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On my way to the hospital for my sleeve surgery... Kind of nervous now that it's here!!!

Hey everyone! Been awhile since I have posted on here since they revamped the website. Here's the backstory on myself. I had Lap Band surgery on May 21st 2013. My highest recorded weight was 344lbs and after 9 months post op, I'm currently at 243.6 and down 100.6lbs!!! In the last 9 months I have been documenting my journey on YouTube! See my transformation over the last 9 months!! www.youtube.com/aminethemachine - Amine

Though I have not had my surgery yet, I was looking to get my Vitamins ahead of time. Problem is, I have no idea what to get. Brand wise, price wise, what is the best? Those of you that are Post-OP....what are you taking? Where did you get them? My doctor can't burn it into my brain enough that after my surgery I need to take VITAMINS VITAMINS VITAMINS!

Hi everyone, I had my records submitted a month ago and am awaiting approval, it is so stressful waiting! I have been on pre diabetic high blood pressure and high cholesterol. I am on medication for all of those. I chose the gastric bypass because it has the best co-morbidity rate according to my doctor. I will be honest, I am afraid of the surgery and complications especially with regards to the high blood pressure and my asthma. I have faith I will come through but just scared. I cannot wait to feel better!!! I look forward to hearing from anyone interested in my journey and I wish you all good health and well being!! Julie

The past two weeks I've been getting fuller quicker at mealtimes but then feel ravenous in between. I'm starting to get concerned the surgery is not working but I feel this is more to do with my response. The surgery is working as is my exercise routine: I've lost 78 pounds but then I got on the scales this morning and found I'd put on 4 pounds! It's normal at this time in the month for me as I have fibroids and fluid retention is a nightmare. However, once my period is over I can lose 8-10 pounds straight away. So why am I not taking it in my stride as I have done since I got sleeved in November? My mood over the past few weeks has dipped; I don't feel as brightly opt…

Hello all new here to the site and the sleeve. I was at the doc for a yearly check up and he brought up wls to me and I immediately said no way but when I got home I started reading and reading, I even read the big book on the gastric sleeve. Now I am going back to the doc this month for my test results and to ask for a referral to see a bariatric doctor. What are some questions you recommend asking the bariatric doctor on the first visit?

Hello fellow sleevers, I was sleeved march 15th 2012 and it was the best decision i made in my life. I lost weight and felt great about myself. Most of all i got pregnant and now have an angelic baby girl. After my pregnancy i gained weight and its now a year in and it's proving to be rather difficult to lose the weight. Currently i'm at 78 kilo's. Pre pregnancy i was at 72 and my goal weight in life is 60. Will i ever get there. Is there any advice any one who has been in my position can give me?

I am just a year out from my bypass and I can eat whatever I want just in smaller position and this scares me so much. I been counting calories and even tho I can't each as much I still can eat a ton of calories. I have been at a plateau for about three months now. I need some help on how to get back on track.

Hi everyone just had my gastric sleeve done on the 30th and I'm still adjusting to this new way of life . My question is , is it normal for it to be difficult to swallow anything I find it to be hard and it's like a pressure let's add I'm completely full of gas any suggestions thank

Im currently going thru the process of doing my pre-op testing and I hate that once its completed I have to wait 6 months per my insurance. I'm so ready for a change and now I'm feeling depressed! Especially if i don't know if they are going to approve or not. Any advice?

Today is my final weigh in at surgery center and all my paperwork should be submitting to UHC today or tomorrow. Wish me luck!!! First step after 6 month roller coaster.

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...and for whatever reason, I went a little nuts afterwards. I don't know if it all just seems more real when you're watching a person tell their story compared to just reading it, or if I was just due for a little crazy time . Every now and then something makes me think about what I am planning on having done to my body, and I freak a little. I am standing with my decision to have the surgery. I know why I need the surgery. I've been trying to lose weight unsuccessfully for 25 yrs (I'm 56), and I'm chock filled with comorbidities, plus I just can't move. The only fun I ever have now has to be either sitting (backgammon, movies, etc) or laying down (not gonna give …

Hi everyone, I've just started my own vlog about the sleeving journey.. I only have one post so far but plan many more... My channel is called Getting Sleeved? Check it out!

