Gastric sleeve before and after photos are a beautiful and inspiring part of the weight loss journey. These pictures include past patients, both men and women, who have transformed their lives through gastric sleeve surgery.

We hope these success stories give you the motivation you need to take the first step to a new you. Without further ado, here are amazing Gastric Sleeve Before and After Photos!

Gastric Sleeve Surgery Before and After Female Pictures

Barbara and Thomas Gastric Sleeve Before and After Photo Weight Loss 2022

Before: Jan 2018 | After: Jan 2022

Barbara & Thomas – Gastric Sleeve Before and After Photo

“4 years ago, we were the heaviest we have ever been. He was pushing 400+ lbs, and I was well over 300+ lbs myself. Flash forward 3 years, and after only losing about 25-30lbs each year, we took the big plunge of getting VSG to help us over the finish line. We completely turned our lives around. Today, he weighs in at 225lbs and me at 139lbs. I went from a size 3XL to a Small (4-6). This is truly the life we’ve always wanted, and we’re here living our dreams.”

  • Highest Weight (HW): 300+ lbs.
  • Starting Weight (SW): 223 lbs.
  • Current Weight (CW): 139 lbs.

Joyce Gastric Sleeve Before and After Photo - Weight Loss 2020Before: Aug 2016 | After: Jan 2020

Joyce – Gastric Sleeve Before and After Photo

“Can you say…. ‘Best decision I’ve ever made!’? I sure can!!!! Thank you, Mexico Bariatric Center ❤️❤️❤️ My life has been forever changed!!! My gastric sleeve surgeon and all the staff at Mexico Bariatric Center have done an amazing job!!!! They treated me like I was the only patient there and made me feel very special! I would recommend MBC to anyone!!! I have actually enjoyed being a patient!! Thank you for my second chance!!! I never dreamed I’d have a hospital stay where I would be sad when it was time to be released!!!”

Melissa Gastric Sleeve Before and After Photo Weight Loss 2022

Before: Aug 2018 | After: Dec 2021

Melissa – Gastric Sleeve Before and After Photo

“I will never go back to being that person in the first picture ever again! Feeling good today!💖💪 Almost 4 years post-op. I finally feel like the real me!”

  • Highest Weight (HW): 338 lbs.
  • Starting Weight (SW): 308 lbs.
  • Current Weight (CW): 160 lbs.

Jennifer Gastric Sleeve Before and After Photo Weight Loss 2022

Before: May 2021 | After: Jan 2022

Jennifer – Gastric Sleeve Before and After Photo

“It’s been YEARS since I felt great in my own skin. I would normally hide from photos or videos. I would hate every photo I took of myself. I just couldn’t identify with the person I saw in my reflection. Not anymore! 😊 I’m pursuing acting, and the confidence this has brought me has been everything. Time to take things to the next level!”

  • Highest Weight (HW): 248 lbs.
  • Starting Weight (SW): 236 lbs.
  • Current Weight (CW): 176 lbs.
  • Goal Weight (GW): 150 lbs.

Tasha Gastric Sleeve Before and After Photo in 2020Before: Feb 2019 | After: Dec 2019

Tasha – Gastric Sleeve Before and After Photo

“Yesterday was my 1-year surgiversary! I’m down 126 lbs.✨ and have never been happier in my entire life!! I’m so thankful for Mexico Bariatric Center, Dr. Rodriguez, and all the wonderful people I’ve met along the way!! I almost didn’t go through with it because I had to go alone, but it was so worth it!! Plus, I made amazing friends while I was there and didn’t feel alone at all! I would do it over again 100 times!”

Eadie Gastric Sleeve Before and After Photo Weight Loss 2022

Before: Aug 2019 | After: Jan 2022

Eadie – Gastric Sleeve Before and After Photo

“I hiked Gold Strike Canyon today! It’s 10 miles round trip with about 7 rock scrambles so steep they have permanent ropes and hot springs along the way. I could never have done this before VSG! 💪 Thanks, MBC!”

