Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story

I started my journey March 18,2014 and it's been a great one best decisions I ever made. I stated at 280 and I'm now at 165. This is the first month I haven't lost any weight. My question is does it look like or sound like something that's happen to any of you? Is this he end of my weight loss? Overall I'm very happy and wouldn't bother me. But just thought I'd ask:)

How many weeks did u have to see nut before surgery. I know need to learn to eat healthier but honestly, want few more rolls before off limits forever!

I'M OBSESSED WITH MY COLLARBONES! I'm just shy of being a month out (I make a month on the 14th). I've lost just about 30 pounds so far. I'm basically on losing a pound a day. My collarbones are now showing! My face has gotten noticeably smaller and I've been getting all of the compliments! My aunt even asked if I photoshopped my face on one of my pictures! Yes, I take that as a compliment. My body in general looks smaller, my breasts are pretty much gone with the wind but my booty is still plump! I guess since it's hereditary! I can fit a medium/large now in pants and shirts. Depends on the material. My legs are smaller, stomach smaller, I'm just so happy. 10 pounds…

Hey just had my sleeve was wondering if people wanted to form a group to discuss n support as I am not coping thanks guys

I was banded on 8/29/14 . I have lost app 33 pounds since the two weeks post op diet and now. I feel it is a slow go, but keep being told that is a good thing. I have had three fills now. The first fill was 4 cc. Then .5 and he wasn't wanting to see me again until the end if January (this was in October). However, in November I requested another fill. then 1 cc was put in. I STILL do not feel restriction. I am struggling g a bit. I must put myself on a more restricted routine. I can eat most anything. I am wondering how other handle this. Do I need to eat like small every three hours? Or have breakfast lunch dinner. I do kit have anyone to speak with. The doctor is …

I've recently decided to join after visiting many times for information along the process leading up to the decision for surgery. Tons of great info and tips. I want to thank you all for that. It all eventually lead me to the decision in September to go through gastric bypass surgery to lose weight but also to try to better my overall health so I can be there as my daughter grows. I am disabled and have several health issues that I hope can get better after weight loss. If not, then maybe after weight loss the dosages of my medicines could be reduced cause they tend to do more damage then good. Sadly, many of them are the only ones that work and I'm allergic to…

Hi everyone I'm 2 1/2 months out and I'm feeling good as of now I have some hair lost but I faith it will grow back hope every one is doing good

Hi everyone I'm 2 1/2 months out and I'm feeling good as of now I have some hair lost but I faith it will grow back hope every one is doing good

I got my band today (: at around 3. !!!! ! I'm feeling good. Hardy any pain. Except in incision areas. Just soreness!!!. But I'm so happy to finally have this done! !!! I am waiting patiently for day 9 lol I want mushy! !!!!!

Gastric sleeve 11/10/2014

I got my band today (: at around 3. !!!! ! I'm feeling good. Hardy any pain. Except in incision areas. Just soreness!!!. But I'm so happy to finally have this done! !!! I am waiting patiently for day 9 lol I want mushy! !!!!!

Like many I have always had a weight problem. Chubby kid, that grew into a chubby teen and eventually turned into a morbidly obese adult. The one thing different is I always thought I was cute. I was't ashamed of my curves and had an active and happy social life. However in my 40's things started to change. I got uterine cancer and was told that excess weight could put me in a line for a recurrence. I would diet on and off, losing and gaining 30 - 50 lbs each time. I was a frequent exercisers but slowly things like walking became more of a challenge. At 45 I had a wake up call. I got a severe bout of facial shingles that completely knocked me on my butt. I promised then a…

Anyone having gastric sleeve december 2014? My story I am 26 from Toledo ohio and I have chosen to have the gastric sleeve because I know it will change my life. I went to my first consult with mercy weight management in sept 2014 I was told paramount advantage(medicaid) would cover with 6 month diet. I had four month diet with my primary care provider so I only had to do 2 months with them. I was approved on 11/13/14 and that has been the best news of my life. I went for my EGD yesterday and I have a hernia. I go to my pre op appointment with my suregon matthrew fourman in a few days and I will ask him his plans for the hernia. In addition, I have my precsription proc…

Hi, my name is Lindsay and I'm 22 years old. I had the sleeve done march 14, 2014. Starting weight :242.4 current weight: 127.6 total weight lost: 114.8 I workout about twice a week but i mainly lift. I've found that lifting has firmed me twice as fast as any type of cardio. I love myself but I've learned how this surgery has not only effected me physically but socially as well. I've learned who is really my friend and who is there for me. and thee isn't anything wrong with that. id like some bariatric friends so hit me up with any conversation or questions or whatever!

