Michelle’s Transformation: A Weight Loss Success Story with the Gastric Sleeve
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Gastric Sleeve Success Stories
We’ve helped thousands of people just like you to lose weight with a gastric sleeve and many are happy to share their before and after photos, and weight loss results. Here are just a few of their stories. When you read them, you may find that you share certain feelings or frustrations or you’ve experienced similar life events. Many patients talk about a ‘trigger’ moment or event when they realised it was time to do something about their weight and that they couldn’t do it on their own. If this is true for you, take inspiration from their success and take the next step on your own weight loss journey.
Charles’ Remarkable Journey to Health and Happiness
Charles Horsepool’s life was a testament to his unwavering determination and resilience. A dedicated chef for most of his life, he had faced the challenges
Martin – Gastric Sleeve
With unwavering determination, Martin embarked on a courageous journey to reclaim his life.
Sherriden’s Success Story – Gastric Sleeve
My 4-year-old boy was the main reason for this and we’re just living our best lives. Ups and downs are part of life, but we ride them out!
Sarah’s Success Story – Gastric Sleeve
From a recluse, to living life to the fullest… Sarah had struggled with her weight for years, and it had started to take a toll
Anita & Melissa – Mother And Daughter Weight Loss Journey
A Powerful Mother, Daughter Duo In February 2021, Anita and Melissa, mother and daughter, decided to undergo weight loss surgery to improve their health and
Victoria – Gastric Sleeve
When going on holiday I can now finally put on a bikini and not wonder about whether I made the right decision
Kelly’s Success Story
The fertility clinic didn’t believe me when I said I would have weight loss surgery and come back as so many people had said the same. But I lost my weight and I went back.
Jessica – Gastric Sleeve
“Everyday I do something that makes me realise how far I’ve come”
Robbie – Gastric Sleeve
I can now envision myself growing to an old age, and living a sustainable lifestyle.
Alison – Gastric Sleeve
“People consider weight loss surgery as an easy way out – but I’m proud about my decision to take control of my weight”
Collette – Gastric Sleeve Story
“I was in a real bad place, I was so mentally unhappy, it was causing problems in my relationship, and I didn’t feel I was a good mom as well. And it really got me down.”
Emma’s Success Story – I Want To Be A Fun Young Mom That Can Still Run Around And Play With My Kids
“I just thought I don’t want that to be me, and I’ve got two younger kids, I just thought I want to be the fun young mom that can still run around and play with them, and I want to be there and see them grow up.” – Emma.
60 is the new 50 – “I’ve gained 10 years of life!”
“why you would want to keep weight loss surgery a secret, because I think it is the best thing I have ever done, honestly.”
Nikita – Gastric Sleeve
Within a year, I managed to build my confidence up enough to actually look at myself in the mirror again!
Holly – Gastric sleeve
I feel like this is who I am, and I’m not defined by my weight anymore
Sharron – Gastric sleeve
I thought I was a confident person before, but i’m so much more confident now!
Martine – Gastric sleeve
I waited 10 years before having it done, and I really wish I hadn’t. I wish I hadn’t wasted the last ten years
Sarah – Gastric sleeve
You get so stuck in a rut thinking, this is it, this is me now, when actually, it doesn’t have to be
Julie – Gastric sleeve
Life since surgery has been so much better. It’s had such a phenomenal impact on my mood… I now have a way of managing my weight much more successfully
Angela – Gastric sleeve
“I was always quite active anyway but definitely energy wise, my energy has definitely gone up. I can walk quicker than my husband now which I find quite funny. My stamina has got better, I can do a lot more for a lot longer, so a lot of changes”
Nia – Gastric sleeve
“Having the surgery was the best decision I have ever made, so far I’ve lost 7 Stone, I’m still working towards my goal but being a mummy to a beautiful little girl was the biggest gift I could have asked for.”
Ursula – Gastric sleeve
Aside from losing the weight, I’ve got peace of mind. My life has changed dramatically. I’m so happy and contented now, I love my life
Hali – Gastric Sleeve
“If you’re not ready to change your lifestyle as well, then I’d reconsider”
Amy – Gastric sleeve
“I’m having a Gastric Sleeve!” I was so happy and excited. I was focused and ready to take on the world. I needed to go on a pre-op diet and lose some weight first so my surgery would go more smoothly and so the fatty tissue around my liver would shrink. I was so happy and more determined than ever to do this.
Read More About the Gastric Sleeve
This is really the start of learning how to work with your gastric sleeve developing lifelong healthy eating habits to achieve your health and fitness goals. You must leave soft, sloppy food in the past and discover solid textured foods to help you feel satisfied for longer.
A liquid diet should be consumed for the first 2 weeks following your gastric sleeve operation. This is to allow time for your body to heal and recover. If you move onto foods too quickly it can put pressure on the staple lines which could cause them to rupture.
If you want to make the most of your weight loss journey with the gastric sleeve, follow our top thirteen weight loss tips. It’s not just enough to have a gastric sleeve and expect to see results without changing your lifestyle.
The Gastric sleeve is a significant weight loss surgery that requires a substantial recovery period. It is essential to plan for an extended period of rest and ensure you have a strong support system in place during your recuperation.
Take good care of yourself after your surgery. It’s essential you look after your wounds, listen to your body and understand what symptoms you may be experiencing.
The stomach tissues are still healing 2 weeks after your gastric sleeve operation. It remains important not to stretch the sleeve with foods that are hard or indigestible. You should begin to make the transition from liquids to puréed foods at the start of week 3.