Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story

Well I'm new on here I just found this app still trying to figure it out. I have surgery this Tuesday the 23rd I'm excited yet getting nervous.

I am 54 years old, and have fought the battle of the bulge for all my life. I remember when I wad younger I couldn't find clothes to fit me right so I would buy my jeans in the boys section. I started Weight Watchers at the young age of 16! I married at the age of 19' we had our first daughter after I graduated from Nursing School. I weighed 132 at the beginning of my pregnancy. Never could get back down to my ore pregnant weight again! By the time I realized it, I was pregnant with our second child. They are 13 months apart. I loved being a mother, worked part time. Life was good. Always joining rejoining WW, or trying every new fad diet available. We have anot…

I found a website for a company called Cappella Flavor Drops. They make 50 flavors of unsweetened drops that you can add to Water or your shakes. These are the flavors I bought, but they have so many others: Cola, Cherry Cola, Peach, Pina Colada, Concord Grape, Boston Cream Pie, Apricot, Orange Creamsicle, and Cherry. I paid $32.90 plus postage for seven flavors. I am hoping the cola flavors will help with the absence of soda pop. I was thinking with the plain cola flavor I could add a slice of lime for that Lime Coke flavored. When they come, I will let everyone know if it was worth the money. If you want to check them out, they are at capellaflavordrops…

I've struggled with my weight since the 2nd grade. Always been very active, but I had always comforted myself with food. Being totally honest, I'm in my 20s, so a lot of my calories came from alcohol too. I decided to have surgery when it became difficult to bend over and put on my shows because my stomach was in the way. Something small and simple, but it bothered me. In January 2014, at the age of 28, I began the process to get my gastric sleeve surgery. I had to go through several visits with my surgeon's office and three visits at the hospital. Finally, my surgery date arrived on April 8th. I had the gastric sleeve surgery, hiatal hernia repair and my gallbladder …

I just received a phone call from my surgeon's office. The PA told me my insurance approval had been received and they were ready to schedule my surgery date. I WAS SHOCKED!! I didn't even know they had submitted to insurance yet. Ok, a little back story since I haven't posted in a while. I have BCBS NC which prior to July 1, 2014, required a 6 month diet plan. As of 7/1/14, they eliminated that requirement clearing the way for me to have surgery sooner rather than later. The only hiccup, I was a smoker. My surgeon's office required 3 nicotine test to be negative at 30 day intervals. I started Chantix in August and have been nicotine free since 8/12/14. I thought…

Hello everyone! Tomorrow marks my second week post op and all is well! I'm down 14 pounds and still on full liquids. Once I got a week post op in, drinking 64 oz of fluids has not been a problem. I am still struggling with Protein since all of it (except GENEPRO Protein, so glad I found that!) is so horribly sweet, but most days I do hit 60g. I want to be at 90g so that is my goal for today. All the swelling is gone and the gas was gone in about a week. My incisions are healing very well. I've had no problems so far and for that I am thankful! Not being hungry is an amazing and empowering feeling! I feel like I'm in control for the first time in my adult life when it …

Hello Everyone My name is Casey, I have been on my weight loss journey since April 72014. I lost 100 lbs before my surgery. I had my surgery at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center in Baltimore Md. My surgeon is Dr. Christopher You. I am on day 9 and everything is getting better. I had a couple times where I could not believe I did it and got a little depressed. I sometimes feel like I am never going to be able to eat normal foods again instead of liquids. One of my favorite places to eat is Chipotle, and I like the rice there. Has anyone tried to eat chipotle rice after surgery?

I'm getting so discouraged with trying to plan what I will eat each day or for lunch or dinner! This is causing me to just not eat because it's so time consuming and tedious. I buy Healthy Choice meals which are great but I get tired of picking out the Pasta and rice. I have to admit that I don't like a lot of foods and when I find the recipes online for post-op, most don't catch my fancy. I have to eat in order to keep my metabolism rate up but it's getting harder and harder. When I find something that I do like, I eat it until I can't stand it anymore. I like SIMPLE, easy to prepare meals with simple ingredients. As far as meat, I only like chicken and beef, no por…

Hi I have finished my 5 behavior modification classes, met with nutrition 2 times, physical therapist 2 times, attended a support group and did all my required medical testing. Needed to lose only 11 pounds pre surgery and was there but when I was weighed a my last appointment I was up 4 pounds. This was so disappointing, but I was offer an appointment to come back in 2 weeks. Determined to lose the weight I asked for an appointment in 10 days. I am paying more attention to my diet and have exercised longer. I hope to get an appointment with the surgeon at my next appointment. Wish me luck.

