Let’s show some love to Tamika who lost 147 pounds with weight loss surgery. She wrote us saying…
“I’m Tamika I lost 147.8 pounds after having vertical sleeve gastrectomy. My surgery was Dec. 2011 and I was 348 pounds at the time. I am currently 200.2 pounds. I have found a new love for Zumba. I go five to six times a week. I also have a personal trainer that I see twice a week. I take exercise classes including kettle bell, kickboxing, aqua Zumba and spin. I use the elliptical machine and do strength training as well. My goal for 2013 is to lose my last 27 pounds.”
Cheryle Parker says
I am having the sleeve in July. I am at 399lbs now and look forward to a new life. I cant exercise much because all my weight wrecked my knees. I have to have knee replacement surgery as well but I am walking and lifting weights. I know with the weightloss, my knees will get better and I can Zumba! Congrats to you and all your success!
Natalie S says
Congrats on your loss! I’m contemplating surgery as well. Any reason why you opted for sleeve instead of other options like lap band and gastric bypass?
benita george says
Congrats!!!!..and you look awesome, I just had gastric bypass on the 4th of this month.
lakisha devine says
Cheryle u can do it with the grace of God. My name is Lakisha Devine and im 5 1″ i weigh 195 lbs. but im muscular i too want to loose at least 30lbs.
Dawnyel says
I would like to have that surgery what kind of insurance do you have to have? ….congrats you look great.
Yvonne Mack says
First where are you located? Second I have a great physician that is located in Houston. I had the surgery in 2010. You will have to do several visits to your physician and see a psych doctor. It is well owth it I would not change anything.
LaKesha Anderson says
Hi Yvonne
I live in Houston and have Cigna please contact me with the Dr in Houston informaiton.
Thanks
Shaquita says
I had bypass surgery 3-06-12 i was 279…..today im 160 3-06-13!!!! Im sooooo happy i did it!!
Tonya says
Shaquita,
I had the bypass on New Years Eve 2012. In three months, I’ve lost 48 pounds. I’ve hit a plateau and beginning to get discouraged. Do you have any advice?
Debbie says
U look remarkable congrats on ur wt loss achievement and ur success keep on doing what I do
Giz says
Congrats on ur loss. I’m having the same procedure this week. can’t wait to get healthier n start shopping for my new wardrobe…:)
taneshia says
How much was it
taneshia says
Well I’ve been trying to lose50pd for 6 years
Cheneka Braxton says
I want to lose thé weight. Im scared to hav thé surgery
Sherry says
Looking good girl.. Keep up the good work…
Dinika says
I was sleeved 12/3/12 I started at 303 I’m currently 253 🙂 . I still have 70 lbs to go but I’m very positive . I opted for the sleeve because I wanted the least evasive procedure. Originally I wanted the lap band but after doing alot of research I found that people were having several issues with band such as band slipping and erosion 🙁 . So that discouraged me because I’m trying to get it right the first time . I have BCBS Federal and I paid $150 total. I had to do a supervised weight loss program for 3 months (lost 30 lbs on that prior to sleeve), dietician , and psych evaluation. I hafto say this one of the best decisions I’ve ever made :).email me if u have any other questions Ill b glad to answer them if I can.
Victoria says
I have several questions Dinika… Please email me vetchina@yahoo.com.
Tee says
Please email me, I would luv to chat, I’m having the surgery soon..
Pamala says
Dinika , I have several question. Please
email me at ps4us@yahoo.com
Thanks
Pamala
shanell pollard says
i will have the bypass done in june …can u tell me how long was u sore…
Jennie says
Congratulations!! You look amazing!! I had the gastric bypass 10/21/2011 I started out at 337 and I am now down to 146.. I know you feel a lot better, I know I definitely do.. Some people think it is easy to do the surgery and some think it is the easy way out, but it’s not as easy as people think. You are doing awesome keep doing what your doing!!
Cherron says
You are a great motivator, you look amazing and you will complete your goals. Keep up the good work.
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