Gastric Bypass Surgery Before and After Pictures

Gastric bypass before and after photos are an amazing way to show off success after undergoing surgery. Choosing the gastric bypass is a major decision that can potentially change your life forever. This procedure is one of the most effective in terms of expected weight loss.

Surgery is performed by creating a small stomach pouch and rerouting a part of the small intestine. Check out these amazing before and after transformations of patients at Mexico Bariatric Center. Listen to their story and see their results!

If you are considering gastric bypass surgery, you can see if you qualify by filling out a free health questionnaire.

Ana – Gastric Bypass

“All I have to say is it’s the best thing I’ve ever done for myself. I’ve struggled with my weight for years and tried so many diets. I turned 30 this past January and decided this was my gift to myself. Yes, it’s hard, but being overweight is harder. In just a few months, I went from hiding from the world…to wanting to see the world. 75 lbs ago I would have never thought I would be tucking in my shirts or love taking hikes. But here I am happy, healthy, and freaking grateful for Mexico Bariatric Center.”

• Heaviest Weight (HW): 260 lbs
• Starting Weight (SW): 250 lbs
• Current Weight (CW): 185 lbs

Cassie – Gastric Bypass

“I’m more thankful each day for my decision to have this surgery, though it hasn’t been easy. 2021 was the year I made the decision to get my weight under control, my self-confidence back, and ultimately get my health in check. ”

• Heaviest Weight (HW): 250 lbs
• Starting Weight (SW): 242 lbs
• Current Weight (CW): 157 lbs
• Goal Weight (GW): 145 lbs

Michelle – Gastric Bypass

“Trust the process. February 2022! My new tattoo is to celebrate myself for hitting 100 lbs down! I had Gastric Bypass surgery with Dr. Jacqueline Osuna!”

• Starting Weight (SW): 274 lbs
• Current Weight (CW): 154 lbs

Miranda – Gastric Bypass

“It’s been four years out and I am still loving my tool. I used to hate taking full-body pictures until Dr. G changed my life for the better. Don’t get me wrong, I have my days but this is the best decision I ever made for myself.”

• Heaviest Weight (HW): 320 lbs
• Starting Weight (SW): 315 lbs
• Current Weight (CW): 160 lbs

Wyatt – Gastric Bypass

“It’s hard to imagine I almost didn’t take the leap out of fear. My RNY has changed my life in so many unexpected ways. If you’re waiting to go or having second thoughts…Go for it…. 5XLto XL, 54” waist to a 36” in 10 months.”

• Heaviest Weight (HW): 500 lbs
• Current Weight (CW): 252 lbs
• Goal Weight (GW): 220 lbs

April – Gastric Bypass

“I’m just over a year post-op. I feel so good about myself and so much more confident about who I am now. I thank God for my client walking into my salon who told me about her experience at MBC. I’m just so much healthier and I can do so much more now. I just want to thank MBC for everything. ❤️🤗”

• Starting Weight (SW): 290 lbs
• Current Weight (CW): 185 lbs
• Goal Weight (GW): 160 lbs

Haley & Andrew – Gastric Bypass

“Still blows our minds how far we’ve come! Our date nights went from overeating at local restaurants to lifting weights at the gym and shopping for healthy food! We highly suggest checking the nutritional labels on what you think is “healthy”, it’ll blow your mind!! So much sugar and bad ingredients in so many foods we used to think were healthy for us!”

• Andrew’s Starting Weight (SW): 330 lbs
• Andrew’s Current Weight (CW): 180 lbs
• Haley’s Starting Weight (SW): 288 lbs
• Haley’s Current Weight (CW): 125 lbs

Danielle – Gastric Bypass

“Definitely trust the process..I feel so much better! Biggest perks of this surgery is coming off all of my medications and A1C going from 14.2 to 6.3. I have a long journey ahead of me but if you are on the fence I tell you to jump and don’t look back. This is the best decision I have made.”

• Highest Weight (HW): 308 lbs
• Starting Weight (SW): 245 lbs
• Current Weight (CW): 152 lbs

Vicki – Gastric Bypass

“My husband and I are so much happier and healthier! Thank you MBC! Woohoo! Just look at the difference! I am still in shock every day that this is my new body.”

