Introduction
Are they struggling With Weight? A glimpse of 'Gastric Bypass before and after ' could help. Many people have fought against obesity for years. They try diets and exercise, but the pounds won't go away. For them, the journey of gastric bypass before and after surgery opens new doors to a transformed life. Before the surgery, life feels hard. Extra Weight makes daily tasks challenging. Health issues such as diabetes, sleep troubles as well as high blood pressure exist. Low self-confidence is typical too.
The choice for gastric bypass is big. Patients meet many doctors first. They learn all about the surgery's risks and benefits. Prep classes teach how life will change after. During the surgery, physicians create a tiny pouch from the stomach's top and attach it directly to the small intestine. Right after surgery, eating is very restricted. Patients start with liquids only for some weeks, and solid foods are added slowly in tiny portions. Nausea, tiredness, and other side effects can occur. With time, the real magic begins! Excess pounds start dropping steadily. Energy levels rise. Many health issues improve or even disappear. Clothes fit better, confidence soars high! The journey has challenges, too. But doctors, nutritionists, and support groups help along the way. They walk you through the new food, exercise, and mentality modifications necessary for long-term success.
Many obese people find new life after undergoing gastric bypass surgery. With patience and hard work, they gain health, freedom, and zest for living again.
I started out at 356 and am down to 208. Still working on it. Best decision I ever made!
RNY Gastric Bypass Before and After
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Este W - 5.5 Year Update*
Down 173 pounds
Mini Gastric Bypass - Single Anastamosis Bypass
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Wendy T - 1 Year Update*
Yes, it's been a year and I have lost 100Lb. Doing great thus far. Thanks for the check-in.
Mini Gastric Bypass
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Stephanie A - 2 Year Update*
Hi JoAnne! Great hearing from you. Doctors feel like I have done well keeping my weight off. I fluctuate within 5 lbs. Still at 140 lbs. loss.
Metabolic RNY Gastric Bypass for Diabetes
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Larry D - 2 Year Update*
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Sarah F - 4 Year Update*
Hey JoAnne,
I am doing great. Not done losing yet. Got about 17 lbs to go, so I'm 206 lbs down (Started at 365). Woohoo.
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Jessica Y - 6 Month Update*
Everything is going great! No issues at all at this point. I'm down 90 pounds!
RNY Gastric Bypass Before and After
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Brittany S - 3 Year Update*
Hi JoAnne! I'm doing well. I've gained a bit back but only about 5-7lbs. Otherwise, I'm still maintaining.
RNY Gastric Bypass
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Melinda L - 2 Year Update*
Hi JoAnne
I can't believe it's been 2 years already!!!
So I started at 185(ish)
And in the first 6 months, I lost 35 pounds and then lost another 40 pounds after that.
So I was at 110 for a bit and worked on actually putting ON a few pounds. I could hardly believe I had to TRY to gain some weight. It was awesome.
I have evened out at 115 and it's absolutely perfect. I'm able to go jogging almost daily, which I love. And I'm getting some muscle tone back as well.
The whole experience has been wonderful and I would do it again in a heartbeat!!
Thank you for everything!!
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Vickie B - 1 Year Update*
Yes, I am glad yesterday was one year I am down 137lbs and from 44 in men's to size 6 in women's clothes doing great hopefully I can lose some more weight and get some skin removal done eventually!!
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Cassandra B - 6 Month Update*
I'm doing good. I'm at 128 now. I'm still not eating real good but I use protein-powered to make up for it. This is me as of today. I went from a size 16/18 to a size 1/3.
RNY Gastric Bypass Before and After
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Andrea C - 6 Month Update*
Hi! I am doing great!! I am 105lbs lighter and feeling wonderful!!
The before are actually taken in the hospital the night before surgery and the current ones are from my sister's wedding last weekend!.
Thank you!
Mini Gastric Bypass
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Jennifer W - 1 Year Uptade*
Hello, I feel amazing. I have so much more energy. I am happy in my own body now. I have dropped from size 14 pants to size 4, and X-Large to XX-Large shirt to a small. I am down 100 lbs. It's so amazing! Thank you!
