Gastric sleeve surgery success stories

For the majority of my life I have struggled with being overweight. I was always the biggest person in the room. I tried diet after diet, gym after gym, and read book after book. I missed so much with my family. I didn’t take them to amusement or water parks because I got fatigued and couldn’t fit on the rides.

Weight loss surgery wasn’t covered by my insurance, and paying cash in Texas would have cost me $16K. I searched for low-cost weight loss surgery and found Renew Bariatrics. The advisor explained the process and I immediately set a surgery date. I was treated with so much compassion and care from the first phone call until I was dropped off at the airport after surgery.

Dr. Rene Armenta was my surgeon. He was very professional, explained everything to me first hand, and still stays in contact to check on my progress. I have had no complications or problems. If you are thinking about weight loss surgery, I personally recommend Renew and Dr. Armenta. They saved my life.

I started my journey on April 1st at 320 lbs. I decided to get the surgery and change my lifestyle, and I gave up alcohol and nicotine that day too. I followed the pre-surgery diet until my gastric sleeve surgery on April 30, 2022, when I weighed in at 305 lbs.

After surgery I followed the diet plan, and at 2 months I started going to the gym. Now I’m up to 7 miles of running in an hour, and I’ve started lifting weights to tone up. I’m down to 170 lbs and have lost a total of 150 lbs.

The support from Renew Bariatrics before and after surgery has been great. Follow a strict diet plan and exercise every morning to keep yourself disciplined. It can be very tough, but the end result is very rewarding.

Starting weight: 384. Current weight: 211. Goal weight: 195.

Since surgery, I have been given a new opportunity for a new life. I am living the life of my dreams.

All I can say is thank you for giving me my life back. When I called and scheduled my appointment I was 315 lbs, and I started watching what I ate. When I had the surgery I was 295 lbs. I now weigh 180 lbs. I never thought I would be under 300 lbs again in my life.

I sleep much better, I have more energy, and I can walk upstairs without getting winded. I can’t say enough about how well I was treated at the clinic. The nurses were nice and took very good care of me. I had the best care I’ve ever had anywhere.

My starting weight was 225. My current weight is 118. My biggest accomplishment is gaining my confidence back and being able to venture out and open my own boutique, Modern Moon Boutique & Decor in Rincon, GA.

It’s been almost 8 months and I am doing really well. The whole process was not hard for me. I did not get sick at all, and I can feel myself getting full and know not to push it. I drink lots of protein shakes and take my vitamins.

I lost 60 lbs in about 5 months, then slacked off for a few months with my food choices. That taught me my weight can go back up if I don’t make the right choices. I opened a yoga studio in May and have been doing a lot of yoga, and I just started training in the gym. I’m at 161 now, having started at 226.

I started at a size 16/18 and am now a 6/8. I can finally fit into size small clothes and shop for workout clothes. I feel strong and the best I have ever felt.

Highest weight 172. Day of surgery weight 163. Current weight 112.

Since the surgery I do not have high blood pressure, IBS, sleep apnea, depression or anxiety, and I no longer take any medications. I never thought I could walk or exert myself without being short of breath. Now I can, and I don’t have knee pain or swelling after a 12-hour shift. Glad I made the decision to have the gastric sleeve!

Starting weight 195. Current weight 143. Goal weight 130. Surgery date June 19, 2020.

First, I have achieved the love of working out again. My energy and endurance had hit rock bottom, and I felt like I was spinning my wheels. Second, I’ve been able to regain self-love, which in my opinion is one of the most important things to be successful after VSG surgery. Last, I can recognize when I’m full and make better food choices.

Thank you to all the Renew team for the care and for giving me my life back!

As I was staring at turning 60, I felt physically broken and depressed. Nothing seemed to work, and I couldn’t make any kind of progress. Then a friend shared her experience with Renew. I filled out the form online to see if I would be a good candidate, and almost instantly my patient advocate reached out.

I had a short window to make this happen before my birthday, and it was easy. The guidance and support I received before, during and after surgery were second to none. I have energy and want to soak up every drop I have left. It feels great to be alive!