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[@joanncoopertroupe3506]

I am close to 6 years post up sleeve age 62, I am 5"2. I lost a 155 pounds and kept it off.i was close to 300 pounds today i stay 117-120 pounds. Best thing I Ever done for myself!!

[@aviancag8716]

You go girl

[@madelenealvarez]

You are awesome 👏

[@ChelleBear7]

That’s so great!!! Congratulations

[@barbrowan4282]

Great job. Am 65 today. Down 80 from 222. I weigh 140, 8 months out. I need to keep my weight off forever. Can I follow you. I need a mentor

[@ChooseU4ever]

Congratulations.. Well done. I'm considering the surgery. How is your bone health?

[@goldenlifelove7251]

I'm 15 days post-op & I'm down 15 lbs🎉🎉🎉 I started a 224 & I'm 209. I'm glad I finally did it, cuz I deserve to be the best version of myself❤️

[@LegitWonder]

So glad you're taking back control over your life! I'm26 yrs old, 5'6" currently at 203 lbs should I do it or would it be a waste of money and how much did it cost you overal??

[@ms.mondesir2522]

🥳That's great, I can't wait to do mines. Did you do the sleeve?

[@Nsaki1]

@@LegitWonder I’m 25 years old I’m Getting mom in July of this year the sleeve. I’m 6’3 at 380 my mom had hers she lost 145 lbs in 7-8 months total Process in price is like 400-500 dollars

[@LegitWonder]

@Nsaki Thank you so much for your response❤ I'm so ashamed to admit that from my last comment which was 8 months ago till now I've added an extra 15 pounds so I'm at 218 now and I've really been considering it now more than ever because what I've been doing hasn't been working. Thanks to your reminder and the price you showed which is considerably lower than I thought it'd be, I'll be able to do it now. I pray that you have a very fast recovery and that you'll be happy with the process and result 🩷🩷

[@Mercure101]

how are you now?

[@mariobriones1990]

3 months 60+ lbs down. My exercise level is through the roof. Working out 4-5x a week. My eating habits have changed as well as the sensation of fullness and satisfaction with the 4-6oz of food that I am able to intake. Best decision ever!

[@Endobariatric]

Congratulations Mario!

[@ms.dumondrichardson7360]

Do you have a lot of extra skin

[@michellejordan8214]

@@khadraazzam216 per meal. Generally only have 3 meals and 2 small snacks. Some days I don’t even snack.

[@petelee2477]

Are you sure it was the surgery? You've changed your entire lifestyle are you sure the surgery can be credited for your weight loss? Definitely an impressive achievement that I certainly have no intentions of taking away but I don't know that the decision to get surgery was the only way to lose weight.

[@julia1234]

⁠@@petelee2477I have lost 37kg (about 81 pounds) in 3 months post op .. the surgery is a tool .. the rest is up to us how serious we follow the advice given .. so it is the same for everyone but the surgery does give you the reset that diet alone cannot give after years of crazy dieting

[@ainsleyattwell8600]

Hi everyone! So happy to read all of the excellent comments about everyone’s amazing progress! Wanted to share mine, I was sleeved on March 22, 2021, I was 19 years old and my starting weight was 333.2, I am now 21, and almost 2 years later I weigh exactly 155, it has been a journey let me tell you! But it is so worth it. Take your vitamins, drink lots of water!! as much as you can. And be kind to yourself! It is a difficult journey both physically and mentally. I wish you all the best! ❤

[@jacquetyson5621]

Congratulations. What did you eat after surgery and how long before back to solids. And what you recommend eating and how often throughout the day tks

[@blackbeauty5811]

I'm 6 days post op and have already lost 14lbs🙏🏿 I got sleeved!

[@misskizzz]

😄 I love that phrase! Congrats! I’m in the pre-op stages now with a couple more months to go before surgery.

[@ginagray23]

I’m in post op stage just had surgery on 05/03/22

[@maricelaalfaro6066]

Me too same day same pounds ☺️🤔

[@yusraiftikhar4724]

Hey what’s the update ? I hope you are healthy.