Hi! My name is Adrienne, I'm 45, I'm a head-over-heels-in-love newlywed. I have two daughters 20 and 17, and three step children 19(boy) 14(girl) and 10(boy). I've wanted to have wls for about 12 years but never thought I would have the insurance to cover it, but my new husbands company has excellent insurance and here I am! I began the process back in September, and needed 89 days of medically supervised diet which puts me at December 18. I started my pre-op diet last Thursday (12/4) and so far so good. It's 2 Protein shakes and a small quantity of protein, vegetable, fruit, and milk, along with 64 oz Water every day. I signed all my papers yesterday and got weighed, …

Just wanted to let y'all know I have a blog you guys may be interested in reading! I also have a YouTube channel but I don't use it as much as the blog right now. The blog goes into great detail about pre op and post op life. I put all my stats on there and I'm super open about everything. The blog is meant to help answer questions and support other WLSer's. As a community, we are the only ones who truly understand each other. Hope you guys read and enjoy! -Dimand Girl http://dimandgirl.wordpress.com https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCoxON6VS58kjL1a8J3mXang

I'm thankful every day that I finally made the decision to have this surgery. I am down 13 lbs since being sleeved on 11/18/14, and if I only enjoyed the benefits I feel right now, I would be happy! I can walk, dance, and stand for extended periods. I'm doing dishes and cleaning the house, which I haven't been able to do in two years. (Don't worry, I've had a housekeeper part time helping. I haven't been living in filth lol, but I've let her go now and see the housekeeping as part of my fitness regimen. My least favorite part, I may add.) I've been out to eat, and ordered in twice as well, and I'm thrilled with the number of meals I get out of one dish ordered fro…

Dear boobs: hold on tight!

This morning I am blessed to get up and move around getting ready for my surgery. I have to be there my 6:30am, surgery starts at 9 am, so please pray for me. I will try to take some pictures during the day to share. Love all my bypass family.

I am 12 days post-op and I am feeling great for the most part. My pain has gotten better every day but for the past 2 days have been constipated. I have been taking collace and getting in at least 50 to 55 ounces of fluids everyday. I took an extra collace today and still no movement. PLEASE ANY SUGGESTIONS would be greatly appreciated. :-(

I had a band done just over 2 yrs ago and have stayed static for the last yr and a half.i haven't lost or gained. I had an adjustment in the summer as I felt I was able to eat more, and also felt I wasn't benefiting from the band, the fill went ok and seemed to be helping as was restricted again. Then out of the blue 6-8wks later I couldn't get even liquids in I really felt I had some thing stuck. After having telephone calls I had 0.2ml removed and was instantly better.the nurse agreed there must have been something stuck. It wasn't a nice feeling having something stuck but I was also conscious that I had less in the band and once it had settled again as I was just in my…

Hi all I am new here and new to all this I wacted to get stasted and participate some how. And first off I will confess I work in a hospital also. But I had a really bad experience at the houshospital during my surgery last week. It started out bad. I was asked to show up at 1030 for a 1230 scheduled surgery. 2 days prior they told me my surgery had been moved and now not to show up until 11 for a 1pm scheduled surgery. I showed up at 1045 and was greeted and checked in by 3 of them. God bless them they were great but I was going to send me family on their way and not meet up with them until I was d/c'd from the hospital. I tried to ask them where my wife woul…

I'm new to this... My name is Chelsea and I'm having gastric bypass surgery on the 29th. I went to support group last night and when I walked into the hospital, it all became so real. This is where this is happening. My life will change here. I'm 330 pounds right now. My goal is 180. I'm only 24 and I can't remember being under a size 14. I'm scared and excited. I'm mad and sad in a bittersweet kind of way. Sad that the girl looking back at me in the mirror, the girl I've forced myself to love no matter what will disappear. Does anyone have any advise for settling the nerves pre op? Thank you!

I have my 4th of 6 monthly supervised meetings this week,im getting excited and more nervous but 1st i am having a 3 hour sinus surgery tommorow and of course im nervous as can be about it.

