Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story

I am here in Tijuana and getting ready for my surgery this morning. I made the choice to go through BariatricPal with dr. Jesus Lopez Dominez. For anyone scheduled to do the same or thinking about it, I wanted to give an update on my experience so far. Just wanted to give everyone an update. First, my surgery is scheduled for noon your time (we are two hours earlier here). I will get to the hospital two hours earlier for some testing and prep for the surgery. Pat will have my phone and will up date everyone as he knows. The procedure should take about an hour. We arrived at San Diego yesterday morning. We were picked up at the airport by a super nice young ma…

Hello all!!! My name is Thomas, or Tom or Tommy! I am 34 year young and currently live in North NJ (Bergen County). I am married for just over 5 years. I have been obese my entire life, and late last year I decided I wanted to take the steps to a better life and a healthier life. I am going to be having the gastric sleeve procedure done, on July 22nd (just found out my date this morning). I am extremely excited!! I have done WW in the past, other diet fads, nothing really worked or stuck. My first time I did WW as an adult was about 8 years ago and the reason I started was prerequisite for gastric bypass surgery (had a date, but did not have the surgery). I never had th…

I used to eat a 9 grain whole wheat bread before surgery. Am I allowed to have that now? In moderation of course. I have also found a pasta that is fortified with protein. Yes or no?

I am excited and nervous, but I am ready to get this started. I went to informational meeting on Jan 8, 2015. Started nutrition classes in Feb, had to go once a month for 4 months for insurance to cover the operation, had my pre-op appt on the 3 of June along with EKG, blood work and chest X Ray. I am on my pre-op diet now and doing good. I got to different kinds of protein shakes, tried chocolate (which is not my favor flavor) put ice in it and didn't do so well. So I tried vanilla last night and it made me physically sick. This morning tried the chocolate again, but put it in the freezer for a bit and did good. Going to Vitamin shoppe today to try and get some ot…

Yesterday I saw one of my sisters-in-law who I haven't seen for a couple months. She was going on and on about how awesome I look and how jealous she was. She asked me what I weigh now and when I told her she said that I was 10 lbs less than her. I could not believe it because I have always considered her to be slim. Sure she has some more padded areas, but that's not unusual for a 50 year old mother of two. To know that I weigh less than her is incredible to me. We are very close in height so that doesn't make a big difference. At 6 months out and feeling like the scale isn't moving fast enough this was a great NSV.

Does anyone have BMI of Texas?

Almost two years ago I had my band taken out after having it for three years due to it slipping twice. I was able to get to my goal weight with it however, I've been struggling with weight gain. This morning I found out that my insurance approved my sleeve surgery. I feel so fortunate and grateful.

Hello all. I am thankful to finally be able to eat food but finding it hard to really eat well. I have eaten so much fish and I am just tired of it. What are your go to foods? How many calories are you able to get in during a day? I am eating about 400 to 500 a day right now.

I'm going to be honest, I hadn't any trouble with keeping food down until my first major fill 3 weeks ago. It took me back to my surgery basics--small bites, chew & chew & chew some more, stay hydrated & Protein first. I wasn't following the rules & was losing most everything I was eating. I was uncomfortable & burping a lot (apologies for being so blunt). After a call to the dr's office, had a 1:1 with the nutritionist who reminded me of the band basics. Things are much better & I'm actually down 16 pounds. I've noticed since my last fill (I've only had 2), I can no longer tolerate anything "bad" for me, so I'm not even tempted because I can't ke…

I am supper happy. I am having surgery on June 29!

I am just wondering how long everyone took off from work. I am an RN and so I am on my feet the entire time basically. Heavy lifting. I work 12 hour shifts. So I'm trying to gage how long to expect to need off. Thank you!

After a false start 3 years ago, when I thought i wanted to be banded...but couldn't find a surgeon who was 'pro-banding' in New Zealand - I went it alone for a further 3 years, yo-yo-ing, becoming fit, then getting injured - it was the typical weight roller coaster that I have endured since about the age of 8. I was very sporty as a kid and was even the sports prefect at high school. But alas as the years went on, my activity levels dropped and the weight piled on. The most success I have had is with low carb diets. I successfully lived low carb for 7 years....and maintained my weight during this time. But it was a struggle every day. The weight I maintained was …

I feel like I could just fly..my appointment today was great. I have been on the 2 week diet since Tuesday and today I got on the scale and had lost 4 pounds. My blood pressure was good I'm just so excited. My surgery is June 23rd at 5am. My current weight is 255!