[@vanessajasso5250]

I’m 3 months out and have lost 53 pounds 🥂🙌🏽

[@candice6137]

Congratulations! I get my surgery the 25th of this month and I’m currently on the liver shrinking diet...

[@sosksksks7614]

how did u feel did it hurt?

[@ammarie9167]

Hey I just started my 4 weeks post op. I have not dropped any weight in about a week? Is that normal?

[@amiranda67am]

I’m from Florida why don’t they use the drain and other due. Does that make a difference?

[@simplypatti6705]

Wow! Congratulations! You must be so proud of yourself!

[@naniberse]

I’m getting my surgery thin month, I’m so excited. Trusting in me, my doctor and God!

[@lisaannbarger2290]

How did your surgery go I hope your doing good

[@naniberse]

@@lisaannbarger2290 everything went perfect! I’ve lost almost 45 pounds in the last three months

[@lisaannbarger2290]

@@naniberse that’s great

[@marysolrosas7251]

I'm 4 months out and am down 90lbs! 💪😊❤

[@Endobariatric]

Great Marysol! Keep it up! Good luck during your weight loss journey!

[@marysolrosas7251]

@@Endobariatric thank you so much 😊😊

[@anthonytoliver9981]

Wow! Congratulations to you!

[@marysolrosas7251]

@@anthonytoliver9981 Thank you. I appreciate it! 😁

[@maplerose5144]

Oh wow girl that’s so awesome!!😍😍

[@STILLNIGHTPEARL]

You can lose as much as you want really, but it will slow down once your new sleeve starts stretching, that’s because you start eating more, don’t get scared though, the sleeve has to stretch or else you’ll keep eating such small portions that the weight loss will never stop, you don’t want that either. I’m 6’0”, after my pre op diet I had my surgery at 306 lbs, I lost about 20 lbs before the surgery, I went down to 171 lbs after a year, but I ended up liking 180 lbs more, and that’s where I’m at for the most part, sometimes a few lbs less, sometimes a few lbs more. Throughout that whole time I was working out, combination of diet and exercise really, you could say I lost all the weight in about a year, and I’ve been maintaining ever since with exercise and watching what I eat. Everyone is different though, but if you put in the work with the nutrition and workouts, you will see great results, it’s all on you really, the sleeve helps a ton, but it’s not a cure at all for obesity, you still need to maintain self control and overall discipline, with time the sleeve stretches and more food will fit before you start feeling that fullness, but that’s when you come into play and hit the brakes on the overeating.

[@smellmybush]

Your tummy actually stays the same size it doesn’t stretch. Thai’s a myth.

[@STILLNIGHTPEARL]

@@smellmybush I don’t think so, it takes more food to feel full now two years out, it’s nowhere near before, maybe half the portion size, but compared to say 6 months post op, I can definitely eat more before I feel full. So no, I don’t think it’s the same size as it was right after the surgery, back then a few bites and I would hit that wall quick, now I can finish small meals with ease.

[@mariobriones1990]

@@STILLNIGHTPEARL The reason you were able to intake less at first right after surgery is that your stomach was actually swollen from the surgery. Therefore you were limited in your intake. Once the swelling goes down your stomach starts adjusting to its new size. Sleeve stretch is a myth. Dr. Alvarez did a video on that subject.

[@STILLNIGHTPEARL]

@@mariobriones1990 I find it hard to believe that my new stomach is the exact same size now as it was back in 2019, I still can’t fit the same amount of food as pre op, but I could fit about half of that in one sitting now, for the first year it wasn’t even close. So what you’re saying is that for the first year it was swollen, that’s why I couldn’t eat much?

[@mariobriones1990]

@@STILLNIGHTPEARL Here is the Video where Dr. Alvarez explains this subject. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gaOadJ6Dfqucfrc

[@shawna29xx]

I’m 2 years post-op VSG and I’m down 176.8 pounds I’m still losing🤷🏾‍♀️ my doctor said they had me on the list for a second surgery because they only expected me to lose 98 pounds. I was 298 pounds and I shock them every doctors visit and they see my weight is still dropping 🤣.

