Quick answer: Boogie2988 weight loss followed gastric bypass surgery in August 2017. He started above 500 pounds. By February 2018 he reported losing 150 pounds in total, including 100 since the operation, and he was aiming for 250 pounds. No verified source I found gives his current weight.
Boogie2988 weight loss is a story about surgery plus long-term change. The YouTuber, whose real name is Stephen Williams, talked openly about it. This page sticks to what he said in 2017 and 2018, and explains what readers should know about life after bypass surgery.
Boogie2988 Weight Loss: What Was Reported
| Date | What was reported | Source |
|---|---|---|
| May 2017 | Starting weight above 500 lb; he discussed choosing gastric bypass to break his eating cycle | Tubefilter |
| August 2017 | Gastric bypass surgery (date inferred from “last August” in a 2018 article) | Tubefilter |
| February 2018 | 150 lb lost in total, about 100 lb since surgery; goal of 250 lb | Tubefilter |
| After 2018 | No verified weight figure found | – |
He also said the surgery made it easier to spend time in public and in shops without help. His own words were: “I am stupidly motivated.”
Why He Chose Surgery
In 2017 he said his marriage motivated him to improve his health. He described a relationship with food that felt like addiction: “I abuse food and it abuses me right back, and I treat it like a drug.” He added, “There is an intervention, and it is surgical.” Tubefilter also reported that he worried about his life expectancy.
His case shows something useful. For some people with a very high starting weight, medical treatment fits better than willpower alone. Our guide to medical weight loss explains the options.
Life After Gastric Bypass: What Readers Should Know
Gastric bypass changes the stomach and small intestine. You eat less, and you absorb fewer nutrients. One NHS hospital trust leaflet says vitamin and mineral supplements are “mandatory for life” for that reason.
The same leaflet lists these deficiency risks:
- Iron: fatigue, palpitations, pale skin and hair loss
- Vitamin D: bone pain
- Vitamin B12: fatigue, a sore tongue and, if severe, pins and needles, vision changes and memory problems
- Thiamine: confusion, nerve damage and a rapid heartbeat
Doses and checks vary by hospital, so follow your own bariatric team. Fast loss carries its own risks too. MedlinePlus lists gallstones, gout, loss of muscle and bone density, and quicker regain.
Boogie2988 Weight Loss Claims: What Holds Up
| Claim | Where it stands |
|---|---|
| He went from 597 lb to 360 lb, a 237 lb loss | Not supported: Tubefilter reports 150 lb lost by February 2018 |
| He lost 30 lb in 28 days | Not supported in the sources reviewed |
| He used a hunger suppressant and skipped a meal a day | Not supported in the sources reviewed |
| He weighs 250 lb now | Not verified: 250 lb was his stated goal in 2018 |
| He had gastric bypass in 2017 | Supported by Tubefilter |
| His doctor said he would die by 25 | Not supported in the sources reviewed |
Safety Notes
- Weight loss surgery needs specialist assessment. Ask your doctor whether you qualify.
- Take supplements and attend follow-ups as your bariatric team says.
- Seek urgent care (911 in the US, 999 in the UK) for severe abdominal pain, repeated vomiting, chest pain or confusion after surgery.
- If eating feels out of control, as Williams described, speak to a doctor or therapist.
Boogie2988 Weight Loss FAQ
In February 2018 Tubefilter reported he had lost 150 pounds in total, about 100 of them since gastric bypass surgery in August 2017.
He had gastric bypass surgery. Tubefilter dates it to August 2017, based on a February 2018 article that says last August.
Tubefilter reported he weighed more than 500 pounds. Exact figures higher than that are not backed by the sources reviewed.
He said he wanted better health for his marriage, described food addiction, and wanted a medical intervention. Tubefilter also reported worry about his life expectancy.
In 2018 he said his target was 250 pounds, with about 100 pounds still to go. No later figure was verified.
Yes. An NHS hospital trust leaflet says vitamin and mineral supplements are mandatory for life because you eat less and absorb fewer nutrients.
It can be. MedlinePlus lists gallstones, gout, loss of muscle and bone density, and quicker regain as risks of rapid weight loss.
Anyone with a very high starting weight or weight-related health problems who is considering surgery. A specialist team decides whether it is suitable.
Related Reading
- Medical weight loss benefits
- Medicaid and weight loss surgery approval
- Tips to maintain your weight loss success
- What BMI can and cannot tell you
Sources
- Tubefilter, Boogie2988 opts for gastric bypass surgery (2017)
- Tubefilter, Boogie2988 has lost more than 100 pounds since gastric bypass (2018)
- Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust, vitamin and mineral supplements after gastric bypass
- MedlinePlus, Rapid weight loss and safe expectations
This page is general information about a public figure, drawn from published reports, and is not medical advice. Speak to your doctor about weight loss surgery. Last reviewed and rewritten October 2026.