RNY Gastric Bypass
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Daena F - 2 Year Update*
Hi Joanne! This is the best I've ever felt in my almost 40 years of life! I've never known what it was like to be thin because I had been overweight all my life and it feels amazing! I'm in car sales now at a huge dealership. I went to a water park with my kids and went on every slide and ride I could get on and loved seeing the joy in my baby's faces. The only regret I have is that I didn't do it sooner. I'm so grateful for how helpful y'all were. I started at 500 pounds and I now weigh 190 pounds, and I'm living my best life! Thank you for everything.
RNY Gastric Bypass
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Falicity B - 3 Year Update*
Yes ma'am my address and email are still the same. I am doing well. I gained 9lbs. I am at 156 lbs (started at 325) and have been there give or take a few lbs for several months. I would ultimately love to reach my goal weight of 135 but at this point, I don't think that is going to happen. I would love the information on the reboot and you absolutely can post the pics. Thank you!
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Kimberly W - 3 Year Uptade*
Hello JoAnne,
I'm doing great. I have been maintaining 145lbs for the last 2 years. (Took one year to lose the weight). Went from a size 3x to a size 4.
RNY Gastric Bypass Before and After
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Traci W - 1 Year Update*
Down 99.5 lb from the surgery date... just missed my 100 lb goal for 1 year... But down 138 from my highest weight.
RNY Gastric Bypass
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Jessica A - 6 Month Update*
81lbs down
Mini Gastric Bypass
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Evelyn F - 8 Month Update*
Hi JoAnne. Here's an updated pic as I had promised. I now weigh 185# and am wearing a size 14-16 in clothing. I feel soooo much better! Thank you!
RNY Gastric Bypass
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Rebecca J - 2 Year Update*
I feel great! I've lost 194 pounds and my weight loss has stalled for now. I would like to lose another 10 pounds maybe but I'm okay where I'm at. (UPDATE: I feel great and I'm just 4 pounds away from my goal). I've started to look into plastics for my arms and other loose skin. Still the best decision I've ever made! I started at 372 lbs and I'm currently 178 lbs. Size 4-5x to size MEDIUM.Thank you!
RNY Gastric Bypass
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Gastric Bypass Surgery Before And After
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Jennifer H - 2 Year Update*
Hello Joanne! I'm doing great! I lost a total of 75 pounds and I am just maintaining. I'm happy where I'm at. I wanted to lose more, but I hit a plateau and stopped losing weight, life got busy but I was okay with where I was. I finally was able to catch my breath and started working out again so I'm hoping I can lose the 10-15 pounds on my own now. I never did this to be a super skinny or a size 2, I just wanted to be comfortable and confident and I finally am.
Gastric Bypass
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Kate M - 2 Year Update*
Lost 70 lbs. I'm pretty consistent weighting between 125-129 now.
RNY Gastric Bypass Before and After
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Kamesia B - 2 Year Update*
Hi I'm good.. thanks for checking in on me! I fluctuate between 196-201 I think my beginning weight was 260 prior sx...
RNY Gastric Bypass
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Karen R - 3.75 Year Update*
Yes. I'm down to 122! I have kept it off for quite a while now. I feel really good.
I was 199 on the day of my surgery when I weighed in at the hospital.
I kept this picture because I absolutely hate it and reminds me how far I've come to get my skinny body back.
Aloha from my vacation in Hawaii!
RNY Gastric Bypass
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Rebbeca B - 2 Year Update*
I am not losing anymore and maintaining around 180 (started about 276). Things have been great for me!
Mini Gastric Bypass
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Shelby H - 2 Year Update*
Hi JoAnne, I'm doing great! Lost 147 pounds and was a little too thin (was going through a lot of stressful situations with w/family and work) and once I got all of that situated, I gained 10 back but am still very healthy and where I think I should be. Maintaining great now And ... due to better life choices, eating much more fruit, veggies, and lean meats, my husband has also lost 65 lbs.!
