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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?

47,481 topics in this forum

  1. How much did you lose ?

    By mrsb305,
    • 8 replies
    • 580 views

  3. My gastric sleeve journey

    By yosoyelmaspesao,   
    • 4 replies
    • 617 views

  4. One year out feeling good

    By wade5901,
    • 8 replies
    • 558 views

  5. Before and after 2.5 months VSG

    By GreenTealael,
    • 21 replies
    • 1,510 views

  6. Gastric Bypass Surgery Ruined My Life

    By acuri08,
    • 25 replies
    • 8,445 views

  7. Approximately 4 months post op

    By cyclerob,   
    • 4 replies
    • 485 views

  8. 12 weeks today - record of progress

    By Biddy zz 🏳️🌈,
    • 9 replies
    • 753 views

  9. VSG and Scuba Success!

    By Engelyn,
    • 2 replies
    • 433 views

  10. Gastric Sleeve (VSG) AFTER 60

    By Beverly J.,   
    • 25 replies
    • 1,351 views

  11. VSG to RNY after 7 years...

    By Bryn910,
    • 6 replies
    • 562 views

  12. Progress pics - almost 4 months out

    By Debbie9966,
    • 5 replies
    • 674 views

  13. Taking back my life

    By Roxine,   
    • 3 replies
    • 526 views

  14. 1-Year Post-Op

    By Sleeve1stFitNext,
    • 7 replies
    • 605 views

  15. 3 months surgiversary pics

    By BlueCrush,
    • 12 replies
    • 788 views

  16. 2 days away from being ONE YEAR post op!!! (actually posted pics)

    By goldenbarbie,
    • 21 replies
    • 2,003 views

  17. Sleeve revised to RNY

    By Suzanne31965,
    • 2 replies
    • 527 views

  18. Lap Band revision to Gastric By-Pass

    By Craveman,   
    • 2 replies
    • 315 views

  19. Had VSG 9/8/17

    By Gazebo,
    • 1 reply
    • 501 views

  20. Struggling To Get Back on Track? Let Me Help

    By bariatricbutterfly,   
    • 0 replies
    • 263 views

  21. One month surgiversary - measurements!

    By Miss Topaz,
    • 6 replies
    • 671 views

  22. My story - Would like a friend in similar situation

    By LoBMI VSGguy46,
    • 46 replies
    • 4,108 views

  23. The Lost1

    By Lost1,
    • 13 replies
    • 933 views

  24. Restart

    By Brebrejonassen,
    • 5 replies
    • 601 views

  25. The best decision of my life.

    By Trixie456,
    • 8 replies
    • 612 views

  26. for you successful people, 1 year out or more - what mistakes did you make?

    By indacrucible,
    • 8 replies
    • 715 views

  27. 4 months post op pics

    By BlueEyedAngel28,
    • 15 replies
    • 841 views

  28. One month surgiversary - measurements!

    By Miss Topaz,
    • 0 replies
    • 399 views

  29. Down 42 pounds 2 months post op

    By TeirraC,
    • 6 replies
    • 570 views

  30. I can't believe I ate that

    By Nhope,
    • 2 replies
    • 496 views

  31. Five Years Post-Op Success Story

    By Talkdoc55,   
    • 8 replies
    • 727 views

  32. Gastric sleeve

    By lskinner,
    • 2 replies
    • 490 views

  33. Onederland!

    By BostonWLKC,
    • 3 replies
    • 529 views

  34. It’s hard to find good “before” pictures

    By vanelifejourney,
    • 8 replies
    • 689 views

  35. Bullied

    By Yvonne22474,
    • 9 replies
    • 579 views

  36. TUMS

    By jentrn,
    • 1 reply
    • 469 views

  37. Sleep

    By jentrn,
    • 2 replies
    • 476 views

  38. Hiccups in the Road

    By jentrn,
    • 10 replies
    • 502 views

  39. 8-1-16 My story began

    By EliT13,
    • 20 replies
    • 2,699 views

  40. My Journey

    By firefighter3158,
    • 31 replies
    • 1,360 views

  41. Half a NANA is better than none...

    By NanaABC,
    • 6 replies
    • 641 views

  42. My Surgery and a Series of Unfortunate Events

    By orionburn,
    • 28 replies
    • 2,737 views

  43. Requirements done [emoji736]

    By Diva3,
    • 6 replies
    • 497 views

  44. 19 years old 6 months as of January 19th

    By Megan71798,
    • 2 replies
    • 468 views

  45. Nervous....nauseous....you? 5 days post op

    By thenewkirstie,
    • 5 replies
    • 538 views

  46. Having vsg Sept 8 2017

    By Gazebo,
    • 53 replies
    • 4,300 views

  47. My weight lost story

    By ChristinaAshley27,
    • 1 reply
    • 496 views

  48. 3 months post op

    By BlueEyedAngel28,
    • 4 replies
    • 585 views

  49. Surgery day!

    By pr_pitbullgrl,
    • 569 replies
    • 33,171 views

  50. Getting sleeved today! 24 April 2017

    By Propo,
    • 72 replies
    • 5,246 views

  51. 7 month update...down 103 lbs

    By FollowingMyPath,
    • 13 replies
    • 925 views

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    • christa_reid

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      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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