Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story

I had my surgery on Monday the 17th. Yesterday was absolutely terrible with the gas pains and everything, but I'm doing much better now. No leaks, and I was able to come home early this morning. I do have some questions though about the first couple of weeks. I'm supposed to get in 60 grams of protein plus 64 oz of water in, but I'm truly struggling to get this down. It took me several hours to drink 8 oz of milk with protein powder, and I felt so extremely full that I can't imagine drinking anything else for a while. How did you guys get in all of your requirements the first week?? Every sip of anything I take makes my stomach gurgle in a very uncomfortable way. Was th…

I am a little over four months postop. I have lost 78.1 pounds. Before the surgery I was 274 pounds now I am 195.1. I can't even explain how awesome I feel getting out of the 200s I started off 315 pounds in October of last year. I lost weight to 274 preop andnow I am 195.1!!! I have been dying to see the numbers under 200 I went through about a month of no weight-loss I was up and down 5 pounds all month. Finally I have again lost weight and is continually going down I am in a size 12 are used to be a size 24. I am just so excited this is happening I can't even believe it I just wanted to share with you guys because I feel so proud of myself! I'm gonna post up Some befo…

I am going for my procedure in 4 weeks and my doctor says that I don't need any blood tests or scans witch concerns me alittle considering my mum just went and had the band and her doctor made her have scans and blood tests?

Tmrw I will see a new Dr. I will be going to the WLI of Az. I just felt like my other Drs office dropped the ball too many times, I felt like I was the surgery coordinator. I had to call and notify them of insurance approval, and they failed to call me w/my time for EGD, which I even called 2 days prior to remind them, and still no call back day of. So hopefully tmrw I will feel better w/my decision. I've had to jump thru lots of hoops to get this far, now to start all over again! Maybe it's a sign?? Idk...fingers crossed.

Hi I went to schedule lap band surgery. At 5'6" and 194 lbs my BmI just did qualify my for surgery. I am unable to work out due to 4 previous back surgerys with two rods in my back. I also have high BP. I want the surgery, but my kids are against it. I still have the phscologist in Dec. What words of wisdom do you have for me.

Well, I went to the Seminar with my sister. We meet with the surgeon and both decided to take this journey. We have a tentative date of January 2015 to have the surgery. Dr. Greco will be performing my surgery and I am getting the VSG surgery. I am a little nervous about the whole process but am ready.

I just had my first appointment I am super excited and kinda scared. My surgeon said I am a perfect candidate. I have to go to my psychological evaluation and nutrition class weigh in every month for 6 months then schedule my gastric sleeve. Anyone else just getting started scared and excited all in one

I know it's the first week, but it's frustrating to see that there is nothing down the first week, I lost 10 pounds in my liquid diet. I must give it time but I keep thinking It will work for me?

I am suffering from a herniated disk in my low back. Has anyone had a low back issue get better after losing weight? I'm desperate to be out of pain and off of pain meds.

So i am 6 month post op and I never took or have taken Protein shakes? I am doing very bad? My nutrionist back home just never told me anything about it but i see that every one here takes. So i decided to buy the powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury Medical Quality Protein™ ! I just dont know how much to take or when to take it? And with what quantity of Water? Im 21 years old and ive lost only about 60 lbs ive been stall for like 2 months already. Im getting very depressed and feel this is not going anywhere. Specially because being a college student is so hard to keep up wi…

My surgeon office called me today and told me I got.......... APPROVED!!!!!!!!! Took only about a week!!! Just need hematology clearance n I can get a date!! I go on Mon to see him!! So excited!!!

Been a while since I post! My weightloss has been life changing! Been through a lot but this is the best decision I ever made! to this day I have had no issues with my sleeve. It's been great! You can get my book at www.thebookpatch.com "Broken Wings Fly" by Crystal Coffen

I am 51, 5'4" and weigh 220 lbs, most of my weight is right on my belly. I am a nurse and on my feet all day. I have controlled asthma, plantar fasciitis, arthritis in my ankles, yeast infections, abcesses and a bum left knee. I was skinny and athletic all my life even after 3 kids. However, at age 37, I left a bad marriage and was put on Paxil to help deal with anxiety and depression. In 6 months I ballooned to 170 lbs and then 4 years of university, while going through a 10 year expensive divorce battle, brought me up to 235 lbs. I have always been able to control my weight with diet and exercise prior to this weight gain, but nothing is working now. I have trie…

Wish me luck people.

