Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story

Hey guys! Here is some of my progress shots and I'm 6 days post op- I know silly- but baby steps and feeling great- be proud of the changes you are making and post some- mine is 3 pics: 1.(left) First day of 2 week pre op diet 2.(middle) last day of 2 week pre op diet 3.(right) 6 day post op- feeling great! Lost a total of 14 kg -Australian weight measurement (30.13lb?) Think positive and keep up the great work and support! Xxx Kristy

Just a quick note to let you all know Valentines Day will be exactly one month since my lap band surgery and I cannot tell you how happy I am that I have made this decision to better my overall health. Within the first thirty days and 10 days prior to surgery on a liquid diet. I have lost a total of 44 pounds. When I went for my first fill 2 days ago I was in total awe. I did notice my blood pressure became a lot lower than usual. I was told by the awesome staff at NYU langone to see my physician regarding my BP meds. After seeing my physician, he immediately took me off one of my three meds that I have been taking for the past 15 years. "One Down - Two to Go" …

Hi Everyone! I will be getting sleeved next Wednesday. Having all the emotions that many of you had written about. One of the things that is making me nervous is that I have not told anyone- just my husband and my best friend from childhood. I guess I am embarrassed to admit that I need surgery.... On the 2 week pre op diet....do you think that broth from a Chinese restaurant is a bad idea? G

Hi all my fellow sleevers I am pre op getting ready about three weeks to go. It has been a long six months getting ready. I am 5,11 262lbs all of it around my waist so I get asked at least once a week when I am due. I often tell them I have no uterus and am 51 years old but thank you for thinking I am still in my child bearing years. I used to try to be polite smile and make up a date so they were not embarrassed for asking. I have done tons of research and feel very confident about my choice. Just worried about having the time to really take care of myself after I work six days a week at a very very very stressful job Anyway thats a little about me really love the foru…

I had my sleeve done on Tuesday morning 9/10. I dry heaved and couldn't keep water down the first two days. I am now home and able to drink water about as much as I expected... However, I have zero interest in food, even the smell of broth, protein shakes make me extremely queasy. As a result I am feeling weak, emotional.... The weight is pouring off but I know this isn't healthy. (I'm honestly living for the 2 week Mark where I can add eggs) Anyway I am clinging to hope that someone has experienced this, has some tips, words of wisdom.

Feeling really good today , I went to buy some new work out pants and the sizing was great I've gone from a size 26 ( us 22) to a size 16 ( us 12) I know I have a little way to go but I'm feeling really good today :-D That is all have a great day :-)

I will try keep this short as possible. I think everyone here can attest that we could write a book on our journey. I've always been in shape. Part of the 290+ high PT club in the Army, basketball, softball, and weightlifting were my sports. After 3 kids I gained more weight that I wanted. After my third child, I lost 65 pounds Kickboxing (I was obsessed with it) and was 10 pounds to go I went to the doctor. I wasn't really feeling right and as active as I was I couldn't understand why I started to gain weight back. I was then diagnosed with hypothyroidism in 2009. The roller coaster began. I tried every single fad diet exercise plan and anything I could do to try to lo…

Band to RNY yesterday. Ok so I'm thinking the recovery sucks, but I'm trying hard to do everything I'm supposed to. Pain is down to medium- mild still. Had quite a bit of nausea first 12 hrs. Ready to get over surgery. I sleep ALOT. Dont regret doing it per say but hating this feeling right now. Soon be better I hope.

Hi all, I'm new here so I wanted to introduce myself. My name is Samantha and to this date I've lost 96lbs. My starting weight was 414 lbs. My weight loss surgery was 12-15-2014. I had the gastric bypass. For the last two weeks I had some set backs but now I'm back on track. Two weeks ago I got depressed about how much weight lost so I think I was self sabotaging. It was still feeling surreal to me, a dream. But when I stopped losing weight, I realized my dream. I've had to get back losing by reverting to liquids for a few days. It's helped, I've already lost 6 more lbs in just a few days. I was told all this was normal and by joining this forum I've realized too, I'm n…

Thanks, & God bless To the bariatric community! I lost: 145pounds But gained a life, beyond my wildest dreams. Truly, engaged three years ago today! Happily married 2 years ago; and my marriage keeps getting stronger. My husband calls me his princess, and I'm actually starting to believe it. I love spin class & curves.my love life is making me feel like im still in high school (younger).I beleive this community has helped me reach beyond my wildest dreams. I love the recipes. Inspiration to get the tummy tuck & breast lift, etc. I feel like my higher power (god), keeps supporting my deliverance, from "food hell", to "loving: self". I love the res…

wooohooo. . Feels good to be on the right track!

