Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story

Hi, my name is Teresa Powell. I had bypass on the 20th of October. I have lost about 40 pounds. I have been over weight for so many years that I decided it was time to do something. I want to ride roller coasters again. I am having the hardest time right now with the liquid diet I am not getting enough protein in and I can not see to no matter what I do. The shakes are getting old and everything I put in my mouth makes me sick. The Doctor told me to drink vitamin water zero's or G2's well the G2's made me sick as a dog and there is only 2 flavor's I can handle of the zero's. I have 4 kids and I get something for me to eat (like soup) and I wake up and they have ate it all…

Hello my name is Jennifer I am a little over 3 weeks post RNY surgery. My surgery was 10 22 2014 . I am trying to find better ways to log my foods and liquids. I find if I don't keep track I don't meet my goals. Can anyone help me set this up?

I need your advice. I am 5 weeks post op and traveling to London for 9 days on Sunday. The friends I am traveling with do not know I had the surgery. We will be eating out for all of our meals. Is it going to be difficult for me to find food I can eat at restaurants? Currently I am on a soft solid diet. Mainly I eat fish, chicken salad, greek yogurt, low fat mozzarella cheese sticks, thinly sliced deli turkey, green beans, cooked carrots and broccoli, lean ground beef and bananas. Any advice you can give me would help so much!! Thanks!!

I'm about a month out. Had a stressful day and "binged" on some bad foods. I'm sick with nausea and vomiting. I don't have any self control.

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And I'm finally on puréed foods for 4 weeks! I don't know if I can do this... Today I pureed chicken with some chicken broth, it was awful! I also did some carrots they weren't bad. How in the world do you make it on pureed foods? Looks to me like I'll be drinking my shakes for the next 4 weeks. The Drs office told me to purée chili, chicken, turkey get my Protein in, how do you do it? Also I've lost 14 pounds in 2 weeks and now down 29 # since doing the 6 months diet and 2 weeks. Which is good but I'm at a stall haven't moved in 3 days, I thought it came at 3 weeks. Guess I'm just frustrated over the pureed foods.

The gas pain is oh so real. When I came to I felt like I had surgery on my back instead of my stomach. Pain meds alleviated that but when they said you would get gas pains, they weren't lying. I'm laying here staring at the ceiling wishing to pass gas. Aside from a few burps (welcomed I may add) it's all the relief I have had as of yet. But in being treated well and kept as comfortable as possible. Being a veteran (unfortunately) to surgeries I must say this has been one of the toughest. I know in the long run it will pay off. Walking does help. So get to walking as soon as you can. But lord I can't wait for all this air to be out of me

Hi All, Just had my surgery on October 28th so im about a week out.. Im lookin for support... I cannot get to the group meetings so im hoping I can find people online. Im feeling very overwhelmed right now. Thanks, V

Today I started my liquid pre-op diet. John is incredibly supportive and helpful. My daughter and John's sister are both coming to visit this weekend, and he went out this morning to buy a few things so we could feed the company. We included on the list the things I needed for my liquid diet. The list was not very long lol. He came home with $400 worth of groceries. Four. Hundred. Dollars. I'm not exaggerating. While he was in the store, he started imagining all these meals we could make. He totally forgot that I can't eat. For like a month. I can't stop laughing, and he's still trying to fit it all into the refrigerator.

I had to basically harass my surgery scheduler since all my pre-op requirements were complete and my file was just sitting on her desk. But, I'm pleased to say: I have a date! December 3rd! The beginning of a new chapter. Now how do I make it until then? I'm so excited and happy and thankful. I needed to tell someone or burst trying to hold it all in. Please fly, time! Yes!

I'm three weeks post op and I never get that full feeling. I just eat the amount they tell me and stop. Anyone else experience this?