I am 5 month post op. But ive only lost 54/55 lbs and i see people loosing way more. I was 214 the day of my cirgury now i am 159. My goal is 120/130 but i think im not eating right. Can you guys tell me what do you eat on a tipical day starting as soon as you wake up. Including the amounts of the food and the protein shake (which protein in specific) etc. And if you cheat, what do you eat for example. Sorry to bother im anxious to really now this because i have to guides.

So I have been told that I have to have surgery prior to getting another surgery. I have never considered WLS in the past because I have always been able to keep my weight down with diet and exercise.....until I had a colon resection that I have yet to heal from. The last year has been a painful reminder that I am getting older and unable to recover like I used to. Because of my colon resection, I am unable to get the bypass surgery so my only option is the sleeve. I hope that it will be enough of a tool to help me lose this weight so I can get my second surgery done and on with my life. I have a four month wait period because my insurance still says that this is an elect…

My feet freeze all the time, even when I lie down and they are covered up with socks and blankets. I have lost approximately 80 lbs. It's all good but can't stand the feet freezing. Does it get better?

I'm sure my story isn't too different from anyone else's story but it's been on my heart to share it so here it goes. I've been overweight for many years. What started as simply overweight has morphed to morbid obesity. I've tried almost every weight loss program available from Deal-A-Meal when I was a teen to Ideal Protein at 40. I was always able to have moderate success with every program but I just couldn't maintain. After my latest failure with Ideal Protein I decided to look into the origins of when I started to overeat and why. This was profound. I started by writing the down the years of my life on a timeline. Then I went back and I wrote in my weight in eac…

Hi guys, of course I have jumped through tons of hoops and loops over the past few months. I went and had my chest x-ray done and was sent for an echo. I did the echo probably over two months ago and have surgery scheduled for this coming Tues. I went to pre-op this past tues and pre-registered as well. I received a phone call yesterday around 3 pm saying that I needed to be at the hospital Mon morning for a ct. They say that my echo showed an enlarged heart and something about the right ventricle. My surgeon has looked at the echo twice and was comfortable with the surgery, however, the anesthesiologist is refusing unless the ct is performed Mon and he is able to b…

I am a little over nine weeks out and am officially down 60 pounds as of this morning. That is half way to my goal weight of 215 lbs! 60 more pounds to go. I cant say that the first 60 was easy but it definitely gives me confidence that I will reach my goal. WOOHOO!

Mat the start of my journey I found my weight was 348. I had to do a 6month dr approved weight loss counseling and had to lose 30lbs before the dr would do surgery. To get myself ready the last few months I was doing Protein or full liquid only with a light evening meal. I had increased my activity level to walking anywhere between 1 to 6 miles per day. I didn't drink soda and switched to healthy eating. The weight wAs difficult to get off. Finally I was approved for surgery and started my 2 week clear liquid only. I was allowed 2 meals in the first week and one within the second week. Because I wanted to stay focuses my 2 meals in the first week were simply a can of tuna…

Hi I had my sleeve done 5/29/14. I started my journey at 303lbs and being my heaviest. Today I'm down 75 pounds. I have certainly had my share of ups an downs but for the most part I'm happy with my results. I still struggle with the diet portion of not really knowing what's best to eat and when. I feel like I'm starving 24-7 and my surgeon has not been of any help to me. So if anyone could share ideas or what you eat/drink in a 24 hour period I would greatly appreciate it.

My stomach comes out tomorrow! Bet your bottom dollar that tomorrow I’ll be sleeved. Just thinking about tomorrow Makes me want it over too much to be believed. When I think of the day, my day of surgery I just picture me shrinking every day! My stomach comes out tomorrow I just have to hold on till tomorrow. Drink away! Tomorrow, tomorrow, they’ll sleeve me tomorrow. It’s only a day away. obviously i'm giddy from lack of sustenance.

This may be long – that sums up my background. This is a paper that I wrote in 2011 for an English class when I first entered college (I graduate in May 2015). Addiction His doctor said, "You're at a crossroads. You either lose weight or die." A sinking feeling enveloped him. He had a family; his reason for being. The struggle to battle his addiction had plagued him through his childhood years, through high school, up until the present day. And now, after years of excess, the doctor had delivered the final ultimatum. His thoughts drifted back through the decades of struggling with his weight and suffering as a social outcast. The classic retail store reference to…

I recognise the head but not the body ... My darling niece (who is 7) and hasn't seen me for for a few months said that to her mum last night when they came to pick me up :-) best compliment I have ever gotten ! In other news I gained 2 pounds ... But ah well such is life I'm not upset :-) I love subway btw I can eat a 3 inch sub in one sitting lol as long as it's ham not steak or the coated chicken :-) Ohh and random I brought some new tops and some of them are a 16!!! Woohoo anyway peace out