I got banded in March 2009. By September 2009, my doctor told me I had lost more than the average gastric bypass person (I was down to 230). And then it happened. My dad died. My mother became suicidal, my brother became detached. My family was fractured. I couldn't handle the stress, and my weight loss came to an abrupt halt. I felt like a failure for over the next 5 years. I wondered if I should have gotten the bypass. Should I have waited until something better came along, like the sleeve ? I was beating myself up emotionally, every day. I did not gain all of my weight back (my highest was 289), but I got very offtrack and gained a few pounds and stayed ther…

Today I had my Sleeve, thank you to everyone who shared their journey, I felt as though I went into this well empowered. I read everything pros and cons. I arrived at Hospital this morning 8am the check in process was quick..in surgery at 10:30 in room at 3pm...had to wait for room. I have experienced minimal pain not a lot of gas..Nurse had me up waking at 9pm. Nothing by mouth until 5am.. I have never wanted Water as bad as I do now.. My doctor is Carl Lowe Jr., he is amazing with the greatest bedside manners.carolina Surgical Center- Charlotte, NC

Finally finished my tier 3 weight management programme which Is part of the compulsory programme before surgery is an option. It all went fine and feel very informed and know that surgery is right for me they have said I will be approved so long as there is no underlying medical conditions that can cause a problem . Etc .. So now I am literally waiting for a letter with the date of my next appointment to meet with surgeon etc ... And for routine tests .... Then after that I think I will be given my date for surgery . If my last appointment was in January does any one know how long till I receive the letter for my appointment with surgeon and other healthcare pro…

Hi I have been thinking about gastric sleeve for a couple of years and in 15 days it will be a reality. I am getting nervious and think about it constantly. I have a really good supportive family and friends and have 3 friends at work who have had this procedure and are doing very well - they are my mentors. Even with all of this I am a bit scared. I am worried about the pain as I believe I have a low pain tolerance. How long are most of you in hospital and how long before you go back to work if you work. I work in an office so no lifting etc. I start the pre preparation tomorrow with the Optifast and vegetables - last week was my birthday and my sister gave me a pr…

I've been reading benefits on Apple cider vinegar and thinking of maybe using it I've heard a teaspoon a day is very good for various things including weight loss; anyone ever tried since surgery?

Today I'm exactly 1 month out from surgery. I got a little fill today. But what am I to eat now for the first 24 hours??? I dont think I can do just liquids for 24 hours...HELP

2 months post op and I tried drinking through a straw.. and bam...guess what?? I am getting in my 64oz and more...one "rule" was not to drink through a straw! But it has helped me tremendously and no issues!!!

I learned that we are not supposed to eat before bed at least 2 hours before bed anyway. I decided to not eat after dinner. why should i get in the habit of eating when im not hungry. If i eat after dinner than its head hunger not physical hunger. Night eating contributes to weight gain. after dinner around 8pm I have a glass of Metamucil and Water mixed. I always monitor for constipation that seems to be a big one (no pun intended) among those who had weight loss surgery. To minimal amounts of food and the body cannot excrete correctly. So fruit plenty of water and veggies are the order of the day. The Metamucil helps with satiety. I am over one year out and reached goa…

I am finishing up the last of my appointsment. I have my pych eval. on tomorrow, then one more appointment with my doctor before they submit all the paperwork to my insurance company for approval. During this process, I found out that I have sleep apnea and high blood pressure. I thought I did not have any comorbities. So I'm little afraid of these things. However, I am starting to get anxious about having the surgery. I kind of wish it would be over already. I'm ready to start losing weight and moving on the next chapter of my life. Here are some things I worry about: Will I be able to loose as much weight as I need to? Will I be able to control my eating? Wil…

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Hello Everyone, I am here to tell my lap band story.I was banded in 2003 in Wisconsin.I was almost #300 pounds, and was so miserable.I was so excited to get this device and it changed my life for the better in the beginning.I lost #140 and was very good at sticking to the rules. I worked out 5 days a week and had tons of energy. In 2006 I was starting to experience pain on my left side and back. I was living in Arizona by this time, and had established with a bariatric doctor here. Insurance was covering everything, and we found out it was broke.The tubing had become disconnected from the port.I was experiencing a lot of back pain,and what felt like a hernia wanting to…

Ok I had my surgery May 2014 I've lost 100#'s but haven't lost nothing in 2 months! I'm still eating right no soda, no bread, no fried foods, only egg whites, grilled chicken and grilled chicken salad any suggestions I'm thinking of doing all liquids for a couple days a week or a week with all liquids any other suggestions

Over one year out I have a variety of food I just don't eat candy cake or junk food. I especially don't eat after 5 pm.

I had surgery on 2/10, yesterday. I'm sore and trying to eat some and stay hydrated. I am excited to finally have this done and get started on my new life.

