Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story

Ahhhhh I just got my clearance from pulmonary (FINALLY), I had my pre admissions testing yesterday, I go for my last nutrition class today, start two week pre-op diet Monday and then surgery is August 11th!!!!! THIS IS REALLY HAPPENING!!!!!! I am excited,nervous, scared, happy, anxious plus a 1000 other feelings rolled into one!!!!!!!!

This is my first time posting. Getting a bit nervous about my surgery. I am 9 days out. Scheduled for the 31st, with final consult, and blood work on the 28th. My mind is going about a thousand miles an hour.

Hello everyone im jen and i had my surgery 2 1\2 years ago and i lost 135lbs and i feel great..but there are days when i am up and down does that happen to anyone else??

Hi Everyone! I am on my way to a healthier lifestyle by choosing to have the Gastric Sleeve procedure done. I am scheduled to have surgery on August 15th 2014, my BIRTHDAY of all days. I have dubbed it my re-birthday. I have some anxiety as whether I have chosen the right procedure for me. My surgeon gave the option of choosing the Sleeve or Bi Pass. If there is any information or stories that you could share with me... please feel free to do so. Much appreciation in advance.

At just under 16 weeks post op I am happy with how things are going for the most part but I constantly find myself looking at other people and trying to guess how much they weight lol don't worry it's all in my head I'm not doing it out loud.. I guess the reason is, it can be very hard to know how much some one weighs by looking at them, I have had work mates and friends tell me how much they weigh and I was shocked to find out I weigh less than them, I am very short so ANY extra weight I carry makes me look "fat" so right now I weigh 191 lbs and I can be stamina next to someone who weighs 210 lbs and they look smaller than me because of my ridiculously short height lo…

i started my 6 month dr surpervised diet at 557 now at 497. I am so happy i got my phycologist appointment done today it wasn't bad at all. This whole thing is actually starting to come togerher couldnt be happier

I don't have all the answers, but one thing i know is today I am healthy, happy, learning everyday, fighting food monsters and doing things I never had the courage to even dream about

How long did it take you to reach your goal weight? I'm at 4 months and only about 45% to my goal weight. I feel like a lot of the people's posts that I've read had them reaching near goal at 6 months. I'm thinking that's not happening for me in 2 months time.

I'm 2 months post op I know I can eat cheese for snacking!!

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I'm new to this site so I thought I would share my learning experience this far! My surgery was on 4/17/14 so I'm 13 weeks out. I had my first fill at the end of May but didn't need a lot at that time. I felt great with small portions and not feeling hungry very often at all! I have lost 29 pounds so far (started at 205 and now at 176). I was thinking wow, I must be one of the lucky ones who won't require a ton of fills. My surgeon suggested I wait in my second fill because I was feeling good, able to tolerate normal proteins but getting full on small portions and not having annoying hunger issues! Well, that all ended about 3 1/2 weeks ago. It's like all of a sudden a sw…

Loving the new me

Hey do they say we can't have broccoli while on the soft food phase?

Hi all! It's about week before my surgery in Tijuana and I'm starting to worry about my skin after all the weight loss. I am hoping that I am young enough (almost 20 years old) that I have enough elasticity in my skin to not have "skin flaps" due to rapid weight loss. I wouldn't be able to have a corrective/ cosmetic surgery to "fix" it until later in life because I don't want to hinder my chances for having children in the future. My mom just had her surgery yesterday and ended up having her unknown urnea repair too! She's very nauseous but good! Help?

I was told not to use Advil or Aleve but Tylenol. However, Tylenol does nothing for me. I normally use Advil for my headaches and I have a really bad headache now. Just wondering if anyone was told thus initially but are able to use now? I am just about 2 weeks out...11days to be exact. Anything else I can take for my headache?

