Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story

I am 7 weeks post op. I was going thru my pictures looking for a certain picture for a Christmas present. Well I came across a picture of me and my daughter from a baby shower about a month before my surgery. And I was comparing it to a recent pic on my phone I took. I was amazed at the difference!! I hope they come across this is the first time I am adding two pics at once.

Looking to make friends with someone around my age(: absolutely open to any ages, but it would be nice to relate to someone my age. My email is k.reel27@gmail.com Good luck everyone and thank you so much for sharing all experiences (positive and negative) this app has bee so helpful<3

Hello, I'm Ashly. I'm not really sure how to start my story without sounding awkward or having a ton of run on sentences. I have struggled with my weight loss since the age of 12. I constantly got picked on by either family members, people at school and even teachers. My self confidence pretty much got shot and I have had a low sense of self esteem since. In May of 2013 I became pregnant with my first child and gave birth in December to my gorgeous daughter Annabel Willow Rose Lee. My top pregnancy weight was around 265 (give or take a few pounds). I lost some of it but at a Doctors visit in August I noticed my weight on the scale. A whopping 287 pounds (I currently as of…

I've been over weight since the age of 5. I was a chubby kid always and started dieting at the age of 8 as per my pediatrician and nutritionist, so you can imagine how hard that might of been for an 8 year old. My mom tried her best but of course i would sneek food any chance i had. After a while my mom stopped the diet and again no restrictions. I was taught that food was reward especially unhealthy fast food. Any time i did something well that was my reward. As a teenager i developed poor eating habits never eating breakfast and buying only junk as lunch at school (but school really only sold junk) as i became independent in my late teens early twenties these habits jus…

I'm 8 months post op! I feel great today!! I've had so many struggles and haven't lost as much weight as I probably should have.. I got my band April 11th 2014.. My port flipped and I had to have it flipped back on June 30th 2014. Then just a few weeks ago. (December 2nd) I had hernia surgery! Everything seemed to be pulling me down!! I could go to the gym in those times after the surgeries. Having to wait 2-4 weeks before being able to work out again. I was so frustrated. I remember crying cause I just felt like "when will this give so I can loss they weight!" But I'm doing good now and will be going back to the gym after New Years! I'm happy to say I went from 317lbs …

Hello, I am 4 days post op. Each day is better than the previous. But today my large incision on top right has been more sore. I also have been feeling dizzy and very weak. I have been drinking Water (which is difficult to drink, i don't know why) chicken broth, green tea no sugar, skim milk, and coconut water. I feel what have I got myself into. I resent my children eating around me and going out to eat. There are times during the day I wish I would be eating something but I do not. I need to work past those feelings.

Hi. Have anyone tried this treatment after surgery? Thanks and merry xmas!

This has been a horrible week I had my surgery Dec 11 and everyday I wish I didn't do it!! I have had severe pain Everytime I drink I have spasms does it ever get better and I think I am hungry??? I tried a jello cup today it made my stomach hurt! Is anyone else having these issues??

For the first time ever I can not over indulge at Christmas ( without being sick) and for the first time in a long long time calories are not on my mind ... I can have a little bit over everything and not over eat , if I over eat I throw up it's that's simple .. And over eating for me is is 2/3 of a sass age instead of 1/2 . My thoughts go out to anyone out there who is pre surgery on their post op diet and won't be able to enjoy the food this year ... Look at it like this , this is the only time in your life you will need to miss Christmas food , once in your whole life. Not such a big deal rite :-) Anyways I am a day ahead of most of you because I am from New Zealan…

Hello my name is Jeff. I am scheduled for The gastric sleeve surgery on December 29. It has been a very long road. I was supposed to have it in April but the place I was going to Didnt out me on the required six month program so I started over with another dr. Finished my six month program and now I'm scheduled. I'm very nervous and having second thoughts. I think it's mainly because I'm being put under a lot of pressure by my dad and other family members. Ever day I hear you don't need surgery just eat less and exercise. Work with a nutriionist. My dad keeps telling me this is permanent and when I'm 80 It could have negative effects. So we'll see what happens for now I'…

I just scheduled my surgery with my bariatric solutions in Decatur. I had to push it back to February 9th because of work issues but I am on the schedule. Excited and nervous

For how long were you prescribed clot preventing injections. My surgeon prescribed for 2 weeks, though he himself says that it differs, some surgeons dont prescribe at all, some for 3 days, others 10-14 days. He did tell me I can reduce to 5-7 days if I am walking regularly and able to drink well, which today I feel I am.