• Vicki’s Starting Weight (SW): 231 lbs
• Vicki’s Current Weight (CW): 137 lbs
• Vicki’s Goal Weight (GW): 150 lbs

Vanessa – Gastric Bypass

“I decided to take the plunge after 2 friends had both had successful bypass operations in NZ. I couldn’t afford the New Zealand prices. – $60,000 US. I researched many different countries and settled on Mexico. I chose the Mexico Bariatric Center because their website provided a wealth of valuable information and resources. My eyes sometimes struggle to recognise the person I see in the mirror. I am amazed every day by how much weight I have lost.

I am posting these photos to give others the push or the inspiration to have the operation. Even though I hate looking back at how fat I was I’m prepared to show you how far I’ve come in less than a year. I lost most of the weight within 8 months. I now way 65kg /120 lbs which was my realistic target weight. My only regret is not doing this sooner. 🥰🙏❤️”

• Starting Weight(SW): 114.5kg /252 lbs
• Current Weight(CW): 65kg /120 lbs

Wyatt – Gastric Bypass

“9 months ago on March 30th, I went to Tijuana, Mexico to have my gastric bypass surgery to lose weight. I faced the consequences of no eating sweets, no eating bread and pasta, no drinking carbonated drinks. I lost 135 pounds. I was wearing XXL clothes and now I wear medium and small clothes since I lost weight. Thank you, Mexico Bariatric Center for giving me another chance to live my life. This has changed my life forever.”

• Starting Weight (SW): 311 lbs
• Current Weight (CW): 176 lbs

Jacquelyn – Gastric Bypass

“The best decision I’ve ever made! Thank you, MBC!”

• Heaviest Weight (HW): 290 lbs
• Starting Weight (SW): 276 lbs
• Current Weight (CW): 170 lbs
• Goal Weight (GW): 150 lbs

Mie Mie – Gastric Bypass

“Transformation Tuesday
You won’t regret it, just do it!
THANK YOU MBC! ”

• Heaviest Weight (HW): 300 lbs
• Starting Weight (SW): 276 lbs
• Current Weight (CW): 130 lbs

Hannah – Gastric Bypass

“Tomorrow, I’ll be 23. My birthday present given to me by my grandparents a year ago is the best thing to happen to me. 3XL to a M! You WILL get there! Be kind to your mind and your body during your journey.”

• Heaviest Weight (HW): 332 lbs
• Starting Weight (SW): 321 lbs
• Current Weight (CW): 150 lbs

Bobby – Gastric Bypass

“I want to thank all the staff at the hospital, but also I would like to thank my Patient Coordinator Cathy!! You were amazing and I am so grateful for you all. I had the most amazing experience here and have recommended you to so many people!! It was the best decision I have ever made in my life!! I have been on my meds for my Diabetes for 9 months now and off my meds for Hypertension for 6 months now. I am so proud of myself!”

• Starting Weight (SW): 361 lbs
• Current Weight (CW): 159 lbs
• Goal Weight (GW): 180 lbs
• Total Loss (TL): 202 lbs

Janie – Gastric Bypass

“When I had surgery, I had a very fatty liver. I was pre-diabetic and was starting to have blood pressure problems. Since my surgery, all these symptoms have disappeared. My health has remarkably improved. I can run around with my grandbabies and not just sit around watching them have fun. I highly recommend the surgery for health reasons. I did it for my health. I can honestly say it has been life-changing for me.”

• Heaviest Weight (HW): 260 lbs
• Starting Weight (SW): 244 lbs
• Current Weight (CW): 150 lbs

M0 – Gastric Bypass

“Today is my RNY anniversary!! 1 year ago, I started this journey and I am so glad I did. I honestly wish I would have done it sooner. 283 lbs at my heaviest to 155 lbs currently. I never set a goal weight for myself..I just wanted to be healthy, happy, and to be able to chase my 2-year-old and play with my 14-year-old. I am so thankful to MBC for giving me life again.”

• Heaviest Weight (HW): 283 lbs
• Starting Weight (SW): 270 lbs
• Current Weight (CW): 155 lbs

Andi – Gastric Bypass

“Wow! Can’t believe that’s me in the first pic. So happy I decided to have the surgery.”

