Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story

Changing my life. My surgery was an easy decision due to my health; hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol & totally over weight. I started at 219 lbs and managed over a few years of dieting with pills to get to 187lbs. Once I stopped the pills of course I gained a good bit back, like I weighed 207lbs at 5'3. This was not good as I was still piling on the weight constantly eating out. I ddnt have to do the 7-14 diet bcuz my BMI was 36 and my liver wasn't an issue. I did used to smoke but thankfully I quit 2003, yay! Well it's August 26, 2014 and I currently weigh 155lbs. My goal is 145 if which I can't seem to get too. It's easy to fall back into old habits and o…

I had surgery last June. I am down 74 lbs. I was doing very well but an now at a stand still. I have been at a 74-78 lb loss for 3 months now. I know what I need to do but I just can't seem to do it. My goal is to do the pre surgery liquid diet this week to get me back on track. I am hoping some of you will hold me accountable lol. I am happy with my progress but know I can do better .

Hi, I'm having the Gastric sleeve tomorrow and a couple days ago I got a head cold. I called my doc and he said id be fine but I'm still worried. Did anyone have surgery with a cold. I don't have a fever, no sore throat or chest pain and no coughing. But I do feel sick. Just curious if anyone went through with it sick. I have a option to wait, but let's be honest I've done a lot of waiting and I'm ready. Thanks for any help.

Feeling great and energized. Was 363 on my surgery date of 8/13. Saw my dr on 8/21 and on to phase 2!

I don't want to identify myself YET but let's just say I was on a certain reality show and won money for losing weight on my own. That was 8'years ago. I kept it off for about 5 but then had surgeries and was severely anemic. That coupled with another issue and I gained a bit back. I'm super short so I decided to give myself this gift. I shouldn't HAVE to work out 2 + hours a day to maintain weight loss. I don't even eat poorly. Just too much of the healthy stuff. (Pretty certain my body believes it's a 6'7" NBA player) in any event my surgery is tomorrow and I'm terrified. There's nothing I hate more than throwing up. Tell me I'll be ok. Thanks in advance.

Is it possible to have the sleeve and NOT lose hair or is it a sure thing that you will?? Sorry for all the questions. I just feel like this forum is the best place to ask these questions. I've learned so much from all of you already!

Hello, so today I found out today blue shield is requesting additional paperwork for bar attic surgery. My doctors office re-faxed the info to them today. I was wondering if anyone had exp. With them requesting additional information and how long does it usually take after you re submit? Is it still 5 business or relatively faster? They were missing my doctor notes. Any help would be great as my surgery has already been set for the 23rd of this month and I'm worried I will have to reschedule.

I need help. I need ideas with puréed foods. Right now what I'm eating is Greek yogurt, broth soups, jello, and I just added soft eggs. Does anyone have any suggestions for me. Does anyone one also have website I can ideas or a book I can buy or download.

Excited but nervous. Had my funeral meal tonight. One last treat of Louisiana seafood. I'm ready to start this. I'm paying for the surgery and am hoping I don't have to jump through all the hoops the insurance co.requires. What should I expect on this first visit ? I already have current blood work and a car scan of my abdomen. I am starting aquatic physical therapy in the morning for my hip and to get my exercise routine in place. Any other suggestions?

How are all of the August 12th sleevers doing?

Hey guys today is the day i get sleeved!!!! 08/25/2014!!! Pray for me!!! Supper excited!

Feeling great 60% of excess weight gone so that means 40% left to hit goal!

Hi everyone! First off, thank you to all the people who shared their stories on this forum. Your information, personal stories, before/after pictures are what truly gave me the courage to have this surgery. I entered the hospital on Monday Aug 18 weighing in at 398.2 pounds. I felt gross and exhausted. Surgery was scheduled for 11:30am but didn't get started until 1:10pm. By 2pm I was in recovery, whimpering in pain (I'm a bit of a wuss). I had some touch and go blood pressure moments but otherwise all was well. I was released on Wednesday and have been home ever since. As of today, I feel awesome with tons of energy. I have also lost 20 pounds! (In a week!!! unhea…

Have a low BMI. I went for a consult today. The doctor won't do a sleeve. Will only do a lap band. I really want the sleeve. I heard about Dr. Guillermo Alvarez in Mexico an read his reviews - all 700 of them. They were incredible reviews. The US doctor says going to Mexico would be suicide and that a doctor who did a sleeve on me would be tantamount to malpractice. What do you think?

They say money can't buy happiness but I've never been happier! I had the gastric sleeve surgery in Mexico with Dr. Ariel Ortiz on August 12, 2013. I've been fortunate that I haven't had any complications. I've lost 80 lbs. I'm not at the goal weight they set for me, 153. I'm actually 162 lbs at 5'8. When I get much below that I hear comments that I'm looking too thin, etc. Im happy with being in a size 8. I just need to tone up! Exercise has not been a strength for me. The past few months I've really had to remind myself that the sleeve is a tool to losing the weight but that I have to work at making healthy choices and making this a lifestyle change. I …

Well in a couple hours I will be leaving for the hospital. Surgery should be about 10:45. Praying for a speedy recovery with no complications.