About a week ago I started to do better and be able to eat more solid food. It's been three months since my surgery and this is the first time off liquids. I've been really struggling and throwing up a lot and it's been rough! Anyway I had a good week and ate some cheese and chips and guacamole and salads! These are all new for me. Then I started to worry- what if my sleeve is gone and now I can eat again? I still have 8 pounds to lose and what if I never get there and start to gain? What if my restriction is gone? I have been wanting to eat a sandwich for months. I crave them so badly. This morning I decided shoot I'm doing so good, let's try a subway turkey breas…

I had surgery on Tuesday June 2nd I am having more pain today than I have since the first day after surgery. I haven't been taking pain pills because I can't sleep and they make me itch. I can handle the pain I just want to make sure it's nothing serious. I have been walking a lot. I still feel bloated and haven't had a BM since before surgery. (Sorry TMI, I know). Anybody else have these issues?

Just wondering how many calories does everyone consume daily???

In order to do so I started a blog. I have my finale apt before getting surgery date this Tuesday. I am curious as I have the blog how I change through the process of surgery and weigh loss , my outlook and my emotions. Anyone who wants to follow me maybe add advice or experience and get to know my journey feels free Shilatte.blogspot.com

Hey everyone I'm to this support system and new to the sleeve life . I just got my sleeve on Thursday June 4th so I'm only five days post op. I'm so excited to start my journey to a healthier life. So far I really haven't had any negative effects from the surgery I haven't taken anything for pain or nausea since the first day after surgery is this normal? I do find that it's really hard to get my amount of Protein Height: 5"2.5 Starting weight 224 Pre-op weight 218 If Anyone has any suggestions to getting enough protein in this first week it would be so helpful

Hi I'm new here. I love this site and y'all give me so much inspiration and many things to think about. I appreciate each of you. My name is Latrice and I am 38 yrs young. I am married to my High school sweetie and we have two sons 20 &16, and my Goddaughter who is 13. I live in TN, outside of Nashville. I am 245 lbs and sick of being overweight. I get the you carry your weight well comments when the topic comes up among family and friends. I hear them and I feel like I do carry it well but IM TIRED OF BEING overweight period. My goal weight is around the 170s-160s right now but I may feel differently as it goes of course. I have been researching the sleeve fore…

So I have been told that after being sleeved, I must wait 15 minutes after drinking fluids to eat any food. Also must finish eating and wait 30 minutes before drinking anything or it will all come back up! How true is this for you?? I would love some input on how you handle this.

Hello new to the site. And have many questions. I finished my last 6 month appointment Friday June 5, 2015 my paper work was submitted Monday June 8, 2015. 32y 5'3 @ 247lbs I'm wondering if anyone who has Cigna TN could tell me how long it took them to get an approval back and how long did it take to get a date after meeting with surgeon? (I can't have appointment with him until after approval.) what are some of the thing you have to do after meet with the surgeon before surgary Also if you have Amarichoice (tenncare) as a secondary did they approve?

I posted this on the preop forum but I'll put it here too. Does anyone have bcbstn and can tell me if the precert is all that needs to be sent in with the 5 year history? I heard someone say there had to be drs notes showing the appointments but when I call bcbs they said the precert should be all. Im looking for someone who's been through this already. Please help!!

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Hello Everyone, I am so excited to get started! I have been on the site for a few weeks, but first time posting. My HW 209lbs when I went to for my first consult appt, and today I went to my initial assessment appointment today. I met with the nurse and the NUT and weighted in at 207lbs. I am 5'1 in height. I hoping I can have the surgery by December, my last NUT visit is in November and everything else should be done by then. I love this site, I had no question to ask The surgeon up until I joined this forum. Today I was able to put them questions to work and I was very impressed with what I had learned. Thank you everyone for all the information I am learning about m…

Hello I'm Donna and I had vgs on May 26. I am currently down 22.8lbs since pre op. Trying to hold myself together a few more days on this whey protein. Im very pleased with my surgery my Dr.s and other than severe heartburn I'm doing ok. I am walking at least 30 minutes a day. Up to 1.5 miles so I'm proud of that. I can feel the loss and cant wait to see me in a few months. I am grateful for finding this site because it will help educated and give all of us a place to see if we are alone in a situation or not. I am trying my best to get all my protein in although thats a challenge.. hoping all are doing well

Well it has been 1 week since my surgery and I have lost 16 lbs! I am over the moon! I know that rate won't keep up so I am relishing the moment. I have had terrible abdominal pain for the last week. It began to subside yesterday which is great, but now I am really tired. I can barely keep my eyes open right now. And I have experienced my first bout of head hunger. I have not been hungry at all since my surgery. And I haven't had any cravings until today. Now I really want Peanut Butter and chocolate but not a Reeses, just mountains of peanut butter and chocolate. Lol. I know this is completely in my head and I am trying to get it out by having a chocolate Protein s…