"This time will be different!" she said. Sigh. I spent three weeks gradually cutting down on my caloric intake, cutting out poor food choices, and allowing myself to experience hunger again. I was very proud of the way I handled it, received a lot of praise from my sweetie, and lost 7 lbs! The nutritionist wanted me to lose 14 (5%) over three months, and here I was halfway there in one month. Then came this past week. Saying I strayed is an understatement. Although I know that I ate less than I would have normally if I binged, I definitely went off my plan for 4 days in a row. Greasy, fatty foods and ice cream, both of which I had pretty much weaned myself off…

I can't believe it. I had surgery in March. I'm so happy. This is just mind blowing!

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I had my surgery one month ago and have had great success so far. The only thing that is odd to me is that things that used to taste good do not now. My taste seems to have changed since the surgery. Has any one else had this happen to them?

So excited!!=) Just got my insurance approval in the mail. I'm Now on my 2 weeks pre-up diet (1000) calorie so far so good!! I'm down 14 pounds from my first visit with my surgeon and hopefully this 1000 calorie diet will help me loose more weight before my surgery=) looking for a sleeve buddy who's close to my date! Or can share any helpful tips=) god Bless.

Ok, I'v had surgery on July 7, 2014. Everything went well. I was told I could only sip liquids! But I can gulp & suck down fluids with no problem. Now eating yogurt and other liquid foods and still don't fill that "I'm so full sensation! Am I not drinking & eating enough.

Well I had my surgery yesterday 7/21/14 I had it done in mexico. It has been an amazing experience! Everyone has been super nice and attentive. Today I finally get some ice and water lol.

I've read a lot about different doctors requiring different things for the pre-op diet, some Clear liquids for 2 weeks, a month, one meal, no meal...all different, however, I haven't heRd much about post op. What does your post op diet consist of. I would like to see how different it us as well. My doctor has me on a 2nd week liquid diet, 3rd week soft food, 4thweek soft food and introduce myself to soft meats(ex.fish), 5th week and beyond....enjoy my new small tummy! How about you? Is there anyone out there different than mine? Are just about the same? Are you hungry? Easier pre or post?

Hello. I Did the sleeve surgery 7 days before. But I feel hungry. Is it normal ?? Any help plz

I have to report to the hospital at 9am. Im not really nervous at all. Although i almost cried today as i realized my relationship with food is about to change for the long haul. I was on clear liquids all day so it seemed like so many food commercials came on.....ok so I did get teary eyed. I believe whatever this is that im feeling is a natural feeling that comes with life changes and i am absolutely ready for the change........it just hurts a little. Oh and i purchased the book Beyond the Refridgerator per someones recommendation on bp. I will start reading when i leave the hospital. Wish me luck folks!!!

I am a compliant bandster. I have done well. when I had a fill on Feb. 14th I was having some trouble with sliming and pb'ing. I worked on this as I knew sometimes it takes time for your stoma to come around to the restriction. my problem didn't go away and I started to suffer reflux really bad. I told both my pcp and wls . both recommended and prescribed me medication. I did exactly what I was supposed to do. The mistake I made was when it got worse I thought I was having heart trouble. I had so much pain in my chest that over the 4th of july weekend I was popping nitro for chest pain. I could see my heart pound by just looking down. I went and saw my pcp who had me do a…

Hello everyone, today I had my appointment with my surgeon again and my date has set 18th September... Today I was soooo nervous that I made myself sick, my surgeon is awesome. So I should not be but it's exciting and nerve racking all in one.. So I am happy I have a date and it's all starting to happen. I do have a few questions though.. I have to have a endoscopy 2 days prior to basically check everything out.. Is this normal??? I mean there is no extra cost but just wondering more about it. As in why and not what the procedure is. I also have to have injections of Clexane, someone may have spoken about this and I missed it? What's that for?? You kno…

I just went for my one week post op appointment today and to my disappointment, I actually gained a pound. I have been reading where most lose at least 5 to 10 lbs even more the first week and I have not lost anything! I'm still hungry most of the time. None of the swelling is going down and my stomach looks the same as it did the day of surgery. I need encouragement!! Has this happened to anyone else?