Have a lap band in situ which has NOT been a wild success. I have no desire to dampen people's enthusiasm to be proactive, but where do those who have not been successful go? Or is one just in limbo?

I'm 10 days out and I signed up for the gym today I have to start actually working out not just walking I feel I haven't lost the weight I was supposed to . people told me I lost weight from my stomach but not a lot but idk how much I lost because I don't have a scale with enough capacity but I'm going to the 2 week check up on Tuesday and they will tell me I know its probably too early for the gym but I need a get this done I'm tired of being huge .

Well here it is the day before my surgery. Planning on getting plenty of exercise today since I normally walk 5-6 miles a day ad I know that will slow for a bit (at least at the pace I have been walking). Have to finish up some housework and finish lacking my bag for the hospital. Not nervous been through a lot of surgeries in the past from having breast cancer. A bit concerned I will never be able to get all the fluids in. I have been on a 10 day pre op liquid diet and only 1 day out of the 10 was I able to get in all my fluids and I can actually take big drinks at this point. That is the part that scares me. I will NEVER be able to do the puréed stage, I wil…

My recovery has been fairly smooth and uneventful (considering the last time I lost weight the nation was watching) but just wondering: I have 1 oz every 20 min (while awake when I can) and no matter how slowly I ingest, I always seem to feel pain (very much like when you have a large gulp of extra fizzy seltzer and you have that gas pain in your belly til you burp) it subsides eventually but is this normal? Will it subside eventually? Just asking bc I'm supposed to transition to purée next week (very small amts) and imagine it will be even more painful. But I NEED to. There is only so much vitamin water whey protein and miso broth a soon to be former fattie can stand!

Hello Everyone! Im exactly a month out from surgery! All is well no complaints (thank god) but I was wondering when did u guys start goin to the gym? Just tryna get and idea also I wanted to try light work outs like walking on the treadmill things like that Any ideas or experience with when u guys first started goin to the gym??

I'm a 37 year old female and will be getting sleeved soon. I'm concerned about loose skin....any tips to help avoid loose skin? I'm also curious if I'll lose my breasts and butt? Any input would be appreciated! Thanks!

I've put myself and my health on the back burner for atleast 12 years. Thats the last time i was what i considered thin but i worked really hard to get that way and it only lasted afew years. Life got in the way preventing me for going to the gym. I had more children. Ive pretty much always been the cubby girl. Now im a 32yro mother of 4 +3 wonderful step children. A few years ago i successfully lost 40lb with WW i was feeling great but i had an accident that left me unable to excersise and i put on that 40+40. Immediately following i got pregnant and it was the most difficulty ptegnancy i had ever heard of constantly in the hospital and put on bedrest from the very be…

Hi everybody - just banded last Monday (8/18) and lost 21 lbs. in my pre-op diet, but my weight has pretty much leveled out since the surgery even though I've been consuming nothing but liquids all week - is this normal?

My surgery is Wednesday august 27... Had my last doctor visit today... Can I get some feedback on the pain pump... I was ok until she told me I can take it out at home . That freaked me out since it goes under the skin and it has to be pulled out. She did say I could come I to the office and have it taken out... How do I know if I am feeling better? I will be still getting pain meds through the pump. Thank you! I am nervous and excited!

Hello everyone I'm new to the forum and have been getting alot of feedback on the sleeve since reading the post. I am finally scheduled for surgery sept 8th and im so excited. I have my preop appt this wed and i was just wondering what to expect. Can anyone give me tips on how to prepare for surgery day...thanks

I have the normal surgery gas but can anyone when it goes away. Also anyone else have lower ab pain?? Or is that just more gas?? I am scared every time I move and have a twinge that something is wrong. Silly I know.

Ordered a bra that arrived yesterday. It came in a 10" square box. A BOX!!! I opened it up and saw what appeared to be two giant Soup bowls stacked in one another. I laughed at the size and knew there had to be a mistake. Nope. It fits like a charm. Perky giant breasts today. Gawd, I won't miss this. A "bra in a box" sigh... September 22 can't come soon enough.

Hi all, I am in Melbourne Australia and scheduled to have my lap-band surgery on November 27th. I have been really excited and 100% positive of a successful outcome up until now. Reading some horror stories has allowed a hint of doubt to creep in.. I am trying to assess each story separately, and find a common thread for those that haven't worked so I know what to avoid.. I would be grateful for any suggestions and help along the way. I think I am doing everything I can to help myself by being well informed, accepting help and advice and being realistic about what to expect of myself and the band. Anyway, I have had appointments with a physician, a psychologist and wi…

Did anyone begin shopping prior to surgery? By this I mean, looking for clothes in smaller sizes in anticipation of losing? How do people keep up with their change in size? Did anyone experience a change in foot size? Sorry for the odd question but no clue who else to ask!

