My Gastric Sleeve Surgery Journey: 3 Years Later!
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I had gastric bypass surgery a year and five months ago my highest weight was 263 pounds and now I weigh 146 pounds just two weeks ago I had the skin removal surgery on my stomach🎉
@keydrahall7496 I had Gastric Bypass 1 year and 4 months ago. I was 370lbs. I'm now 221lbs and still loosing. I want to eventually have skin removal. My question is did your insurance approve of it?
@@wandamapp9032 hello that’s amazing congratulations to you on your successful journey 🎉🎉
And yes it was approved and fully covered by my insurance
@@keydrahall7496hello under what circumstances was it approved did you have rashes or infections or ?….. I had the surgery and my skin on my lower stomach sags
@@houseinvirginia199 hello yes rashes and odor told my surgeon that I did try ointment and stuff to help with the rashes and nothing helped and of course discomfort and he was so cool about it he worded it to the T so that my insurance would OK it.
@@keydrahall7496 my fupa is small and may not be as extreme as yours as everyone’s skin is different . Believe it or not I put deodorant under there 😂works fine
I had to have bypass because of my acid reflux and it was the best decision I have ever made. I’m going on two years in December and I have lost 315 lbs
Congratulations what was your highest weight
I currently have acid problems and was trying to see results from people who had it. Did you feel relief after the surgery.
@@lacarriewilks2718 yes like immediately. I did bypass because the sleeve could have made it worst. I do sometimes still have a flare up but nothing like I use too.
@@timeless_beautie9623 I was 400lbs and now I’m 147… the extra skin is what I’m battling now but I would still do it again if I had to
I have bad acid reflex but I'm gonna get b the sleeve surgery .did the dr not let you chose which surgery you wanted? How are u feeling now?
When you said “I fought to be HER” I instantly started clapping ! 👏🏽👏🏽💙 because you have worked sooo hard & you’ve came so far ! We’re so proud of you. Thank you for your authenticity & transparency throughout this journey!
This really means a lot to me. Thank you!
You are right; getting gastric bypass is NOT a guarantee to becoming slim and trim. My cousin had that surgery and she lost a lot of weight, but ended up gaining ALL of it back and then some. I admire you for your dedication and perseverance. ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
Thank you!
That’s my biggest worry
I’m curious as to how she was able to gain all the weight back and be alive with gastric bypass. The way that surgery works, her body wouldn’t be able to handle the intake.
You can gain back over time
@@christina678 Sorry, but I wasn't notified of your response. Over time, depending on what type of surgery you have, your stomach can stretch out and get larger even if it's not as large as it before you had surgery.
3 months post op here 🙋🏽♀️ 40lbs down since surgery and 66lbs from my highest weight. 🎉
Congratulations 🎊..I am scheduled to get my surgery in 18 days and I’m so nervous. If you don’t mind me asking what was your start weight?
@@theworldsgreatestmom I was 267 on surgery day and today 220 almost 4months po
@@sierra4291 do you have a lot of loose skin? Do you lose weight in your legs?
Congratulations I’m 6 months post surgery I had bypass
Congrats I'm getting it in September
My surgery is tomorrow, and I can't wait to start this new chapter to better my health ❤
How did it go ?
How did your surgery go?
It went well thank God. I'm down 51 pounds! Nothing crazy regarding side effects for me just hard sometimes to reach my protein or water goals but that's Normal and something that can be done with planning. I can say there are days where I feel I can't eat much and then days I feel I can consume alot more.
Also want to say I am no longer pre-diabetic, and my blood pressure has been normal the times I've gone to get checked. My heaviest was 312 and my current weight is 248 🎉
@@cynthiaramirez6844 wow that’s amazing , happy for you . I’m currently 306 & I’m hoping to get this done .. I’ve tried it all lol
Sleeved Oct 2020, down 120 lbs, best thing I've ever done . Definitely fighting not feeling like I've lost enough Being a short woman, 5 ft sucks because I'm a size 8 now, but the doctor still says my bmi is too high for my height. I started weight training a year ago and have become pretty damn solid, just not small like I thought I'd eventually be.
I’m the same height currently 210lbs. I’m looking into doing this procedure. Honestly a size 8 as a dream for me. I wouldn’t take the MBI part too seriously. People’s bodies are built different. Ideally we 5ft peeps are supposed to be 120lb. To me and for ME that is too thin.
