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This is the place to share your Weight Loss Surgery journey with other members. Please start your own thread to tell us more about yourself. Do you have weight loss surgery? Who was/is your surgeon? How much weight have you lost, what changes have you noticed, and what challenges have you overcome?

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  1. Switching from surgeon to family doc?

    By AshMarie794,
    • 6 replies
    • 402 views

  3. Low BMI sleevers... results?

    By NightPilgrim,
    • 63 replies
    • 17,447 views

  4. My revision journey

    By kattrax421b,
    • 0 replies
    • 344 views

  5. Hannah's Sleeve Journey

    By Hannah83,   
    • 10 replies
    • 685 views

  6. Shelly's VSG journey - F, 34, 5'6", 242, BMI 39.06

    By Shells83,
    • 58 replies
    • 3,162 views

  7. Looking for support people

    By awaggs,
    • 4 replies
    • 514 views

  8. October bypass

    By Eliz_123,
    • 9 replies
    • 403 views

  9. Revision

    By strolyn,
    • 4 replies
    • 641 views

  10. Weight loss

    By Dianne Sanders,
    • 5 replies
    • 634 views

  11. Starting weight 433

    By austin2622,
    • 4 replies
    • 387 views

  12. Tattoo

    By RobR44134,
    • 27 replies
    • 1,951 views

  13. 1 year post op w/ pics

    By BlueEyedAngel28,
    • 6 replies
    • 724 views

  14. Starting weight 225 lbs

    By Lovingmyselfforever,
    • 8 replies
    • 601 views

  15. Finding Strength in the Middle of the Ohio River

    By Jonathan Blue,   
    • 3 replies
    • 727 views

  16. 6 Month Post Op Band to RNY Revision

    By Matt Z,   
    • 5 replies
    • 497 views

  17. There is so much more about me than just weight-loss surgery... Very Long!

    By macadamia,   
    • 110 replies
    • 2,897 views

  18. 6 months ups and downs

    By Francess,
    • 0 replies
    • 465 views

  19. New here.. a little about me and my journey.

    By Lyndi84,
    • 9 replies
    • 540 views

  20. 7 Weeks Post Op (with pictures)

    By amb052492,
    • 18 replies
    • 2,053 views

  21. My Journey (Finally)

    By NursyGirl,
    • 14 replies
    • 2,682 views

  22. Who to tell, what to tell them

    By Irene H.,
    • 10 replies
    • 609 views

  23. Little Green getting little(r)

    By Little Green,
    • 177 replies
    • 9,531 views

  24. Anybody from Southern Ohio?

    By ddeldridge,
    • 7 replies
    • 577 views

  25. The beginning of the rest of my life starts soon

    By lupin1500,   
    • 6 replies
    • 1,219 views

  26. Even Young People Ask "Why Didn't I do This Years Ago?"

    By Beck90,
    • 3 replies
    • 728 views

  27. Hello

    By skm1971,
    • 9 replies
    • 508 views

  28. My first Surgiversary!

    By LaLaDee,
    • 10 replies
    • 581 views

  29. Short version of weight journey

    By Ladonajo,
    • 0 replies
    • 429 views

  30. Banded Gastric Sleeve... anybody else?

    By JoMez,
    • 7 replies
    • 983 views

  31. found this on another forum ,what do you think?