So grateful for my second chance at life! I needed this surgery, in hope it would alevate my back pain, as my only other option was spinal surgery (injury for a head-on car accident) and it worked!!! I could hardly walk before and now I'm running, playing sports, traveling and LIVING life once again. Thank you all!
RNY Gastric Bypass Before and After
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Jennifer S - 6 Month Update*
I am doing great. I am down 75 lbs. 15 to goal weight. Exciting 5 days a week. I feel fabulous!
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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.
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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 pictures.
RNY Gastric Bypass
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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
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Before And After Gastric Bypass
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Evelyn F - 6 Month Update
Hi JoAnne. I'm doing great! I'm down to 200 pounds now. It's been slow but consistent. I've lost 76 pounds in the past 6 months....89 since beginning this weight loss journey. I have a lot more energy. No more swelling in my feet and ankles. I'm down to a size 18. Chest is a 42, waist 38, and hips 48. More alert now and not tired anymore.
RNY Before and After Gastric Bypass
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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 Before and After Gastric Bypass
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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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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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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.
RNY Gastric Bypass
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Adan G - 6 Month Update*
83-pound weight difference
RNY Before and After Gastric Bypass
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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.
RNY Gastric Bypass
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Tad S - 6 Month Update*
Hi I'm doing good! I'm at 156lbs (started at 250). I had issues with food getting stuck going down but that's getting better. Overall I'm feeling great!
RNY Gastric Bypass
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Brittany S - 2 Year Update*
Hi JoAnne! I am doing well. I am 7 days away from getting a paneculectomy! I am currently maintaining at about 165-167.
RNY Before and After Gastric Bypass
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Shawna H - 6 Month Update*
Thank you for checking in with me I'm doing good feeling good down 91 pounds. I hope that's a good goal. I feel like it is. I have actually shared your information with several people that are considering weight loss surgery and talk about how good the whole process was. I tried on jeans today. I was in a size 22 and today I bought a size 12.
RNY Gastric Bypass
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Before And After Gastric Bypass Surgery
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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
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Nancy S - 2 Year Update*
I'm going well. Just had my second knee replacement. I'm at 135, my doctor said that was a good weight, so I am maintaining it. You can definitely see the difference. Best decision I ever made. It has changed my life so much.
RNY Before and After Gastric Bypass
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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
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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.
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Paula S - 4 Year Update*
I started my WLS Journey in 2007 with the LapBand. I was over 400 pounds. I successfully got down to 270 pounds, but then had complications with the band. When I had surgery with Beliteweight, I had a revision to RNY Gastric Bypass. The band had been deteriorating. I'm so grateful for Dr. Jose Rodriguez Villarreal. He gave me my life back. And I was able to continue my weight loss journey. I'm now 208 pounds. Still have a little more to go. But I'm so happy with where I'm at , even now, I am doing much better. I've had my first round of skin reconstruction surgery. And second round is next year. I lost over 200 pounds.
Lap Band to RNY Bypass Revision
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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 Before and After 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
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David R - 6 Month Update*
Hey, I am doing great. My surgery weight was 454lbs. As of this morning I am 302 lbs. Down 152lbs as of now with no complications. All of my labs are within normal limits.
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Ronnah B - 2 Year Update*
I feel awesome!! I am maintaining at 136 pounds off.
It's been a great journey wearing and shopping for smaller clothes.
Thanks!! And I would recommend you to anyone!
P.S. I can keep up with my grandkids!
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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 Before and After
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Carolyn R - 6 Month Update*
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!!
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Stephanie A - 6 Month Update*
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
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Stephanie N - 1 Year Update*
I'm 167 now. A number that I haven't seen in a very long time. I'm not quite to my goal of 150 but almost. All of my info is the same.
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Leigh W - 9 Month Update*
I know it's not an official check in but a friend sent this picture to me and I just stopped in my tracks and cried.