It Monday @ 1:17 am I am up just finding things to do, Tuesday @ 7am I check into the hospital for a sleeve surgery. Everything is going through my head in hope that I forget anything. I am blessed to have my husband who I have talked his head off. This has got me crazy and I am up just moving around . Today is all clear liquids and @ 12 midnight nothing by mouth. We will be taking off early tomorrow morning to make sure that I am there ahead of time. I have alright done all blood test and I also had to do a M.A.R test the hospital registration was done ahead already also. I was told what door to enter and on what floor to go. Surgery will start at nine am. Dr Clark …

Those of you post op, please share what you'd wish you had known before getting sleeved

Okay, this is it! I have to be at the hospital at 7:30 a.m. for a 9:30 surgery. I am absolutely beside myself. Had a bowl of Soup for dinner and am having a cup of tea now. Water till 10:00 then nothing after that. So many emotions right now. Sad that I let myself get to this point. Excited about the future me. Nervous that I won't wake up from the surgery. Anxious and nauseous. OMGI think I should just go to bed and get this ball rolling. Just don't think I can sleep. Hopefully I can update this post tomorrow afternoon and be alive and as upbeat as you all have been. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and experiences. You have no idea how much it …

Hey everyone I have 4 days of eating normal soft food already. But im having a hard time knowing when i should stop eating. I stop until I feel its time to puke and I know thats not a good sign. Is there any sign or any tips that tells us when we should stop eating? Eating slow is a big issue for me as well bc i was a fast easter but im trying my best.

Today I went out to lunch with my daughter and for the first time in years, I sat in a booth. I fit!!! HW 285 SW 266 CW 254 sleeved 11/18

I just joined Bariatric pal. I am 43 yrs old and 250 pounds. I am meeting with the surgeon on 12/18 and was told I would then be scheduled for an endoscopy. I am hoping to be approved for the Sleeve around the beginning of next year. I am very scared but I don't admit that to my family or friends bc they are scared for me. I would appreciate any pre-surgery advice. Thanks!

I just found this chat blog deelie and thought I should make friends with those who are doing what I'm doing lol. I was born with premature kidneys and in April of '13 found out that they were at 10%. Tried to loose weight so I could get on the list and get off of daialys, but was a lot harder than I thought as I'm tired ALL the time. I'm only 36 years old and am a mom to two boys 16-12. Already did my 6 months with the dietition and have my date set for Jan 28. Its nice to meet all of you!

Am having a horrible time with hemorrhoids! I haven't been constipated, if anything I've had very soft stools. Please tell me this is not a reoccurring event. Any ideas how to sooth my firing back side lol. I have the OTC creams

Won't be able to sleep tonight knowing in just ~9 hours, I'll be going through the first steps of a lifestyle change!! After a year's worth of work, it's an off feeling it's finally drawing to an end. If it wasn't already obvious to me that I'm stressing with nerves, among other things, I've been having dreams that my teeth are falling out!! I'm actually very disappointed in myself for the way I've handled my liquid diet for the past 3 weeks that I was recommended to do. Though, I'll say I've drank more than I've eaten, I've cheated more than I can I count on my hands (eggs, Soups with veggies in it, thanksgiving dinner...and leftovers,etc.). I do so knowing life wo…

Today I started, as my NUT calls it, "smashed/mashed", basically purees. It was awesome to eat instead of drinking! For Breakfast I had one egg scrambled with a little grated parmesan. For lunch I had refried Beans with salsa and yogurt. I was sleeved 11/18. HW 285 SW 266 CW 256 I had no complications and my recuperation has been much easier than I expected. I'm working from home until I am one month out. I still like to take a nap in the afternoon, but I'm walking better and further every day.

Hey everyone just joined the group and am excited to be here! I had gastric bypass on monday and will hopefully be released from the hospital today. I've had to stay longer as i had complications on day one and 2 post opp. I had some pooled blood that only wanted to come up one way trough my mouth! I was vomitting blood for the first 2 days and it was scary! On day 2 surgeons went in to see if it was a leak of some sort, but thankfully it was just left over blood from surgery that my body hadn't absorbed. They sucked out most of it and i have been doing better! Can't wait to go home and take thing by the horns! Anybody else go through something similar post opp?

Just got the call my surgery is on December 1st I'm so stoked!