Aloha I am 2 weeks post op today did anyone have difficult not getting enough calories in as I have zero appetite so some days it will be all day and I will realize that I inly had water all day. I just started full liquids and puréed soups come back up. Have tried yogurt and can tolerate only a tbsp and then wait 20 minutes and try another after about 3 finished. Input would be welcomed

Bam!!! Hit my first gaol!! Under 200!!!! Hello ONEderland!!! Woooohhoooo!!!! Now just 9 pounds away from my second goal of losing 100!!!! ????☺️❤️

I had my gastric bypass done on November 29th 2010 that was suppose to be the start of my new life. That day my wife and I were told that the surgery went well so she headed home. The next morning they take me down to drink that nasty liquid and watch pass through well mine didn't pass it would stop. So no liquids for me that day, the next morning they send me down again and this time it seems to be going through just really slow so they ok me to have water. That 2nd night I woke up screaming in pain it felt like someone was stabbing me in the chest so the nurses dope me up and I fell asleep. The next morning I was woke up by a room full of nurses and doctors who were rus…

Hey WLS family! I just finally posted my first video for my weight loss journey! I'm so self conscious and nervous so please watch it and subscribe and let me know what you think! I'm looking forward to sharing my journey with everyone!

I am the only one to blame for what I am. I am a 24 year old man with no self control when it comes to food. I have recently decided to try for gastric bypass surgery and have attended a seminar on it. I have my first appointment on the 10 of April. I have the highest of hopes for this chance to change. I am willing to do anything to be around for my little boy and my wife. Any advice for someone beginning this journey

Hey everyone come check out my real and raw VSG journey on my YouTube channel. Really wanna share this with my fellow sleevers. Come check me out at the link below Thanks in advance ! ???? https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVmyCmOn2HLYG8jEzilrP7Q

Hi everyone! New here. I have been very much a lurker since my bypass surgery on the 23rd of March, figured it was time I actually participate and share my struggles and of course my successes. I had a lap band placed in January 2011 after being denied for the sleeve, despite having uncontrolled diabetes, hypertension, and other medical issues. I didn't want the band, but I was desperate to get rid of the weight. I lost over 40 pounds and really changed many of my bad habits, but to no avail my diabetes remained an issue. After much thought, and having to change Dr.'s I finally decided to get the gastric bypass to get even better control of my eating habits, health …

Has anyone experienced a sharp pain on the lower left rip? White fingers that go numb? And feeling like your vain in your foot is throbbing?

I am 3 years out this May and have gained back all of my weight plus some. The sleeve is a tool. I got so sick of eating shakes, Protein and other repititious stuff that I finally had a piece of chocolate cake. Then discovering that it slid right on down I added more and more. I am back into a size 3x and worse than ever. I try to go back but the sugar is everywhere. I emotionally eat and did not get enough counselling or support to help me through this. I am so sorry I ever wasted my money and time. Make sure you are aware of what you are doing .....If I felt like a failure before I sure am feeling double now.

April Fools!! you actually believed me? 133.3 lbs 3.3 lbs OVER goal still holding my head up high "cute as a button" too!!! kathy

One day post op here! Still super sore but hey, that's what meds are for. Surgery went well as per the surgeon. Currently doing small sips of water and juice than protein shakes when I get home. Also walked the halls twice already and made it like a champ ????

I had my surgery on 2/23/15 and since I've had very little problems. Very little pain and discomfort and I was able to return to work after only 4 weeks but the issues I've been having for about a week is an insatiable feeling of hunger and emptiness in my stomach as well as a slight headache. I will eat a meal(consisting of mostly protein) and maybe 15-30 minutes after eating I have this incredible feeling of hunger. I was under the impression that with this kind of surgery that the 'starving' feeling was going to be near nil and that it gets to the point that I need to remind myself to eat but what I'm feeling is the exact opposite. the feeling is like I haven't eaten i…

Hi my name is Jessica. I'm from Michigan. I just had my first appointment with my surgeon this past Tuesday to get the ball rolling. I made up my mind on having surgery because I have medical problems that would actually be helped by me losing weight and getting healthy. So I made a list of those reasons. Lower Blood pressure. Reduce diabetes medications. Less pressure on my joints two of which I have had replaced they are in my toes. Reduce other medications. I also have had people bullying me for being obese for many years.

