Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story

Hi everyone! I had my sleeve surgery on sept 2013.... I reached my weight goal, and no diabetes or hbp meds! But, Im very concerned and want to know if anyone have vision or eye problems? I use eye glasses and contact lenses for long time ago....but 4 months after the surgery I began to notice a change in my left eye...Now its worse! My left eye crossed when I try to focus at distance....I saw 2 eye doctors and they cant tell me whats wrong with my eye! I'm desperate because I even drive my car.....anyone with this issue?! Thank you so much!!

Hi everyone. I'm Eli and in two weeks I am going in for the gastric sleeve surgery and I'm a bit anxious, excited, nervous, hopeful, dubious and ready for the life changes ahead. I'm 40 and I've been overweight since the age of ten. Of course back then it was an extra 10lbs, an extra 30lbs in high school, 60lbs in college and since then I've worked myself up to 308lbs, or about 130+ lbs overweight. I'm trying to work on myself from all angles to become a better me. Two years ago I quit smoking, I started cycling and exercising on a regular basis. I just applied to go back to school and get a degree in enology (wine sciences) to start a new career that I actually w…

Guys, i'm going insane. Thing is, my surgery is set for January 6th, not only am I starving but I have to admit I am excited as can be. Yesterday I went in for my pre-surgical testing and thank the heavens that everything came out perfect, or so I thought. Later in the afternoon, I got a phone call saying, "we found something in your urine, it looks like an infection." Like are you kidding me? Ive had infections down there before and I havent had any symptoms or else I would of gotten it taken care of a while ago instead of now. Supposedly, this could make my surgery be postponed. Like are you serious, she said that there is also a chance that it might still be set as…

Hello I am new to the group. I recently had the sleeve done in dec 23. I have lost 15lbs but I'm feeling depressed. I'm not sleeping. I'm not sure if it's because of my anxiety or just depressed. The pain has been bad but now it's more the soreness and crazy eating patterns. I'm not hungry until afternoon. And I'm concerned I'm not balancing the diet the way I should. Any ideas?

I'm 3 days post op and I am slightly antsy! I am hoping this decision is going to be well worth it. My husband isn't as supportive as many others. He actually brought home 24 cupcakes and a gallon of ice cream when I asked him to get me sugar free Popsicle's. Friends say he's just scared but I honestly think he's selfish and manipulative though I'm not hungry at all I just couldn't fathom why he'd do that. Is there anyone else going through this similar situation with a loved one?

I am 5 2 and 421 lbs

down 38 lbs ~ dec 22

I am a 43 yo married woman from PA. I had rny in 10/3/14. Its def a learning process.

Ok. So far I've been reading about ppl going on a two week liquid diet prior to their surgery date as a requirement. Now is this for everybody? Or is this just for this who have some trouble with their liver? I live in Indiana and I go to st. Vincent bariatric center in Carmel. I've never heard of that. Never gOt those instructions. Never even heard of it even at my support groups. Now my surgery is on Tuesday January 13. Only two days away. And I have a specific diet to follow on Monday. I had to lose at least 30lbs in order to be considered for surgery which I've done. So hearing about these two week liquid diets has me freaked out. I feel a bit clueless cause they nev…

I have decided that I want to have RYN bypass and I have set up an appointment for my free seminar 01/08. I have my primary physician behind me a 110%. I just want to know what all else you have to go through before you get your surgery date?

So I am 36 years old and I have tussled around the idea of surgery for about 10 years. I really only get serious about it a couple of years ago. Finally last year I put it into motion and it has been a LONG LONG LONG journey with a lot of tears and frustrations. BUT, I have a surgery date now! I am having surgery February 25! I am so excited. I currently weigh around 270 and my goal is 165. I was 291 when the journey began. I start my preop diet February 7 and I am a little nervous. But I can't wait to share more and more of my journey as it comes!

I am Kimberly. I had my surgery (gastric sleeve) on 1/5/15. I am looking for a support group. Today was/is a bad day. Tried a protein drink 2 ounces. Nauseous, sweats, really yucky. Also, I am very irritable.