I'm 7 pounds from my goal weight in 6 months, but still in the overweight category, I'm 5ft10in tall and wearing a US 10/12, UK14/16 depending on the shop. if you saw me in the street, you would see a slim, healthy woman. To be at the top of the normal range I would actually need to lose a stone, if you then saw me in the street, you would no doubt think I was slightly emaciated and could do with putting on a few pounds, my weight seems to be plateauing at the moment and frankly I don't really want to lose anymore. Whilst I have always know that the bmi charts are ridiculous I can really "see" the truth at my current weight. Am working on toning now but am NOT go…

Hi all, I have been looking for a way to start shareing my journey. I am scheduled for the sleeve on November 17th. I start my liquid pre-op diet tomorrow. I am nervous and scared. Not about going through the procedure. I am nervous that I won't be successful. over the past 10 years, have been on several diets, worked with 5 different private trainers, tried several different styles of workouts. I work hard, I eat well, but the weight just doesn't come off. After getting injured at crossfit last spring and getting shoulder surgurey, I decided that I needed some extra help. I know a few folks who have been successful with the sleeve. I am just nervous. However, I am excite…

So my surgery is tomorrow and I'm sooo anxious! Today I can't have any solids.. Only sugar free liquids. I'm going to try to sleep through it if I get hungry. I refuse to mess this up! A couple of nights ago I watched the gastric sleeve being done on YouTube and honestly, it didn't bother me much at all. Except the long tube they put down your throat. I'm really excited right now but I'm sure tomorrow will be a whole new story lol. I'm still waiting for the hospital to call me and tell me what time to be at the hospital! Another update coming tomorrow morning!

Here's my story! I've struggled with my weight my entire life. Blah, blah, blah! This is, I'm sure, the same story for most of us. I've tried all diets and have had a lot of success only to see the weight gradually come back the minute I stopped exercising and "dieting". I haven't stepped on a scale for over 7 years nor did I go to the doctor's office in this time frame. Quite frankly, I didn't want to hear the number, my weight. In the spring I started doing research on weight loss surgery and decided to move forward and attend a seminar. I was so impressed! Even though this was not covered by my insurance and I paid out of pocket, I moved forward with RNY. I di…

this morning i start my pre-op liquid diet. my surgeon requires 4 days only. last night i had a very emotional evening. it's finally here! it's the moment i've been thinking about for over a year now -- the moment when i end my toxic relationship with food. the months leading up to this have prepared me in every way to make this break, and yet i had some somber, tear-filled times throughout the night. i realize that, in time, i will be able to eat anything i want to again, albeit in tiny quantities... but never again will i gorge mindlessly to give myself pleasure, to assuage negative emotions, to fill empty hours. no more will the most constant and dependable "f…

How do I get back on track??? I am getting back into my old habits of eating. I am gaining weight.

Hi all. Well my dr just called and stated that my surgery was denied stating I don't meet the criteria. My dr is going to appeal upon my behalf, in 2011 I had spine fusion because I have degenerative disc. No trauma just genetic. U haven't had a bit if back pain until gaining 60 lbs and now the pain is back. Has anyone been denied and them approved. My dr seems to think we have a good shot. But I am still nervous and frustrated.

Ive been looking at bariatric recipes and have noticed a lot of people replace bread and carbs with won ton wrappers. I've seen them used for tacos, sandwiches and other things. Has anyone tried it! They literally have nothing in them and it's 50 calories for 3 and let's face it, we can hardly eat three of anything. Lol. Pretty much just have only Protein.

So I have had my Lapband for about 7 months. I have had my port flip and fixed already. Yesterday I started getting some sharp pains. It's on my left side and my port is more in the middle and higher. My hubby thinks I pulled a muscle? But if I push where it hurts I fell stuff moving! I'm going to call my doctor but I just thought I would see what you guys thought.?? I know my Lapband is up higher then where it's hurting but I dunno?

Hi I'm Kaitie, I am a 20 year old university student from Queensland Australia, Im 120 kg so I think thats around 265 lbs and 159 cm or 5'2 I have been over weight my whole life, the chubby middle child in-between my two gorgeous and thin sisters. I have tried everything under the sun and have finally made the decision to have a gastric sleeve. looking for any tips/ pieces of advice for preparing for before and after surgery and anyones weight loss stories in general

since the day of surgery whether I eat or I don't eat or as soon as I drink a tiny bit of water I feel cramping on my upper stomach it hurts really bad and back pain upper back pain what is it helpI am only one week out I'm not sure if it's normal or if its not please let me know and I hope it goes away very soon

