#gastric weight loss

[mediocoreaf010899]

Where tf are all the th!nsp0 pics. All I see are text posts and memes. I wanna see sk!many ppl

[agrownupgeekgirl]

Close to my 2 year anniversary of my surgery.

130 pounds and some change lost.

Went from not even being able to walk to going to the gym 3-4 times a week.

Started yoga.

Self esteem always a work in progress.

[impulsive-contradiction]

Weight loss and body positivity is a journey. The first two pictures are at close to my highest weight, somewhere between 275 and 300. The third picture is a side by side at 6 months and 12 months post-weight loss surgery. The fourth picture is probably at my thinnest on NYE 2021(into 2022) around 125-135 and then I’ve gradually gained weight back, and the last picture is NYE 2024(into 2025). I need to get back on track but what’s different is I don’t hate myself now. I’m still confident even though I’m back up to 190. Because now I know that if I put in effort, I can get to 125-140 again. Because I’ve done it before.

[gettingmoxxi]

Hi~ My name is Jules and this is what I looked like at this years Talladega Nights Christmas party.

Pls be kind, I'm learning to be comfortable in front of the camera but trust i knowww

I'm 32 and had a gastric sleeve weight loss surgery in July 2024. After a lifetime of disordered eating, loathing my body, yo-yoing, and frankly, a shit-ton of traumatic family "input" - I did this for myself.

I've lost nearly 60lbs but have stagnated. Accountability + community have always been motivating, so here we are.

I'll be:

healing my shit

Traxking my meals/cals

logging progress

sharing thoughts, wins, and struggles

READ: I'm on a clinical diet monitored by my GP and surgical team that is extremely restrictive and reductive. It comes with a handful of supplements (literal gag) and check-ins. As such, I will not be giving out "diet" advice.

Having said that.. If you’ve had to deal with forced diets, body shaming from family, bullying, binge and p*rging, starving, trying to use drugs to lose weight.. and so much more, let’s be friends ❤︎︎

[blackgirlssadi]

Hello everyone! I'm excited to start this blog and share my weight loss journey with you all.

I'm sure many of us can relate to the struggles of trying to lose weight, especially after having the SADI surgery.

What is SADI-S: SADI-S (Single anastomosis duodeno-ileal bypass with sleeve gastrectomy) is a newer variant of duodenal switch surgery, which for three decades has helped obese patients control their weight. The key benefit of SADI-S is that one intestinal bypass is made, rather than two, resulting in less time in surgery and reduced risk of intestinal leakage.

Let's look at the rollercoaster a little👇🏾👇🏾:

I remember feeling so hopeless before my surgery, like I was stuck in a never-ending cycle of dieting and gaining weight back. But since having the surgery, l've noticed a significant change in my appetite and eating habits. It's amazing how much more mindful I am now about what l put into my body.

However, the journey isn't without its challenges. There are days when I feel like giving up, when the cravings are too strong, or when I don't see the results I want as quickly as I'd like. That's why I'm so grateful for this group and the support that comes with it. Knowing that I'm not alone in this journey and that there are others who understand what I'm going through is incredibly comforting.

So, l'd love to hear from you all! How has your weight loss journey been so far? What are some of the challenges you've faced, and how have you overcome them?

HW: 322

SW: 303 12/13/23

CW: 277.8 01/31/24

[aashiquidreams]

Yesterday, on the summer solstice, I felt a surge of positive energy. The moon, almost full and in my natal sign of Sagittarius, seemed to amplify this feeling. I decided to use this energy to set intentions for the rest of the year, focusing on active and healthy behaviors. I attended a CrossFit class and made sure to eat healthy. When I first started taking antidepressants in May, I noticed some weight gain, which made me more miserable. However, I’ve been able to turn things around and make positive changes. My eating habits have been improving over the past few weeks, and I’ve even noticed some weight loss. It was heartening that my CrossFit coach noticed it too and asked me about it. It feels great that others are recognizing my progress, especially since I spend most of my time in solitude.