Hi everyone! My name is Kaela, I am 21 years old, I am 165cm tall and I weigh in at 108kg. My heaviest weight was 115kg. I am booked in for gastric sleeve surgery on the 30th January. (NOT LONG!!! ) I am so excited!!! I have been overweight my whole life and have tried many diets and have failed and I am fed up! I feel like my weight keeps me down, I never want to do anything, I just want to stay at home and hide from the world. Can't wait to live my life to the fullest!!!! SO MUCH EXCITEMENT I have having my surgery done by Dr. Victor Liew on the Gold coast. I have heard he is fantastic and he ALSO does not charge!!!! All my fees are being covered by my private medi…

Hi guys. Guess I'll start by introducing myself. I'm a norwegian male, 39 years old, married, father of two kids, and are working as a Engineering manager in the oil industry here on the west coast of Norway. I'm one and a half week away from undergoing gastric bypass, and are in the final pre op diet. So far I have lost 13 kg since i started the diet, and needed to loose 7,5 kg so are in good shape. So how did I end up here?. I have always been heavy set, and spent my teens and early 20 playing ice hockey, power lifting and martial art. I went to serve in the Norwegian army, and served for three years, before I went to college studying engineering. I was used to eat …

Monday makes 6 weeks. While I wish I could say i have lost a ton of lbs so far but only 24. Which is fine. I know things will keep moving along as long as I do my part. The great news is if was able to resume my position in my volunteer fire department. Meaning my dr completely cleared me. I've been back to my regular job for a while. But I am a licensed emt for my local fire department. And it's very physical work. I started back on 1/1 and have been on a few calls. My strength is some what low but I feel much more nimble in my ambulance. I am so glad to be back out there. And feels good having more breathing room in my uniform. Love to hear how others are feeling

I am Kimberly. I had my surgery (gastric sleeve) on 1/5/15. I am looking for a support group. Today was/is a bad day. Tried a protein drink 2 ounces. Nauseous, sweats, really yucky. Also, I am very irritable.

I'm 2 weeks post op. I'm still eating puréed foods. I have to get back to the crazy routine of taking kids to school and running errands at least until I go to work. What can I eat outside. I had my protein shake but I was told I can't eat oatmeal. Should I buy some babyfood until I can get some mash potatoes? Didn't think this through

I'm 3 days post op and I am slightly antsy! I am hoping this decision is going to be well worth it. My husband isn't as supportive as many others. He actually brought home 24 cupcakes and a gallon of ice cream when I asked him to get me sugar free Popsicle's. Friends say he's just scared but I honestly think he's selfish and manipulative though I'm not hungry at all I just couldn't fathom why he'd do that. Is there anyone else going through this similar situation with a loved one?

Can we just put it out there and point out that gas really hurts after surgery? I read about dairy intolerance following surgery but the menu my doc put me on has milk and yogurt. Oh My Goodness I thought I might die. I'm going to look into dairy alternatives but yogurt and cheeses are good sources of protein (I'm 4 day post op, no meats yet - nothing thicker than yogurt right now). Any thoughts? Suggestions? Gas-x strips? Worth it? I'm trying to add protein powder into things but the bubbles from protein drinks hurt too.

Ok I haven't changed my eating other than peanuts and sugar free pudding and weighed today and says I'm up 2 pounds WHAT???? I'm not at my goal weight yet this makes me terrified to try to eat different things OMG!! I've lost 91 pounds needed to loose 130 pounds so I've got about 40 more to go but to step on the scale and see 2 extra oh no!!! Any suggestions???

I even deleted the new app on my iPad & downloaded it again. It won't let me read any post, I keeps kicking me out the app before it opens post .. I really miss reading about everyone journey...I just remembered I have this app on my phone. So I'm going to delete the iPad version, helpfully I can continue using the old version... ALEX PLEASE DON'T GET RID OF THE OLD VERSION!!!!!!!!! I have my last supervised diet visit this month!!!!! Who hoo!!!! I had to cancel my 1/6 appt because I couldn't get out of work.... I'm hoping for a feb surgery date... Bariatric pal app please don't fail me now!!!! I need you guys more than ever!!!!!!!! Happy New Year everyone!!!!!

My name is Larry. I am a 59 yr old male. I started my journey at 388 lbs. lost some before surgery so day of surgery I was down to 359 lbs. I was wondering what everyone has found to be their go to food or liquid I should say for the next two weeks.