I got approved for surgery date is 12/22/14....I have an overflow of emotions... I've been morbidly obese for my entire adult life. Just praying I make it through surgery ALIVE, anywho.. I have my pre op appt tomorrow and have no idea what to ask, what are things you'd wished you'd known prior to surgery? I'm sooooo excited!!

I've reached my 2-week mark post-op and have lost 20 pounds so far. I'm finding it hard to eat, or rather, it's hard to find the desire to eat. On the other hand, I am OBSESSING over this imaginary tall glass of ice cold Water that I am only able to DREAM of guzzling down! I'm drinking as much as I can manage in a days time, but am dry-mouthed and craving more! I'm also still very sore, but only in the area they took my stomach out. Over the past couple if days, I feel I've regressed. I'm back on pain medication (I try only to use at bedtime) and guarding my sore spot. I realize it's only been two weeks after an abdominal surgery and I've been utilizing all this energy…

Waiting to get my iv. Sooo excited and nervous

When I first started researching this process, it felt like it would take forever. Today is my final weigh-in and it feels like the last few months flew! I expect to get a surgery date today and I'm incredibly excited! I upgraded my insurance starting Jan 1 so I'm *slightly* concerned that will somehow delay me, but I'll cross that bridge when I get to it! I have a few last-visit questions for the surgeon, but does anyone have any "I wish I asked that" questions for your last visit with the surgeon?

Hello all, I'm looking forward to learning tips and tricks to surviving this liquid diet. I started a week early just in case I might run into problems. I don't go into surgery until December 30th but I want to play it safe and shrink my liver. This liquid diet is leaving me pretty irritated and hungry. This is my second day and I'm going stir crazy. I figured if I can do this until my surgery I can make it the rest of the way. Anyone else feel like starting the liver shrinking diet is the hardest?

hi..I'm new here. My name is Melissa. I was sleeved on Oct.28, 2014. I feel like I've completely fell off the bandwagon. There are things I'm unsure about..like how to order when I eat out. I always feel like I've ordered the wrong thing. What's the easiest way to get back on track and start feeling good about yourself.

Hi, I'm Sara. I had Gastric Sleeve surgery on October 6, 2014. I'm down 58 pounds and feeling fantastic. Off all heart meds and walking 2miles a day. I've joined several pages on Facebook and have already deleted many! I've seen so many giving advice on how to cheat or what you can get away with. I so want to do this the right way and change the behaviors that got me here in the first place! I'm 2 months out and very committed. I want a safe place to talk about things that come up! Also looking for new recipes!! Thanks for adding me

I'm new here. My surgery is Dec 15,14. I'm having gastric bypass. My bmi is 51. I've been overweight most my life with pounds just not going away only up.. I'm 29 be 30 on Dec 17. Day I'm suppose to come home... I'm excited for this but getting a little scared.

I'm new to the site and wanted to introduce myself. I'm 38 year old, 5'4" and (now) 236 lbs. I had my gastric bypass surgery on December 9, 2014. I am headed into week 3 now. I started at 249 lbs. I currently have high blood pressure, sleep apnea, and hypothyroidism. My goal is to be off of blood pressure medicine and my CPAP machine as soon as possible. Going into week 3 my questions are: 1. How many calories should I look to get in at this stage? I've currently barely get 300 a day if that from yogurt, Protein shake, and applesauce ????. 2. When starting eggs, tuna, ground chicken, etc., how much should it eat? One scrambled egg? A couple ounces of tuna or chicken…

Hello everybody, My name is Judy from Manteca, Ca. I had my Gastric Bypass on December 8th,2014. I was in the hospital overnight. I took my pain meds for six days. I'm very swollen. I went and seen my doctor for first time since Surgury after 7 days after surgery. No weight loss. But, he said not to worry it will start coming off and it is starting some. Starting weight 255.....1st .Dr. Appt. 245......surgury weight. 238.....Dr. Appt. after surgury.244..... Dec. 20. 238.5 Yes, I'm getting worried, but I'm planning on starting to go workout after Christmas and I'll see if that helps. I'm just starting purée eatting officially today. The paperwork I have says at meals …

Has anyone had pain on their right side? I was eating cream of wheat could it mean I had too much? Or maybe my stomach didn't like it?any advise would help.