  • Highest Weight (HW): 356 lbs.
  • Starting Weight (SW): 332 lbs.
  • Current Weight (CW): 193 lbs.

Shanita Gastric Sleeve Before and After Photo in 2020Before: Apr 2019 | After: Apr 2020

Shanita – Gastric Sleeve Before and After Photo

“I must say this has been one hell of a ride! Today is my 1-year SleeveAversary! Thank you, Mexico Bariatric Center and Dr. Gutierrez, for giving me my life back. I hate that I took so long to make this life-changing decision. This ride hasn’t been easy, but it’s been worth it every step of the way. I won’t give up!

Maintaining this healthy lifestyle has taken a lot of hard work, determination, and dedication. The one thing that I dislike the most was the hair loss, but I even made that work for me. This is my journey to a healthier and extremely happier me. 97 pounds gone forever!”

  • Starting Weight (SW): 285 lbs.
  • Current Weight (CW): 188 lbs.
  • Goal Weight (GW): 180 lbs.

Dana Gastric Sleeve Before and After Photo in 2020Before: Apr 2019 | After: Apr 2020

Dana – Gastric Sleeve Before and After Photo

“Exactly 1 year ago, I made the hardest decision of my life to change my health! For those who don’t know, this time last year, I did the gastric sleeve because of all the health issues I was having. Now 1 year later, I’m down 106 pounds, and most of my health issues have gone away! This surgery practically saved my life!! #1YearSurgeryAnniversary #BariatricSurgery #GastricSleeve #106PoundsDown #GoneForever #VSG”

Takiya Gastric Sleeve Before and After Photo in 2020Before: Nov 2019 | After: Mar 2020

Takiya – Gastric Sleeve Before and After Photo

“100lbs. difference. I love my tool!”

  • Highest Weight (HW): 213 lbs.
  • Starting Weight (SW): 203 lbs.
  • Current Weight (CW): 127 lbs.

Kelly Gastric Sleeve Before and After Photo in 2020Before: Jan 2015 | After: Dec 2019

Kelly – Gastric Sleeve Before and After Photo

“2.5 years post-op. Down 142 lbs. and maintaining. Life is so good!! If you are on the fence, just do it!!!!”

Amber Gastric Sleeve Before and After Photo in 2020Before: Jan 2016 | After: Jan 2020

Amber – Gastric Sleeve Before and After Photo

“It’s been a while since I’ve posted but I just want to remind everyone to keep working at it! I had the sleeve almost 5 years ago and plastics 9 months ago. It does work if you stick with it!!!”

Caron Gastric Sleeve Before and After Photo in 2020Before: Aug 2017 | After: Jan 2020

Caron – Gastric Sleeve Before and After Photo

“I reached my goal weight today! Thank you, Mexico Bariatric Center all the way from Aotearoa, New Zealand. It feels like yesterday that I was asking a million questions about overseas sleeve surgery. August 23rd, 2017, was when I had my sleeve gastrectomy surgery at Mexico Bariatric Center. I am the slowest loser ever!! 2 years, 4 months. 54 kilos are gone. (119 lbs. weight loss)”

Michelle Gastric Sleeve Before and After Photo in 2020Before: Dec 2018 | After: Jun 2019

Michelle – Gastric Sleeve Before and After Photo

“My surgery was on 8/18. I’m down 106 pounds and went past my goal! No regrets!

Weight loss from gastric sleeve: 106 lbs.”

Taylor Gastric Sleeve Before and After Photo in 2017Before: Oct 2017 | After: Jan 2018

Taylor – Gastric Sleeve Before and After Photo

“Sometimes, I just wanna hug that girl on the left. I want to tell her that things are going to change and that big things are coming. I loved her then, and I love her now.

Life has changed so much! Thank you, Mexico Bariatric Center! Sleeved by Mexico Bariatric Center Tijuana Surgical Team on 10/23/17”

  • Heaviest Weight (HW): 297 lbs.
  • Starting Weight (SW): 281 lbs.
  • Current Weight (CW): 206.5 lbs.
  • Goal Weight (GW): 145 lbs.