Today also marks exactly six years since I had gastric bypass surgery. My weight loss journey has had its ups and downs, but I’m happy and thankful that I started my gym routine last year in April and moved on to CrossFit in December. Although I might not work out every week, I’m doing much better than I was before my gym journey. It’s a work in progress, and I’m proud of myself for sticking with it. It’s not always easy without someone to motivate me on the bad days, but it does make me stronger and even more proud. Combining this anniversary with the positive energy from the solstice and the full moon, I feel empowered to continue my journey toward better health and well-being.

As I cycled home after CrossFit yesterday, I noticed a car parked in front of my main entrance with the number 999 on its license plate. Angel number 999 signifies the completion of a cycle, closure of old chapters, and preparation for new beginnings. It can also represent spiritual awakening and embracing higher perspectives. This synchronicity felt profound, reminding me of the progress I’ve made and the transformations I’ve undergone.

With the waxing moon in Sagittarius and tonight’s full moon in Capricorn, I feel aligned with closing old chapters and welcoming new opportunities. I’m grateful for this journey, and I look forward to continuing towards better health and well-being. In moments like these, I’m thankful to God for the strength that carries me through all the challenges.

Happy full moon! ✨🌕✨

[thebariatricblog]

You’re On Your Way to Bariatric Surgery…But Your Loved Ones Have Mixed Feelings. Now What?!

Now this topic right here…is the KICKER.

You are on your way to bariatric/weight loss surgery but some of your family and friends don’t understand why you chose that route. “Can’t you just eat less and exercise more?” “You’re not even THAT fat so you don’t need it!” Or you get the folks that have heard these conspiracies about folks eating so much after surgery that their new stomach/pouch explodes and they die…yeah I’ve heard all of this, too.

You can’t control everyone’s opinions about WLS but you can control how you respond to them.

First of all, your body - your choice. Ultimately, you are the one that knows what is best for you and your health. No one else can tell you that. They obviously don’t live in your body so how would they know what you need to get healthy? In my journey, I had got to a point where my appetite was outrageous and I could no longer put on my clothes comfortably. I was huffing and puffing trying to put on shoes 🙄 I couldn’t take walks without my ankles swelling so much to where I had to sit and let the pain ride on. I knew I had to do something. I tried the gym, eating less, restricting (which is a BAD idea) and it didn’t work. That’s why I decided to go the WLS route and it was (and still is) the best option for me.

Second of all, keep yourself educated on all things WLS. This helps with dispelling those WLS rumors. Ask your doctors questions. Find workshops or classes related to WLS. Find “peer reviewed” articles and sources to learn. This helps you have a well rounded knowledge of WLS and to help educate your loved ones on what actually happens. Will they still bring up dumb stuff? Oh yeah! As long as you keep educating them, they’ll eventually understand your choice…or they won’t and that is still OKAY!

Lastly, this is the hardest thing to grasp and accept but there are going to be individuals that will not open their minds to the WLS world. They are going to say things like, “WLS is the easy way out” which grinds my everlasting gears. They won’t ever understand. And some of these people will be your own folks! The best thing to do is pray for them (I’m Christian so that’s what I do personally) and leave them be. You don’t need that kind of negativity in your life. WLS and this journey is hard enough on us and we have to stay focused on the task at hand!

I’m going to try and post every Saturday from now on. It’s the only day I get to focus on this project. Thanks for reading and let me know what other topics you’d like to discuss!

-AJ

[littlemuppetmonsters]

Not to sound like your mom trying to make you eat your vegetables but its actually insane that we have surgeries and drugs here to physically force us to stop eating so much while people halfway across the globe are starving to death

[grooveisintheheart]

Hi I was just wondering how you’re feeling almost 1 year past gbs - also happy one year 🫶🏻(I’m also getting it done and was looking through tags to see how people responded to the surgery) tysm & have a great day 🫶🏻

Hey there! Nice of you to ask! I actually had to be reminded yesterday that I hit my one year anniversary.

