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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

Surgeons: The surgical team of Dr. Jose Rodriguez-Villarreal, MD, FACS

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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

Surgeons: The surgical team of Dr. Jose Rodriguez-Villarreal, MD, FACS 

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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

Surgeons: The surgical team of Dr. Jose Rodriguez-Villarreal, MD, FACS 

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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. 

Metabolic RNY Bypass for Diabets

Surgeons: The surgical team of Dr. Jose Rodriguez-Villarreal, MD, FACS 

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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!

Sleeve to RNY Bypass Revision

Surgeons: The surgical team of Dr. Jose Rodriguez-Villarreal, MD, FACS

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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

Surgeons: The surgical team of Dr. Jose Rodriguez-Villarreal, MD, FACS 

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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.

RNY Gastric Bypass

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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

Gastric Sleeve

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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!

Gastric Sleeve

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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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Shirley H - 1 Year Update*

JoAnne, I have had such an amazing journey since my surgery!!!

Not taking any medications that I was previously on. Blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes.

I have sent several people BeLiteWeight and they to have had nothing but success!!!!

Thank you so very much for this life changing surgery!!!

RNY Gastric Bypass

Surgeons: The surgical team of Dr. Jose Rodriguez-Villarreal, MD, FACS

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James P - 1 Year Update*

As of 12-18-22 (one year) I've lost 211 pounds. Here I am working on my car in a shirt from my high school automotive technology class.

Donna D - 4 Year Update*

I could be a spokesperson for y'all ! I'm doing fantastic. My weight stays about 115 I started out over 200 .    I can eat anything, just very small portions still.   Absolutely no issues or problems.  I tell everyone about y'all .   Here are pics a couple before a lot after first 3 are before. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.  I am healthy and happy.

RNY Gastric Bypass

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Sandra & Michael M - Sandra 20 Month Update* Michael 1 Year Update*

FROM MICHAEL - Yes your information is correct. I'm still very happy with my progress so far. I'm at 100 pounds of total weight loss so far. Got about 30 pounds to go to reach my goal.

FROM SANDRA -  I can't explain how much this surgery helped me. I was 250 when I had surgery and was 172 the other day. Size 12!!! 

RNY Gastric Bypass

Surgeons: The surgical team of Dr. Jose Rodriguez-Villarreal, MD, FACS 

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April L - 1 Year Update*

Hi JoAnne! I'm doing great. I have lost a total of 66 pounds so far and have been managing to keep it off with no weight gains

Gastric Sleeve

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Jessica A - 1 Year Update*

I'm down 102lbs! My quality of life has changed completely. I'm forever grateful to all of the BeLiteWeight team in helping me get here. I FEEL great!!

Gastric Sleeve

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Flor S - 1 Year Update*

Hello!! Thank you!!

Over all my journey has been great! I was fortunate enough to be able to glide through each step with out gas pain or any of the side effects many experience during this journey.

I immediately felt so much better physically. In a matter of weeks my leg inflammation and sciatica pain that had been a constant ailment and made my daily life that much harder to sit, stand or walk was gone!! Inflammation in my bladder that I wasn't aware of also went away and I was no longer going to the restroom every 1.5 hours or having accidents. Obviously, my mobility and energy got better as I lost more weight. The physical outside changes have been amazing but having my chronic pain because of my weight disappear has been the biggest Blessing of all.

My only downfall is that my weight loss has been in stall mode since June. I weighed in at 245 then and have gone down to 230 and everywhere in between since then (Started at 315). Needless to say it has been very frustrating to not see the # 's go down. I obviously see the difference in my clothes and even shoe size. I don't expect to be a size 4 or even a 10 I'm a big girl no matter what but my goal was to go down to 180 lbs. That will be my goal for these next couple of months by hitting my protein intake and exercises.

I will always tell anyone that asks me about this surgery, that it was the best decision of my life because it gave me my life back!! Being able to be at and volunteer at my kids sports/band activities, dance with my husband and enjoy life so much more is nothing but the biggest Blessing. Knowing I extended my life span by making this choice is amazing. Living without pain is the best part.

Gastric Sleeve

Surgeons: The surgical team of Dr. Jose Rodriguez-Villarreal, MD, FACS 

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Adan G - 6 Month Update*

83 pound weight difference

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Megan W - 20 Month Update*

I'm down 140 lbs give or take. Kinda plateau when I'm not hitting the gym these days lol. Went from 365 to 227lbs still working on the rest. I still eat bone broth and scramble eggs, soft chicken in the instant pot and water. 

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