Still a bit sore in my mid-section, but pain meds make it manageable. I've had nearly three full bottles of Water, some thinned Protein shake, and a bit of unsweetened apple sauce. Also took one probiotic pill. Hoping to get another solid night of sleep and to be a bit more human tomorrow (Sunday). Took a very brief shower tonight. That was nice. That's all for now...

Well I had my surgery yesterday. Everything went great and I am feel very good. Not much pain only a little tenderness around the incision areas. Have some discomfort in my should but they warned me of that. Anyway I am excited that I am now on the other side of surgery and feeling good.

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There are too many to choose from. What are your favorites? Right now I'm liking isopure and matrix pb chocolate

Hi everyone! My name is Natalie, 29yrs old from Canada. I am 1-month post op Roux En Y as of today. I have always struggled with my weight for as long as I can remember and tried so many diets I've lost count. This was a "last-chance" as my doctor puts it as I started developing health issues due to my obesity such as sleep apnea and hypertension. I decided to do something about it when my weight hit 394lbs, I cried...infact wept as I always vowed I would never let myself get that big. Since surgery on November 19th I have lost 32lbs and for a total loss since October 8th of 50lbs. It hasn't been easy but my mom always says to me in patois "if Yuh waan good Yuh nose h…

I'm at the doctors waiting to get my first fill. A bit scared but will let you all know how it went when I'm done.

I just scheduled my preop testing for December 30th! I'm super excited to be taking this step to better myself. Any advice on how to make the next couple weeks easier would be appreciated! Thanks!

Hi Everyone, I was banded in 2008 and immediately thought it was a mistake, by the time I was able to start solid foods I was vomiting. A few days later I was hospitalized for vomiting blood. In all the consultations and prepping for surgery nobody had really addressed the issues with my head. I started on the day of surgery at 229, within 3 weeks I was down to 179 severely dehydrated and has bleeding ulcers. Of course as soon as I got some fluids, the weight cam back. I thought there was no way to get over the emotional toll of those 3 weeks. I was depressed, sick, and had a world of regret. This decision was about to be the end of me. Over the next year I tried de…

Hey everyone today makes a month since I had the surgery and I lost 35lbs that's could. Now I just have to excise and eat right but I still be in pain,and having my period makes it worst cause of the really NAD cramping pain. How is everyone else doing

Hello Everyone, I'm new to the forum but very glad to be here. I've been reading some of the posts and I'm sure that I'll be spending a great deal of time here in the future. I have RYGB scheduled for 12/17 and I'm on the 2 week preop liquid diet which, honestly is getting pretty old. I can't wait to eat some yogurt or juice or anything other than shakes and jello/pudding. I've been having a lot of last minute doubts this weekend but I'm confident that I'm making the right move. Part of my doubts comes from the feeling that at 305 pounds, there are a lot of people much more deserving than I am that should be having this surgery and they are not. I kind of feel like I…

My name is Jessica, and I am planning on having the sleeve done by Dr Chua in Milwaukee WI. My first visit with the surgeon was in July, but couldn't get started with the nutritionist until early September. I have now had 4 nutrition visits with the follow ups with GP. My BMI is 54, and my insurance requires a co morbidity.... However, I don't have one of the major ones.... Insurance also denied a sleep study because I don't meet all of the criteria. Somewhat frustrated and unsure if insurance will approve surgery. In the meantime I have lost 15 lbs since I saw the surgeon.

Anyone from CVMC in Hickory, NC?

Hi all. Just found this site today and I've been reading, reading, reading. I will be having Bypass on December 26th and here is my story... I have been heavy my entire life - literally. I as a 9lb 16oz baby, a chubby kid, a chunky teen, an obese college student and morbidly obese as an adult. I've done almost every diet known to man (and a few I made up along the way). I have been successful in taking weight off previously (as much as 92 pounds in 2003) but have never found success in making it to goal and keeping the weight off. At age 40, I hit a cross roads in my life - I was tired of being fat, tired of not being able to participate in activities, tired o…

Surgery at 730am home by 1030Am. Pain not that bad. Taking my meds. Walking every hr few laps around my apartment. Using gas x strips and icyhot heatg pad on my left shoulder. All in all okay. Super hungry. But feeling very optimistic

So I have had the band for 6 days now.. I am just now getting terrible heartburn! Does it end? Can anyone relate?