Does anyone use a app to track what they're taking in if so what is a good one

Hi all, I can't tell you how much this forum has helped answer my questions, calm my nerves, and encouraged me to pursue WLS. I've been lurking for several months as I jump through all the pre-surgery hoops, but just found out yesterday that my insurance approved the surgery and I'm scheduled for 6/23/15! My stats: Age: 35 Gender: Female Height: 5'6" HW: 256 CW: 242 (BMI 39) GW: 145 I'm ecstatic, but suddenly it's all getting real and I'm a little overwhelmed. I think that, because my BMI is on the low-end of the scale (wavering between 39 and 40), I'm now questioning if I should take such a drastic step to lose weight. I mean, I have a boyfriend w…

Hello all, First off congrats to all those who have decided to take a step towards WLS and bettering themselves. I am a 21 year old recent college graduate and I HAD decided to do the gastric sleeve surgery. I actually enjoying exercising and its never really been an issue for me except the fact that when I stop going to the gym, ill gain back x2 the weight loss I had in the beginning. Nonetheless, WLS seems like a tool I can use to maintain my goal weight which is 150lbs (I'm currently at 241). I had 6 months preparing for this surgery and my scheduled date is June 15. Now here's where things get a bit more complicated, I have lately been a bit anxious and scared becau…

Hi guys! This support group is amazing, we have a huge huge group of only friends and supporters... Exchanging msgs, encouraging each other and a whole lot of love ???? (wifi love) I m from India, I will be getting sleeved in Feb haven't discussed the date as yet with my surgeon. I m more excited and not so nervous, reading everybody's experience has just made me more and more sure that YES!!! I m getting this done for sure. I have struggled with obesity all my life, never in my life have I seen me thin or just overweight.... Always morbid obesity, approaching my 30's and all I m reminded of life long struggle of never being able to stick to a diet or lose the excess we…

Surgery date is 6/24. Started pre op diet today. There is a lot going though my head. Am I ready? Can I do this and do it forever? I have always failed in maintaining. There is a lot to consider. Everyone I talk to says it is the best decision they ever made but it is a hard road. In my mind there is no going back. Can you give me some of your thoughts that helped you get thru?

This is John Oliver talking about sugar. It is so funny and so true. 11:34 long

I'm still in the surgical weight loss class. I have 2 more left, then the wait for a surgery date. I'm stressed because A LOT has decided to go on in my life right now and I'm just trying to keep myself afloat right now... I figured I should find a way to talk to people who understand what I'm going through. So we'll see how this one works out.

I had my gastric bypass surgery on July 22nd. I decided to have the surgery due to multiple medical reasons and of course wanting to loose the weight. I got pregnant when I was 18 and have been overweight since. I am now 33 and have 2 wonderful kids. I am married to the most wonderful man in the world and he is the most awesome step father to my kids. They all encouraged me and supported me throughout this process. At 5 months out from surgery I have gone from 280 lbs at my heaviest to 186.2 as of this morning!! I feel like a new person. Just like most everyone I have had some ups and downs but I would make the same decision to have this done if I had to do it all over a…

So I have never posted in the forum before. I want to thank everyone who has posted however, as I have found a ton of great information in here on a number of subjects. I had my 6 month post op visit today. My starting weight was 377 lbs on December 15th. As of today, I am down to 229 pounds. I've lost 148 pounds in 6 months!! It's really kind of like a dream most days, it just doesn't seem real. I have definitely put in the work between what I eat and when/how I exercise. I am very proud of that. I still feel like I have another 30-50 pounds to lose, but I also know my body will stop when it is ready. Anyway, I just wanted to share my success with you all. Ke…

I 8 hours away from surgery and I feel like a 12 yo waiting for a Red Ryder BB gun, I think I psyched myself up so much I don't even care about the pain, or liquid diet the first week, I am also pleasantly surprised at all the support I have received especially from my co-workers, I want this new life, and I'm loving that I've been relearning my diet, and seeing everything I I learned that was wrong,y new motto from one of my guardians on here "Eat to live, not live to eat!"

I am frustrated the last 8-10 weeks I have remained the same wight give or take 1-2 lbs I have switched up my exersice I have done a very strict calorie diet and I have done a not so strict calorie diet nothing is working :-( My bmi puts me still as obese ... I haven't even made it to just overweight :-( I do realise my goal weight of 120 lbs might not happen but for me to be in the healthy weight range the most Incan weigh is 130lbs that's still 40lbs to go !!!! I am sad and frustrated and would really like to hear any tips or ways that you guys might have been thru this and gotten out of it ..