My first initial visit with Dr. John DeBarros staff was awesome. They were very thorough and friendly. They didn't rush over anything and answered all the questions that I had. I was made at ease and felt I made the correct choice moving forward with WLIA.

Hi! I felt the need to share my story because when I began this journey I relied on these forms to provided me with hope, advice and courage. First my surgery was through Ready4Achange with Dr. Fernando Garcia in Mexico. With the flight to San Diego it cost me around 5,000 US. Starting I was 230 pounds and a size 16-18 and I was 25 years old. I wanted this surgery more then anything, I worked two jobs for six months to save up. My surgery date was November 18th 2013. So its been a little more then a year. Today March 31st 2015 I am 165 and a size 10. I would have the surgery again in a heart beat. I feel healthier today. Since the beginning of my dieting career, I have wa…

I head out for Mexico tomorrow for my gastric sleeve!!! I'm so excited!!

Tomorrow is the day...band to bypass revision for me. I'm very emotional today but so excited! I'd like to keep posting here as i think it keeps one focused and grounded so I'll let you know how things are going in a few days when I get home.

While guys I went to my last office visit today. Now I'm just waiting for my approval. I hope it doesn't take too long. I'm on pins and needles. They say its looking like I'm gonna be an October sleever. Wish me luck!!!

Hi! New to this app, and loving it already. I just started my journey towards getting the sleeve done. I'm only 21 years old, and feel like im 90! Always so tired and feeling bad about myself. I wanted a change not only for me but for my 8 month old daughter, so after thinking about this for a long year I decided to go through with it. If anyone has cigna please, help me figure this out. When I origionally called, they said I had to wait 6 months, and then they said 3, im afraid that i'm getting my hopes up for 3 and then they will say that I need to wait and do another 3, i'll be devasted. Also, how long did it take you guys to get approved? Thanks so much for listening,…

I am scheduled for surgery on April 6th for the sleeve. However, I am VERY NERVOUS! I am going the hiatal hernia route, but my BMI is only 28.2. I've considered canceling the surgery because I'm scared that my BMI is not high enough. I am going to Dr. Nick Nicholson. Anyone else have a similar situation? What do you recommend I do......should I go through with it or cancel?

I am so excited and nervous to start my weightloss journey this coming May 14 2015 when I will have my gastric sleeve procedure done. I really wish I had taken a sooner surgery date because now I'm so ready to get it done asap! My lovely fiancée proposed to me in December right before Christmas and now Im hoping to lose 100-125 lbs before my wedding next year! Is anyone else getting married after their sleeve procedure and hoping to drop some weight for their wedding???

My surgery is on next week Tuesday, 4/31. Gettin' nervous! The reality is starting to hit. Wish me luck!

Hi. I'm 1yr post op. I wanted to hear other post op's Alcohol effects. Wine burns my tummy and liquor gives me dumping and burns. Beer seems the only subtle drink but bloats me. If I do catch a buzz it's only literally for 15-20 mins.

I'm thinking about making a mini documentary about my surgery and the process leading up and after. Would people be interested in seeing this? Can you post it in here?

After waiting for What felt like forever I finally got my date, April 21. I have three weeks of pre open dieting which starts tomorrow and to be honest I'm second guessing everything. I know I can't loose the weight and keep it off on my own but I'm terrified of how much pain I'm going to be in after surgery. I've never even had stitches.