Down 115 lbs. Dec 2021-Oct 31,2022. Surgery was February 6, 2022. Almost 9 months PO. I'm doing great and my labs are phenomenal.
I don't know who the person on the left is anymore. I never want to meet that person again.
Yes, please do share! I want to be a motivational speaker at some point. I feel like it is my new calling after going through this. I wish I had not waited so long to go through this process.
I had been dieting since I was 10 years old. I had an eating disorder at 10 years old. That is insane!
People should not have to live their life so miserable when there is a tool out there to help them. This is not an easy fix by any means. I have a whole new level of confidence that I never had before. I went hiking last weekend for the first time in over 10 years and it felt great!
Thank you so much to the team!!
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Lauren R - 1 Year Update*
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!!
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Bethanna P - 2 Year Update*
I started at 200 pounds and down to 128 pounds. I am maintaining now.
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Daena F - 1 Year Update*
Oh my goodness! Yes! I'm down 240 pounds, and yes that's still my address and email.
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Deanna F - 15 Month Update*
Starting weight 398 - Now 135
Metabolic RNY Gastric Bypass for Diabetes
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Rachael B - 4 Year Update*
Thank you for reaching out to me. Wow it has been a four year journey from 293 lbs at my heaviest and unhealthiest to my today weight of 173 lbs and no longer on any diabetic medication or cholesterol medicine.
I'm still a work in progress and probably will remain so because this surgery was a tool to help me get healthy. I'm sending a before picture and an updated picture.
Thank you all for your help in guiding me in the right direction.
Lap Band to Mini Gastric Bypass Revision
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Maria M - 6 Month Update*
I'm doing great, im down 106 lbs.
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Gastric Bypass Before And After Skin
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Kenneth B - 1 Year Update*
I'm at 154 to 156 maintaining at that weight I'm good with that I feel like if I was to get to 150 would be to skinny but would like to reach it just to say I did but no big deal.
RNY Gastric Bypass Before and After
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Tina N - 2 Year Update*
I am maintaining at this point. I lost 100 lbs. All my information is correct. Great to hear your you.
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Savannah L - 3 Year Update*
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.
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Melissa G - 6 Year Update*
Thanks for checking up on me. I'm down 68 pounds and multiple inches. I started in a 16 women's and I'm down to a size 10. I'm loving my new body and life style!! Yes please share the photos. People need to know and see they CAN get their life back!!
RNY Gastric Bypass Before and After
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Tiffany C - 2 Year Update*
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.
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Michelle M - 6 Month Update*
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 Before and After
Surgeons: The surgical team of Dr. Jose Rodriguez-Villarreal, MD, FACS
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Barbara C - 1 Year Update*
Hello JoAnne, It will be 1 year on the 23rd. I am very thrilled with my results. I have lost 145 lbs to this day. From 3x- to a medium in shirts and 24-26W to a 14 in pants. Been learning what I can eat and not tolerate.
Gastroplasty Stomach Stapling to Mini Gastric Bypass Revision
Surgeons: The surgical team of Dr. Jose Rodriguez-Villarreal, MD, FACS
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Rose Marie N - 4 Year Update*
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 Before and After photos
Surgeons: The surgical team of Dr. Jose Rodriguez-Villarreal, MD, FACS
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Rebecca B - 1 Year Update*
It is hard to imagine 12 months ago I made the decision and a million tiny decisions since that have forever changed my life. So thankful for this journey. 120+ lbs forever in the rearview and a constant effort everyday since. Gym 5 days a week, positive mental outlook, healthy and not stroke-level blood pressure, unwillingness to settle for anything less and a level of grit I only dreamt to have!! Oh what an amazing year! Couldn't have done it without Belite! Thanks all!
Mini Gastric Bypass Before and After
Surgeons: The surgical team of Dr. Jose Rodriguez-Villarreal, MD, FACS
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Amy S - 4 Year Update*
Hi! Thank you for checking on me! I am working on losing a bit of baby weight, but otherwise, I have never felt better! My baby will be one on Saturday.