Madison Gastric Sleeve Before and After Photo in 2018Before: Sep 2017 | After: Jun 2018

Madison – Gastric Sleeve Before and After Photo

“It was the best decision of my life to have the gastric sleeve. I chose Mexico Bariatric Center because of all the rave reviews I had heard from my friends and clients.

The staff was so friendly, and my husband and I had an awesome experience there! I stand as a hairdresser all day, so losing the weight meant feeling better at work and then having the energy to come home and play with my 2 children!”

  • Heaviest Weight (HW): 195 lbs.
  • Starting Weight (SW): 187 lbs.
  • Current Weight (CW): 117 lbs.
  • Goal Weight (GW): 127 lbs.

Vicki Gastric Sleeve Before and After Photo in 2019Before:  Aug 2015 | After: Jan 2019

Vicki – Gastric Sleeve Before and After Photo

“I decided 3 1/2 years ago to have the sleeve gastrectomy, and it has been the best decision I have ever made concerning my health. I am a healthy 64 years old who loves life again. My highest weight was 230 pounds; today, I am 140 pounds! My goal weight is 135, and I still have to refocus from time to time. I am very grateful for Mexico Bariatric Center and Dr. Louisiana Valenzuela. ”

Kassandra - Gastric Sleeve Surgery - Gastric Sleeve Before and After Pictures - Female PhotosBefore: Nov 2016 | After: May 2017

Kassandra – Gastric Sleeve in July 2017

“Losing weight has given me WAY more confidence in many areas of my life.

If you are struggling…know you’re not alone. If you are waiting for surgery day with doubts, DON’T! This journey has been hard but so incredibly worth it.

Keep pushing everyone!”

  • Heaviest Weight (HW): 245 lbs.
  • Starting Weight (SW): 236 lbs.
  • Current Weight (CW): 167 lbs.
  • Goal Weight (GW): Healthy…and Happy

Melanie – Gastric Sleeve in March 2017

“I had my surgery on March 28, 2017. I am down 45 lbs., and I feel amazing! Thanks so much to Mexico Bariatric Center and its amazing staff!

I am beyond happy with the results!!

Thank you, Mexico Bariatric Center, for changing my life!!”

  • Heaviest Weight (HW): 230 lbs.
  • Starting Weight (SW): 217 lbs.
  • Current Weight (CW): 166 lbs.
  • Goal Weight (GW): 160 lbs.

Melanie - Gastric Sleeve Surgery - Gastric Sleeve Before and After Pictures - Female PhotosBefore: Mar 2017 | After: May 2018

Amy - Gastric Sleeve Surgery - Gastric Sleeve Before and After Pictures - Female PhotosBefore: Mar 2017 | After: Feb 2018

Amy – Gastric Sleeve in March 2017

“I’m posting three days early of my one-year surgiversary. 362 days, 80 pounds, 35 inches gone, and to celebrate all of this, I’m headed to Mexico for a little R&R. Seemed fitting! Thank you to MBC for this tool and to my sleeve sisters, who truly helped me get through this first year. Bring on year # 2!”

  • Heaviest Weight (HW): 236 lbs.
  • Starting Weight (SW): 221 lbs.
  • Current Weight (CW): 150 lbs.

Darcy – Gastric Sleeve in November 2017

“I’m 6 months out today and down a total of 80.5 lbs.. so happy!

The pic on left was 9-23-17 won drawing at a seminar in SeaTac, WA pic on the right a couple days ago. Down 80.5 lbs since surgery in November 2017.”

  • Heaviest Weight (HW): 289 lbs.
  • Starting Weight (SW): 277 lbs.
  • Current Weight (CW): 208 lbs.

Darcy - Gastric Sleeve Surgery - Gastric Sleeve Before and After Pictures - Female PhotosBefore: Sep 2017 | After: May 2018

Julia - Gastric Sleeve Surgery - Gastric Sleeve Before and After Pictures - Female PhotosBefore: Jun 2017 | After: Apr 2018

Julia – Gastric Sleeve on June 2017

“So happy with my choice to have surgery! Would do it again in a heartbeat.