Hi. I had the GS on July 31, 2014. I'm six weeks pregnant. I have a daughter (3yr old). We were wanting to have a baby for near 7 years and I was able to conceive on 2011 due to a fertility treatment. So, this is huge news for us. In my first pregnancy I was overweight (270lbs) and I only gained 14lbs. I have heard stories of women that had become pregnant after the surgery and they still loose weight. Well, that's not my case and I'm worried. I have gained 4 pounds already. As I told my nutritionist, I feel I have gained 20 pounds. I feel so bloated, I look like a 3 month pregnant! I still on my diet, I eat well and as healthy as possible. Rapid gain weig…

Just started a few hours ago, its directly over a lap site on left side. Hurts worse w any movement. Any one else experience this?

I will be post op 3 weeks on tuesday, i lost about 16lbs the first week post op while on clears, a soon as i advanced my diet to puree, i gained like 3lbs and have been stuck at my +3lb weight for almost a week and a half! Im feeling really discouraged and starting to regret my gastric sleeve decision..

Today is my first office visit and I am a little nervous and excited! I have been praying for this day , in hopes that he can help me get on the right track of being healthy once again. I also have been praying that my insurance will approve me for RNY and it doesn't take them months to make a decision.

Hello Everyone!! I am new to bariatricpal.com, I joined a few months ago, but really wasn't sure what I was doing. I went to get my pre-op blood work done this morning and the phlebotomist that was drawing my blood told me great things about this site, as she had the band done several years prior. I am glad that I am getting the chance to sit back and go through all of this. I am going to start with telling everyone a little about myself. My name is Tracy, I am 33 years old, I am married to the love of my life Marc. He has a daughter (Olivia) from a previous marriage that was adopted from China, so I became an instant step-mom, she can be a handful at times but I lov…

Excited to share that my insurance approved me today and my gastric bypass surgery is scheduled for April 6! Feeling a range of emotions but mostly I'm feeling really motivated. Both my surgeon and my PCP think I'm going to do really well with the surgery and I've been doing really well with the liver shrinking diet. I'm excited about this new chapter of my life and using my new tool to lead a long and healthy life!

Hi my name is Tywannia. My Surgery was 10 days ago. On May 28th I arrive to the hospital with my team Tywannia's Angels15 strong. I went into the OR thinking I was getting the Gastric bypass. When I woke up I was told I got the vertical sleeve. Almost 8 years ago I was blessed with a fine young man. I had a c-section that caused a tremendous amount of scar tissue. Make it impossible to do the Gastric bypass. I am still confused. Help.

Hey guys, I know I post on here a lot, but this is my community of support. Adjusting to life after the sleeve has not been easy psychologically for me. Going through the daily routine of taking my Vitamins and eating Protein is taxing. Knowing that my health depends on me taking vitamins everyday sucks. Before surgery, I would take vitamins but there were season were I wouldn't take anything for a couple months at times and I start back up sporadically. Now that I'm sleeved not taking my vitamins will result in my going bald and possibly in the hospital. I feel like I added a handicap for myself. Going to dinner functions is depressing, because I can't eat. 3 bites an…

Having sleeve surgery on July 16th. Does anyone recommend taking anything that's not on the "list"? ????

Hi everyone! This is my 9 day of my preop diet and I have already lost 10 lbs! My surgery is not until June 18 so I am excited to continue to lose more - hopefully 15 to 25 lbs. Anyways, I am having horrible constipation that is causing me pain. It's bothered me the past couple of days and so last night I took some stool softener and laxative, bug it's still not working. It says it might take 2 to 3 days to work which seems like a long time. I'm calling the doctor today. Has anyone else have this problem? What happened? Any solutions?

I I started walking 2 weeks after surgery. I started basic squats and lunges 5 weeks after. I started weights at about 8 weeks. Now I do Swallow Cliff in Palos Hills IL once a week. It's 125 stair up and I do them about 7x up and down. I continue to challenge myself, May 30th I'm doing a 5k.

Sleeved on Wednesday. I feel good, but I have a low grade fever (99.8) has anyone else had a low grade fever post-op? Dr said to call if 101. I guess I'm just nervous.

Hi all! I just got the call for my surgery time tomorrow!!! I should be recovering by this time tomorrow and couldn't be more excited about it!!! Just wanted to shout it from the rooftop!!!! I was nervous and anxious until this morning when I got really excited about it. I don't know what switch was flipped but all of my fears and anxieties have gone away and I hope this all for you too!! We're all on the road to 'smaller' and better things and we should be excited for the new path ahead. Good luck to everyone on their journey! Stay tuned! I'll post updates on my progress for anyone who is interested!!