Tomorrow is the big day. 16 hours away!! Only my immediate family and my best friend know about this. I'm feeling nervous. A bit overwhelmed by the bad what if's. My doctor is at Riverside Hospital in Columbus, OH. His name is Dr. Sonnanstine. He seems like a great surgeon. His staff just loves him. I can tell it's not fake. Biggest fear with surgery is death, next to that I'd say diminished quality of life. I have 3 daughter's who mean the world to me. I'm doing this not just for me. It's for my family too. With high bp, dislocated disc and knee pain, I feel this is my last resort after many unsuccessful attempts to lose weight, including being put on weight watchers at …

trying to find some folks from the buffalo area scheduled for surgery this month? Surgery date jan 19th Final weigh in jan 13th

I feel great, not having a lot of pain! Today starts my new life style change!! I am so glad the surgery is over and things are going well! Yeah to the new me, I look forward to change!!!!????

That was a phrase I didn't expect to say. My 20 something daughter and I were doing a dolphin swim. A wetsuit is recommended since the Water can be chilly. I'm down 60 pounds since surgery so I figured-go for it. Try it. The worse is you will look like Shamu and it won't fit. The attendant handed me a size 16. I giggled inside at the thought someone thought I was a 16. I asked for an 18 'cause I know you work up a sweat getting the thing on. Also, 18 is the biggest they stock. I went into the dressing room, slipped on my suit and then pulled up the wetsuit. Slowly over the torso, then a tug and my arms were in. Ah, the zipper.... I walked out and my size…

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My name is Angie (from Michigan) and I'm so excited to be starting my journey toward my new healthy life. I'm hoping I'm prepared enough. I've seen my primary doctor and have her approval, my food logs, a letter of reference from my personal trainer, a timeline of weightloss attempts from age 7-present, a list of supplements I've tried and references with contact info. I know it sounds like a lot but I have no idea what to anticipate with the insurance. I have blue care network. Anyone have any idea as to what to expect? I'm so ready for this long journey:)

My name is Kristen. I am a 33 year old single mom in KS. I just had the gastric sleeve done on 1-5-15. They injured my spleen while in there so my recovery has been rough. I am lucky that my insurance covers the surgery and I have options in my area. A lot of people don't have insurance coverage and they have to drive far away just to find a surgeon. With that said, today is day three and I am pretty miserable.

I've set a date with my PCP but it's not for another month! I'm just wondering if there is anything I can do/ anyone I can contact before I talk to my PCP. I know what my insurance is going to require but I'm not sure if I have to wait and deal with PCP first!?? I'm so confused! Any advice? Thanks in advance!

Hello. For years I have considered weight loss surgery but finally started the process in July of 2013. My surgeon is Dr. Robert Quinlin at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV. My surgery is Monday, January 13, 2014. Quinlin and his team have been phenomenal so far. My highest weight was 334lbs in July. I have since lost 14lbs and am at 320lbs. I am 5'6" and 41yrs old. I have been big most of my life but that never kept me from participating in life nor were there any limitations until the past few years. When I weighed 270 five years ago, I began to realize the consequence of aging and carrying the weight and gained 60 MORE pounds. This last 60lbs has basical…

I have just started my pre op diet. I get sleeved 24/12/15. I have been writing about it on my new blog sleeve2splendiferous.blogspot.com/ Check it out I will post some before photos soon

Well i was printed to share my story, so here goes.. I'm 26, Mexican-Iranian... That's important because that means that I was raised on rice and corn tortillas. I'm female btw. Both of my parents work two or three jobs, so I was also raised on costco and walmart a frozen meals, like lasagna and chicken and rice... My sister has a disability which mean the I spend the better part of my early childhood in the waiting room of various doctors... Speech therapy, occupational therapy, at the ER, an the mental health therapist... But that not to being said to make you feel sorry, rather so you know that I again was subject to cafeteria food, Jello from the nurses and McDon…

Hey everyone! I'm 17 weeks post op and down 60 lbs. I was just wondering if this weight loss was a little slow considering that I have a friend who has lost about 100lbs in the same time frame. Regardless I am so so so happy with my sleeve and the decision I made to change my life. Please if anyone has tips or tricks let me know! Thank you ????

Ok I work from home and at a desk most of the day so I chew about a pack of gum a day but it's sugar free but didn't realize it's 5 calories a stick 18 sticks 90 calories in just gum a day!

I am so nervous! I start my clear liquid diet tomorrow and surgery on the 7th. Don't get me wrong, I have no doubts, just nerves!!

