Losing weight can be life-changing or even life-saving depending on the circumstances for some people. If you have ever tried to lose a substantial amount of weight on your own, you are sure to know how challenging it can be. In fact, it may have actually been an impossible goal for you to meet with just diet and exercise alone.
Research has shown that many individuals who have reached a high BMI and fall into the category of obese, have less than a 1% chance of losing enough weight on their own to bring their BMI within a healthy range. Getting professional help with medical intervention is often the only way they can achieve sustainable weight loss. Fortunately, these days we have options besides bariatric surgery that can help you lose weight, which are much less invasive and have a very short recovery time.
Today we are going to talk about a non-surgical procedure called endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) and introduce you to Michael, a Reveal Weight Loss patient who has graciously given us permission to share his ESG story with you. We hope his results serve as inspiration for anyone who is on the fence about seeking the help they deserve.
Meet Michael
Michael is in his thirties and started his weight loss journey at 320 pounds. He was unhappy with what he saw in the mirror and wanted to improve his appearance. Getting healthier was also one of his goals, but it was not his main focus.
He began his journey in mid-March, 2024 with the goal of losing 100 pounds over the following 12 months. During his pre-procedure consultation and testing at Reveal Weight Loss, he discovered that his BMI was over 40, which put him into the category of class 3 obesity (morbidly obese). He was also shocked and concerned to learn he was diabetic and had fatty liver disease.
His focus on his appearance was quickly overshadowed by the sobering reality of how unhealthy he had become and shifted to the medical necessity of the procedure.
One Month After ESG
In just a little over a month after his ESG procedure, Michael had already lost almost 30 pounds. He said he made significant changes to his diet and started to increase his level of physical activity. He consistently ate a clean diet that was low in carbs, fat, and sugar and made sure to get enough protein.
As soon as he was cleared by his doctors, he increased his exercise routine to 5 or 6 days a week and made sure to include both weight training and cardio. He was not only looking better but also said his energy level was “through the roof.
Three months after endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (June 19, 2024), he was down to 256.5 pounds and had already lost a total of 63.5 pounds, which was over half of his goal for the year.
Six Months After ESG
At his check-in on September 20, 2024, Michael was down to 219 pounds and had lost about a third of his total body weight. He had lost 101 pounds since the start of his journey and had already reached his weight loss goal for the year in only 6 months!
Nine Months After ESG
Michael consistently practiced and lived his 180-degree lifestyle changes, and the weight kept melting away. By December 2024, he was down another 11 pounds and had far surpassed his initial weight loss goal.
Eleven Months After ESG
This is a picture of Michael that was taken in February of 2025, and he has lost a total of 125 pounds, which is almost 40% of his total starting weight. Amazing, right! We are so proud of him!
Michael set out to lose 100 pounds in a year, which he thought was a lofty goal, but he accomplished it in half that amount of time. He said that the high level of support he received from the team at Reveal Weight Loss made it easier for him to stick to the changes he made to his diet and lifestyle, which led to his success.
From Health Risks to a New Life: How ESG Transformed Michael’s Well-Being
Michael also feels that ESG was a lifesaving procedure for him. When he started his weight loss journey, all of his blood work numbers were in dangerous ranges, but today they are all within normal ranges or better. He set out to lose weight to enhance his appearance, but he says the improvements to his health have been just as satisfying, if not more, than his reflection in the mirror. He said everything is better; he feels better, he looks better, he sleeps better, etc.
Are You Tired of Struggling on Your Own to Lose Weight?
What are you waiting for? Set up your consultation today! Contact Reveal Weight Loss today to learn more about ESG and how it can help you achieve sustainable weight loss.