Hi Everyone...I'm new to this site, as well as this journey. Tipping the scale has always been a huge fear factor for me...and yet I've managed to do it several times. The smallest I've been ever in adult years was 120lbs, and I was only 21. I managed to ride the roller coaster of weight gain in small increments and eventually skimmed the edge of the 140lb mark until I was about 26...and pregnant. By the time I gave birth to my son, I was a whopping 227lbs. The weight didn't melt away in my post pregnany workouts. It took a lot of work, appetite suppresant pills, water aerobics and a bunch of whinning. But my body finally gave in, and allowed me to maintain a more cur…

hello everyone my name is Michelle I got my surgery done November 4th my highest weight of 251 pound I am currently 224 pounds I lost 10 pounds on my liquid diet and then lost another 17 pounds after surgery I am very happy I did this guess I was regretting it the first couple of days because of the pain that I was feeling but after that I'm only a week out and I feel so much better looking forward to getting to know some of you guys and see what you guys have to say about your experience in your journey wish me luck

My name is Stacy and I am new to the group and also the gastric sleeve. With my insurance I need to wait 6 months before I have the surgery. I am so excited and cannot wait till May when I should be having surgery! !!

I have officially lost 27 pounds and I feel amazing the only issue is some cramping I get on the upper part of my stomach why I have no idea anyone know what this is ? I'm so happy I did this and I'm looking forward to what comes next ????

What kind of protein are you liking the best post op? I am having trouble with the taste of anything except vitamin water zero...

I am ready. IV in, slept good feel good. Everyone at the hospitals has been so very nice. Thank you to everyone here who has shared the steps they took, the steps they are taking and all their feelings. I am so ready to do this. Feels like a whirlwind that brought me here. Looking forward to having more energy and more confidence to be able to fully live my life.

i can't believe after all this time that it's finally here! my surgery is next tuesday, 11/18. i start my 4-day pre-op liquid diet tomorrow. i have to have blood work and a chest xray between now and then. for all of those who are still in the early stages, i wanted to share this. i have been very frustrated with what seemed to be the surgeon's office staff's inability to keep on top of the paperwork, as i was asked for several of the requirements to be resent, some more than once. and, i was unhappy with the fact that, although i did everything early and/or on time and expected to be sleeved a month ago, between the insurance approval process and the doctor's sche…

hey all- I am 19 wks out and on my last 25-28 lbs to go until goal! WHOOP! many days i feel like i have barely lost anything. however, i KNOW my pants size was a 22 (even though i wore scrub pants every day to avoid that reality) and i was wearing a 2x shirt. these days my size 14 pants are just a bit snug and wearing a XL top. i really thought i would be in like a size 10 or so at my goal. BUT... knowing that i'm close to goal, i joined a gym and have recently started an actual workout regimen-other than walking. i also am trying to really measure everything closely because i am MUCH more able to eat freely now. any suggestions to keep the scale moving? i have bee…

Hi my name is Lauren and I am having gastric sleeve surgery on Monday. I live in Perth Australia with my hubby and dog misty.I am very excited about the surgery and a little nervous too. I am so happy I found this app. I can't wait to get to know some new people. Thanks ????

Hey all, I just discovered this forum and I'm having a field day reading everything. My story is below! I had the sleeve done last Thursday, the 6th. My first 24 hours, when I was hooked up to the pain pump, I was fine. I got up and walked with no issue. I was very groggy. However, the second day things started going downhill. I had a severe migraine (not uncommon for me) and the surgeon told me I could take my imitrex as long as I crushed it. WORST IDEA EVER. Shortly after I took it they had to take out my IV because it was leaking into my hand and my hand was huge. They decided to just leave it out since it was discharge day. I proceeded to get deathly ill, laying in …

I excited to finally be able to put up this. I'm 6 month out of surgery and down 80lbs. I'm loving life and exercise now. I have 40 more to go but I'm too excited to see it come.

Hi, im new to all this i had surgery 3 1/2 weeks ago. N im in need for some caffeinated tea. Is it okay? Or should i keep fighting it?