Girl, I felt all of that. I had gastric sleeve done 12 years ago, I lost over 100 lb. Had heartburn problems and had the revision 2 years ago. This journey is NOT easy and no magic trick. It's hard work and determination. Congratulations on your physical and emotional weight loss. ❤️
Thank you! And I’m glad you got relief from the reflux!!!
How are you doing after the revision? Any issues?
OMG... I was going back and forth about having surgery until I heard those words "it could change your PCOS". Time after time I hear the doctors say it's an uphill battle losing weight with PCOS. That spirals me every time to make unhealthy decisions. But sis thank you thank you for sharing. I'm all in for many reasons.
Same I have pcos and nothing I’m doing is helping weight loss
My friend with PCOS had a GBP 3 years ago. She is at a healthy weight now and for her, NOTHING else worked up until the surgery.
Did you end up having the surgery?
Do the surgery or it will turn into diabetes
I can’t believe it has been 3 years! I was there since day one. I now am 10 weeks post op getting VSG and I am so happy! Thanks for the update! ❤️
Where did u have it hun
I'm so glad you mentioned taking your vitamins is important. I'm a hematology nurse practitioner and I treat a lot of patients with iron deficiency anemia & Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia after they've had gastric bypass surgery. A majority of them admit to not taking their vitamins. Others after the surgery aren't able to properly absorb nutrients. Great video. I've been a long time subscriber and enjoy videos. 🙂
I had both vitamin D and take 50.000 iu vitamin d iron pills all prescription so taking vitamins are very important
my iron & b12 levels are already low, would they be an issue if i were to get a gastric sleeve?
@@joyciesims Before getting the surgery you should see a hematology to determine the cause and treatment options available to you.
@@SuzetteRiddick thank you
I’m a hemophilia A carrier with mild to moderate factor eight deficiency. I’m wondering if I’ll be able to get the surgery.
I love that you mentioned your surgeon removed less of your stomach, than other surgeons may have. I just reached out to my surgeon to see how he would handle this question. This will put me at ease a lot, because I am really afraid of the heartburn/acid reflux.
Thank you so much for this update. It's nice seeing someone so far out still doing well.
I'm really grateful for this video and for you candour about the surgery and effects it has 💕
It’s the dedication for meee! Thanks for sharing your journey, it really has been an inspiration ❤
You are glowing and it’s a beautiful thing to see. Thanks for sharing.
You are so honest and true!!! Love who you are, thank you for sharing yourself, our nephew and your life.
I’m so proud of you for doing what you had to do to heal your body girl! I’m so happy for you!🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽
Hi Honey
I pray you and your family is well! You continue to be an inspiration! Thank you for being real! Blessings to you and your family!!
You fought the good fight 💪🏽💪🏽 for us ALL .THANK YOU 🙏🏼
💜💜 I love your light, it shines so bright. You put it all out there, no pretense, and I so appreciate it. Stay true to you.
I had mine Jan 11th and babee it is A LOT!! And just like Faye I was spiraling I was ordering food every day and just eating doing the most!! My throat is still messed up from surgery bc I had a hitial hernia and my doctor is not as attentive as I would like.... I have been in urgent care twice due to dehydration and now I am losing muscle mass bc it is so hard to eat and I vomit a lot because eating slow is a challenge and I am GRIEVING not being able to eat like I use too..... But everyone including my family is proud of me for taking control and I look healthy and I have no loose skin just a little arm flab that I need to work on and I lost my butt!! So I need to lift and get back in the gym.... But I have been watching Faye since I got home from the hospital!! She is an inspiration❤❤
Love all the blessings you received. It's such an inspiration. ❤️
I am so, SO happy that the surgery gave you everything you wanted and more! You truly are an inspiration to me and thousands of your followers. Keep being you and you and your channel will continue to grow beyond your WILDEST expectations!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
On a real note I almost consider vsg but decided last year but decided to take my health journey seriously last year. I’m down 40 pounds and started at about the same weight as you… I love watching your journey and definitely feel inspired even if I didn’t have vsg❤
I'm so glad for you. What was/is your plan, please? I am struggling 330lbs but in good health except my knees and back are suffering. Thank you for anything you can share.
@@robinbarber7714 I also started taking Hum ACV vitamins and I think it has been helping as well
@@robinbarber7714 try intermittent fasting and watch the carb
Congrats
@@highlyfavoredMGthis is what I'm doing. 15lb down from 211 in 2 months. Intermittent fasting and some extended fasts.