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BAND TO RNY 1. I know you have to have 64 fl oz of Water everyday. I drink a lot, but not water, I hate water unless I put some lemon juice in it. So, I drink a whole lotta kool-aid sweetened with Equal, my favorite sweetener. Can that count as water? 2. Also, I'm a Band hopefully to RNY so I know it is virtually impossible to get in 64 fl oz's of liquid in a day, as a Bandster. I've been unfilled for 6 years and drink all I want. As a RNYer, is it hard to get the liquid in? 3. And if it CAN go in, how often do you have to drink? Do you have to sip? That must make it impossible to fit in your day when you can't drink before or after eating.

I want to hear from people who had the band removed and how they cope with gaining weight back despite diets and exercise. I do not have an option for any other bariatric surgeries unfortunately!

Hello everyone, I am thrilled to have come across this support site. I am new to this and have not had the sleeve done yet. Still in the screening process. I am thankful to be starting this journey with my sister. We have both struggled with our weight our whole lives. So of course we talk about it alot. She brought up the gastric sleeve and has spoken to many people about it and they all have no regrets. So we started the process a few weeks ago. We are both very excited and scared at the same time, as we are both tired and scared of living like this. We both go through same things, the weight holding us back from all the things we enjoy in life and just normal activitie…

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Hi, I am new to this site. my journey started a couple years ago , I went through the Kaiser program . made it through all the classes, and then I had started a new job so I was concerned about taking the time off work . and I just put it all on the back burner. I started again this year, I just retook all the classes and I have a sleeve surgery date of 09/18/2014. I have been more active than ever before , and I have lost 30 lbs in two months. I am honestly scared to death about the surgery now that its getting closer and closer. and I really dont know if reading all the stuff I have read helps or not . I really would just love to be on the other side and in a good pla…

Hi, So I finished my 3 month pre op. The dr office called me today and said that most likely my insurance will not cover the surgery since I had gained 17pds.. I am devastated!! I explained to them that I had been taking Phentermine for over 3 years and as soon as I stopped taking it I have gained like crazy!!! I feel like I have changed my eating habits.. At times I feel like I was starving yet I still gained??? I am frustrated at this point. I was suppose to have surgery next Friday September 26. But the lady at the doctors office said she is most positive that my insurance will deny it. Has anyone had this problem where they gained weight while at pre-op and what di…

Hey there! I'm Drew. My story is just beginning. I was sleeved on 6/25/14. So I'm just shy of 3 months post-op. I'm 27, 6'2" tall and weighed 334 lbs at my pre-op appointment on 6/9/14. Today I weighed 243 lbs, 91 lbs down! My journey thus far has been a blur...a struggle...but most of all...a blessing. I am a work in progress...simply a guy on his journey to be healthy, strong, and nutritionally correct.

I haven't been to a game in years because I'm afraid of the turnstiles at the stadium. I'm new on my WL journey, and just under 290lbs. My parents called today, and they have free tix for tomorrow. My husband keeps saying it's going to be okay. I could use some reassurance. Help me please!

Just had my by-pass surgery this past Tuesday the 16th of September. I know everyone's results will be different as well as their experiences. Myself, I find I cannot sleep comfortably in my bed as yet, so spend my night in my husband's cinema chair. When I lay down it feels like my insides are rolling around loose. Surgery went well, as I am an older woman, I was a little nervous about that. I am proud to announce of the six patients on the floor having by-pass surgery, I was the oldest and first to be discharged. Sorry, had to brag a little. Would love the support of others on this journey, so hope to hear from everyone. Hugs to all

What did your diet consist of post op I'm POD 8 and having a difficult time. I feel like I'm not eating anything. I get full very quickly.?! Please help I'm panicking

HW: 233.8 Day of surgery: 214 CW: 210.8

Hi! I'm new to this forum. I will be having a gastric sleeve on 9/22. I'm currently going through all the tests prepping. Tonight I'm going to have a sleep study. I just keep checking off the appointments and getting excited as the date is closer every day!

