Gastric Sleeve

A patient went from 305 to 160 lb with gastric sleeve surgery and has successfully maintained her results.

Paciente pasó de 305 a 160 lb con cirugía de manga gástrica y ha mantenido exitosamente sus resultados.

Description

Female patient from the United States who underwent gastric sleeve surgery to improve her health and achieve weight loss for her family. At the time of surgery, her starting weight was 305 lb, with a surgery weight of 280 lb. Over the course of her recovery, she reached 160 lb and has successfully maintained this result for three years. This long-term stability highlights not only the physical transformation but also her consistency and commitment to lasting change. Her case reflects how bariatric surgery can help create a healthier lifestyle, renewed energy, and a profound sense of accomplishment.

Paciente de Estados Unidos, quien se sometió a cirugía de manga gástrica con el propósito de mejorar su salud y lograr una pérdida de peso por el bienestar de su familia. Su peso inicial fue de 305 lb, y al momento de la cirugía pesaba 280 lb. A lo largo de su recuperación alcanzó 160 lb y ha mantenido exitosamente este resultado durante tres años. Esta estabilidad a largo plazo refleja no solo la transformación física, sino también su constancia y compromiso con un cambio duradero. Su caso muestra cómo la cirugía bariátrica puede dar paso a un estilo de vida más saludable, mayor energía y una profunda sensación de logro.

This case is published with the patient’s express authorization for informational and educational purposes.
Este caso se publica con la autorización expresa del paciente para fines informativos y educativos.

Additional information

Body Type

Endomorph (Curvier, wider hips, more body fat)

Doctor

Alberto Carlos Rivas, MD

Gender

Female

Procedure Category

Bariatric Surgery

Procedure Type

Gastric Sleeve Surgery

Weight Stability

Stable weight (last 6+ months)

Age Group

36–45

BMI (Body Mass Index)

Overweight (25 – 29.9)

Country

United States

Ethnicity

Native American

Exercise Habits

Occasionally Active

Goals

"Losing weight to get healthy for my family"

Health Conditions

None

Height

5 ft 4 in

Pregnancies

3

Previous Surgeries

Other medical surgeries

Smoking Status

Non-smoker

State

South Carolina

Weight

160 lbs