Hi I've been reading stories from others here for months you guys are my inspiration to keep going..thank you all for sharing with the world your most personnal journeys I am so excited and happy to know that soon I will begin my very own journey I am only 26 years old and have 2 beautiful loving little girls that I'm very much in love with I had my oldest at 19 and during that whole pregnancy I gained a total of 60 pounds I went from 165 to 220 I lost some weight after pregnancy and gained it right back I was so focused on working and making sure she was taken care of I forgot to take care of my self by the time I had my second child at 24 I was 250 and around may of thi…

I'm Ross and 2 weeks post op. My bariatric sleeve surgery was at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. I have dropped weight, as expected. However, my story is that I have not experienced any surgery side affects. Based on pre-op discussions, support groups and forums, I expected and prepared for the worse. Yet, I was walking immediately after surgery. Minimal pain. No gas. No acid reflux. I have had simply weight loss. My overall concern, in addition to attaining my healthy goal weight, is to maintain the the proper amount of protein, vitamin, calcium etc... in my meal plan and supplements. I'm big on NSVs because I expect to stall. I'm …

Looking for some one in England / London / Sussex anywhere really who has had surgery or is about to or is waiting etc .. Would be great to be able to talk to someone in the same position as me !? X

My name is Christina . I am scheduled for surgery December 22 in San Antonio. Dr John Pilcher is doing my surgery. I have struggled with my weight since I was a child. My goal is to get back to the size 9/10 I was in high school. I was always told I was fat at that size because my other classmates were size 1 and zero. Now as an adult I know I was at the weight and size I should have been. I've had lots of medical problems on the way. I have a blood clotting disorder, I've had open heart surgery to replace a faulty mitral valve, I've had a PFO patch inserted, and a lung biopsy to discover I had Lupus Pneumonitis. I am on CPap with Oxygen at night for sleep apnea and…

Hi, I'm new to this forum. My name is Kelli and I started my surgery journey in October. I have done the psych evail, a sleep study and blood work. I have been seeing my weight loss doc, dieting and exercising since 2009. Lost about 70lbs in the beginning getting down to 200lbs then had a few injuries that set me back. Finally got to the point that I am tired of being in constant pain in my back, hips and knees tired of feeling tired and feeling like I am killing myself dieting and and exercising with nothing really working so talked to the doc about surgery as an additional tool. Only had one other surgery in my life (acl 3ys ago) so this is pretty scary but exciting at…

Well - tomorrow (Dec 18th 2014) is the day - I'm being banded! Waaaaaah!!!!!!! This last two weeks I have been on nothing but three Protein shakes a day and a bit of salad (no dressing). It's been hard but completely do-able. Only two weepy moments when I was feeling sorry for myself. First world problems, hey? I've been sleeping beautifully for the first time in ages, so my body is telling me she's happy being a wee bit lighter. I am SO READY to be a helluva lot lighter. I've lost 15 pounds these past two weeks. I can hardly believe it. Almost lost my jeans walking up Richmond Street today which sent my husband and I into a fit of giggles. He's so happy for …

My doctor scheduled me for March 17. That is a long ways off. I don't see the doctor again until Feb 9. I have all my tests done except my heart test. So now I will sit and wait.......... This part of the process is defeating. I have a massive hernia that I am waiting to get fixed after I have a sleeve done. Was just told that I would most likely have to wait for a year to finally get my hernia fixed, after my sleeve surgery. The frustrating part is that if I didn't have the hernia, I would not need the sleeve. Anybody care to chime in with their thoughts on this?

Hi! I'm 1yr and 7 mos out, I started at 268 lbs now I'm now to 188 lbs. I feel great!!! My only delimma is how can lose the additional 20 lbs? I work out consistently 3-4x's a week I may skip a few sessions, but I'm right back on it the next week. My goal is 165, what can I do to reach my goal? I would love to be down by my 2nd year. Seeking advice....

I had surgery on March 28. I weighed 280 now I weigh 220. I suppose to be around 190. Its stressing me out. I am constantly weighing myself. What should I do. Any advice!!!

Hope all goes well

I had sinus surgery last monday which went very well except im on a restricted exercise/no lifting for nearly 3 weeks and its been hard just sitting around not being able to do anything so ive slipped back into my coke/sweet tea comfort zone. I gained 3 lbs since last friday and well prob more now.I was down 10 plus lbs since my november supervised visit. And now well i feel like crap both mentally and physically......

Just wondering if there is anyone out there from Northern California , north of Bay Area