Saw the surgeon today for the first appointment. I'm so excited to get this ball rolling

So it's been a year and a half since my gastric bypass. I thought it was time to post some pics... So happy I chose to do this...feeling great! [ATTACH]47895[/ATTACH] I don't know y one pic is sideways!

Today had my first appt w/nutritionist, one scheduled for next week, then I'm done, then it all gets submitted to my insurance (BCBS), fingers crossed, c'mon BCBS!!!

I'm still going thru all the process, getting closer to the end, I have 6 more coaching calls to do basically 6 to 8 weeks of that, once a week, and my EGD needs to be completed, but man I am so down right now, I went to the zoo with my husband and my grown girls and my 16 month old grandson, I was so miserable and just hurt everywhere from all the walking with all this extra weight, I felt like I was walking in quick sand all day, I couldn't keep up, I just can't wait to get the surgery done so I can get on with the next part of my life, a much healthier life. prior to this event, my daughters wanted to take me shopping for my birthday to buy me some new clothes, I hat…

My Natalie & I was sleeved on July 22, 2014. My highest weight was 323 & I have lost about 40lbs so far & feeling much better already. I have been stuggling to lose weight for all of my adult life. After I had my second child I just could not loose the weight & been trying every since. It is so surreal for me to finally have success at a healthy lifestyle. I don't want to mess it up.

Be sure to eat like yr supposed too n take the vitamins if u eat n puke too much or end up starving yr self, it will catch up wth you. I lost a lot of hair and ended up having a lot of cavities cuz of not doing what I'm supposed too

My name is Ken C. during the summer of 2012, I went my doctor's appointment to get a routine physical. I hadn't had a physical in years because I didn't have health insurance and plus I knew my health was horrible. A week before my wedding the doctor weighed me at 525 LBS. I knew I was obese but not in the half ton league! I was devastated. My doctor Carol asked me if I was happy with myself. She pointed out to me that I was becoming someone's husband and someday someone's father. She asked me if I wanted to be around for that. "Of course," I answered back. She told me that for someone my size, it was sort of miraculous that I lead such an active life and somehow avoided …

I'm the 16 year old haha. but I finally got my date for my surgery! it's November 13th. getting my date made me so excited. I have to go to so many appointments and I'm always so busy. but it's worth it and I'm so excited to start my journey!

Hi all ..im from sunny sa and its been 7 months since my surgery and i have lost 62 kgs which in pounds is 136 ????

Had an appointment with the NP this morning and I have made it to my pre surgery weight. I even weighed 5 pounds less than my pre surgery goal weight. Went home and got a call to make my appointment to meet the surgeon. My appointment is next Tuesday and I am psyched. Things are moving along. Yahoo

So this was humiliating, I know I am overweight but I have always been looking out for my mom who had always been overweight and older of course. Back track one year and she had her gastric sleeve surgery, I went with her to Mexicali and she had her sleeve done by Dr. Aceves. I went with her but at the time was not convinced this was something I needed to do. Ha! As she lost weight, got more active and looked and felt much better I started debating more and more about it. Even my husband was on board before I was, a little stubborn I am , I know. A month and a half ago I had surgery with Dr. Wilhelmy in Mexicali too. I had already been there once and kne…

I am sick today , it's a head cold etc I am going to see my GP about it this afternoon, so I thought while I have the time I will write an update and let anyone who cares know how things are going for me at this point. Since surgery I have lost 49 pounds and in total since I started my weight loss journey (June 2013) I have lost 113 pounds, the thing that I have learnt is that I didn't put all the extra weight on in a few weeks so why do we all think we can loose it in a few weeks??? I hear people say that constantly ohh I worked really hard this week but I didn't loose any weight ... Well duh it's because it took 15 years for you to gain that extra 100pounds or what…

First night was a little rough, but the worst pain for me has been my shoulder. Been resting and walking around my apartment.