So I first got referred for bariatric surgery in the uk January 2014 . I got my first appointment October 2014 for my initial assessment am on tier 3 weight management programme . Next appointment is December 2014 for a group seminar about diet post op back In feb 2015 for seminar about different types of surgery available . Then I will wait for another appointment then I guess I will be meeting with surgeon , psychiatrist , dietitian, anaesthetist etc.. Get the go ahead then wait for a surgery date . It has been such a long journey but I'm really ready for this now . No idea when the actual surgery date will be around anyone have any rough ideas from previous experience…

I'm 6days out of surgery and ate some refried beans ,,, feeling good but still kinda hungry ,, any suggestions

Hey everyone. I have been lurking on this site since I started my journey in March but I have not posted at all. I'm not really the "share my feelings" type. I'm trying to work on that so here goes. Like most of us, I simply decided enough is enough in my life and it was time to start living. After about three years of research on wls I finally made the decision to be healthy. I have lost about 40 lbs. on my six month pre-op diet and I feel much better! This success makes me feel cautiously optimistic. There are so many things I want to be able to do; sky diving, triathlons, scuba diving. I feel very committed but now that I have a surgery date, I am feeling ner…

It's been 9 months since my gastric bypass surgery. And I was wondering has anyone tried corn after surgery? I've been craving some corn but not sure if it's a good idea from what I read on line.......

Hello every one! Last year today, I was wheeled into Dr Ortiz's OR at OCC in Tijuana. Best choice I ever made for myself. I am under the goal the nutritionist sent for me and 1.5 pounds away from my original goal of 100 pounds lost. Too bad I couldn't get rid of that last pound for today! I even was able to buy this new tunic in size small, I can't even believe that's a thing I can do now! I won't lie, thus far my journey has been easy. I eat what I want, in small quantities and don't have to exercise every day and the weight has been coming off consistently and without worry (but I'm pretty laid back regardless). I have excess skin and need to focus on tightening it …

My lower back near my tailbone is starting to ache whenever I sit too long. Wondering if it's a spinal issue or maybe I'm losing my padding?

Hi all!!! This is the beginning of my Journey....Well I started this path back in March although I've been thinking about wls for a couple years. I never had considered it before. I thought it wasn't for me, it was too risky. I was that fat girl for so long that didn't feel fat. I had energy, I was fairly active. But then I got high blood pressure, diabetes and now my cholesterol is high too. With my sleep study I had to have for wls of course I was told I had apnea too. Let's not forget the aches and pains in my hips, knees, back, etc. Plus my energy level has dropped. I could literally nap anywhere! And to top it all off, I just don't FIT in this world. Everywhere I g…

Hello my friends.. I have a question. My mother came to help me after surgery im 9 days post op she is old school she doent let me do anything I know my dr told me i cant drive or cook in the first week but i want so badly go out of the house im tired and bored of been stuck in here.. she doesnt let me go outside or even worse going to a store or something like that am I wrong? Please i need some advise..

It's been an emotional weekend. Received the phone call Friday around 3, that the anesthesiologist is concerned about my heart because it's enlarged and wants me at the hospital in the morning for a ct. Today I've had a lot of anxiety, dizzy headedness, and basically, my nerves are just shot. Although, I haven't admitted it to anyone, I'm scared. I've never had health issues, so finding out about my heart 4 days before surgery has thrown me for a loop. With that said, slowly packing a bag, because tomorrow will determine if I have my sleeve Tuesday morning or not.

Hello everyone, I am new and my name is Donna. I had my gastric bypass Dec 2nd 2013, almost a year ago. My starting weight when I first entered the program I was 262 lbs with type 2 diabetes. I tried every diet you can think of plus I've had 3 lower back surgeries and one upper back surgery and walked with a walker and a cane and use a powerchair. I also have a infusion pain pump (which will be coming out hopefully next month) and live with chronic nerve pain daily. I lost 30 lbs on my own in 3 months before my surgery as they suggested, so my weight day of surgery was 242. Of course at first your losing so much weight the the first 3-4 months, well at least I did, losin…

My employer's health insurance coverage has a restriction against any type of bariatric surgery. So even though my PCP recommends it for health reasons, I'm going to be a self-pay patient. I'm probably going to have to go to Mexico for the procedure if I want to have it done in the next few years, since it'll take me that long to save up for surgery here in the US. I'm interested in hearing from those who have had their surgery in Mexico, or those that considered it. Are you happy with your decision and why? If you had surgery in Mexico, who was your surgeon and how did you choose him? Which hospital were you in? How long was your stay in Mexico (hospital and/or …

Based on the scale this morning: (im 5ft6) Starting:242 pounds Current: 176.5 Let me see how you guys are doing?!