I had a lap band in 2008 that has been a tremendous failure. I have been so sick with it that I had to have all the fluid removed from it. My doctor suggests a revision from the lap band to a RNY. I need to lose 10 lbs before I can meet with the surgeon. Any suggestions on how to lose 10 lbs fast?

I really had to work on doing this today. It would be so easy to have blown off journaling. But that would probably led to me taking other shortcuts. Yesterday I started to ride but ended up getting off the bike after only 2 minutes. Way too much knee pain to any further. Today is another day and I will try to do it again. The good thing is that I am not beating myself up over this. My wife and I talked about joining a gym. This would allow me get a cardio workout using my upper body and also work on my strength training which I really don't have the tools to do here at home. I think I'll do that the week after next. I would do it sooner but my daughter and grandchil…

Date set for 2/11! It will be my new birthday for my new life. Starting my 40 and fabulous year off right!

Has anyone tried cooking with spaghetti squash? If so, how was it??

Newly banded 1-26-14 and am doing well gas has finally subsided but has anyone ever had a horrible pain right below the rib cage right up above the port site? it hurts so bad to even take deep breaths or moving the wrong way?

I have a question I'm 6 days post op and I have cravings like crazy. I know I'm not supposed to have nothing but liquid now whichive been doing good but I did sneak in a piece of cheese which was amazing lol. Am I supposed to be feeling like this?

A little background on me. Back in November of 2009, my sister-in-law (brother's wife) died of a pulmonary embolism at the age of 41. She and my brother had gotten married when I was in the 5th grade and she had lived with us before that, so I honestly couldn't remember a time when she wasn't my "sister". I loved her dearly and she was a huge part of my life. Her death was devastating to my entire family. I can't even put into words.... Anyway, she had been overweight/obese as long as I'd known her, which was maybe from her junior year in high school? It was pretty obvious that her weight had contributed to the blood clot that killed her. And after seeing what her death…

Hi everyone!! I had my vsg on sept 24th 2014 and I've had a total loss to date of 106 lbs! And I'm experiencing what I feel is extreme hairloss !! I'm doing everything I'm supposed to be doing ! Taking in all my protein and I just did a vitamin check and everything is fine and normal! I don't know what to do at this point and does it really grow back or am I just going to keep loosing more and more of my hair? Any advice given is a gift and thank you for your time ????

Hello Gastric Bypassers: I am scheduled for surgery tomorrow 2/10 and I'm beyond nervous! I was wondering if any of you had to do Clear liquids the day prior to surgery! If so, what'd you eat? What about a pre op diet? How long was yours? What'd you eat? And did you cheat? Thanks so much!

Is what I'm feeling normal?? Me over thinking, me second guessing, me thinking I shldnt do it! Am I gonna starve? What if the pain is too much? Just breathe....

I have really benefited from reading all of these posts. I just was banded on 2-6-15. So as you can imagine Im going thru quite a bit of stuff that I'm wondering if how I feel is normal and this forum has been so helpful. Looking forward to reading more and sharing my journey as well.

I had a sleeve on 1/27 and I have lost 17lbs. SW 280 weight day of surgery 275, CW 263. The scale toggles between 260 and 263. I am concerned because it seems I should be loosing faster? Am I crazy, on track or in need of help?!?

My 3 year bandiversary is February 28. I have been the same weight for MONTHS and I'm ready to get the weight loss going again! I started at 237 pounds, dropped down to 172, and then gained after a rough patch in life! Got up to 195. Currently (today) I'm at 191, and I want to lose 41 pounds. I'm doing a seven day restart starting today which consists of clear fluids only today, Soups and creamy stuff tomorrow, then mushies for 3 days (anything I could eat if I didn't have teeth). Then finally back to the regular meals with lean Protein, fruits/veggies, healthy grains, and at least 25g of Fiber. I wrote out the ten rules and posted them on my cabinet in the kitchen. Seven…

I know i said it starts my journey but my journey started many years ago, I have been obese all of my life. I was teased mercilessly and made to feel less than a person. I learned at a young age to laugh at myself before anyone else could and it has been that way for so many years and has become my barrier and comfort zone. As I grew older and wiser I learned to brush off the looks and the laughs but all in all I define myself as a hermit and love being alone now and not facing the world. I actually dont mind being inside and feel comforted by the absense of ridicule. I know this sounds sad but I really love who I am now mentally. My main reason for wanting this surgery …

Best thing I could've ever done!!! It's still alot of work but I'm up for the challenge. 2015 is our year! #teamfit #teamhealthy