Has any one had there paper work submitted around 31st of July ?? And if so have u gotten an approval ??

This actually gonna happen!

I think that I am doing ok but I am not sure on how to calculate how calories I took in today they said am supposed to get 1000 to 1200 a day please can someone help me thank you in advance

Does anyone know a website that gives good shake recipes to try because I am over the ones I am doing thanks in advance

Hey everyone my name is lizzy I am new to this forum and I am glad I was able to find it. I had the gastric sleeve May 29 of this year. It has been one of the best decisions of my life, being 21 years of age and having acquired type 2 diabetes 3 years prior really opened my eyes that something needed to be done. I am now 54 pounds down and incredibly proud of myself. However, since surgery I do not feel like the same person I was before. I am incredibly emotional and have noticed my anxiety has been getting worse. I feel depressed half the time. I have dealt with depression before but this time it feels a lot different. It has been almost 3 months out and I thought I woul…

I had my sleeve 7 months ago and have lost 106 lbs to date. I have felt run down of late suffering from a mouth ulcer and irritating cough also a Water infection and a rash that looks like a mild dose of shingles. My hair is also very thin. I suffer from Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (an autoimmune disease of the liver, sleep apnoea and fatty liver disease. I take Ursodeoxycholic Acid 600mg and Provigil 400mg for the PBC. I am on a Multivitamin plus Iron once a day. I only manage to eat about 10grams of protien a day. What additional supplements should I take to feel better and get back on track?

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An you stretch your pouch by drinking a lot of cold water? I'm constantly sipping a lot of water all day. I remember One day I sipped water when I was full because my mouth is always dry.

Am scheduled for my last visit with my surgeon on Tuesday August 26th. I then only have to wait for insurance approval and schedule a date. I'm 5'3", and weighed 240 at my first visit. I have lost a few, gained a few throughout the 6 month process, so overall I'm only a few pounds from my starting weight. I'm very disappointed in myself for not being able to lose more before. I was talking with a good friend of mine about it, and she said "if you could do it alone, you would. You wouldn't need the surgery." She has a point I guess. I have to stop beating myself up about it. I think in my mind I'm afraid of the things I won't be able to eat after, so I've kind of …

I love my sleeve! I have lost 19 pounds since my surgery July 31st. It is still hard to get all my liquids in. I have started my soft puréed foods and I eat 2-3 teaspoons and I am full, so weird! Trying to find a balance but it's hard to eat then drink all day. I have yet to exercise but plan to go for a walk in the AM. I have energy that I have not had in many years. My body no longer aches when I get up or down, it's fantastic!

I live in the US but I did my surgery overseas. Im almost 6 weeks post op and i haven't taken any protein shakes yet. I'm only consuming around 21 g of protein. I dont know what to eat to get more protein. Im eating chicken tuna eggs but no matter how much i eat i cant reach 60-80 g. What can I do? Or eat?

Well I weigh 7 lbs more today than I did in the hospital. I am so excited to start losing this weight.. good luck to all you that get sleeved this month.

Rny 11 months ago. Down 94 pounds and feel great. Have not had any issues with anything. No dumping and have tolerated everything I have ate so far as long as it's not too dry. Going to the gym 3 days a week for 30 minutes of cardio and 45 mins of weights. Best shape of my life!! Absolutely no regrets.

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Hello, My name is Yvette Garza and I was sleeved on July 28th. It was a very difficult 24 hours after waking up because I threw up for a whole day. I wouldn't even press for the medication to help because every time I did I would get a massive headache and throw up. Finally, an awesome nurse gave me some Tylenol and other meds in combination with seemed to help. I have to say, just 2 days later I was craving so many different foods..especially what used to be my weakness, sweets! I had a hard time dealing with this new life change and had an emotional breakdown and told my husband that I had no idea how important food was to me or how addicted I was to it. I had been an e…

Hello All! I have been through all the hoops, am approved and have had surgery on the books and cancelled a few times. My hubby and I want another child. Mine is 3 and I don't want the gap to get too far apart but at the same time I want to have surgery too. If I don't have surgery before the end of the year, I have to restart the entire 6 month process all over again. I am just besides myself with decision and don't know what to do. I am totally torn - have surgery first, wait at least a year and then try for baby or have baby first and then hope after I have the baby I can lose weight and or restart the entire process again. Any opinions, insight or suggestions for me?

Anyone using visalus shakes. I'm post op day 4 everything I drink gives me terrible gas and discomfort I'm at a loss I'm only getting in 400 calories per day at Max and not all my water I feel crappy