Yesterday I had my one year leaak test to make sure Miss Tummy is working right. The barium swallow follow-through was supposed to take two hours, but that is when you can drink 12 ounces of the stuff like old times. Because I could only sip an ounce every ten minutes or so, it took almost all day. Oh well. for the first time I got to see the complete path my food goes through. My sleeve really is a tube, like a garden hose. I am a visual learner, so this was helpful for me to see. Now I really understand why I fill up on so little food, and how stacking in the esophagus happens if you overeat. It was fascinating to see, and all was good - no leaks and no proble…

My experience..... My consult appointment was yesterday. The whole staff was very friendly. I really like my Doc. My appointment didn't really go like I thought it would. I did the whole check in height weight. Found out I am 5.1/2 ft. but I actually think I'm 5ft. my hair kind of got in the way, (updo, I know stupid). I met with the nurse, we went over a couple things, the doctor came in, he asked me a lot of questions that are normally on your new patient questionnaire which I thought was weird.. Like my nationality, am I mixed, married... and so on. We didn't talk about my past weight loss attempts. What I've been doing to lose weight. Or why I gained weight ov…

I am scared, nervous and ready to get this done!

I'm a tractor trailer truck driver I work 12 to 14 hrs a day 5 days a week. I'm 35 have 4 kids. I have aways been over weight I was 220 going in to the 7th grade. Way I decided on a sleeve surgery is 1. I'm sick of being fat 2. to be here for my kids and 3. The health requirements and Dot regulations. As I stated in my previous post I was 395 back in April when I started this journey 355 now and having surgery January 13th.

Hello all. I was sleeved on 12/30 and I have been on the post op diet of strained Soups and Protein shakes. I still feel hungry all the time. I have been getting plenty of Water. I have two more week before I can add soft foods. Also, my weight loss have been averaging three pounds a day sine surgery. Anyone have some suggestions or advice? Thanks.

Hi, I am new here but have been reading these post for a while I am in Australia and booked to have a sleeve on feb 9 I am a doctor, but this makes the process even harder as I feel like a failed in looking after myself and am now having surgery! By one if my colleagues! My BMI is only 32 but I have metabolic syndrome with pre diabetes and am on metformin (which is awful) I am only 37 I have 2 small children and I do not want to become a diabetic within the next 5 years...which is where I am headed I have had two failed pregnancies this year (probably from high sugars) and have finally realised that I need to do this for myself and my family I am really worried abo…

Update on progress (3 weeks post-op): I have lost 22 pounds since my pre-op. My surgeon says I am doing so well that he advanced my diet a week early! I can now eat fruits and veggies (except for grapes, raisins, and iceberg lettuce), but I have to wait a few weeks for citrus fruits. I can eat chicken, turkey, shrimp, crab, and fish. No red meat or pork for at least two months. Dinner tonight? Chicken Chop Suey!

Hey everyone. I've been mostly a lurker with some posts here and there. Today I had my final nutrition class (my center requires two full classes) and six months of diet docs. I have two more months to go. Today made it so real, it's like--unbelievable. It's scary. I've been super attentive/borderline obsessive with the reading and the lurking here and the YouTube-ing. And none of it made it feel as real as today. I'm terrified! I've had many food funerals and I have to really beat the poundage I gained over Christmas in order to get below my weight from last month. It's only 5 pounds but it's still making me really work. (And before I get the whole spiel about ov…

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My name is Maya or blackbean on here. I had Roux-en-Y gastric bypass 7 weeks ago at Abbott Northwestern hospital. Dr. Daniel Leslie was my surgeon. My weight before the 2 day bowel prep and clear liquid diet was 279, Surgery Weight was 269, current weight is 229. I'm finding life after surgery to be a rough road to get used to. But I keep telling myself things will be much better by a year out. The picture is from about a week ago. attachment=50656:ImageUploadedByBariatricPal1420577691.054452.jpg]

Hello everybody, my name is Erica I am 33 years old and had the gastric sleeve procedure on June 23, 2014. My weight pre op was 275.4. I am now 187 pounds! And has only been five months and I have never felt so good. In the beginning it was very tough and I went through a little regret but I can't tell you how happy I am and how happy I am with my results. I am posting a picture down below of the last few months. If you are thinking about doing the procedure and you were unsure let me tell you how it has totally changed my life for the better! I am so happy with the results and how I feel and how my health has improved dramatically! If you all have any questions or concer…