• Heaviest Weight (HW): 220lbs
• Starting Weight (SW): 212 lbs
• Current Weight (CW): 160 lbs
• Goal Weight (GW): 130 lbs

Tasha – Gastric Bypass

“2 Years ago today!! I feel like amazing let me tell you!! Never knew I had this much confidence hiding in me!! I will be forever grateful and down 150 lbs!!!”

• Heaviest Weight (HW): 360 lbs
• Starting Weight (SW): 347 lbs
• Current Weight (CW): 190 lbs

Rheid – Gastric Bypass

“I did the gastric bypass and I’m down 190 pounds! If you’re doubting this. Don’t. Just do it. I’m 5’10 for reference. I’m hoping to still lose 20 more pounds. This tool has been life-changing for me.”

• Heaviest Weight (HW): 420 lbs
• Starting Weight (SW): 410 lbs
• Current Weight (CW): 220lbs
• Goal Weight (GW): 190 lbs

Nicole – Gastric Bypass

“Best thing I ever did 👏🏻 I can see a difference! I think my face has changed heaps! And so has my overall happiness! I had 3 kids since my RNY surgery (last baby nearly 4 months ago now).”

• Weight Lost: 83 lbs

Tiffany – Gastric Bypass

“I’m coming up on 2 years post-op, and all I can say is THANK YOU MBC. Trust the process everyone, and enjoy it ”

• Heaviest Weight (HW): 250 lbs
• Starting Weight (SW): 225 lbs
• Current Weight (CW): 125 lbs

Kayla – Mini Gastric Bypass

“I can’t even begin to tell you the mental, emotional, and even spiritual changes I’ve been blessed with aside from the physical changes while on this journey. Hands down the best decision I could have made. Getting my life back feels good. ”

• Heaviest Weight (HW): 250 lbs
• Starting Weight (SW): 238 lbs
• Current Weight (CW): 166 lbs
• Goal Weight (GW): 150 lbs

Lindsey – Gastric Bypass

“10 months and 131 lbs down! Met my goal around 8 months and have slowly kept losing, but I’m more than happy where I am!😊🙌🏻 size 16/18 to 0/2 😳”

• Starting Weight (SW): 252 lbs
• Current Weight (CW): 122lbs
• Goal Weight (GW): 130 lbs

What to Expect After Gastric Sleeve Surgery

Gastric bypass surgery has become one of the longest-performed bariatric surgeries with massive amounts of patient success to combat morbid obesity. The Roux-en-y gastric bypass is a complex procedure that combines restriction and malabsorption to help patients lose a substantial amount of weight.

Average expected weight loss results are:

• 3 months post-op: 30-40% excess weight loss*
• 6 months post-op: 50-55% excess weight loss*
• 12 months post-op: 65-75% excess weight loss*
• 18 months post-op: 70-80% excess weight loss*

*Individual results may vary

Major Life-Changing Benefits

• Expected weight loss of 65-75% within first-year post-op
• Successful in removing, improving, or remission of obesity-related comorbidities (health concerns)
• Improved quality of life
• Non-scale victories (NSV’s)
• Feel better about yourself and a boosted sense of self
• Lifestyle changes

Your Skin After Gastric Bypass Surgery

The RNY gastric bypass is performed laparoscopically, making it minimally invasive using 4 to 5 abdominal incisions. This reduces scarring and promotes healing/recovery. The drawback of losing weight rapidly is increasing the possibility of having excess, sagging skin. There are methods to reduce excess skin, but plastic and cosmetic surgery may be needed for areas like the arms, thighs, stomach, etc.

Loose, Sagging, and Excess Skin

Loose skin becomes apparent after significant weight loss. Everyone has different skin elasticity, meaning some people have excess skin after gastric bypass and some people do not. If sagging skin exists, plastic surgery procedures may help.

Mexico Bariatric Center® shares Tijuana gastric bypass before and after pictures for those who haven’t committed to weight loss surgery yet to gain insight on the results.

Related Resources

• Who is a Candidate for Gastric Bypass Surgery?
• Gastric Bypass Surgery in Tijuana, Mexico
• Bariatric Meal Plan for Sleeve Gastrectomy and Gastric Bypass
• Gastric Bypass vs Mini Gastric Bypass

* All of the testimonials are covered in our disclaimers. Individuals results will vary; there is no guarantee stated nor implied.