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What 130 Pounds Lost Really Looks Like

I started at 330 lbs, battling diabetes, sleep apnea, and daily exhaustion. After bariatric surgery, I didn’t just lose weight—I gained my life back. This page documents my transformation: before and after photos, milestones, mindset shifts, and the truth about what it really takes to reset your body and mind after surgery.

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From Struggle to Strength: My Bariatric Transformation

Witness the journey that changed my life. 130 pounds lost, diabetes reversed, confidence restored. This isn’t just a weight loss story; it’s a full-body reset, inside and out.

The Gym Is My Physical

Every rep is a reminder of how far I’ve come. Fitness is more than a goal—it’s how I heal, focus, and stay grounded after bariatric surgery. Movement became my medicine.

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James working out – weight training after bariatric surgery
Before and after bariatric weight loss transformation – James at 330 lbs and 200 lbs side-by-side

I Had To Lose The Weight To Find Myself

The man on the left was tired, sick, and surviving. The man on the right is thriving—with discipline, purpose, and pride. This transformation took hard work, healing, and choosing me every single day.

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James at 330 pounds before bariatric surgery – starting point of his weight loss journey

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I remember this photo. Little did I know, I would go through a terrible divorce prior to my weight loss surgery. 

James at 270 pounds – mid-stage bariatric weight loss progress photo

270 lbs

After my separation and surgery, I didn't realize what my future would look like. I just took things 1 day at a time.

James at 200 pounds after bariatric surgery – healthy and fit post-transformation

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Here I am now. Still standing and stronger than ever. Who knew my life would be like this. Guess what? I'm still grinding!

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