[@queenquitalaw5337]

Thank you for info

[@SuperJosereyna]

Why another surgery

[@gracetchabi]

Congrats is it the genes or you workout a lot?

[@stephnie8]

@@SuperJosereyna to lose the rest of the weight. If the sleeve didn't produce the results

[@ainsleyattwell8600]

Congratulations!! I went through the same thing! I was going to get the full bypass as well because they only expected me to get to around 200 pounds, started at 333, and I’m down to 155 and still going. Good for you gorgeous! ❤️

[@mamathugthefuzzda3cs215]

I had VSG October 5, 2020. I am 10 months out and I have lost 190 lbs. I have a good ways to go, but I am working hard.

[@pattyhubbard5297]

I had my rny Oct 6th 2020! I've lost 108 pounds Down to 150 ya us!!!

[@redbone9606]

THANK GOODNESS l where 357 pounds before I took the surgery in 2016 am very happy to stay at 213 to day 2023 🥳

[@mawortman72]

Recent sleeve operation July 2022. 3 1/2 months later, down 70 pounds from 300. Some are saying that I’m getting too skinny. I am shooting for 200 pounds, 1/3 of my weight. I’m 6‘3“ and feel the best I’ve ever felt. The best thing I could’ve ever done for myself and my health.

[@comments.cuestionsandconcerns]

OMG..that is my goal. i'm 6ft3 310. i would love to get down to under 200. i don't care if it's 199 lolol.

[@yatinkadam9484]

Wow

[@srae7658]

People always say you look skinny if they've only ever seen you larger.

[@ahsteacher57]

I got the surgery in Cali Colombia june 29 2022. (USA insurance would not cover it) Best decision I made. I lost 70 LBS the first month. Maybe 25 the second month. I hit a platau a couple of weeks and now im losing about 3 pounds a week. In 3 months I have already lost over 100 LBS. I started at a maximum weight of 403. I am now down to 293 and look at food complete different, I am much more happy and Athletic. My quick lost was due to working out daily starting the same day of the surgery. My Doctor wanted me to walk at least 15 mins 3 times a day in my hospital room. Once released I walked about 2 miles a day. After 4 weeks, i began playing tennis and returning to the gym. i would get tired at first but it all improved over time.

[@comments.cuestionsandconcerns]

EPIC.

[@vivalapukichannel2140]

How much did you pay in Colombia

[@comments.cuestionsandconcerns]

EPIC.

[@Maxhasfacts]

I'm one year out and have lost about 198 lbs I'm one year out as of Aug 3. Now I'm 303 lbs and need to lose 50 more to get my skin removal surgery done

[@t.e.e.t.e.a7027]

Yay did you get it?

[@laticiaalamb21]

I’m 5 years out and have lost over 300lbs and still losing til this day I started at alittle over 500lbs amazing transformation for sure I’m down to 193 right now

[@tesspeters7837]

Wow… that's fantastic…. I have to lose that much weight also… can you tell me what you eat in A-day in order to keep losing weight?? PS I'm in New York

[@Makeup_by_Aziza]

Wow congratulations!! I have to lose close to that amount as well. Do u have an issue with extra skin??

[@tesspeters7837]

Laticia....pls answer our questions

[@laticiaalamb21]

@@tesspeters7837 I’m goin to be honest with you being 6 years out as of September i don’t stick to the diet because life happens and i also don’t really eat much my diet consists of a lot of ice that I then turn into snow( the surgery has made me severely anemic so I am constantly craving ice) when I do eat food I try to stick to things that are higher in calories but is still on the healthier side because I burn more than I’m usually putting in which then causes the weight loss part to come in. My journey has been extremely rough and nothing in life could have prepared me for it. I was a very emotional eater I turned to food for every emotion and that’s how I got to be over 500lbs. I had the surgery to save my life and while I’m thankful that I went through with it, there are days where I struggle mentally, emotionally and even physically. But you have to remember everyone is different and our bodies handle the weight loss differently. My advice is don’t get discouraged and don’t beat yourself up if you get off track we are our own worst enemy and if you let that take control you won’t be able to enjoy the life you are working towards.