Mini Gastric Bypass
Surgeons: The surgical team of Dr. Jose Rodriguez-Villarreal, MD, FACS
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Mini Gastric Bypass Before and After Photos
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Barbara C - 4 Month Update*
Thank you for reaching out. I am wonderful. Day of Surgery: 329, current: 244.4
Band to Mini Gastric Bypass Revision
Surgeons: The surgical team of Dr. Jose Rodriguez-Villarreal, MD, FACS
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Tammy L - 3 Year Update*
Hello. Sorry for the late reply! Life is totally amazing!
I'm so glad I chose to do this life choice!
Total loss 136 lbs and I couldn't be more pleased! Here are some pic collages for you.
Mini Gastric Bypass Before and After
Surgeons: The surgical team of Dr. Jose Rodriguez-Villarreal, MD, FACS
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Sydney C - 6 Month Update*
Doing great. I'm down 94 pounds. Feeling amazing!
Mini Gastric Bypass
Surgeons: The surgical team of Dr. Jose Rodriguez-Villarreal, MD, FACS
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Angela C - 1.5 Year Update*
I was 210 I'm now 125 lbs and maintaining it for a year and a half now. I would do it again, my life has changed for the better.
Mini Gastric Bypass Before and After
Surgeons: The surgical team of Dr. Jose Rodriguez-Villarreal, MD, FACS
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Leslie M - 2 Year Update*
Leslie has lost 266 pounds with her Mini Gastric Bypass in May 2019.
Surgeons: The surgical team of Dr. Jose Rodriguez-Villarreal, MD, FACS
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Karen R - 2 Year Update*
I am doing great! I'm a size 4 to 6 depending on the clothes!
Mini Gastric Bypass
Surgeons: The surgical team of Dr. Jose Rodriguez-Villarreal, MD, FACS
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Maria L - 3 Year Update*
Maria had her mini Bypass 3 years ago. She is now 120lbs!
Mini Gastric Bypass
Surgeons: The surgical team of Dr. Jose Rodriguez-Villarreal, MD, FACS
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Elizabeth M - 2 Year Update*
I've been doing good with everything. Continue to do good just have to exercise:)
Lap Band to Mini Gastric Bypass Revision
Surgeons: The surgical team of Dr. Jose Rodriguez-Villarreal, MD, FACS
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Candy N - 4 Year Update*
I am doing very well in these crazy times!! I am maintaining my weight working out 7 days a week, kickboxing at least 4 days a week, weight training 2 times a week and walking at least 2 miles 4 days a week...
I have attached an updated before and after pic!
Mini Gastric Bypass
Surgeons: The surgical team of Dr. Jose Rodriguez-Villarreal, MD, FACS
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Rachael B - 2 years Update*
I am doing well. I have lost over 100 pounds and I'm no longer on diabetic medication. I am working out and trying to firm up now. Thank you for the new vitamin patch link. They are very convenient.
Metabolic Mini Gastric Bypass
Surgeons: The surgical team of Dr. Jose Rodriguez-Villarreal, M.D., F.A.C.S.
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Gastric Bypass Revision Before And After
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Lisa S - 6 Month Update*
I have lost 92 pounds total now. Certain things I can't eat different kinds of chicken ,eggs.. I definitely know when my cut off point is. With Covid it made it really difficult to go to the gym so we started kayaking and camping instead.
RNY Gastric Bypass
Surgeons: The surgical team of Dr. Jose Rodriguez-Villarreal, MD, FACS
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Indira F - 6 Month Update*
Forever grateful for another opportunity, I am 4 months out and 68 pounds lighter
Gastric Sleeve to RNY Gastric Bypass Revision
Surgeons: The surgical team of Dr. Jose Rodriguez-Villarreal, M.D., F.A.C.S.
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Savannah L - 12 Month Update*
To say the last year has been easy would be a lie but was gastric bypass worth it? Absolutely! Let me tell you a little bit about my journey.