Hello everyone I have basically been overweight all my life. Decide eariler this year it was time for a change. At the time of my surgery Oct. 30, 20014 I had high blood pressure, type 2 diabetic, high cholesterol and sleep apnea. After my surgery I still have to take high blood pressure, the rest is gone. I feel like a whole new person and very blessed.

So it's 7:30 am and I'm on my way to the hospital! My nerves still haven't kicked in. Yesterday was the only day I had to do a liquid diet and it wasn't bad at all. I didn't cheat not one time. I had a peaceful night's sleep. I'm just ready to get it done!!!

You know i was nervous having surgery. Believe me when I tell you it not a pretty feeling at first. The pain is no joke but i had pain meds my first day and a half and have not had to take nothing since. The worst part is the liquid diet. You are on liquids and purees for a month . I am in no rush it hurts when i take a drink of anything and all the gas man. I had to figure out what works for me drinking from a spoon is the best way to go it less pain going down and you drink in sip which is best. To those who have not had the surgery get ready it gets better it all about a healthier you.

Just curious how the diet differs for the different Drs. Mine was this 6months dr watch weight loss. 2week pre surgery clear liquid only (broth,g2,Protein drinks, sf Jello, sf popcicles) Surgery day- allowed only 1oz ice chips per hour. Day 1 post op- 1oz ice chips until leak check on stomach. Then I was allowed 1oz clear liquid per hour for 10hours. Then increase to 2oz per hour. Day 2 post op- after dr check drink/sip freely. Remaining on clear liquid only. Day 3-discharge day- clear liquid only doe an additional 7 days. Week 2 after discharge- add full liquid, v8, skim milk, orange juice, sf instant carnation Breakfast, yogurt with no fruit, sf/low fat …

I’m feeling kind of “cry for happy” today. I’m wearing a knit dress that I bought a couple of years ago for my birthday. At the time, it was meant to be an incentive to lose weight because it was at least two sizes too small. But today when I went to put it on, it’s about two sizes too large! I still love the dress and will continue to wear it, but it being so loose is making me happy.

Can anyone tell me when, where they had their sleeve. I am so nervous about surgery. I am going to have to fly to Ontario for this and I don't know if I should take someone with me or go alone. What did you feel like pre op, post op and after several days, weeks, months. TIA for any advice! Hugs!

I have always struggled a bit with constipation, but this surgery is KILLING me. Lol I have been taking meds now for 3 days to try to go. Still nothing. I know maybe TMI but please tell me this is normal?

You know i was nervous having surgery. Believe me when I tell you it not a pretty feeling at first. The pain is no joke but i had pain meds my first day and a half and have not had to take nothing since. The worst part is the liquid diet. You are on liquids and purees for a month . I am in no rush it hurts when i take a drink of anything and all the gas man. I had to figure out what works for me drinking from a spoon is the best way to go it less pain going down and you drink in sip which is best. To those who have not had the surgery get ready it gets better it all about a healthier you.

Hi = I had surgery 7-10-2014 to start my new life journey. My weight loss goal was 80 pounds and today I hit my half way mark, 40 pounds down. I am about 4 months post op and have had no issues. Life is good!

Hello, My name Is Jessica. Growing up I was always big due to steroids and medication and doctors wanted me to do a bypass at the age of 14 but I was not comfortable with that idea...how could anyone at that age right? But as I started getting older weight just got worse. I tried every diet possible. I was 16 weighing over 340 lbs. I couldn't take it I was going down a horrible path, I finally broke down. I did everything I could I researched and did all my appointments and at 17 I got my lap band weighing in at 352 lbs. Here I am now 18 a year and a half out. I'm down 120+ lbs. I am so proud of myself. But the problem is...the first year was great but the past few months…

I'm 2.5 weeks out and it seems I've already stalled. The first week I lost like 10 lbs and now my weight has barely budged in a week and a half. I thought the weight would just be melting off. Was very successful with full liquids and puréed stage...no nausea. Just starting soft foods stage. When will the weight start coming off again?!

finally scheduled for EGD on Friday. Wow surgery day is approaching, hopefully by Christmas!

I got a call today that I was approved for surgery. I start optifast on Monday and go in on the 25th for my RNY. This is everything I've wanted for years now. I've got it in the palm of my hands and I'm terrified all of a sudden. Yes, I WILL go through with it because I've put in so much time and gone through so many hoops to turn back now but holy cow...I'm so scared. This will be great for me in the long run. I can do this.....(?)