I just had my 5th of 6 dr supervised diet visits. I lost 2.2 lbs. I'm a month away from getting submitted for insurance approval! I've lost 15lbs in the last 5 months. My best friend yesturday begged me to rethink the surgery. She is worried about complications. She is worried I will suffer from malnutrition the rest of my life. But to lose the 15 lbs I have used every diet trick know to man (Water pills, laxatives, MIC injections). My dr prescribed MIC injections at my first surprised diet visit to help me lose the 5 lbs my surgeon required before my first surgeon visit 3 months later. At first they made me so nauseous I couldn't function, not to mention eat. I los…

Went to my husbands work christmas party last night it was awesome , I am glad I am 8 months post op because I was able to have a little bit of everything I wanted , still only a very small meal but it was great to have a mouthful or two of everything. ( and no I don't drink) , one of his co workers who was drunk I might add (lol) came up to me at the end if the night and was like hey you have a sexy shape now , now you a sexy girl lol .. Well thanks drunk man :-) not to toot my own horn too much but I happen to agree with you last night I think I was looking particularly good. Went to the ballet on Friday night they were doing a christmas carol , loved it it was great…

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I am getting the rny soon but don't have a date set. Getting anxious but concerned about losing my hair.

Then my journal will officially start. Reminding myself on why I decided to have bariatric weight loss surgery. My health#1,too live longer without the fear of leaving my loved ones too soon,too finally get into those jeans I've had in the closet for years, to be able to run and play with my grandkids and to look good! I love myself enough to do this for me!

Hi, I'm Tori, and I had the VSG on September 9th, 2014 by Dr. David Miles in Wilmington, NC. I have lost 50 lbs. since then, plus 27 lbs. pre-surgery (since July, 2014). My goal is 160 pounds. I've had a great experience so far--and have not regretted a minute of the journey. Tell me about yourself and your experiences with WLS! Looking to connect and make new friends here. Glad I found this site and happy to be here!

Well, it's Day 3 of my pre-surgery diet (Protein shakes and no more than 250 calories of greens per day) and I am feeling pretty darn good, considering I have had nothing substantial to eat since Wednesday, December 3rd. The amazing thing - I'm not 'that' hungry. I love that SWLC lets me eat low G.I. veggies as well as the Protein Shakes. This is helping me get through these long days. I'm not prone to headaches, but Deez416 warned me I might get one once I start the pre-op diet, and boy was she right. I've had a constant low grade headache for 2 days. Having Tylenol on hand has helped! The hardest part of this whole thing is late afternoon each day. As soon as i…

Hello is anyone having or have had a hard time lying down at night? I seem to get Serious Heartburn or the Burping feeling. I've taken Tums but it seems like I'm eating them like candy! I don't eat before I go to bed. This Tuesday it will be 3 weeks post Op. Any suggestions?

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!

It's finally here!!! Surgery is in the morning. Time has really flew by. I feel great but I am a little scared and pray everyone envolved with my surgery is well rested and on their "A" game. Probably wont be able to sleep tonight.

I haven't owned a scale in over 15 yrs. Any suggestions?

I'm a little over 5 months out, and I feel completely different. The growlies are gone. So are the hiccups and the feeling that the sleeve is caving in on itself,. My appetite is also gone, but in a good way. I feel content almost all day without hunger. I never really cared about what I was eating, but I care even less at this point. food is just to meet my Protein requirements and to follow my surgeon's instructions. Now if I would start losing weight, that would be thrilling. I'm just wondering how long this feeling is going to last, It's great right now.

So what is an average calorie intake for u guys? I am struggling. I have cut out sugars, carbs, and starches. and I am finding it very difficult to hit calorie goals. For the most part I am hitting protein goals. I still struggle with my water intake. I pushed myself to hit 700 calories yesterday. And I was down a pound today. But normal days I'm lucky to hit 500. Since my 3 week stall, I'm only down 2 pounds. Putting my total loss at 31 pounds. (Which I'm very pleased with) I just feel like I'm missing something! I want to do this the right way!

Ok this is my menu; Breakfast; Egg whites with a cheese stick Lunch; Egg whites with1/2 chicken breast Dinner; Egg whites with other 1/2 chicken breast Sometimes dinner is grilled chicken salad Snacks; sugar free Jello pudding with sugar free cool whip