Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story

Hey! Had surgery On 4/28 with no real issues. Have the premier shakes and they are too strong and taste gross. Trying to do at least 1 a day but have been leaning to Greek yogurt. Took my time, no problems. This morning had 1 scrambled egg and a piece of well chewed bacon. Took 15 minutes to eat it. Feel so much better that I'm eating real food. Anyone else not tolerate the liquid stage? I wanna be successful but can't be miserable the whole time.

Hi My name is Lily am 41 years old, I joined the group a few days ago. I have been struggling with my weight for years. 9 months ago I started this journey. Finally after going back and forth with insurance my surgery was approved. I am scheduled for May 20th, am excited and a little scared. I. Just completed my first week liquid diet. My Dr only allows the Atkins shakes and Water. My surgeon is Dr. DelPino. As I have read some post they have been very helpful I look forward to being able to also share with others taking this journey.

Hi. I had the sleeve on May 7th. Things have been running smoothly so far. I came home from the hospital yesterday and today is the first day I can eat puréed foods. My biggest question this far is, "How do I know when I'm full?" Im having "soreness" when swallowing liquids or puréed food. I'm assuming that will go away eventually.

SW: 249 CW: 198

Hello my name is Mrs.Jackson76 and I had gastric sleeve in April 2013 and I am having the hardest time losing weight I feel sometimes like I made a mistake or was it even worth it I was 281 the day of surgery and I am 254 now don't get me wrong I could probably do a lot better but I really don't understand and I am so tired of going in to the dr. And she looks at me in disappointment. I dred going so I find myself wanting to starve myself before checkups so I feel better and she don't look at me like that.My journey has been dreadful I wonder sometimes if I got the wrong surgery or its probably just me.I tried Belviq and it was working for me and when I went to get a refi…

My name is Jessica and I'm 32 year old single mom of one living in Texas. I am just almost one week out from my surgery (it was may 4th). I am soooo ready to move on to week two foods. I can't wait for cottage cheese!!!! I am documenting my journey through a blog http://jessicasvsgjourney.blogspot.com/ Can't wait to join this community! Jessica

Well tomorrow is my surgery please wish me luck :-)

My sleeve yesterday was SOOO PAINFUL! Whew! I need some encouraging word to get me threw this! No regret. Just pain.

I'm 1 year out and have been recently laid off; and find myself eating,eating,eating!!! I've lost 110 pounds and don't wanna gain I've got 20 more pounds to loose!!! Any suggestions please!!!

I'm 5 weeks post-op VGS. I love my surgeon and the PA, but I'm simply fed up with the office staff. I been lied too so many times and they think I'm stupid. I all about basic questions to. Today, I finally snapped and I don't plan on going back. I have my 6wk post op on 5/15, but I'm canceling it. I deserve better treatment. What type of doctor should I continue my post surgery care with? Both bariatric clinics are 1.5 hours away and since I've had my surgery, I don't believe I need to see a surgeon. Thanks in advance for any advice!

I am almost 1 month to my surgery date, less than two weeks away from my pre-op class, 7 lbs away from the weight I have to be for pre-op, and I am in distress! There is so much pulling on me that I am completely overwhelmed! As a self-confessed emotional eater, the first thought is to comfort myself with food. However, that can no longer be an option. I am hard on myself a lot. I know I need to relax, but I'm heading towards a life-changing moment here and life doesn't care. I have to pay almost half out-of-pocket for this surgery because of a pitiful insurance. I don't want to put my family in financial strain because of my choice. I feel bad. I feel guilty. I feel scar…

Is it bad to drink a fruit smoothie on your liquid diet? I did by accident ????.

I finally turned a corner after the first week of throwing up every 5 seconds. I am almost able to get in my water and protein! Yeah me! Today I started pureed foods. I had cottage cheese for lunch and a scrambled egg with cheese for dinner. My doc wants me to get 600 calories a day and wants me to eat 3 meals with no snacks. I'm sort of confused because without snacks I can't get 600 calories? So what was everyone's favorite pureed food at this point? And snack? Oh and protein? Everything is so sweet it kind of grosses me out...which is weird since I used to love sweets. How are all you other April sleevers doing? Btw...I've lost 20 pounds in 2 weeks! Yeah me!

I am so frustrated! I'm four & half weeks out and have felt pretty miserable for as many weeks. I developed reflux and had to tame that. I am still pretty nauseous all the time. I have had bronchitis since having the surgery. Coughing is the most miserable thing right after surgery—and I've been doing it for 4 weeks! I finally saw my PCP and got a round of antibiotics (liquid-yuck!) but not sure they actually worked as the cough and yuckiness that comes up with it are still there. The liquid and puréed phases were truly difficult especially since the smell of whey protein powders made me sick. Nevertheless, I've still been able to get in most of my proteins on most …

So I know this might be tmi but has anyone have blood clots when they go to the bathroom? I am 2 weeks post op!