Most surprisingly it's really helped switched my mindset to start refuelling with better more nutritional foods. I did so much research before starting
Thank you I’m already two weeks after surgery and listen to you gives me a lot of hopes, thank you again you’re a very inspiration person
Thank you! This has helped me so much. Today I received my approval for the surgery 😊
I’m so glad you mentioned breastfeeding bc currently going through this and I was feeling really discouraged this morning. So thank you for this video. You look great!! Keep up the good work.
So proud of you! A successful journey takes dedication, commitment and giving yourself grace!
Thank you so much!
Faye I just love that you still look healthy and proportioned with weight and frame. You look good. Be well and blessing Sisterfriend ❤
I started watching you in 2021 because I was (and still am) considering the gastric sleeve, and your progress has been a beautiful one to watch! You don't know me from the man on the moon honey but I'm so proud of you!
Your transformation is amazing. You have taught us how to eat, how to do our natural hair, and you are a whiz at hair extensions! They look naturally pretty. Keep going, young lady, we will be seeing a brick-and-mortar store, real soon! And kiss that big boy for all his aunties out here !!!
I love that you find the gym fun now versus a chore or something to tick off. God, won't He do it!
Ooh child yes! The hormonal changes, and the acne that it brings on. Thank you for sharing.
When you said you fought hard, I teared up for you because when you are healing that feeling is just so
Wonderful. I’m glad I watched this. I am in my last steps to get approval so hopefully in the next 2-3months o will have it.
Thank you for sharing your journey. This helped me a great deal. Had gastric sleeve surgery in 2012 but after an injury that caused me to retire two years later, I gained back a lot of my weight but still not as heavy as I started. 414lbs to 265lbs to 330lbs now. Understanding what's going on better will help me jump start to begin losing weight again. I have always wanted to weight lift for exercise. Glad to hear it helps loose skin! Thank you again!
Hello Faye
I love when you share your progress updates regarding the weight loss surgery as well as a lot of the questions that your followers ask and trust me when I say your progress has been and still remains to be very motivating for me, you have no idea as I am going through all the appointments with the different doctors etc. I’m so happy for you and all the success you have had in three years, wow three years went by fast lol. You are so amazing I love your energy and your personality and every time I hear your success I get more excited about having the surgery myself so thank you again for sharing and God bless you and your family abundantly sis🙏🏽♥️✨💫
My first appt 10/16/23
Feels like this was just yesterday! You look 💣 but as long as you feel healthy, that’s the goal🔥🔥
Thank you!!!
You look great!! So proud of you sis. Keep up the great work 💕
Thank you so much!
Watching you has helped me deal with my own VSG journey. I had my surgery on February 29th, 2022. I'm at that point where I am bouncing back and forth from 153 to 158. (That's about 100 lbs lost so far.) I had to stop weighing myself all the time. I can't eat the multigrain bread, it's too dense and heavy on my stomach. It has to be the thin flat rounds sandwich bread or sourdough bread. I used to actually get mad that I never had the dumping issues, or vomiting. I guess I wanted something externally to make me not eat everything that I wanted to eat. But I still have a problem getting my liquids in, but I make sure I always have Gatorade Zero on hand. Thanks for helping me out on my journey. It helped me to not freak out over the perceived setbacks, and know that I am still successful. 😊 One thing that has helped me out is when I might overdo it, I remember you basically saying that you invested too much money in this to allow yourself to fail. Thank goodness I'm cheap. 😅
Next for me is hunting down a hoochie-momma dress. 😜🤪😂😂
There wasn't a leap year in 2022, so it was either February 28th or March 1st.
@@bluking4259 It was the 28th. I just know it was the end of the month, and another surgery I had was on the 29th of that particular month of the same year.
Much love sugar!! I’m seriously thinking about it.
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Thank you for always sharing and being honest with us about your life. It's alot of people who don't share, or if they do share, there are not 100% honest. You look AMAZING.Kepp up the good work.
Sending love to you and your family
Thank you!
I was going to skip my walk today but watching this is making me go right now.
giiirl I can feel the Holy Spirit through you!!! you're glowing!
I have a consult with my doctor next month for the gastric bypass. I'm so glad I found your video!
I have absolutely loved watching each step of your pursuit of happiness on this channel..I don't comment often, but I am rooting for you!! Keep going at your own pace Faye, and love the journey!! ♥♥
I truly appreciate it. Thank you!
Thank you for sharing! Hope whoever needs to hear it does and receives it. Stay blessed!
Thank you!