Down 100 lbs!

Sleeved June 2017

Best decision I’ve ever made!”

  • Heaviest Weight (HW): 236 lbs.
  • Starting Weight (SW): 221 lbs.
  • Current Weight (CW): 150 lbs.
  • Goal Weight (GW): ??

Karlee Gastric Sleeve in November 2017

“The 10th of the month will forever be a significant day for me. My VSG surgery was exactly 4 months ago today. I always see amazing transformations in this group but I honestly never thought I would have even close to as amazing results as others. Sooo glad I had this surgery. What an amazing tool!”

  • Heaviest Weight (HW): 295 lbs.
  • Starting Weight (SW): 254 lbs.
  • Current Weight (CW): 182 lbs.
  • Goal Weight (GW): 160 lbs.

Karlee - Gastric Sleeve Surgery - Gastric Sleeve Before and After Pictures - Female PhotosBefore: Nov 2017 | After: Feb 2018

Sandra - Gastric Sleeve Surgery - Gastric Sleeve Before and After Pictures - Female PhotosBefore: Aug 2016 | After: Mar 2018

Sandra – Gastric Sleeve on August 2016

“I have been wanting to post a picture for while.

Found this picture from a few years ago…what a difference compared to now! Sleeved on August 2016 with Dr. Valenzuela. Best experience ever!!

It is so hard to believe it is my surgiversary. Last year, August 2016 was my VSG with Dr. V. Best thing I ever did for myself.”

  • Heaviest Weight (HW): 239 lbs.
  • Starting Weight (SW): 224 lbs.
  • Current Weight (CW): 166 lbs.
  • Goal Weight (GW): 145 lbs.

Gastric Sleeve Surgery Before and After Male Pictures

Abo Gastric Sleeve Before and After Photo in 2020Before: Dec 2018 | After: Feb 2020

Abo – Gastric Sleeve Before and After Photo

“Surgery Date: December 9, 2018”

  • Heaviest Weight (HW): 357 lbs.
  • Current Weight (CW): 203 lbs.

Kevin Ayala, Gastric Sleeve Before and After Photo in 2020Before: Jul 2015 | After: Nov 2016

Kevin Ayala – Gastric Sleeve Before and After Photo

“As I got older, I realized I was bigger than everyone else, and I couldn’t keep up with everyone else. I had to do something with my life and my health.

If I could go back in time and tell my former self anything, it would be to start striving for my goals sooner. I would tell myself to continue to work hard and stay humble throughout the process. Be willing to take constructive criticism and use other people’s doubts as fuel for continuing on this fitness journey.

My heart is overfilled with joy knowing that I was able to achieve one of my life-long goals.”

  • Heaviest Weight (HW): 300 lbs.
  • Starting Weight (SW): 310 lbs.
  • Current Weight (CW): 162 lbs.
  • Goal Weight (GW): 170 lbs.

Kevin Ayala, Gastric Sleeve patient turned bodybuilder! View full story here.

Rusty Gastric Sleeve Before and After Photo in 2020Before: Oct 2017 | After: Apr 2018

Rusty – Gastric Sleeve Before and After Photo

“On October 6. I had my sleeve surgery on October 21. I can’t believe how much weight I have lost already. I’ve been down 91 pounds since October 6. Down 71 since October 21. I didn’t really have a goal weight when I started. I am 40 pounds from my weight at age 18. That is now my goal. I plan to run a half marathon before January 2019. I have started training. That will definitely help get the weight off.

I originally had a goal to get under 245 pounds. I have definitely beat that. More importantly, I started with a BMI of 41.11. My current BMI is 22.3. I don’t remember ever feeling better in my life. Is anybody considering this life-changing surgery… what are you waiting for??? Good luck to everyone on this journey. It will be well worth it in the end.

Everybody needs to remember that surgery is a wonderful tool to help you improve your quality of life. It is not a magic cure. Once you make the decision to improve your health and your life, stay motivated and continue to work, and you will achieve whatever goal you set for yourself.