So I'm a little over a month post op and I've noticed that I have stopped losing weight I'm only down 25lbs since my surgery is this normal? Am I doing something wrong I don't want to end up staying at this weight idk just too many thoughts of regret if this is it lol

I'm getting nervous as my date gets closer!!?? How bad was your post op pain and nausea?

have lost ,,, 120+ lbs,,, feel,,, friggin amazing,,, I have SO So,, much energy,,, I work in LV,,, and used to sit on my ass during lunch,, I now,,, make a point to get up and walk around the casino,,, or whatever hotel Im at,,, Im playing tennis,,, b ball,,, swimming like a fish,,, Ive worn out most of my friends,,, but who cares !! Ive made new ones,, keys,,, listen to your doc,, and most importantly your nutritionist,,, exercise as much as you can,,, and watch the caloric intake,,, Ive also,,, quit drinking ,,, cold turkey,,, if your on the fence on this procedure,,, its a game changer,,, it is a TOOL... …

Hi! My story begins as far back as I can remember. I have always been fat and felt horrible about it. Even as a 3 and 4 year old child, I can remember hating being bigger than my friends. That has continued to be the theme of my life, but only on the inside. I never let anyone know what is truly going with me, not even the people that I am closest to. Saying these things on here now is the equivalent of running through the halls of my work naked. I don't know why I can't express myself openly. I have a wonderful husband of 21 years and three awesome daughters. They all think I'm the most confident and outgoing person but really on the inside I feel anything but that. I …

Anyone not have gas pains post surgery?

Today is my 7 days post the surgery. While the weight loss is not significant I had a small victory of sorts today. My doctor has just informed me that starting now I can stop all diabetes medications. pills and insulin that had kept me company twice a day are to be gone from now. Just this has made the surgery worth the effort. Of course, I need to monitor the sugar levels which i plan to do twice a day with the home machine. Warm regards, Nagaraj

Day one surgery. Day 2 how bad? What did you feel like doing or did you sleep full time?

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Hi everyone, I go by the name Trudiva and i have been part of this group for a while now however this is my first post. I was lurking in the shadows and reading lots of the post which i must say has been quite informative to me. I have learnt so many things from here and I am glad to say my journey is about to commence. I am scheduled to have my op on 18th May 2015 and yes the nerves are screaming so hard but i am also excited to start a new life. My highest weight was 115kg and currently i weigh 112kg. I have started my Optifast diet for about a week now and i am liking the results that i am seeing. My goal weight is 75kg and i am hoping to get there before Dec. I am …

Got my Lapband retired and sleeved! I was very scared but all went great! Until now a smooth recovery! Taking my liquids and feeling very little pain! Got it with Dr. Mark Pleatman in Bloomfield hills ,MI. Self pay! Until now 24 hours post op the only bad feeling I've had is nausea!! Great full and happy!

It has been a month today and for the last two weeks I wake up every morning with the aches and pains of a head cold. During the day it gets a little better but I keep a runny nose. I hear that others have runny nose as a sign that they have ate too much. But my nose runs all day before I eat. Has anyone else experience The Head Cold Syndrome ?

I'm so excited I can't sleep and scared! ????

Am one week post op and I get A sharp pain every time I try to get something down. It's like a sharp pain....maybe gas?

Im a 30 year old Mother of two, and I recently had my surgery on Jan 19th, 2015. My family warned me not to do it, but I did it anyway. I am now 6 weeks out and everyday is a rollarcoaster of emotions and sadness. I have a great support system, but I am always depressed. I feel like its taking its toll on my family, my love life and my career. I am also a full time student, and my grades are slipping. If I do not keep them above a C, i wont get my funding. The main reason for my depression is I always feel weak and tired, I cant get enough Protein and Water in. All smells repulse me and i cant eat. On top of it all, I always have a tummy ache. I am also very constipated w…

Hello everyone, my name is Dominique! I am 19 years old! I'm from Boston Mass, though I currently live in Florida. I'm studying to become a veterinarian and currently have my Vet assistant license issued to me by the state of Florida. I work part time as a Junior processor at a mortgage company and got to college full time! I'm 5'0 and weighed 195 prior to my gastric sleeve surgery. I had the sleeve done April 29 in Tijuana, Mexico. I am about 2 weeks in and have already lost 16 pounds! So far I have had a lot of ups and down from the surgery, and sometimes wonder if I got it too young or jumped into it too soon, but I've been getting a lot of support from family members …

Greetings from Thailand. After several months of thinking finally did the Sleeve to Bypass on April 30, 2015. Having gone through the sleeve process once, I am excieted about the results that I am yet to see at the same time bing realistic. Weight loss is minimal as of now but I know what to expect in the next few months. Have a few boxes of clothes that I plan to fit into. On the other side, my diabetes seems to be going too low with my old medication, almost had a blackout with low sugar yesterday. With the support of all the wellwishers here I will soon be on on the way to being fine again. Warm regards, Nagaraj

Hey everybody! Im having surgery on June 1st. So excited! I have so many anxieties and feelings. Doubt and hope. Im realizing just how bad my food addiction really is. I do not want to ruin this opportunity with my addiction.

So I'm two weeks out officially today and I weighed myself this morning and I lost 1 lb Jesus Help! My last week weigh in I lost 14 lbs and I thought that was how every week was going to go. Is this the three week stall everyone talks about. ???????? frustrated!!