[@laticiaalamb21]

@@Makeup_by_Aziza I had my surgery at 23 years old so the elasticity in my skin was still able to help with the excess skin.. now I’d be lying if I didn’t say I still have some because 338lbs is a lot of weight to lose as quickly as I did it’s mostly in my stomach and arms everything else is pretty normal to my opinion. I think it really depends on where you carried your weight and your age.. also I’d like to note that I haven’t worked out at all since I’ve had my surgery it’s not my thing and never will be lol i am active but not in the sense of working out so I’m sure that if I did workout I could tone myself up and not have so much excess skin.

[@Windextheprettyblueliquid]

I’m 6 days out and I’ve lost 14 pounds.

[@mckaylamusser2258]

Yay!!! Congratulations! Im 5 days out and down 14. Hope you healed up perfectly!

[@jacquelineharris7506]

Congratulations. I'm 21 lbs down from 21st July 2021 till but think I'm less now

[@nickij8464]

I'm six days out and I've lost 12 pounds so far.

[@conniecarpenter5267]

9 mts only 40 some down!

[@msgranny17able]

Im 4yrs postop & Im 64 yrs old & Ive loss 150lbs & now my goal is to maintain

[@Endobariatric]

Hi Valerie! You can do it! follow your surgeon's instructions and you will maintain your ideal weight

[@noraday4224]

It's now how MUCH you lose it's how much you keep off after 4-10 yrs. I had the sleeve in 2015 and I fluctuate between 20-25 lbs regain and it's extremely hard to lose unless you starve, I am older at 59. I am ok at where I'm at, I lost about 90 lbs with the sleeve and 40lbs with cancer. I have maintained 70lbs for about 5 yrs now. I do NOT REGRET it all, without it I am for sure that I would be back at 250 for sure.

[@joanncoopertroupe3506]

Thank You Dr.A You have helped me for many years . I am going on 6 years post OP the Sleeve. Also Dr. DUC Vuong is also a Wonderful Support Surgeon to. I still follow you Both. I today am age 62. i have kept the weight off I am 5"2 Tall. The Sleeve helped me save my health and my life. Never ever compare yourself to another. We all are different. The Sleeve works, it is a tool. I love my sleeve .Jo Ann ,Lake City,Florida. In North Fla.

[@Endobariatric]

Thanks for watching Joann! Greetings!

[@JuniorNGU]

6 months in 30 kg down, started at 117 kg now I’m 87.5 kg. Eat lots of protein and work out 4-5 times a week, barely have lose skin cause I do a lot of weight lifting my stomach is now flat at body is getting toned no regrets

[@madiharana6114]

Does the body scar goes away?

[@effietorres149]

I'm 3months out today and lost 85 pounds

[@Endobariatric]

Congratulations Effie! Keep it up!

[@GeegeeMD]

Omg wow very nice

[@jeanneburston396]

Wow that is a whole lot of weight in a short amount of time. Based on the comments 1-2 lbs per week is a myth. You guys are dropping that daily!

[@madiharana6114]

Does the body scar goes away?

[@carrieannwarby3485]

I'm a nurse and I walk at least 10kms a day is that good exercise for after my sleeve.

[@davidcohen821]

I am 120 days out and I have lost 72 pounds. I was 332, now 260. My goal is 210 by my anniversary.

[@onyebuchii2317]

6 months post and I’ve lost 150 lbs .

[@nino1689]

i'm 6 weeks post up and lost 24 pounds! i'm very happy but do you think this is good result? i see people losing more.. i still have 125 more pounds to lose! good luck to everyone

[@farahqtr5926]

Thank you so much dear doctor ❤

[@victorbermudez9407]

I got mine done yesterday. I have gasses that are killing me right now…anyone have suggestions on how to get rid of gasses or how long am I going to feel these painful gasses in my stomach ?

[@ritaocoko5780]

Walk more. Sit up more move more. You will pass it either by burping or 💨 but walk about. In a few hours you will feel better. I promise. I know it hurts. Mine was 2 weeks ago. I thought it was going to kill me.

