Maintaining at 120 pound weight loss comfortably! All information is still the same! Thanks for checking in!
Gastric Sleeve
Surgeons: The surgical team of Dr. Jose Rodriguez-Villarreal, MD, FACS
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I'm doing great, im down 106 lbs.
RNY Gastric Bypass
Surgeons: The surgical team of Dr. Jose Rodriguez-Villarreal, MD, FACS
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Just wanted to share I made it to my first big goal of 50 pounds last week! I'm down 52 pounds as of yesterday!! I took this visual of a 50 lb bag of carrots at work today. I can't believe I was carrying around that much weight 2 months ago!! Thank you guys for all you do!
Gastric Sleeve
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I had the gastric sleeve on 11/19/2021, I have lost 76 pounds. I have seen great changes about my health. I do not take pain pills I used to need, I decreased my medication doses for high blood pressure, and I am able to walk faster, climbing stairs easily and with no pain. Thank you.
Gastric Sleeve
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I am maintaining at this point.I lost 100 lbs. All my information is correct. Great to hear your you.
RNY Gastric Bypass
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Yes ma'am and yes ma'am, I'm down 79 pounds so far and still losing slowly, I'm in a size nine now which is insane to me because I haven't been this small since I was in middle school. I've also started going to the gym regularly and I actually enjoy going which is something I never thought I would do
Gastric Sleeve
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Everything is going great! I just keep listening to my system on what it can and cannot take. My blood pressure, type 2 diabetes and aches and pains are all gone. I'm out living life now kayaking and mountain bike riding. I have my life back! I've also referred two people that are doing theirs in November. Can't wait to see their results <3. 54 Lbs and 45 inches down!!
RNY Gastric Bypass
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Hi Joanne! I'm doing great! I've lost 60 lbs so far (235 to 175), and from a size 18/20 to an 8/10. I feel amazing!
Gastric Sleeve
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Yep! That is all correct! This Saturday is my one year mark and guess what....: I'm riding a 100 mile century bike race that day!! I feel so good and so strong! All of my labs (blood work) are in the normal range and I just know that this was the very best decision for me!! This was me last weekend after I rode 71 miles around Bear Lake training for the century! I took these pictures exactly a year ago doing yoga. I've always loved to exercise and have so much love and appreciation for my incredible body but I just didn't feel right in my skin. One year later and I still enjoy yoga but I also get to do more of the things that I love! I feel healthy and happy!!
Mini Gastric Bypass
Surgeons: The surgical team of Dr. Jose Rodriguez-Villarreal, MD, FACS
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I started at 200 pounds and down to 128 pounds. I am maintaining now.
RNY Gastric Bypass
Surgeons: The surgical team of Dr. Jose Rodriguez-Villarreal, MD, FACS
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Oh my goodness! Yes! I'm down 240 pounds, and yes that's still my address and email.
RNY Gastric Bypass
Surgeons: The surgical team of Dr. Jose Rodriguez-Villarreal, MD, FACS
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Hi JoAnne. I am so very happy with my progress over the last year. Everyone with Belite weight has been so helpful anytime I had questions. I am sitting pretty comfortably at 156 lbs right now. I got down to 152 but I have been working out and lifting weights so I have put on some muscle. My knee is doing so much better now that I've lost weight. I've had a much better time as far as sleeping and I have way more energy than I did before.
Gastric Sleeve
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Yes, ma'am, all the information is correct. I lost 169 pounds.
RNY Gastric Bypass
Surgeons: The surgical team of Dr. Jose Rodriguez-Villarreal, MD, FACS
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date of surgery - 9/5/2020
Surgeons: The surgical team of Dr. Jose Rodriguez-Villarreal, MD, FACS
type of surgery - Gastric Sleeve
Patient's feedback :
I'm 4'11 120-125lbs
Hi, yes all that info is still the same, and I'm doing great just a couple more pounds to get to my goal for skin removal surgery
Gastric Sleeve
Surgeons: The surgical team of Dr. Jose Rodriguez-Villarreal, MD, FACS
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I'm currently down 100 pounds. My heaviest weight was 275 pre-op diet, then I was 250 at surgery. I'm doing great
Metabolic RNY Bypass for Diabetes
Surgeons: The surgical team of Dr. Jose Rodriguez-Villarreal, MD, FACS
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Hi JoAnne~
How are you? I am doing fantastic!!! The weight loss has been amazing. I'm still with the diet. Protein shakes for breakfast & dinner and a healthy lunch.I feel like a new person. My contact information is all correct. I know I've lost over 70lbs. I took my scale away, so I don't obsess. :) I'm so grateful to you and everything you did to help make this possible for me. The first pic is where I started. The last two are this past week! I can't thank you enough- One of the Best decisions I've ever made.
