Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story

Hey everyone! I have had a rough journey with my band so far! I got banded 10/21/14 then got a port infection (which hurt like hell by the way!) I was on antibiotics for 4 weeks and had to push gross stuff out of the incision EW! I still haven't had a fill. I have gone from 350 to 328lbs but now I am at a stand still. I have zero restrictions and pretty much able to eat anything although I try to pay attention. Last night I think I ate a bit too much but no nausea but then I got this strange pain in my lower abdomen, it feels like I've done a bunch on sit ups. I've taken gas x but it hasn't gone away. It is uncomfortable and is worse when I stand up a little better when …

My surgery was on December 22, 2014. I had a hiatial hernia and gastric bypass surgery together. Was a "quick" 4 1/2 hour operation

I am seven weeks out with nausea and vomit quite often. Rarely is there a day that I don't. Anyway, doctor suggested to have a look and see, or should I just hold out and wait to see if it gets better?

In march 2014 I decided to make change....just my diet alone no carbs as of march 20th 2014 weight 340 I lost 54 pounds on my own by Oct 20th 2014,,,, my surgery date was Oct 20th 2014 I weighted 286 ...as of today I'm 255,,,I need advice on my next steps

I'm 38, 5'7" starting weight was 253. I weighed myself this morning (post op 6 days) and I'm at 248. I've struggled for years, like all of us to lose weight. I went through the approval and preop process 8 years ago but was rejected for being 9lbs too light. I couldn't bring myself to gain 9 pounds so I quit. After another 8 years of my weight going up and down and then finally gaining 30 pounds in a year I decided I'd had enough. I gained the additional weight I knew I needed just to pass (40 BMI) and started the process again. I was still really nervous; not sure if such a permanent change was a good idea. Now, with all this pain I'm still not sure I made the right deci…

i started 2 years ago at 425. Through a successful bariatric program at my hospital and one of the top surgeons I am currently at my goal and maintaining at 220 pounds. My journey was one for ME.

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…

Well i was prompted 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 McDo…

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…

My name is Aimee & Im 37 years old. I've gained about 60 pounds in the last year and a half. I'm 5 feet tall and I weigh 229 pounds. *****This is a major setback in my life because when I was 26 I weighed 240 pounds. I decided I didn't want to be overweight anymore and I took steps on my own to lose my weight - I'm not sure where I found the willpower but I was able to lose the weight by dieting alone basically changing all of my eating habits and forming a new lifestyle. I started working out and incorporating exercise & was able to lose more .... After being heavy from age 12 till 28 I was extremely proud of myself. I had finally done the impossible. I ca…

Yes, leave it to me. I loose 11 lbs on the pre surgery diet. Go in the hospital weighing 301.2 and come home and the next morning I weigh 304.0 - how in the world is that humanly possible. Talk about making someone feel down ????

I made the decision to have my sleeve when my diabetes was severely effecting my kidneys. I of course wanted to lose weight but that was the determining factor for me. I am very lucky to be a nurse who works on a surgical floor. One of which is a wonderful bariatric surgeon. I went through the process pretty quickly. My starting weight was 243 and day of surgery I was at 230. This is my 3rd week post op and I am down to 206. I feel great in all but I am still having trouble eating the recommended protein and maintaining my water intake. I feel full very fast. I can drink a protein shake which helps. I am looking forward to seeing more weight come off! Kim Rn1999

Greetings, all! I had my surgery 4 months ago today! I have had 2 fills, and as of today I have lost 29 pounds! I have reached a mini goal of hitting 180 by my birthday! After the adjustment, I can eat about a cup of food, and am learning when to not eat one bite too many. I am so happy!

I was sleeved on dec 22 they didnt start my case till 300 in icu by 630....the only pain i had was in my left side. Nurses made me,get up and walk at like midnight that is where i met my friends the dry-heaves for the next day any time i moved,foley was removed they decided i needed a blood transfusion and a ton of fluids since i was unable to void ! 4 ivs later tons of fluids and 1 unit of blood i was finally allowed to go home 6pm dec 26 - would not change my choice although i was not happy while in hospital best choice little to no pain after day 1 !

I have several tattoos but the ones I am most concerned about are a 1/4 sleeve on my arm. Does anyone have experience with arm tattoos after weight loss? I wonder if they will look ok. I have about 150 to lose.

Names margarita I had my surgery 4 years ago recently moved to the state of Oregon where I know nobody looking to meet anyone who can relate to what I have to do everyday with all the life changes and head games it can get hard when you don't have a support group!! If anyone's interested in meeting/chatting I'm gamed again I'm 4 years post op RnY sx done in Palm Springs California by dr ramy awad I started at 425lbs and am now 150lbs I got there in one year :-) it's been a great journey but I'd love to find someone who can relate to this life style change

will taking alka-seltzer by accident hurt the stomach after bariatric sleeve surgery ? please help.