[@sahbabii4332]

I’m 10 days post op and I lost 22 lbs

[@dianetaylor4598]

I am at 5 months and have list 73 lbs

[@soneedanap]

I am approaching 400 pounds, I'm 385. Starting to think about doing WLS. I am a 44 year old 6'3" male. I dont have any diagnosed disease like hbp or diabetes etc. Could I still be considered for surgery without disease?

[@Endobariatric]

Hello! To get more information please visit our website: www.endobariatric.com/take-first-step/whos-candidate/

[@marwanofal7873]

I'm 3 months out and I noticed that I stopped losing weight in the last month. I lost 24kg since Feb. I am unable to eat or drink I'm always throwing up and I used to walk 6000 steps every day but nowadays I'm too busy and can't do any exercise because I'm leaving the country. I drink 1L of water only per day. And I don't eat sweets at all. So any advice?

[@Endobariatric]

Hello! Maybe this video can help you: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eX7baYKPh8yLicU

[@ahsteacher57]

Give it time. Even sets of jumping jacks in your room can help with the cardio. The weight lost will stall and then start dropping again because you body is adjusting to your calorie intake, After a couple of weeks you will see a drop again for a while before it stalls again

[@carlosgarza6898]

Hello I just my sleeve surgery done i was hoping for the bypass surgery but I had to much fatty liver n I ended up getting the sleeve surgery.

[@mawortman72]

You will not regret it.

[@martinabruno8061]

Having my sleeve done tomorrow morning. (16/5) I’m soooooo nervous 😰😰😰

[@LegitWonder]

How did it go? And if you don't mind sharing how much did you weight before and now and how much did the surgery cost you overall ?

[@darlinacosta5423]

Can I have the surgery if I m 240 pounds

[@Endobariatric]

Hello Darlin! To get more info please visit our website: www.endobariatric.com/take-first-step/whos-candidate/

[@syn-tye-kee1450]

Yes

[@comments.cuestionsandconcerns]

THANKS.

[@shawdelscott9939]

Iam listening God bless u doctor

[@glorymringo3250]

I am 205 poinds Can i do gastric sleeve?

[@Endobariatric]

Hello! You can get more info here: www.endobariatric.com/take-first-step/whos-candidate/

[@sobiakhan4186]

I m 3months post op n just lost 33pounds..i dnt know what and where i am doing wrong.. I am thyroid patient also.. Can you reply me??

[@Endobariatric]

Hi Sobia! Don't worry! everyone is different, focus on your diet and exercise routines, you will reach your weight loss goal, be patient!

[@sobiakhan4186]

Thanks for the reply :)

[@alexisrolle5267]

So gastric sleeve and vsg the same

[@Endobariatric]

That's right Alexis!

[@nickijaycox7773]

Yes, it means the same ❤

[@teresaperez5995]

My 1st week I lost 10 pds. My second week nothing. What am I doing wrong?

[@Endobariatric]

Don't worry! Keep doing your daily exercise routines and eating balanced portions of food, you will lose weight soon, be patient.

[@teresaperez5995]

@@Endobariatric thank you Doctor 🙏🏼

[@slushyliv69]

@@teresaperez5995 How’s it going now?

[@-TheOracle-]

​@@slushyliv69I am curious as well. Work out and eat less and anyone is going to lose 10 pounds. Really interested in this person's weight loss.

[@slushyliv69]

@@-TheOracle- I got the surgery in June and I’ve had about 3 weight stalls so far. First was the longest 2 weeks post op after losing 15 pounds. I stalled for 2 weeks then kept losing again. Apparently it’s common. I’ve lost 40 pounds 😊

[@dimasavila9158]

Dr. A sleeve with cushings is a waste of time would you agree?

[@Endobariatric]

Hello Dimas! Not exactly, can be useful, you only have to be coordinated with your physician and your bariatric surgeon

[@dimasavila9158]

@@Endobariatric thanks Doc I feel it's cushings adrenal related but need to be sure with endo doc.

[@KrissyonDemand]

Where are you located?

[@Endobariatric]

Hello! We are located in Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico