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  1. Kaiser Richmond Pre-op

    By 123008,
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    • 71,137,775 views

  2. My Big Day!!

    By canderson04,
    • 17 replies
    • 70,083,551 views

  3. Frequently Asked Questions

    By Lilee84,
    • 316 replies
    • 162,092 views

  4. Dr. Nowzaradan's Diet Pre Surgery?

    By TatorTot,
    • 6 replies
    • 154,288 views

  5. September 2009 Band Date

    By ashleysara,
    • 1,930 replies
    • 134,006 views

  6. Any March Sleevers?

    By futuresleever,
    • 2,481 replies
    • 128,779 views

  7. Any October Bandsters!??!?!

    By SoCalCass,
    • 1,932 replies
    • 119,811 views

  8. March Bandsters!

    By princess77,
    • 1,791 replies
    • 106,005 views

  9. June surgery dates

    By DenaLJ1354,
    • 1,894 replies
    • 97,172 views

  10. February Bandsters?

    By mrsmyers2010,
    • 1,279 replies
    • 88,115 views

  11. Whos in September? We need some September buddies!

    By janie2024,
    • 1,844 replies
    • 84,857 views

  12. May Bandsters!

    By michele39,
    • 1,344 replies
    • 82,517 views

  13. Looking for September 2010 Bandsters

    By CSinTX,
    • 1,426 replies
    • 81,686 views

  14. August Sleevers Check In

    By Sweet Pea STL Sleever,
    • 1,355 replies
    • 79,584 views

  15. January 2013 Sleevers?

    By LenaVSG,
    • 1,333 replies
    • 78,565 views

  16. Any July 2011 Bandsters?

    By LisaB68,
    • 970 replies
    • 72,078 views

  17. The BIG Book on the Gastric Sleeve!

    By Alex Brecher,   
    • 160 replies
    • 70,861 views

  18. February Sleevers

    By Kimo.,
    • 1,390 replies
    • 70,525 views

  19. December Bandwagon Supporters

    By NaNcyNiCoLe,
    • 1,281 replies
    • 64,661 views

  20. July 2020 Surgery anyone?

    By IWantTheDream,
    • 863 replies
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  21. Summer 2018 Surgery Buddies Check In Here!

    By Ylime,   
    • 1,839 replies
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  22. July 2013 sleevers

    By lilyrose,
    • 973 replies
    • 58,141 views

  23. CALLING ALL JULY 2016 SLEEVERS

    By Tresa Embil,   
    • 964 replies
    • 57,970 views

  24. How Does The Stomach Heal Together From Vsg Surgery? Can Anyone Tell Me?

    By Dooter,
    • 35 replies
    • 57,653 views

  25. September Bandsters

    By winifred76,
    • 759 replies
    • 56,775 views

  26. Who's Getting Banded in August???

    By Tracyde730,
    • 985 replies
    • 56,470 views

  27. April Bandsters!

    By Moonlitedi,
    • 821 replies
    • 54,471 views

  28. September surgery buddies!!

    By Slwhurst ,
    • 1,150 replies
    • 54,290 views

  29. October Bandsters?

    By Ms. Blue,   
    • 885 replies
    • 53,960 views

  30. Where the May sleevers i just got my date!

    By Luvlvnlyfe5,
    • 945 replies
    • 53,616 views

  31. March Sleevers

    By Spicy06,
    • 1,044 replies
    • 53,462 views

  32. Calling All MARCH '09 Bandsters - We need a name!

    By gabi311b,
    • 893 replies
    • 51,665 views

  33. Anyone having surgery in Oct ?

    By Jenaenae84,
    • 1,432 replies
    • 51,021 views

  34. Hey there September sleevers! Any one out there?

    By notforthefaint,
    • 1,053 replies
    • 49,756 views

  35. I cheated on my pre-op liquid diet

    By newme31,
    • 37 replies
    • 48,625 views

  36. September Sleevers...! Come on in and chat!

    By birdmadgirl,
    • 1,009 replies
    • 47,551 views

  37. April 2014 pre-op group

    By KristinaRnY,
    • 1,049 replies
    • 45,689 views

  38. October 2009 Surgery Date?

    By Daria77,
    • 653 replies
    • 45,383 views

  39. Any November 2009 Bandsters??

    By 120inside,
    • 721 replies
    • 45,161 views

  40. Looking for July Sleevers!

    By fearnot,
    • 694 replies
    • 44,176 views

  41. October Bandsters!!!

    By "AmyRose",
    • 548 replies
    • 44,125 views

  42. july 2013 sleevers

    By sureaboutme2,
    • 829 replies
    • 44,109 views

  43. January 2013 Bandsters Unite

    By Onamissionn2013,
    • 786 replies
    • 43,950 views

  44. calling all December 2016 sleevers!

    By OhHeyMarina,
    • 958 replies
    • 43,359 views

  45. April 2019 Surgeries!

    By CajunSam,   
    • 1,214 replies
    • 43,280 views

  46. August 6th...time for a healthy change. anyone else new in august?

    By healthydnp,
    • 881 replies
    • 43,217 views

  47. I Got My Surgery Date...Where Are The November Bandsters?

    By Cappy,
    • 787 replies
    • 42,396 views

  48. Anyone else getting sleeved in August?

    By Living4Me,
    • 881 replies
    • 41,771 views

  49. How long does a Blue Cross approval take??

    By Stacey4747,
    • 33 replies
    • 41,697 views

  50. Final labs before surgery..... NICOTINE URINE TEST?

    By RCN,
    • 21 replies
    • 41,371 views

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    • ChunkCat

      ChunkCat

      I have no clue where to upload this, so I'll put it here. This is pre-op vs the morning of my 6 month appointment! In office I weight 232, that's 88 lbs down since my highest weight, 75 lbs since my surgery weight! I can't believe this jacket fit... I am smaller now than the last time I was this size which the surgeon found really amusing. He's happy with where I am in my weight loss and estimates I'll be around 200 lbs by my 1 year anniversary! My lowest weight as an adult is 195, so that's pretty damn exciting to think I'll be near that at a year. Everything from there will be unknown territory!!

      · 3 replies
      1. AmberFL

        AmberFL

        You look amazing!!! 😻 you have been killing it!

      2. NickelChip

        NickelChip

        Congratulations! You're making excellent progress and looking amazing!

      3. BabySpoons

        BabySpoons

        So proud of you Cat. Getting into those smaller size clothes is half the fun isn't it?. Keep up the good work!!!!

    • BeanitoDiego

      BeanitoDiego

      I changed my profile image to a molecule of protein. Why? Because I am certain that it saved my life.
      · 1 reply
      1. BabySpoons

        BabySpoons

        That's brilliant! You've done amazing!! I should probably think about changing my profile picture at some point. Mine is the doll from Squid Games. Ironically the whole premise of the show is about dodging death. We've both done that...

    • eclarke

      eclarke

      Two years out. Lost 120 , regained 5 lbs. Recently has a bout of Norovirus, lost 7 pounds in two days. Now my stomach feels like it did right after my surgery. Sore, sensitive to even water.  Anyone out there have a similar experience?
      · 0 replies
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    • Eve411

      Eve411

      April Surgery
      Am I the only struggling to get weight down. I started with weight of 297 and now im 280 but seem to not lose more weight. My nutrtionist told me not to worry about the pounds because I might still be losing inches. However, I do not really see much of a difference is this happen to any of you, if so any tips?
      Thanks
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    • Clueless_girl

      Clueless_girl

      Well recovering from gallbladder removal was a lot like recovering from the modified duodenal switch surgery, twice in 4 months yay 🥳😭. I'm having to battle cravings for everything i shouldn't have, on top of trying to figure out what happens after i eat something. Sigh, let me fast forward a couple of months when everyday isn't a constant battle and i can function like a normal person again! 😞
      · 1 reply
      1. kezbeth

        kezbeth

        I may have to have gall bladder surgery during my weight loss surgery. Not thrilled about it either but do not want 2 recovery times. Just want it over with.

        Thanks for your post. I may need to rethink my decision... :(

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