I received the gastric bypass on my birthday, July 16,2019. I was excited because I struggled with my weight all my life. This was a decision I didn't take lightly. I spoke with my doctor about it for more than a year before going through with it. I did my research and asked all the questions I could think of. I got nervous several times and went back and forth with myself for a little while.
The reason I decided on getting the weight loss surgery is because I have been very sick for 10 plus years. I have seen my doctor and had every test you could think of to figure out why I was in pain daily and fatigued all the time. I was at a point that life didn't matter and it wasn't worth it anymore. I was depressed and anxious all the time. I was suicidal because no doctor could figure out what was going on. Most doctors just told me my weight could be the problem with my health issues. I tried for several years to go to the gym, watch what I eat and lose some of my excess weight. Mind you I needed to lose at least 80 lbs after 4 children.
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Cheryl H
Have maintained at 110 pounds lost . I feel pretty well and have learned what not to eat . I can't wait to get back into working out . I am in a size 8 pants and a medium top from a 3 x top and 20 pants so I feel great in my clothes . My hair started falling out around 6-8 months in and has no come back in very curly and gray but oh well!
Procedure : Gastric Bypass
Surgeons: The surgical team of Dr. Jose Rodriguez-Villarreal, M.D., F.A.C.S.
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Tatyana J - 13 Month Update*
I feel so bad that I haven't reached out I've had such a hard but rewarding year !! My life was changed in so many ways more than weight loss I can't thank everyone enough I lost 180 pounds
Procedure : Gastric Bypass
Surgeons: The surgical team of Dr. Jose Rodriguez-Villarreal, M.D., F.A.C.S.
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Tiffany C - 16 Month Update*
RNY Gastric Bypass
Surgeons: The surgical team of Dr. Jose Rodriguez-Villarreal, MD, FACS
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Shionna P - 13 Month Update*
I'm doing good I'm down from 250 to 129 feeling great. I'm feeling doing good and look good. Here is progress pic. On the left starting, middle is 6.5 months later and the right is now
Procedure : Gastric Bypass
Surgeons: The surgical team of Dr. Jose Rodriguez-Villarreal, M.D., F.A.C.S.
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Amy N - 18 Month Update*
I weigh 136... Started at 242. For at least nine months I weighed 132 and never budged now since the quarantine I weight 136 so I gained 4 pounds and I am going to lose that... I'll just go back to having my protein shake in the morning and no carbs or low carbs...I also just bought a stand up paddle board... There's a lot of water around here and it's starting to get warmer out and I have a bike and I'm only a block off the a River Trail so that's really awesome that goes along the river... And I bought a tent I'm going camping even if it's by myself... I can keep up with my grandchildren I can do just about anything...
Procedure : Gastric Bypass
Surgeons: The surgical team of Dr. Jose Rodriguez-Villarreal, M.D., F.A.C.S.
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Tiffany C - 13 Month Update*
I'm officially down 150 pounds
RNY Gastric Bypass
Surgeons: The surgical team of Dr. Jose Rodriguez-Villarreal, MD, FACS
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Michelaine - 10 Month Update*
I will say that he and I were completely impressed with Dr Rod and staff as well as Hospital Angeles' . We had a better experience in Mexico than we have at most American hospitals and not once did we have to ask for anything medical wise and wait on someone to assist us.
Surgeon Dr. Jose Rodriguez
Mini Gastric Bypass
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FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
What are the true benefits of gastric bypass?Gastric bypass can help you in various ways. It causes individuals to lose a lot of Weight. Their diabetes, blood pressure, and sleep problems improve or resolve. Their lives grow healthier and happier.
How fast will you lose Weight after you go through gastric bypass?Weight loss occurs immediately after gastric bypass surgery. 60-80% of their excess fat in one to two years.
How long does gastric bypass last?Gastric bypass surgery can have a lifelong impact. However, people must follow diet rules strictly. If they gain Weight again, it is their mistake only.
What is the regret rate for bariatric surgery?Between five to twenty people out of a hundred feel regret. They may get health problems or side effects. Or they may not lose enough Weight.