Thanks again, MBC. You have helped me change my life forever.”

  • Heaviest Weight (HW): 360 lbs.
  • Starting Weight (SW): 340 lbs.
  • Current Weight (CW): 269 lbs.
  • Goal Weight (CW): 230 lbs.

See Rusty’s full story here.

Colton Gastric Sleeve Before and After Photo in 2020Before: Jan 2016 | After: May 2018

Colton – Gastric Sleeve Before and After Photo

“I will be forever grateful to MBC for what they have helped me and my parents accomplish with sleeve surgery! Here’s to the next year!”

  • Heaviest Weight (HW): 480 lbs.
  • Starting Weight (SW): 430 lbs.
  • Current Weight (CW): 311 lbs.

Matt Gastric Sleeve Before and After Photo in 2020Before: Dec 2016 | After: May 2018

Matt – Gastric Sleeve Before and After Photo

“Had gastric sleeve surgery on Dec 29, 2016, Working out again! Feeling great!

Mexico Bariatric Center, I can’t thank you enough for the kickstart you gave me. I am smaller and stronger now at 47 than I was at 22 in the Army.

I just gotta keep at it. Another 55 lbs to go. Thanks, Mexico Bariatric Center, I could not have done this without ya’ll.”

  • Heaviest Weight (HW): 345 lbs.
  • Starting Weight (SW): 305 lbs.
  • Current Weight (CW): 217 lbs.
  • Goal Weight (GW): 200 lbs.

Tony Gastric Sleeve Before and After Photo in 2020Before: Apr 2017 | After: Nov 2019

Tony – Gastric Sleeve Before and After Photo

“Only you can determine the outcome. 2 years ago, that was me. 400 lbs and miserable. ? Be the motivator be the one that encourages the next to be the best they can be. We all need the help to get to where we wanna be. The past is nothing but a memory. Strive towards your goal.

Size 56 pants to size 36.

Size 6XL shirts to XL.

Goals can be met.

The best of us is yet to come.

We have all hit a stage in life where we wanted to be better, be more – be able to look at yourself and think, “wow I am so happy with who I am.” Regardless if that moment happens on the outside or the inside, everyone deserves to love themselves and be comfortable in your own body. If you are ready to take the next step with affordable gastric sleeve in Mexico, see if you qualify today.

What to Expect After Gastric Sleeve

These before and after pictures, testimonials, and success stories should give you a sneak peek into life after gastric sleeve surgery. If you are still on the fence, here are more key components to expect from the vertical sleeve gastrectomy (VSG). Also, if you have a success story or progress that you’d like to share, please comment below!

Before and After Sleeve Gastrectomy Danielle weight loss

Weight Loss

Weight loss is significant and begins immediately following gastric sleeve surgery. The best results typically happen in patients who change their lifestyle habits through diet, exercise, and post-op diet. As long as you practice healthy eating habits, you are unlikely to stretch your stomach. Here is an average excess weight loss (EWL) for past patients at various stages of post-op sleeve gastrectomy surgery.

Percentage of Excess Weight Loss (%EWL)*:

  • 3 months: 25-35%
  • 6 months: 45-55%
  • 1 year: 65-70%
  • 18 months: 70-75%
  • 3 years: 60-72%
  • 10 years: 40-60%

Health and Quality of Life Benefits

Your Skin After Rapid Weight Loss

Vertical sleeve gastrectomy is performed using a minimally-invasive technique, known as laparoscopic surgery. Scarring tends to be minimal as the surgeon uses 3 to 5 tiny incisions across the abdomen – unless you choose single-incision instead. But being overweight or obese for a long period of time can create less-elastic skin around areas like arms, thighs, legs, and stomach.

Loose, Sagging, and Excess Skin

Sagging skin may appear due to the rapid weight loss after gastric sleeve. Depending on the skin’s elasticity, excess skin may need to be removed with cosmetic surgery procedures. Excess skin varies from patient to patient, usually being influenced by age, size, amount of weight loss, and period of time being overweight.

*Remember, individual results may vary and these results may not be typical.

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