I will be *honest*. My healing process was IMMENSELY difficult. In the early months, I suffered from immense nausea constantly and it was difficult to get anything in. I was feeling a lot of regret at the time, which I no longer feel, but your first year is definitely a test of psychological and physical strength for sure.

Now one year in, I'm able to actually eat most, if not all foods. I just have to be mindful about the amount and speed I eat because I can easily trigger nausea or something feeling stuck. As far as weight loss, I have reached my goal weight a long time ago (which was 130 lbs for my height) I'm currently 120 lbs which is lower than I expected and its been more of a challenge to keep on the weight than lose it.

While a part of me does wish I was able to do this in a more natural way, I will say this surgery does force you to change the way you look at food. I can't imagine finishing whole entire meals (as per usual American servings) in one sitting. I usually eat maybe a third and have plenty of left overs left for later and the rest of the day.

Good luck! Please do whats best for you and *your* body!

[mediocoreaf010899]

Some of my most drastic before after pics so far. This is me being super vulnerable so please be kind

[agrownupgeekgirl]

I was just looking into a tummy tuck surgery to have my hanging tummy removed from the weight loss. They said that I would still need to loose another 22kg/48lbs to be within the correct BMI for surgery.

Plus its gonna be £12,635 or there abouts.

I feel like... I just want to cry. The weight, not the cost, I was expecting the cost.

I've lost about 130lbs or so already.. I can do this😤

[capri-gets-sleeved]

Highest (during pregnancy): 347

Starting: 331

Pre-op diet: 325

Surgery date (05.14.24): 315

Pain for me at incision sites has been negligible/non existent. Gas pains a solid 6/10, mostly in my chest and right shoulder area. But they’re bearable. I found out I do NOT like bone broth. So I’ve stuck to ice chips and blue Gatorade zero. I keep slipping up and taking too big of sips and my body lets me know instantly.

The anesthesia was hard for me to beat. I had my surgery at around 0800 and didn’t FULLY wake up until about 2300. Lots of naps. Not much walking so I’m going to make up for it today when we finally get home from the hospital.

Head hunger is real. Id kill for real food. Especially some pizza. But this is all worth it.

[eazy-group]

Mynetria lost 72 pounds

Transformation of the Day: Mynetria lost 72 pounds. This proud mom experienced weight gain due to depression and anxiety. After learning she was pre-diabetic, she began to make lifestyle changes and ultimately decided to have VSG surgery.  Social Media:Instagram: @lovejoneztvTiktok: @mynetria.antwanett What was your motivation? What inspired you to keep going, even when you wanted to give up? My…

[spookielament]

Well I have body dysmorphia and was morbidly obese.. I never took body photos and if I did.. I tried to hide.. weight loss is not always the answer.. but it is for health. You also need self love /thearpy and confidence.. I was diabetic insulin dependent. High cholesterol. Etc and I ALSO go to thearpy once a week for self love and trauma etc .. I weighted about 330 and I'm 5 foot 7 ... tried everything so I got weight loss surgery a year or so later on September 26th the bariatric sleeve .. yesterday (exactly 3 months) weighed myself 248 !! I lost 82 pounds!!! My dietitian says she calculated that I'm losing 5 pounds a week. But remember y'all thin is not always healthy!! I am still not eating correctly.. blood test says I'm malnourished.. I'm taking better vitamins.. and doing more protein. Wish me luck on this journey!!! I look horrible in the pictures but just happy to be here!! Want to hear the 2 weeks after surgery near death story??? Lmk!!!🤗🥰

[calmmyfears]

I am still struggling to regulate my body temperature. My body goes from feeling ice cold to just cold to feeling overheated that I can't tolerate socks or sweaters. It's so uncomfortable and like most of my symptoms, I have no explanation for it. So I don't know how to fix it.

[thebariatricblog]

Just a little bit of a vent session because I have to encourage myself sometimes.