Did anyone have to give a diet history about there self

Low bmi 34 53 years old I was sleeved April 30th High fever, dizzy weak Two days later in the ER Dr's ran all the tests, used all the machines Conclusion Splenic Infarction ruptured spleen I was finally discharged yesterday Still feel groggy I'm writing this to share sh*t happens. Be informed! I had my sleeve done in Beverly Hills supposed great team of Dr's. I read about low bmi candidates having less complications... Would I do it again, no Has anyone else suffered splenic infarction if so please share. fwiw I take full responsibility for making the decision to have the sleeve procedure. Stephen

Hello everybody, I hope this post finds you all well. Firstly, I am unsure how to update my information on my profile so any advice would be greatly appreciated. My name is Adele, I am 31 and started off my journey at 266lbs. I had my sleeve 27th April 2015 so am still recovering and finding it very difficult. I am not as sore as what I was but am still very sore all the same, especially from the stomach drain incision which has leaked a few times from the force of me being sick several times. I find it very hard to drink water, it's uncomfortable to swallow and instead I find thicker drinks like Slim fast go down easier. I feel like I am hungry... Is that normal? I ha…

Now I'm 3 weeks post op as of today. I'm down 17 lbs and I know that's a big deal, but when family tells me you look a little smaller. I don't believe them and I think that their just being nice because they know about the surgery, and I don't see any changes. So when they say that I answer by saying, "whatever." I hope you understand and can relate to what I'm saying.

The first 5-10 hours sucked. I feel ok but I'm hurting. Please tell me you felt better after at least a week. I need to know there is a light to look forward too. I'm so not hungry. I can't get in everything. I just want broth and water! Thank goodness for protein broth!

I'm new to this, My insurance is covering everything but my Dr wants me to do an ultrasound of abdomen, EGD, Sleep study which I do the end of this month. Any tips on the process would be greatly appreciated?? Also I'm super nervous about the pre-op liquid diet he is having me do and the month following the surgery. How long did you have to stay off of work after the surgery?

Hi, My names Sarah and I had my sleeve surgery on April 5th. It was a realy quick surgery, only half an hour! Seems sticking to my pre op diet paid off. Worst part to be honest, was the gas trapped under my rib cage. First few days were awful, would go for my walks around the ward and still feel awful but in the long run it could have been much worse. Was discharged after 2 nights and took the full two weeks from work to recover. Started on mushed foods this week with mixed results, having issues with heartburn and knowing when I'm full, couple of vomiting moments already. So far I've lost 15kg including my pre op diet drop, which I'm pleased about. Im pretty happy …

I am 2 weeks post op today and went to put on my belt this morning only to find out that it doesn't fit at all. I have lost 34lbs since my preop diet!

I am 19 days post op. The first 13 days I lost 19 lbs. I feel great! I had my post op last Tuesday and started my 1/4-1/2 cup of soft protein once a day since then. I am following my doctors directions exactly, 2 shakes and my "meal." I drink my water, I'm active, I walk, I am doing everything right...BUT I have not lost a pound since adding my food. Not a pound in a week! What am I doing wrong? Anyone else?

Did anyone have a breast reduction before having the sleeve surgery? I had a breast reduction a few years back and will have the sleeve surgery on May 26th. I had no clue back than that one day I would have the sleeve surgery or I would have waited. Just wondering if anyone else did the same thing and what their results were.

How can I tell that I'm no longer blocked?

I've lost 51 lbs feeling great would love to find a support buddy. I live in Cleburne but work in Fort Worth. ????

I am 2 weeks out and on pureed foods and just tried refried beans and I don't know it I ate too fast or what but I feel like my chest is exploding. I took tiny bites and chewed it to death and thought I ate slow enough....maybe my sleeve just doesn't like beans???

Not much to report at the 15 week 105 day mark after surgery..down to 204 from 260! .. Eating fine, walking 10k steps a day, lots of energy as well as motovation, that was missing before the surgery. I find myself in perpetual motion lately, unable or willing to slow down. Maybe that is a direct effect of actually sleeping so much better every night with the 55lb weight loss. This is an unexpected benefit I only recently realized. Weight loss over the last month has been steady but slow....averaging 1.5 to 2.5lbs a week. This is ok with me, with only the last 25 or so pounds to go, I seem to be getting into a good routine now that gets me enough Water and Protein a…

Sigh! I'm very anxious! I meet again with the surgeon and do some blood work. I know it's normal to be anxious. I just haven't slept in days. I feel like I'm going to do fine but I'm still freaking out! Just needed to vent. This forum is keeping me together. Thanks everyone.

Hi everyone. I'm having a sleeve done in a couple hours. I need to be at the hospital by 6:30 am to have my sleeve. I'm super nervous. I have been reading all the stories on this app and it's not helping my nerves. I know what to expect but that doesn't mean it will be my reality because in actuality everybody is different. I'm just relying on God to make sure that everything from my surgery to recovery goes better than expected!

My surgery is scheduled on April 30th and I'm excited and scared at the same time.