Insurance patient
Sleeve to RNY Bypass Revision
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Hello JoAnn, I am very happy with my surgery. I do still have more to lose, but I'm trying to work on that. And I still am happy with what restriction I still have when I eat. Lost about 170 pounds.
Gastric Sleeve
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Hi Joanne. I am doing well. Down 90lbs.
Off all diabetes meds and no longer considered a diabetic.
A few before and after pictures. So thankful for this lifestyle change!
Thank you! Feel better than I have in 25 years!
Metabolic RNY Gastric Bypass for Diabetes
Surgeons: The surgical team of Dr. Jose Rodriguez-Villarreal, MD, FACS
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Just wanted to share the 100lbs difference April 2021 - June 2022
Surgeons: The surgical team of Dr. Jose Rodriguez-Villarreal, MD, FACS
Gastric Sleeve
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Have lost 166 pounds
Gastric Sleeve
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I am feeling great! Down to 268 lbs from 530lbs! Thank y'all for everything!
Gastric Sleeve
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Lost 150 pounds total.
Surgeons: The surgical team of Dr. Jose Rodriguez-Villarreal, MD, FACS
Gastric Sleeve
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This is what 45 lbs and 3 months looks like
Gastric Sleeve
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Down 50 lbs and have had no complications so far. And all of my info is still correct
Surgeons: The surgical team of Dr. Jose Rodriguez-Villarreal, MD, FACS
Gastric Sleeve
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I stalled out at 200 then went to 185 , 250 start. Now 185.
Gastric Sleeve
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Hi Joanne , how are you ? I am doing fine. I lost 50 pounds. I am so happy . One thing that I noticed this month I started getting nauseous after eating but I feel great. I went to the doctors for a checkup and for the first time in my life everything came back good, my blood pressure dropped a lot, no more insomnia, no more pre diabetics.
Gastric Sleeve
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Hey! I'm doing great! I'm 4 months pregnant now. But I'm still maintaining my weight loss. I've only gained 10 pounds so far being pregnant:)
Gastric Sleeve
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I'm doing fine lost a total of 165 lbs
Gastric Sleeve
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Type of surgery- Gastric sleev
date of surgery - 7/31/2020
Surgeon - Dr. Jose Rodriguez
Message from the patient
"I have been maintaining weight and eat a very clean diet. I have been exercising regularly at the gym and weight training.
I am so happy I did this while I was young and I'm still happy with my results. The weight loss helped me to make healthier food choices and keep motivated.
I just recently began a gym regiment (no cardio, all weight training) with a high protein diet to help with building muscle. Life is so good! I feel amazing."
Things are going great! I'm no longer a DM. My A1C dropped from a 6.7 to 5.1. I'm down 92 lbs. I only take HCTZ right now for BP but expect that to go away soon. My anxiety meds have been reduced. I went on a cruise and could walk the pier, swim, climb, and nothing hurt. I wish I had done this sooner. It's been a game changer. I even rode a horse in Mexico on my cruise. It felt so good to be able to get on without help!I've lost 92 pounds total. I'm actually living life instead of watching it go by. I love that medical team. They saved me.
Mini Gastric Bypass
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Hi JoAnne
Yes I just hit my 2 years and am maintaining at 157 lbs lost. Someone actually asked me for a picture the other day so I sent them this side by side. I don't even recognize the girl on the left anymore. I am forever grateful for all of you and Dr Rod. My life was good before but now it's good and healthy. I have no limitations and have been able to get off of my blood pressure meds and passed a 2 year DOT physical for my CDL instead of them only giving me a 1 year like they did before because I am healthy now.
RNY Gastric Bypass
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Hey JoAnne! I am down 94 lbs from my high weight of 282. Im managing to get 67 ounces of water a day. I'm doing good. Best decision I have ever made. Thank you! I'm so excited that I'm almost to my goal weight. And I'm already off all of my medicines.
RNY Gastric Bypass
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Hi Joanne things are good! Back in yoga and dancing, regained muscle, I can move as well now as I could in my 20s without the extra weight. And this was taken today. Do you stay in touch with the doctors? I have my "night before" photo that I took at this hospital somewhere. Night and day. This was taken the night before surgery in the hospital, but I can try to find a regular photo full body shot of me although backed down at my heaviest I wasn't taking many of those. Here's one taken about a week before surgery. I was the master of hiding my Hypothyroid baby belly. 70 pounds lost.
