How much weight can you lose with the Gastric Sleeve? | Gastric Sleeve Surgery | Q & A 

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!!

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❤️

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

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!

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! ❤

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

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

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

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.

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

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 🤣.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

I'm 3months out today and lost 85 pounds

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

6 months post and I’ve lost 150 lbs .

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

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

Thank you so much dear doctor ❤

I’m 10 days post op and I lost 22 lbs

I am at 5 months and have list 73 lbs

THANKS.

Iam listening God bless u doctor

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 ?

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.

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

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?

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?

Can I have the surgery if I m 240 pounds

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??

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

So gastric sleeve and vsg the same

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

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