I know I am still overweight but I have always been able to look after my mom who had always been overweight too AND much older. But this weekend I was humiliated by her new physical abilities. Back track 1 year. I accompany her to Mexicali so she can get her gastric sleeve done by Dr. Aceves. While there I still was in denial mode thinking I did not need to have surgery myself , why?? No idea. As she loses weight, feels better and gets healthy I start thinking about it, in the meantime I gain 10 more libs of course. Even my husband was on board before I was. When I decided on the sleeve there was really only one place I was going and that was to Mexicali…

My weight loss has been so slow al along and after 8 moths completely stopped I was always striving to meet goals of 25bmi and weight of 150lbs goal weight but instead of beating myself up I can now wear clothes from normal shops and can move easier and look better so my question is should I be happy at this weight 197 and just give up and live my life in maintaince?

I hit a high of 320lbs and problems with high blood sugars and high blood pressure when I made decision to have gastric sleeve procedure Feb 2012. I was so pleased I went forward with that surgery at Greens Hospital in La Jolla with Dr Fuller. I am currently 240 lbs today 9/16/2014. My goal is set at 160. I joined this site to get info and ideas to get back the support I miss from San Diego Weight Clinic. I moved to AZ 1 year ago and desire to be involved in a group that does have informative and helpful suggestions.

I am one week and 3 days post op and I'm sick with a very bad cold and I have my first dumping syndrome last night due to some soup. It was awful! Anyone lactose intolerant now?

I finally found a Calcium citrate that is delicious! Very creamy and it taste just like lemon cheesecake. Have you guys try these?

Anyone going to Hospital mi Doctor on October 13th? I have my band to sleeve scheduled and my surgeon is Dr. Valenzuela via Mexico Bariatric. Let me know so we can meet and give each other the support.

Today I went to see my PCP and so disappointed with my weight -249. I did let him know that I will be seeing the local surgeon to discuss gastric sleeve. I will be seeing the surgeon later this week for my first appointment. Does anyone know how many appointments you usually have to go thru in order to get approved?

I'm nervous to have the EGD done before surgery. What exactly do they do? Will I be awake when they do it?

Good morning, all! I had my endoscopy/colonoscopy yesterday. That was my last pre-op screening, can I get a huge WOOHOO?!?!?!?! What a journey this has been. Good to know that after every part of me has been poked, prodded and pricked that there were no surprise health issues uncovered. Now I have one final weighin next Tuesday, and then I should be ready to be submitted for insurance. I'm feeling practically giddy today! Possibly the results of fasting, colon cleansing and sleeping off the anaesthesia from yesterday? Nah, I'm just in a really positive mood and so happy to be done with this step! I've never had either test before, even though I'm 56 and should ha…

I am on my pre-surgery journey. Surgery will be in couple of weeks and I have been searching for Vitamins. I found this item in Walgreens which states is specifically for Bariatric surgery patients. Have any of you tried this brand?

Ok this was my experience: I had surgery in TJ Mexico (best decision ever for me)! On Friday 9/5/14 I arrived to San Diego and taken to TJ Marriott then later we did a group tour which was great and met post op patients, had surgery 9/6/14 with 2 others that day, it was at a med spa hospital wow very upscale and got VIP treatment even my husband loved the service (they spoiled him)! Had surgery around 9:30am and dont really know what time I got out my husband says about 1.5 hours and woke up with blankets on me in a recoop. area didn't really feel pain or anything just needed to cough (sore throat) a few hours later was put in a private room and asked if I wanted to walk …

Doing great feeling great. Started out at 356. Down to 233. Would like to be 190. Still striving......

I got the lap band surgery 1-17-2014 I have lost a total of 70 pounds I just need some advise on what to eat without throwing up!!! Any suggestions..

Can someone tell me what the reason for liquid diet is post op if there is a required amount of water intake required?

Attended the weight loss surgery seminar last Tuesday and sent my paperwork to the surgeons office. Now waiting to hear back with appointment time for first office visit. Hope I am doing the right thing. I want to have the gastric sleeve and get rid of this weight once and for all