    By nicki763,   
    • 8 replies
    • 1,547 views

  32. Questions

    By BilCon32,
    • 4 replies
    • 473 views

  33. The Six Month March

    By Dragon64,
    • 122 replies
    • 6,985 views

  34. 1 day post op story

    By Khloe617,
    • 1 reply
    • 450 views

  35. One Year Milestone!

    By Nhope,
    • 8 replies
    • 575 views

  36. So far so good

    By Nazz,
    • 26 replies
    • 1,542 views

  37. i got my gastric bypass on oct 13

    By BlueEyedAngel28,
    • 13 replies
    • 577 views

  38. 1 year out

    By lauratro,
    • 7 replies
    • 552 views

  39. Can anyone share their story for revision from sleeve to RNY?

    By hopeliveshere,
    • 2 replies
    • 626 views

  40. Sleeved 7/24/2017

    By JConforti,
    • 8 replies
    • 893 views

  41. I am bout to b 10 months post op with pics

    By BlueEyedAngel28,
    • 6 replies
    • 647 views

  42. Getting Used To These Changes [emoji259][emoji255]

    By Iscarelys,
    • 21 replies
    • 1,515 views

  43. Goal met

    By millerla4,
    • 3 replies
    • 461 views

  44. Still working on me

    By nana perez,
    • 20 replies
    • 1,056 views

  45. My surgery in Costa Rica

    By alex1981,
    • 2 replies
    • 910 views

  46. Learning Balance in a Bariatric Life

    By robin33,   
    • 4 replies
    • 616 views

  47. Top 10 bucket list after weight loss

    By Tbird49,
    • 39 replies
    • 6,874 views

  48. Notes on Mexico Jerselem hospital

    By reginator17,
    • 57 replies
    • 5,416 views

  49. The photo that was the catalyst to my WLS decision

    By BajanSleeve,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,089 views

  50. Nourishing Heather

    By nourishing heather,   
    • 2 replies
    • 476 views

  51. My personal VSG journey take 2

    By JerseyJules,
    • 104 replies
    • 8,320 views

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    • christa_reid

      christa_reid

      Hi I  am new here and I am going to have the gastric sleeve next month. I have to pay out of pocket so it is going quite quickly. The longer I wait the more bad stories I hear. I weigh 315 and 61 years old so I have a lot to lose. Any advice is welcome
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      Georgia on my mind - off to grand-daughters high school graduation - she's smart and cute as a button, just like her grammy,☺️
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        Congrats to your granddaughter! Have a wonderful trip!

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      Went to my initial consult with the Bariatric surgeon/ program I chose. Came home with a folder full of information & helpful organization of all the testing that needs to be completed while I complete the required nutritional counseling. She also let me know my insurance typically takes 6 weeks to reply with authorization when submitted, so that puts my potential surgery date near the new year if all stays on track  I felt comfortable with her, in our discussions she agrees that I am a good candidate for the Gastric Bypass. I appreciated the 'introduction' class that was given after the consult with the surgeon where I was given this binder of every referral (from her, not my pcp referrals), & contact information for all the testing needed to make my contacts/calls tomorrow morning even easier I start my nutrition classes on June 5th, so that's when the clock will start toward insurance approval & getting the tool to help me reach my goals
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    • Torie Faye

      Torie Faye

      I had my Bypass Surgery on 04/25/2019 I'd weighted before surgery 308 and now 285. I get depressed because I thought it would be more. I follow all instructions from Dr.. Green walk every day work out and eating solid foods 
      · 1 reply
      1. ProudGrammy

        ProudGrammy

        welcome welcome - 23 lbs pre/post op is great. you are doing fine. keep up the good work. kathy

    • MrsGamgee

      MrsGamgee

      Day 5 post-op... didn't sleep great last night, lots of gas pain and it was my first night without using the rx pain meds. I'm tired and feeling rather stupid. My nurse is supposed to call today for a check in, so I'm debating taking a nap now and risk missing her call, or forcing myself to stay awake and pray she calls soon. Also, showering should be considered a workout... just doing the basics used up all my energy. Weight is slowly working its way down. I know that I shouldn't be on the scale yet, but I couldn't resist. I'm down almost 9lb down since surgery. Yay!
      · 1 reply
      1. Emilia Danciu

        Emilia Danciu

        You are allowed to feel tired, take naps and only do the minimum this soon after the surgery. Listen to your body and be good to yourself at this time. Most important things to care about at this time is hydration and protein. It is a full-time job to stay on top of that and prioritize your energy there for now. Just give your body the time to heal and adjust, don’t rush the recovery.

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