RNY Gastric Bypass
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Emma is down 153 pound she looks and feels amazing.
Gastric Sleeve
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Today is 4 yrs since bypass.. I have lost 230 lbs and have maintained the same weight for 2 years.I have since because a Grandmother and I get compliments all the time on how great I look.
Mini Gastric Bypass
Surgeons: The surgical team of Dr. Jose Rodriguez-Villarreal, MD, FACS
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Doing wonderful now weigh 180. Started at 280.
Band to RNY Bypass Revision
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Doing great I have had no issues whatsoever. I have lost as of today 132 # and have reach my goal weight and have been maintaining it quite well. You sure can post the photos. I am very proud of my accomplishment. But its total mind set change for life, and I still eat most any food I want but mostly the healthy low-calorie ones.
My legs, knee, and back pain have improved at least 90% better. I use to not be hardly able to walk to the bathroom and back without stopping.
Now I work in my yard and keep my 22 month old grandson since birth. I walk daily about 1 mile, sometimes more.
Yesterday I was able to visit Cody Wyoming & I visited Yellowstone Park some 2 years ago; I would have never tried because of the pain I would have been in.
My life has truly change.
I don't have the first regret about my weight loss surgery bypass. It been a truly life changing for me. It gave me my life back again. Only regret I have is that I didn't do it sooner.
RNY Gastric Bypass
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Hey! I'm doing great. I've lost 70 pounds and am still losing :) I feel better than ever. No issues!
Gastric Sleeve
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My address and email are correct. This is me before surgery (green shirt) and this is me now (blue shirt). I don't know if you can tell but I have lost 115 pounds
Gastric Sleeve
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Thanks for reaching out. When I had surgery I was 380 lbs, now I'm 262 lbs. :D I noticed now my stomach is a little bigger now and I can hold more food. I'm scared of gaining weight back. I think this is the time to maintain a healthy eating habit. Otherwise everything is great.
RNY Gastric Bypass
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Hello!!! Thank You so much for reaching out to me! I've lost over 120 pounds and have been great!!! So many changes I'm ready for my next journey! Skin Removel! Praise God!
Gastric Sleeve
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Hi JoAnne!! It has been 3 years in just a few days and I'm living my best life. I still maintain 100-120lb weight loss. I stay at around 130-150 weight. The only issue I suffer with now is the loose skin on my abdomen and the breast issue. Having large breasts before then excessive weight loss the loose skin feels very heavy on the chest and very uncomfortable. But I'm still enjoying my weight loss journey.
And my first grandbaby girl will be here in October 2022. I am so super thrilled.
RNY Gastric Bypass
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I've lost 85 pounds. Right now maintaining. But will be starting a cut for bikini competition next week. It's a 16 week cut. I feel amazing still. Best choice I've ever made. I've built quite a bit of muscle. And have a very healthy relationship with food. Thank you for checking on me! Before is the day before surgery picture and one I took on Saturday (had a date night)
Gastric Sleeve
Surgeons: The surgical team of Dr. Jose Rodriguez-Villarreal, MD, FACS
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I am steady at 150-155! Total lost about 160-165!!
Band to RNY Bypass Revision
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Hello. It made my dream of becoming a mother come true. Had my baby girl in April after struggling with infertility for 5 years. Due to pcos and thyroid issues, Doctors said I couldn't have kids. I chose this surgery to give me a chance and it worked. I lost 75 lbs from 220. Got pregnant a year after and still down to 153 ( 8 lbs away from my pre baby weight.) feeling better than ever.
Gastric Sleee
Surgeons: The surgical team of Dr. Jose Rodriguez-Villarreal, MD, FACS
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Hello... I am feeling great. I lost 122lbs but not losing anymore weight. I have been maintaining. All of my info is still the same. Thank you for checking on me
Metabolic RNY Bypass for Diabetes
Surgeons: The surgical team of Dr. Jose Rodriguez-Villarreal, MD, FACS
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JoAnne I just sent some photos & I have hope they got to you. My life and health are wonderful through God and BeLite. I got my life back & living my best life 2 years from surgery. At my highest weight 330 to now 165. I have a goal of 150. I retired in February at 62 yrs. God is Good and he used BeLite as the vessel to save my life.
Gastric Sleeve
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