So I've gotten the exercise bug recently and have been curating a playlist of songs that are good for working out to. Really just about anything with a fast beat will do it, but I have my own personal preferences. I grew in the 80s and 90s listening to The Clash, Tom Petty, They Might Be Giants, and Nirvana so that's where I'm coming from. I thought it might be fun to have a thread where people can post the favorite workout mixtape--i.e. 8 to 12 songs that get them motivated in the gym. So here's mine to start: Nirvana Breed Hamilton Leithauser Alexandra Tom Petty Fault Lines Gary Clarke Jr. Don't Owe You a Thing Yeah Yeah Yeahs Tick Franz Ferdinand Come on Home I…

So the last eleven months (really much longer) have been an incredible journey. I had lap band surgery 4/26/14. Has it been easy? Depends. I'd say on the whole, yes. I wouldn't be were I am had I not been banded. I did it for my health. I remember the day after the surgery telling my family I probably added 15 years to my life. There have been some fun victories. No seat belt extender on plane! Fit in booth! Lost 11" from waist! But today it happened. Went to endocrinologist for follow up. I'm no longer diabetic! Six months before surgery, my A1c was 10.1. Today, was 6.1. (Ok.... While not diabetic, I'm officially re diabetic until it comes dow…

My name is Haley. I'm 19 years old and I got the vertical sleeve gastrectomy on October 22. My surgeon was Dr. Boorse at the Lehigh Valley Hospital in Pennsylvania. I choose to get the surgery because I have dealt with my weight all my life. I tried taking diet pills, did weight watchers and so on. But I always seemed to gain the weight back. What really hit me and made me choose to get the surgery would be my doctor telling me I was at a high risk for a heart attack. It made me think do I want to have a heart attack at the age of 19? So from then on I decided to change my life to a healthier life style than what I was use to. My highest weight was 265 pounds. The day of …

My surgery is scheduled for Thursday morning. I've been in a pre-op diet since last Monday and lost 10 lbs. so far. It hasn't been nearly as tough as I expected. Tonight I had to present at an event and as I was walking out, there was a table with Cookies & refreshments. My coworker grabbed cookies, and without even thinking, so did I. thankfully my brain woke up and was like, "seriously? What are you doing?!" Thankfully I didn't take a bite - didn't even think, just acted out of habit. WARNING: Lady parts issue ahead! So I get home tonight and I just started my period a week early, TWO days before surgery. Anyone else have this happen? Is it a problem f…

Hi guys! What its the best diet for me to do 1 year on from the operation?

Can we chime in on what our meal sizes are more than a year out. Do some still measure 4 oz or do we eye it and just eat till we feel full. How many meals are we eating and how many snacks on an average day. Is the goal to keep measuring 4oz meals or do we increase the meal sizes. For example I eat nutritiously still however I eat the same size portions as a thin person who never had surgery. I have a very small piece of homemade cake no frosting for desert after dinner. I do not eat more than 3 times a day. I sometimes have a snack of fruit during the day. I do not eat anything after dinner till the following morning where I have breakfast. I am interested to know where …

Headed to piedras negras, mexico with Dr a Alvarez. Very excited for it to get here already. Not looking forward to pre op liquid diet. Anyone know where to get different samples before i buy and get stuck with protien powers i don't like???? I watch Dr.A videos on a daily basis and am very happy with this choice I've made. I just love him.

I had gastric bypass on 3/5/2015 My starting weight was 249, day of surgery my weight was 228, then three weeks after surgery I landed at 216. It's going to be a bit of a slow process but I am so darn proud to be where I'm at today. Greater things to come, just have to be patient ????

Night eating is a bad habit that was a big contributor to obesity. After a dinner it's not hunger that you experience but the mental obsession with food that carried over after the surgery.

I was sleeved on 12/3/14. Spent two days in the hospital following surgery. Began nausea and vomiting and returned went to the ER 3 days later to be admitted to the hospital where I stayed for 6 days. Scans & xrays showed a small bowel blockage, however, Dr insisted I did not have a blockage because I could go potty. I have another xray scheduled Tues. Dr thinks it may be scar tissue that may have kinked. Currently I'm down 19lbs. Oh, I also had a pretty good sized hernia repaired, so I have been limited to what I can do. My current issue is I still have nausea but only in the mornings. I have a prescription for the nausea but am reluctant to continue taking i…

I am almost 7 weeks post op. I have lost about 24 pounds. I see inches more (I went from a 2x/3x scrub top to XL and a 2x scrub pant to L). I feel like I am not doing as well as I should. Can anyone give me advice? It all happened relatively quickly so I think in a few ways I wasn't completely prepared. Thoughts? Opinions? Advice?