Got my VSG on 12/23 and going through the normal gas issues while I chug along my two week full liquid diet. I'm actually nervous to eat food again! I want to make a lifestyle change and not just eat the same way I ate before. Not sure which direction to go... Any recommendations on eating philosophies?

Now I am feeling better about my situation I wanted to tell my story in the hope that it will help other people. Like most others I have a long history of struggling with my weight and when I found out about the sleeve I thought I had found the solution. I went through a company called Weight Loss Forever in Canada and had my sleeve in Tijuana with Dr Pompa. I was impressed with the doctors and the facility and was well taken care of. I had hardly any pain and was able to drink without many of the problems I read about on this forum. When I got home I followed the plan strictly and was losing weight. However I was so hungry all the time and I didn't feel I had any res…

Went in for my 1 week post-op check up and to get my staples taken out today and was happy to see that I'm already 9 lbs down...even on my period (started last night)...so I imagine having lost a little more with the extra Fluid and bloat gone after. Still in a good amount of pain/discomfort but I'm keeping active as well as resting when I can. Thankfully, I have the luxury and blessing of having my mom close enough to take my 14-month daughter at night when my hubby is at work so I don't have to attempt picking her up and keeping up after a toddler. Sure makes those rare cuddles from her all the better❤️???? Starting a new job next week then a nursing program in Jan…

Hello everyone! My name is Heather and I just wanted to pop into the forum to read about other people's journeys and for moral support. I just returned from TJ where I had VSG surgery with Dr. Elias Ortiz on December 21st, 2014. I'll make post after this about the details of my surgery, but first, here's a little background: Both my brother and I have been overweight all our lives. He was always big, even when he was a baby, but I didn't start to blow up until I was about 4 years old. Regardless, poor eating choices coupled with a lazy lifestyle has led me down a path where I am now in my 30's and bigger than ever. My weight is a little over 310 and I'm abou…

Today I Celebrate 2 months post-op. I started the journey at 192 and am now happily weighing in at 156. The last week has been a little tough. I'm finally feeling less restriction and I have to be a bit more conscious of what I eat. I'm able to eat less food but learned that I still definitely need to watch the carbs, they are the devil! Life is so much better. The holidays were just great. I didn't worry about what to wear and how it felt. Instead of celebrating with food, I am learning to celebrate with fellowship -- really learning to enjoy people! I'm still getting used to all the attention I'm getting but it's way better than the attention I used to get. "Y…

who would have thought?? 3 years ago, a scared little (big) rabbit had WLS i was scared about the unknown - what to expect in my future i crept down 105 lbs/GOAL in one year past two years fluctuating/maintaining 3-5 lbs at times i have weighed a "little" more honesty, confession is good for the sole i'm not perfect, welllll actually i do graze sometimes or eat more than i should during the day i don't enjoy not drinking while eating i don't always get my 64 oz of Water i don't exercise but............ i don't weigh 235 lbs anymore many wonderful things have been going on in my new life my health is wonderful…

Hello bariatric pals! I had my sleeve done Monday morning at 11:30. I arrived at the hospital 2 hours early and they immediately took me back to prep. We had to wait a while for the liquids to flow through me so they could get a urine test to endure I wasn't preggo. Since I hadn't had any liquids it took a while. The dehydration also made it difficult to find a vein for my 2nd IV. It took them 4 tries, and it was pretty painful! After that, my surgeon came to answer final questions before I was given meds. I barely remember being wheeled into a large sterile room with lots of people getting things ready. I then fell asleep. I woke up in pain around 1 1/2 later. I remember…

So, I'm sittitng her watching TV with my husband and I start to think, 'Man, I am so lucky. My life is so much better and I am so much happier." I owe this all to my weight loss. Things have been hard, but I am happier with who I am now so it seems like life is somehow easier. My Story: I was 25 and 260 pounds, I had 3 small children (9 months, 2yrs, and 4yrs old) and I was crazy unhappy. I went to an information session and everything seemed to fall into place from there. I did my 6 months of supervised diet by a Doctor, saw a psychologist, met with the nutritionist and went through many emotions in the process. Then surgery happened. I was sure I made the worse mist…

Anyone from ND on here? If so where from

Hello all.. So I was sleeved on July 25 in Mexico! When I started my journey I was 336 today I'm 251 which is awesome! I have only told a handful of people.. And only two family members! The rest of my family is inquiring how I'm losing my weight! I have told them high protein low carb and smaller portions! But im starting to feel like I should just tell the truth... Now my question is, have any of you come clean after fibbing about it, and how was the reaction? I'm worried that they will be mad at me for not being truthful! Some insight would be great!! Merry Christmas!!

