Tanya lost 247 pounds going 465 to 218 pounds with gastric bypass weight reduction surgery. She was suffering from a number of weight/eating related chronic health issues before surgery. She shared her photos and told us a little about her journey as well:
“Hi, my name is Tanya L. I have had a successful weight loss journey with the help of Gastric Bypass weight loss surgery. I had the surgery on February 7, 2012. It was the day that my whole life changed. I was 465 pounds in 2011, and I couldn’t loose anymore weight on my own. At the time of my surgery, I was 368 pounds and I was dealing with diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, blindness and a host of other physical ailments as well. Today, I weight 218 lbs and I don’t take any medication, only vitamins. I feel and look great! Exercise is a daily part of my life and so is eating healthy. I love your weight loss stories and the people on your site are awesome! Thank you for sharing my story.”
Kristy Ikanh says
Congratsssssss!!!!! you have inspired me I just had gastric bypass (sleeve) January 13, 2013. I was 443lbs. I now see it’s possible to loose more weight than i thought from your story.
Vanessa says
Wow great job! You really look amazing! With or without surgery you did it…that is what counts.
Nannette says
I am pleased to see that the gastric bypass worked so well with you Tanya. I tried three times to get the gastric bypass or tbe gastric sleeve and without support my Doctor did not ok the surgery. None of my family or closest friends do not want me to accept the surgery. I on the other hand are a bit desperate about losing weight. I have lost and gained over the past 9 yrs like a yo-yo weight and I am sick of it. I am happy to see you have the support to continue with your weight loss. Continue on with your success. Oh I am 317 now and 9 years ago I was 389 lbs. So that is some progress.
Take care and continue on your journey!