After years of partying and always being the jolly fat lad, I decided after a harsh relationship break down to take stock of my life. I seem to have spent the majority of my adult life on a diet losing a little bit here and there but thing major and I would always end up pilling the weight back on plus a bit more. I am not unhealthy I was in the gym 3-4 times a week an playing rugby but nothing seemed to move the weight. I got injured playing rugby and had to stop playing an weight just spiralled out of control. it all came to a head in the summer of 2014 I was 31 years old and out of breath walking up the stairs at home and work. I grew bored of making excuses as to wh…

so I planned on weighing in on jan 11 but figured since today marks the one month date since i had surgery i figured wth! i took everything off n got on my scale. it said 231!!! at first i thought it said 241 and i was disappointed but then i looked again n realized i read the scale wrong. i was so shocked but happy as hell. it said 231..:unbelievable i didnt expect to lose that much. the last weigh in on dec 28 i was 237...i figured I really wouldn't lose anything because i havent really been walking daily(too cold or rainy). but seeing that today has motivated me to get my butt up n suck it up n walk 30 minutes a day..and start working out in two weeks since itll be six…

I am a little over 2 years out and I am trying to get back on track with my weight loss I have not lost weight in months my sw: 344 and now I am between 226-230... I never thought that I would be at the weight that I am now I am very happy but the surgery help me lose the weight but it did not help the the addiction that I have with food.... I have to admit it because it's true.... I love food ... I love crunchy salty sweet everything. This is really hard for me to admit. I want to forget them but they are all that I think about and I know that I am the one who controls what I put in my mouth but it's like my mind takes over well it is only one cookie one cupcake one smal…

I am a little over 2 years out and I am trying to get back on track with my weight loss I have not lost weight in months my sw: 344 and now I am between 226-230... I never thought that I would be at the weight that I am now I am very happy but the surgery help me lose the weight but it did not help the the addiction that I have with food.... I have to admit it because it's true.... I love food ... I love crunchy salty sweet everything. This is really hard for me to admit. I want to forget them but they are all that I think about and I know that I am the one who controls what I put in my mouth but it's like my mind takes over well it is only one cookie one cupcake one smal…

Hi I'm new here , considering gastric sleeve, I'm 26 I am pregnant with my 3 child due in July I am 5"4 and currently 220 pounds. With each pregnancy I have just gained gained gained ! After this child I don't plan on having more but definitely plan on loosing weight. I have been overweight for most of my life and I am unhappy and uncomfortable with the way I look and feel. I honestly can say that I am embarrassed of seeing people that I use to see when I was at a lower weight. I hate shopping and going out because I am ashamed that I have let this happen. Thank god I don't have any other health issues (yet) but want to be healthy for my kids and for myself Thanks for …

What is your gym routine looking like. I am 7 weeks out. (SD 12/15) Can someone give me a 45 min gym routine. Example 15 mins exercise bike 10 min rowing machine. Ect. I need like a play by play. I went to the gym today and some lady was lifting very heavy weights and walking with them. I can't do that yet. So any help is much needed. Thanks in advance!

I am 3 months in and I have great days and bad days. There is still so much I have to learn, or relearn as the case may be, but on my good days, I feel stronger than ever. I definitely still have issues to work on, but it feels so good to know that I did this for myself and that hard work is paying off. I am such a results oriented person that it is hard to take things day by day, sometimes. Having said that, 3 months is a great time to reflect on where I was 3 months ago. 3 months ago I weighed the most I ever have. Today I am almost down to my lowest adult weight. 3 months ago I was a collective 24 inches larger than I am (arms, bust, waist, hips, thighs). 3 …

Hello, all! I'm 68 years old and originally from South Dakota. I finally found a surgeon in the Tampa Area that I can get to. Also up front money was a concern. I've finally completed my 6 months of physician supervised diet. I'm having quite the time learning to eat properly, and it's quit an adventure coming up with techniques to break a life time of bad habits. I'm in the middle of getting my medical clearances and just getting a taste of the medical records nightmare, but my doc has a wonderful nurse, and I hope we will be able to get all the paperwork in place to set a date! I'm looking forward to getting to know you. Thank you all who are on this journey wit…

I had surgery January 22nd 2014 , im sick and tierd of chicken broth ! Anyone knows anything i can eat or what kind of soup can i make so switch things up? Not only that but i have not been taking any protein shakes because i feel like i can't tolerate it. Can anyone suggest any protien shake that i can drink?? .. One last question, when can i start doing squats ?? Btw im down 16 pounds!!

All in all yesterday was pretty good. I find that getting used to exercising daily will take some time to get used. Yesterday I was only able to ride the bike for 6 and then 2 minutes before I was forced to stop due to knee pain. But today is another day and will get on the bike again and see what I can do. Things I still need to work on are. Not drinking while I am eating. Getting away from eating in front of the TV. Continued exercise. Stop using caffeine. Things that I am doing well are. I've stopped carbonated beverages. I'm following what I eat through myfitnesspal. I'm starting to exercise. Nothing insightful to add. Just praying that I can follow th…