Does anyone ever feel like they over eat?? Like how does that fit In my small pouch!?? Did I break it?

My name is Amanda and I am 34 years old, located in Delaware! I began my journey in November 2013 when I made the decision to have surgery. I was 219 pounds at 5 feet 1 inch. I had heart trouble, high blood pressure, pain in my joints, a substantial inoperable back injury with nerve damage, border line diabetes, and a whole list of other ailments. In the beginning, I had very little support from my family. My surgeon required an info seminar followed by every physician's clearance known to man, nutrition classes, and life skills classes. I attended my 3 nutrition classes and when I entered my first life skills class, I wanted to back out!! A friend of mine, who also had s…

356lbs

I had surgery on November 19. Thus far I've lost 22lbs, but I'm not able to eat much. I think I'm eating less than I should but it's all I can handle. I've begun a walking regime but didn't walk today due to the weather. I want to start doing more exercise for the abs and thighs so I'm looking for something I can do at home for beginners. I'm excited but when I step on the scale and see a very small weight increase I get nervous. I want the weight off so bad and I have little patience but I was assured I'm losing at an acceptable rate.

Long time (mostly lurker) member here I just did the whole seminar thing (again ) and have requested an appointment. I'm hoping I can start this journey by the end if the month. I've finally got insurance that will make it a possibility! I've have been trying for 6 years (actually more like 10 but I was told I was too young 10 years ago) now to have bariatric surgery, however, it just hasn't been in my cards. I'm hoping my surgeon will be able to get me in mid December (though if he tells me he can get me in in October I won't hesitate!). I am currently 26, I am 5'2" and 325 which gives me a whopping BMI of 59! I don't have any co-morbidities (yet!) but I'm sure if I w…

Wondering if any one else is from ontario and how they are doing on optifast ?

Hi everyone, sorry if this is TMI but I got sent home with a catheter because my bladder isn't "awake" yet. I'm scheduled for a urologist visit Friday the 26th. Has anyone on here had this problem when coming out of anesthesia? I've had multiple surgeries and never had problems before. This one is not fun. Mike

Wow! I'm :-D and going through all the motions that come along with it...I must be honest though I hate the crushed pills...Ugh! I'm so thankful the surgery is over, it's over! It was the toughest yet the bravest thing I've ever done in my life...I'm so Proud of Myself...I'm 48-year-old wife and mother. I'm also a dialysis patient that was turned down on the transplant list because of being overweight... That's when the big decision came in to follow through with the surgery..,to lose a lot of weight and eventually get a new kidney and get off of dialysis...

I am having surgery in August. Wondering if there is anyone else out there that is having surgery in the summer. Also wondering if there are others who have hypothyroid?

Today is actually 8 weeks and one day post op but when I got on the scale today I was down 50.5 lbs!!!!!!!! I was so excited, I had to double and triple check!! I got back to the my doc on Dec 30th for my next check up. I feel so good, and am not struggling with my eating. I am doing two shakes a day and one small meal (what my doc wanted me to do) and because the weight is coming off it makes it much easier to stay on track. I am trying to work the hell out of this sleeve as much as I can in the early months. Just wanted to share, this site has been so helpful I hope that I can be helpful to all you out there just starting your journey!!

Tonight I Attended My Pre Op Class Can't believe I should have a surgery date sometime next month which will be great 2015 I'm Ready For It... For All On The Journey Good Luck

I'm so glad that I'm loosing I've lost 91 pounds so far but didn't wanna loose all my booty!Any suggestions?

Week 3 post-op, have lost 31 lbs! Last night was my last available dose of pain medicine, but I need suggestions if what to take that isn't horribly huge, perhaps chewable or liquid, and can be split or crushed if needed. I'm still having this great pain only in the spot my stomach was taken out of. The outside is fine and healing well, but the inside feels like someone is tearing me and burning me with a lighter when I move! Though the pain is present, it's a good feeling knowing that this has been my first holiday season that I'm LOSING weight rather than GAINING! It's been a great couple of days celebrating with my family...Christmas has been so much more fun wi…

My original date was Jan 7th and I was completely prepared for that. Well, after calling bcbs fep and my surgeon's office, my date was changed to Dec 31st to avoid having to meet the new year's deductible. So now I have to travel to Mississippi for Xmas with my husband and kids, fly out to teach a residency the day after Xmas, fly back to Dallas on the 30th, and check in to the hospital at 6am on the 31st!!!! So now I'm faced with a liquid diet during Xmas and 4 days in a hotel without food! Luckily it's a great hotel and I was able to call ahead to the chef regarding dietary restrictions!!! I really hope I can do this!

