My gastric sleeve before-and-after story
My weight became a problem when I was a young adult, and it affected my health. After gastric sleeve surgery, I’m 137 pounds below my highest adult weight. Some of the changes I appreciate most are being able to stand for longer periods and feel comfortable flying on a plane.
Weights reported by Donta in October 2026. Total loss is measured from highest adult weight, not a confirmed surgery-day weight. Individual results vary.
When my weight affected my health
At my highest adult weight, I weighed 377 pounds. I was living with high blood pressure and diabetes.
I had tried GLP-1 medication before surgery, but I did not like the side effects. That experience was part of my decision to consider a different approach.
Choosing gastric sleeve surgery
In December 2025, I had gastric sleeve surgery with Dr. James Augusta at JourneyLite. I traveled around 3 hours for my procedure and was glad I did!
When I shared my story in October 2026, I weighed 240 pounds—137 pounds below my highest adult weight.
The changes I notice in everyday life
Since surgery, I’ve gotten my diabetes under control and my blood pressure back to normal.
I can also stand for long periods and be comfortable flying on a plane. Those changes have made a difference in what everyday life feels like for me.
A team I can talk to
The JourneyLite team has been a great source of support. When I need them, they are available for a conversation. Having a team I can reach out to has been an important part of my experience.
“I can stand for long periods of time and be comfortable flying on a plane”
— Donta
My journey at a glance
- Procedure
- Gastric sleeve surgery (VSG)
- Surgeon
- Dr. James Augusta
- Surgery date
- December 2025
- Travel for my procedure
- Three hours
- Highest adult weight
- 377 pounds
- Reported weight
- 240 pounds in October 2026
- Total weight loss
- 137 pounds
Adapted from Donta’s submitted answers with permission. This is one patient’s experience; individual results vary. Photos were supplied by the patient. Exact dates and weights at the time each photograph was taken were not provided.
Donta’s comments about diabetes and blood pressure are his personal report. They do not establish remission, medication changes, or a result another patient should expect.
