Fabiola lost 93 pounds with the help of weight loss surgery. Check out her story and a video of her transformation below.
Here are the details of her story:
Im only here to speak the truth and nothing but the truth! In 2009, I started my weight loss journey at 288 pounds. I had the lap band and at the time, had lost 60 pounds in a year. I ended up gaining all the weight back. It was a struggle everyday. It was hard to eat dense protein like chicken or turkey bc I would get “stuck”. I found myself eating cookies and starch all the time cause those “slider” foods went down well. I knew that surgery could NEVER fix my food addiction. Before surgery I vowed to give up junk if I could be satisfied with small healthy portions. Unfortunately with the band, I was never truly satisfied with small portions and that’s the truth. I commend those who reached their goals with the band because its NOT easy.
Weight loss surgery is not the easy way out, if it were then real people like me would have never failed the first time around..It is a tool that if used correctly and if it is effective, can help you lose weight!
Luckily for me, I was able to get the band revised to the gastric sleeve in June 2012.. This tool is more effective for ME. My stomach is smaller now and I’m finally able to eat dense protein and stay satisfied like I always wanted! This is the ONLY thing that has worked for ME and I could not have accomplished so much without this tool. I had to make drastic changes such as eliminating carbs sodas and junk from my diet…I concentrate on eating a lot of proteins like chicken, fish, eggs etc. Premiere protein shake from Costco is great! 160cal and 30g protein! Chocolate flavor is the best, had to throw that in! Lol..I work out 6 days a week and do a lot of strength training to avoid sagging skin. I love every minute of my journey and will continue to put an end to obesity.
If you are against weight loss surgery then I truly wish u the best on losing it the natural way, hopefully you will get there soon..But to everybody else who has tried doing it the natural way for years on end and are tired of being in denial and are interested in weight loss surgery, I say live your life for you! Cause at the end of the day, when the lights go off and your buried 6 feet deep, ain’t nobody gonna be there but you. So stop worrying about what others think and live your life the way you want to before it too late. If weight loss surgery is your last option then at least your making a last effort instead of just sitting there and packing on more pounds…Plus If everybody else can be happy, why can’t you? Be blessed always, Fabiola Apollon”
Quincie DeLoach says
What is the average price of the gastric sleeve? I’ve hear it’s not reversible nor will insurance pay for the procedure. Is this true?
Meia says
It really depends on your insurance company. If it is medically needed yes insurabce will pay for the sleeve.Mine did(kaiser). some people have to only pay their hospital stay fee. So check on it for yourself. all insurance companys are diffrent.No the sleeve cant be reversed as its a actual surgery where a smaller stomach pouch is made.
Loretta Allen says
Hi! I am so glad to hear your success story! I’m in the process of having the sleeve surgery done soon! All I want is success! Thx for your testimony! Plz feel free to communicate with me! I would like to ride along with you on your journey as you ride along with me! Also, I like chocolate too! Lol!
Yolanda says
Hello there! I am so proud of your weight loss and the decision you have made to do surgery. I six years in with the gastric bypass. I was weighing 287 and my current weight is 168lbs. I would like to tell you more and if you like, drop me an email sometime msyoley38@aol.com
Linette Massey says
Congrats on your weight loss!! I would like to connect with you!!
Denise Joned says
I was banded in 2008. Our stories are very similar. I too was revised two weeks ago.
Your story lnspires me as I start a more successful journey this
Time around. You look great. Keep up the great work.
Charise Mc says
Thank you so much!! I was thinking about having the surgery, and everybody keeps saying I can do it on my own. I have been overweight all my life, and by listening to everyone else I have continued to put it off. I am now larger than I was when I was pregnant with either one of my children, and it has taken it’s toll. Thank you so much Fabiola!!!
sharon says
Hi Fabiola, i am very excited for you bottom lline is you had to do what was best for you. i lost my baby sister to a massive heart attack in 2011 day after her 44th birthday. my sister my still be here if her weight was under control. it still is very hard for me to beleive that she is gone but the real is she is. i am working on my self this year because i dont want to be the next in my family to go prematurelly. so keep up the good work and thanks for sharing your story.
Dawn says
You have helped me more than you know. Email me plz!
Meia says
Great story!! keep up the good work! i too had the sleeve done july 2012 & currently loving my results. Its not a quick fix but actually a TOOL in weight lost !!! Keep living life and enjoying it!!
Cherron says
good job
Sharon says
Dear Fabiola, I just read your encouraging story; I rejoice with your my dear. I’m 51yrs. old. Soon to be 52yrs. on Feb.27th. I been struggling with weight for as long as I can remeber. I just can’t get myself, pass the fear of the risks. I concearned that my age might work agasint success for me. I’v not read to many possitive stories from older people. I currently weigh 350lbs. and am 6;2 ft. Also type 2 dibetic. I recently had double knee replacement surgery, 2011 and 2012. I would like to follow your story, Pray God, gives me the courage to go forwad with the right surgert fot\r me. I live alone, one of my daughters lives in the same state as I; and I know she would support me as much as she can. I also have 3 grandkids, whom I plan on being around to see their kids grow up.In a healthy way. Wow, it seems I’m writing a book her; LOL. May God bless and keep you. You sharing, really helps more than you’ll ever know dear. Friend me on facebook if you like. Peace.
Fabiola Apollon says
Thank you for your positive comments, that means alot to me especially since I was able to inspire you all…Please feel free to keep in touch with me on facebook, thats the best way to reach me.Just search my name, Fabiola Apollon. Im on youtube as well. Would love to follow everyones journey as we are all in this together! Goodluck