Hello there! Finally could post something I was sleeved yesterday and feel pretty good! I have some gas trapped in my back, but it's nothing I can't handle. It's 4pm and I'm still waiting to be discharged. Apparently my surgeon forgot something in the paperwork. When I woke up yesterday, I was in a moderate pain, and had bad nausea. They gave me lots of meds and I was in and out for most of the evening. This night wasn't too bad either. I would sleep for about 2 hours until the meds wore off, then I would go walk. So far so good. Ready to be home now! SW-238 GW-135

Hi Everyone! Just joined Bariatric Pal and hope I can find support! I am female and going to a VSG Seminar next week with Dr. Glasgow in Norwood, MA. First I said, "I'm not mutilating my body just to lose weight!" but I have reached almost 300 pounds on a 5'5" frame and I'm starting to waddle, not walk. Oh it's a terrible feeling! Tell me anyone what it was like after your seminar - did you feel excited or scared? Can someone tell me how they came to the decision? I'm just fed up with binge eating at night, gaining, then losing, gaining then losing, then gaining. It's time I owned up to happiness in my life, not depression and feelings of uselessness are overtak…

Hi everyone, I'm just starting my journey towards a vertical gastric sleeve. I'm so excited, and looking for support before and after the surgery! I'm only 18, and I've struggled with obesity my entire life and inevitably will without this surgery. With the approval of my insurance company, I can be booked for surgery as soon as February! I'm looking for any other teens, or anyone in general, for support.

I had the sleeve done Oct 10th and I was at 308. Today I'm at 274. I have along way to go, but wanted to know how much do we expect to loose within the first 3 months post surgery?

Is anyone buying new jackets and/or coats this fall? I had to get rid of a couple of jackets, but am trying to get by with a couple of old ones. Coats are expensive and I worry about where I'll be next winter. Meanwhile, I look kind of sloppy. :-(

7 months out

I'm so excited that my insurance approved my tummy tuck. Anyone with useful information, please share.

I'm so excited that my insurance approved my tummy tuck. Anyone with useful information, please share.

Hey yall! So I was just wondering what kind of protein shakes yall use. I started off with the premier protein shakes but decided to switch over to body fortress super advanced whey protein powder. I switched bc the premier protein just was too chocolatey for me. If anyone uses powder, what do you mix it with? I mixed mine with whole milk, but I'm not sure if that's allowed after the surgery... I have my surgery next Friday so I started drinking the protein shakes again today to get me in the habit.

Has anyone not told a single person about having surgery? I mean not a soul!! No parents, friends, or coworkers. I'm single so no husband or boyfriend to tell. I am a little worried about negative remarks but that's not the reason I'm not telling anyone. There are only 2 people that work with me here and one is a guy and the other is my skinny Japanese boss, so I don't really have the urge to tell them. I do love my boss like a mom but I think she wouldn't really understand my situation. And of course there's the option to tell my actual parents, but my dad absolutely would not understand nor approve of me getting surgery and my mom, I think, wouldn't understand either…

Can I go get a pedi just 3 days after surgery? My mom said she was told she couldn't shave her legs after surgery for some reason, does this sound correct?

Hi I'm having my surgery on 12/16 and I'm trying to prepare for my liquid diet that I will starton the 1st. I have Torani sugar free syrups van u guys suggest the best unflavored protein powder? I'm lactose intolerant. Thx in advance

I am pre op right now. Only nervous about the anesthesia. To make a long story short... the 6 month process I had to do for my insurance to approve the surgery? Turned out to be a 8-9 month process. Not because I did anything wrong or didn't do something. ..but because doc appointments sometimes have no opening right away. Anyways. I was at 272 now I am at 252. I don't have much support. I am doing this because I wanna be healthy not just to romp around with my son...but to be able to move around more. I have plantar fasciitis. You can look that term up. I also have a fatty liver. I have been eating healthier for 5yrs.... no thyroid problems ect. I have a Cpap machine now…

On the way to see surgeon today nervous scared dreading the scale but I have to do this if I want to move forward with my life. I know my stress level is generated by not only my family but my weight. I will be checking back in later hopefully everyone is having a great day

Would like some advice. I have made the appointment for the seminar in New Jersey I currently have Medicaid United healthcare community plan my current weight is 350 Lbs bmi of about 57. Suffer from anxiety. I'm nervous that once I start the process it will happen soon. My doctor is 100 percent behind the whole bariatric surgery. I'm just nervous what if some thing goes wrong. Also if any one in nj got accepted can u tell me how long did it take for u ? Fro. The day u saw ur surgeon to the day you jad surgery.

So after 9 mnths of hard work n gymmin:)..i have a normal bmi and body fat percentage..its the most amazing feeling from being morbidly obese to being classed a normal weight!! Ppl treat u different they dont stare when u eat in public ..its the best feeling ...still got to lose some more but im getting there..just needed to say it thin ppl dont kno what it means to be classed normal weigh