Ok. So I start my two week preop liquid diet today. I can have a lean meat and a green veggie at night though. So that's nice. Surgery on the 29th.

I am new here. My surgery is scheduled for 12/29/14 in Houston, TX. I am on my 2nd full day of my preop liquid diet (and SO hungry! LoL) My surgeon is Dr. Garth Davis at The Davis Clinic. I am 40 years old and have struggled with my weight most of my life, especially since college. My "freshman 15" was more like 100 :-( After that I stayed fairly stable until seven years ago when I sustained a spinal injury that affects my mobility. Since I have trouble walking, I have gained another 50 lbs, but I will not be gaining any more! I am a teeny bit scared but mostly excited and thankful to be on my way to better health!

Really excited and nervous about Monday. I chose to stay home for Christmas this year so I wouldn't be around food since I'm on liquids. Best decision.

I'M DENISE. I'M IN A SUBURB OUTSIDE OF CHICAGO IL. FINALLY MY SURGERY DATE IS DEC 24, 2014. HOW ABOUT THAT CHRISTMAS EVE! MY FAMILY & I CELEBRATED THIS PAST SAT. INSTEAD. I AM HAVING GASTRIC BYPASS SURGERY & I AM SO EXCITED TO FINALLY GET THIS OVER WITH. I HAD LAP BAND SURGERY AUG. 13, 2008. IT DIDN'T WORK FOR ME. I LOST APPROX. 40 POUNDS AND REGAINED IT IN THAT 6 YEAR PERIOD. I REACHED MY SWEET SPOT FOR A MINUTE - MAYBE - THE 3RD MONTH, BUT THE DOCTOR HAD AN INEXPERIENCED TECH DO MY FILL AND IT WAS ALL DOWN HEEL FROM THERE. I DON'T REALLY KNOW WHAT HAPPENED. I DO KNOW THE DOCTOR FINALLY SAID THE TECH DIDN'T HIT MY PORT. AFTER THAT I STARTED HAVI…

I decided to get the sleeve done when my I went to my doctor and asked about being able to have a child at my weight. My body was always out of whack and doing weird things so i wanted to make sure. Well her answer is what prompted everything. She said "it will be hard for you to conceive unless you lose some weight" That made my heart drop as what i yearn to be is a mother. How could this happen when I was engaged and happy and found the man I want to have my children with. That day I decided I was going to start looking into the surgery. It was along 8 month process. 6 month nutrition classes, psych evaluation, cardiac test, constant blood work, 2 week pre op diet, a…

Well, my one year comes up in three more days. Here is how my stats have changed: Weight 235 to 169 (mostly carrying remaining excess front and center) Waist 53" to 39" Bust 44D to 36B Hips 48" to 41" Shoe 9 wide to 8 1/2 narrow, no more diabetic socks Shirts 24 (3X) to 12 (L) Pants 24 (3X) to 14 (L) Dropped 3 blood pressure meds, Lipitor (cholesterol), Metformin (pre-diabetic) Lyrica (neuropathies and sciatica), hydrocodone (chronic pain in joints) Out of 8 meds, I am only taking Wellbutrin for post-stroke anxiety At my one year visit last Thursday, my doctor adjusted my goal weight from 135 to 155, so now I am only 14 pounds from goal. She said that after…

HW 285, SW 266, CW 252. 5'5", 57 yo. Grateful and proud. I love my sleeve! I'm learning every day, and slowly but surely building a new relationship with food. Accent on the slowly for me, and that's fine.

Hi guys I had my surgery yesterday and I was released today...it wasn't as bad as I was expecting it to be... I just wish I could get rid of some of this gas sorry for the TMI.... Other than that it's going pretty smoothly... I'm slowly taking sips of water today and it I can feel it trying to go down my new stomach... Feels kind of weird... I need vice anyone??

Hey guys and ladies! My name is Nikki. (Not nicole ) I have been overweight my entire life! My highest weight was 340 when I was pregnant I started my sleeve journey in May weighing 315 I have the sweetest child to ever Grace this earth His name is Maxwell Dean During my 3 month supervised diet I lost 18 lbs I was sleeved November 14th 2014 My weight the day of surgery was 297 I am now 269 I hope to get to know a few of you fine people! Thank you for taking the time to read this