I’m so happy for you Faye. Been watching you since before the pandemic. You are an inspiration and I can’t wait to see what the future holds for you. I’m over 50 and can’t seem to lose 20lbs but you have motivated me to keep up with my workouts. God bless❤️
Thank you so much! 💖
You have come a long way I've been watching you every since you started your Channel and you look good I'm so proud of you keep doing what you doing and keep hanging in there with God
I’m glad I strolled down and saw this video. You gave great advice
You look great! I totally agree with you in most aspects here! I definitely have that mean girl in me and want her gone. Counseling, body training and possible tt! God is good. I definitely want to be taken care of self inside and out! Thank you for this reminder! Take care of you so you can take care of hubby and the baby ❤
Hey Faye, just want to say you really are a positive influence. I have never struggled with weight but, exercising is what I’m struggling to get back into again thank you for always being so encouraging to us no matter our struggles.
That really means a lot to me 💖💖💖
I am considering the sleeve. You are the only person I’ve watched that addressed ALL the hormone issues that can happen. Everyone else just kind of skate over it saying your cycle changes and that’s it.
Hello my name is Arnita and I’m watching your video and I can truly say that you are on points with everything. I am 7 months out from RNY Gastric Bypass. It some adjustment to get used to. I learning every day. I’m 57 years of age when I decided to get my WLS. I’m down 66 pounds since surgery and working on me daily. I went to weight watchers and loss 70 pounds but they changed the program and I started gaining weight again. I’m making sure I stay hydrated and on top of my vitamins daily. I didn’t lose much hair and I’m so grateful for that. Loose I’m start to notice that because I was 320 off and I believe I was between 253-256 day of surgery. My total weight loss all together is 136. My goal weight is 150 as of today 199. I will continued to press on with my weight loss journey. Thanks for sharing your experience with your gastric sleeve journey.
This is such an awesome and informative video. Thank you for your honesty
This has really helped me. I wish I had seen your video when I first had my surgery. I am so disappointed in myself with my weight loss surgery. However, I am still in the game. It definitely is work. Thanks again!
I needed to hear this tonight, thank you for being a inspiration
I’m also a vsg/ hair subby I’m so glad you did the update.
I could never imagine you with mean girl tendencies! But that's more proof, you never know what ppl are going through or have fought through. I love the love you show yourself and share with us!
Chile, I was a MESS! 🥴😂
Thank you soooo much for being honest about EVERYTHING especially the not so good parts and the reality of keeping the weight off.
This was super helpful.
I love, love, LOVE the wig!! You look FABULOUS!! 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩
Thank you!
Thank you so much for this video! I’m currently preparing for the gastric sleeve surgery and I’m going through all kinds of emotions. I’m preparing myself day by day for my new lifestyle, but sometimes it can be challenging. I’m 246 lbs with high blood pressure and I’m pre-diabetic and I have to take medication. This is why I’m moving forward with the surgery because I want to live and be healthy. ❤
I’ll be getting my surgery within the next month or two and I’m so excited to get this weight off for good! 💯
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!
ConGrats on 3!!!! 😊🎉
Congratulations on your success. 👏🏽
I love your vibe! I’m 10 days post-op and your story was what i needed to hear today ❤
Way to go ❤
How u feeling😊
Congratulations I’m thinking about having the surgery
Off topic, but that hair on you looks🔥🔥🔥😍
You really are an inspiration in so many ways! ❤
Thank you!
I’m happy I came across this video because I’m about to have this surgery soon so now I have some pointers to keep in mind! I’m excited now! Thanks for sharing
Thank you for making this video! I am one month post op & have been struggling sooooooo hard😔.
I’ve had a really hard time getting my fluids in. My recovery has been a lot harder than others & I just experienced my first stall.
I was starting to feel like maybe I made a mistake by having the surgery done.
But watching your video & hearing how you were able to be successful gives me hope that it gets better. It really reminded me of all the reasons I chose to do this in the first place.
I’m motivated to continue on my journey with a renewed sense of excitement & cannot wait to fall back in love with myself. Thanks for sharing your story, boo!
Love & blessings to you, hubby & baby boy❤️🙏🏾.
Thank you so much!!! And the first month is the BIGGEST adjustment period. But if you just stick it out, it really does get better!
How do you feel about it now?
Thank you for sharing your experience. You’re beautiful inside and out.
July 2020 is the same time I went on Keto. It worked well for me. Lost 40 pounds and haven’t gained it back since. I didn’t experience any side effects or weird smells or anything.
So happy to hear that! Glad you didn’t have those side effects
Weird smellls
Girl thank you thank you! for this video!❤❤❤
It absolutely is work! I am almost 3 years post op... about 2.7 years I was over 305 lbs and I'm down to 160 lbs...alot of it is a mind game. Surgery can be a great tool but that's just it it's a tool...kudos to you for keeping at it!
i am going in for vsg next wednesday...you have such good energy and i love this video!
