How successful where you after bariatric surgery?

In a holding pattern waiting patiently for a surgery date at the moment. Yes, I did the 8 week CHANGE class, which I found incredibly useful. It really does help you join all the dots and get ready for surgery. I also had to meet with a physiology doctor who started me on an exercise program. It is now part of my life and I will be eternally grateful for that. Weight, height, fat%, reaction time and strength were all checked at the first meeting and again at follow ups so I could see what progress I made. We are embarking on quite a journey with crucial lifestyle changes and (in my case anyway) a total shift in mindset and behavior when it comes to my relationship with food. We can make it miserable or fun. To be perfectly honest, I was predisposed to being pissed off and was rather annoyed that the insurance company insisted on a 6 month delay before approving surgery. I thought there was no way I could do all that was being asked of me. Now I am glad they insisted that I take 6 months and follow the program. It has given me the opportunity to learn the skills I need to be successful post surgery and especially the importance of mindfulness and exercise.

My advice, for whatever it’s worth, just jump through all the hoops, have the surgery, and start your new life.

Best of luck to you.

VSG 3 YEARS OUT, Lost 190 +. Gained back 25. Lost 85 lbs (Training/prepping) before my surgery date. Like getting old "WLS AIN'T FOR SISSIES " 👍

YES. Did it on my own until the mandatory sessions with a psychiatrist. VSG 3 YEARS OUT, I Lost 190 +. Gained back 25. Lost 85 lbs (Training/prepping) before my surgery date. Like getting old "WLS AIN'T FOR SISSIES " 👍😃

Hardest thing I have ever done and still is! I started at 289 lbs and am currently at 148 lbs 7 years later!! I still see at weight loss doctor every 3 months to work with my insulin resistance so I do not gain. I take Mounjaro for type 2 diabetes and insulin resistance and both are really well managed. I now can always keep my weight around 150 lbs and I am 5'8". Certain things I can not tolerate well anymore... Like raw veggies.. And if I take one bite too many or eat too much sugar I do pay for it!!! But I am reading all the benefits!! Good luck to you!!

I may have surgery as obese BMI 43.3 I weigh 18.8 stones I was 22.4 stones but since I changed medications the weight is coming off with healthy eating and exercise. It did not budge before due to over eating due to medications opening up my apatite. Namely Quetiepine. But it is a hard road full of denial I have a sweet tooth so only eat sweets over week end I am loosing weight so working. But it is hard and sounds like no easier with the surgery in someways sounds harder as it causes conditions there is no easy way through I come to realise.

I had gastric bypass surgery and lost 100 pounds. You still have to watch what you eat and continue to move or you will gain it back after surgery. I no longer have diabetes or sleep apnea. I used to be on a C-Pap machine for this. I feel so much better and would do it again!

I had a Sleeve Gastrectomy in 2013, and I had to wait 6 months. I wish I would have had to take exercise classes, because now I have gained 40 pounds of the 90 that I lost (and I know if I had developed exercise as a habit, I wouldn't be in this position.) It is frustrating having to wait for surgery, but it is a huge life change and having the needed preparation is worth the wait. Good luck in your weight loss endeavors!

I believe I had the surgery in 2010 at the age of 43. I was about 310 pounds and 5’8. At my lowest I was 165-170? Today I weigh 187. My high now is about 192. I’ve been able to keep it off. I feel good. It was worth it all! Follow the instructions they give you.

My only concern is that I drink a lot more alcohol than I ever did. They say you can give up one addiction to move on to another. I think it’s true. I have wine almost every night. I was a once a week drinker. Just watch the alcohol. I know someone else who has a real problem and was not a big drinker.

I had the Gastric Bypass. Would I do it again? YES!

Congrats, @jojo777130 on finding a weight that works for you and keeping it off. Are you concerned about your alcohol consumption? Have you tried going alcohol-free for a period of time? A lot of people do it for the month of February in tribute to heart health month.

Hi all I never looked at this site … I was always checking the knee stories since having my knee done… but I am my goodness 12 years out of gastric sleeve and I am happy to say I stay within 146-150 I do eat a sweet I don’t deprive myself of anything ….. it’s moderation….. I also never went back to soda or any bubbly beverages that can stretch your stomach ….. is the best thing I ever did for myself ….. even being thinner I still eat heart healthy and watch my cholesterol…. I am 61 now and had my knee replaced twice within the last two years … thank god I don’t have that extra weight on my knees anymore ….but before surgery I yo yo my whole life lost 40-50 gained back and than some may times went through that ….. sleeve worked amazing for me …. But I also don’t ever over eat …. With the sleeve you get full with small amounts ….most important don’t ever ever over eat …. And you won’t stretch your new stomach …. If I can do it you can … definitely doable