Patient story · Gastric sleeve
Barrett had gastric sleeve surgery with Dr. James Augusta at JourneyLite Surgery Center in August 2024. In his story published on May 22, 2026, he reported a weight of 255 pounds, down 127 pounds from his highest adult weight of 382 pounds. He also described greater activity, relief from knee pain, and coming off blood pressure and diabetes medications.
Barrett’s reported results
- 382 lbsHighest adult weight
- 255 lbsWeight reported in the original story
- 127 lbsDifference from highest adult weight
- August 2024Gastric sleeve surgery
These figures come from Barrett’s original story, published in May 2026. The 127-pound change is measured from his highest adult weight, not a documented surgery-day weight. His reported weight and medication use describe that period.
Before and after gastric sleeve surgery
Photographs and reported results show one patient’s experience. Individual outcomes vary.
Barrett’s account
The following account appeared in the original May 22, 2026 article. References to “today” and medication use describe that account.
“My knee pain is gone, I’m more active, and I’m off all blood pressure and diabetes medications. The support at JourneyLite is second to none.”
My name is Barrett, and I had gastric sleeve surgery with Dr. James Augusta at JourneyLite Surgery Center in August 2024. At my highest adult weight, I was 382 pounds. Today, I am down to 255 pounds, and the difference in my life has been incredible.
I first started noticing that my weight was becoming a serious problem after the age of 30. It affected my energy, my mobility, and my overall health. Before surgery, I dealt with knee pain, high blood pressure, and diabetes. Since losing weight, I am much more active, my knee pain is gone, and I am off all of my blood pressure and diabetes medications.
The gastric sleeve has been a powerful tool for me. It helped me eat less and lose weight, but I also learned that long-term success comes from learning how to eat the right way. Surgery gave me the opportunity to take control of my health, but the support and education from JourneyLite helped me understand how to use that tool successfully.
The care I received at JourneyLite Surgery Center has been second to none. From the surgical team to the follow-up support, I always felt like they understood me and my situation. That kind of support made a real difference in my success.
Health and daily-life changes he reported
Barrett described being more active, having no knee pain, and no longer taking blood pressure or diabetes medications. These are his reported experiences; they do not establish that diabetes or high blood pressure has been cured. Medication changes require guidance from the prescribing clinician.
He described the sleeve as a tool and emphasized learning new eating habits, education, and continued support from JourneyLite.
Considering gastric sleeve surgery?
A consultation can help you compare surgical and nonsurgical options, understand the benefits and risks, and plan for long-term nutrition and follow-up. Barrett’s story is an individual experience, not a prediction of another patient’s results.
Patient testimonial notice: Barrett gave permission for JourneyLite to share his story and images. This testimonial reflects one patient’s personal experience. Individual results may vary. Weight loss surgery is a medical procedure and should be discussed with a qualified bariatric surgery provider.