You are inspiring. Thank you Sis. 😊
Only thing I regret I didn’t do it sooner !!!! 🥳🥳🥳🥳 amen sista!!!!
Thank you are what we all need to hear. Love your personality your a motivator🎉. And your so right the best way to get back is with some sort of a trainer or someone documenting your weight loss.
I’m a new subscriber and I hope you keep posting these awesome contents.
❤❤❤ i love this for you! This is like confirmation/motivation for me to go ahead and get WLS. I will be going to a WLS seminar soon and i cant wait 🎉😊
Excellent video to God be. Glory 🙏🏿 video was a blessing I had my gastric sleeve 6 years ago it’s harder to keep weight off but God is doing it.
Thanks fo r sharing your journey faye and giving some tips I'm about to get this surgery. I'm very excited but very nervous so thanks I'm glad there's videos like this to help Gid bless you
Thank for this video. You look amazing!
Got approved for surgery last month so these tips help soo much especially with the iv therapy and strength training. Thank you!
I got approved this month too, my surgery is scheduled for June 28th!
@@tinac2989 mine is 6/13!! 😬 good luck on your journey and I pray for a safe procedure for the both of us 🙌🏾
Me too this is great advice. I'm scheduled 3 weeks for surgery
This was amazing. Thank you for sharing.
Faye I love this video! I too have PCOS and tried EVERYTHING! I went to a Bariatric surgery consultation today and I’m ready to start the process! Have any of your PCOS symptoms gotten better or disappeared? What were your symptoms? You look amazing by the way!
I love watching your videos, definitely considering the surgery to aid with PCOS symptoms and wanting to have a baby.
🗣️ NEXT!! 😂 this video was helpful and funny
Just wanted to send you my love n my pride that I have for you n all that you have done. I have been with you since the shower cap was your friend ❤❤❤❤
Hey Faye came for the informative information ,but most importantly came because I enjoy your personality❤ your right some people do gain all the weight back I have known people who have had the gastric sleeve surgery and manage to gain all their weight within 1-2 yrs .
Thank you!
@@FayeInTheCity you're welcome😊❤
I'm getting my surgery in one week I'm nervous and excited. This video has given me some tips that can help me post op, thank you for this
How are you doing now?
Hello, I recently subscribed to your channel, and I was so happy to see this video this morning ooh my gosh!! My friend just told me she went through process a couple of weeks ago, and I had no idea this video was great ❣❣ I shared it with her today, thank you for sharing we really don't know who we are helping this is great information, and totally love your personality 🥰. Also I want to share about them chicken wings you like I never heard of them before, but you may already know this Cauliflower is your best friend when it comes to chicken wing substitute especially if you season it right. Fresh cauliflower has that right texture you want, and that amazing bite, and chew that mimics chicken. I don't eat much meat simply because I am not a big meat eater, but I came across Aeyesha Curry's Cauliflower Buffalo Wing recipe, and it's amazing!!! I highly recommend using her recipe which is found on Food Network it's called Cauliflower Hot Wings Buttermilk Ranch Dressing Sauce I just made the cauliflower, but used my favorite ranch dressing, and it was a game changer!! You can also make it your own with other spices. 🙂🙂
I'm not a VSG patient, but I'm a fan of yours so I just clicked on the video lol. I'm into strength training too and the idea of a body composition scale sounds so interesting for tracking progress that is hard to see with the eye. Browsing Amazon now!!
Thank you for watching! 💖
Thank you for this video. I am 3 weeks post-op and struggling! This video gave me hope!
Wishing you a smooth recovery!
Love this video so helpful and real
Congratulations 3 years in you have done a great job keeping the weight off. Even though you were beautiful before as well as now.
So happy for you and thanks for sharing 😊
Im glad i came across this video. Im having my surgery on the 17th. Bout to start strength training ASAP
This video is lovely. Thank you!
just starting out with my journey to weight loss. I scared of the excess skin. It just hard to deal with the nay sayers they give me to negatives before the positive. Its makes me just want to cut them off- like just be happy I'm trying to build up the nerves to actually commit to surgery! You are informative and I luv the positive vibes from your video
I love you. Continue being you❤❤❤
Love your confidence ❤️
My wife is getting this surgery in less than an hour and I still have my reservations about it mostly because of my lack of knowledge. Thank you for posting this video.