Hello everyone... Newbie here...I came home from a business trip to find my APPROVAL letter in the mail! So excited...hopefully will get a surgery date tomorrow. Ok, my stats...I'm 49 years old and 5'2". On January 1st I weighed myself. 273.5 yikes! That same day I gave up all carbs, alcohol, sweets, caffeine and fast food. I've been eating healthy ever since. I have lost 41 lbs on my own. Went through the 6 month supervised weight loss plan, psych evaluation, nutritionist appointments etc...had my 6 month weigh in on June 19th. Weighed 232 so yay me! Got my approval letter in the mail today, and am hoping to get a surgery date tomorrow. The 6 months FLEW by. I staye…

Hello all Feeling very anxious this evening. Went through all the hoops only to discover my chosen hospital and surgeon would not be covered by insurance. Be careful when you talk to insurance reps! Center or excellence and center of distinction are not the same thing. Now I am traveling a good ways tomorrow to meet with new surgeon and nut. Hoping all my hoops will transfer and they can get me submitted to insurance this week. I think new venue will be for the best but I am nervous and probably will be until I get an actual date. Been at this since April. Wish me luck!

Hello. I have posted several times and love this forum but I have never posted my stats until now. Sleeved 6/17 highest weight and preop diet weight 190 current weight 167 goal 140. My decision: I knew I was self pay because of my low bmi and lack of insurance covering this. I went in thinking lapband was my only option but changed to sleeve because of the anxiety I had over fills and slips etc with the band. I had horrible labs, ridiculous high numbers in so many areas, hiatal hernia and ulcers on my stomach. My family is super supportive and they are so excited to me to get healthy and active. I have not told many that I had WLS. Wokers know I had the herni…

Very nervous about the surgery and what to expect afterwards. Start my liquid diet tomorrow. Can i do this? 2 weeks withiut solid food...Need advice pls.

Yes. I have a cleavage problem. I was once told that v-neck shirts elongate the neck and I have no neck. So now that I have lost 50 lbs my problem is the v is too low. I guess I'll have to invest in some camisoles because I can afford to give up on all these shirts quite yet. This time I am losing so funny, my shoulders,my lower arms,my butt and legs. Come on tummy go away.

Hello all! I was awakened from my sleep by severe pains in my upper left shoulder and neck. After taking pain meds an Gas-X, with hopes it was nothing more severe, I started searching online for anyone who could confirm that he pain was gas. Well, I found some confirmations as well as concerns; then, I found you! I had my procedure done July 14 after spending most of my life with body image issues that ballooned into a bigger body imaged each time I looked in the mirror. So far, my recovery has gone well; with the exception of these severe pains in my left shoulder and neck. It hurts when I take a deep breath, try to burp, swallow... you name it. Since this is pai…

Hi guys been a few since I posted I am now 4 plus months out and could not be happier. As of last wed I was 255 lbs 38.1 bmi so to date 68lbs gone. I only weight once a month at my support group meetings so i have an offical weight from them. Thats a ten year old kid lost lol.. only thing I am not happy with is my lack of activity due to a leg and shoulder issue can not exercise like I want to but I am taking steps to correct that so hopefully soon. My short term goal is 222 by the end of Oct that will be my hundred pound sweet spot! Wish you all the best of luck on your journey.

Hi everyone I am new to this forum. I had By Pass surgery on Monday (July 14th,2014). I actually converted to the By Pass after I had my Lap Band Removed (that was placed in 2005) and the surgeon said he saw my problem when he removed the band and the tubing was broken in two. I am in my Clear liquid stage about to move to full liquids in the next day or two. My weight on starting was 316 but I kept some off after the 10% weight loss go round and weighed in at 298 for my Pre-op appointment. I am doing well(I think). I am still taking the Lortab Elixer about 2-3 times a day - is that where others were at this stage or should I be backing off the narcotics already? …

So, My name is John, 37 year old father/husband who is now 4 weeks post vertical sleeve. I am doing great, honestly & strangely. I actually reacted very well to the surgery, no pain, no nausea, no discomfort, but yes, SO tiered due to low calorie. It took me two years to finally get approved for the sleeve. I failed the first time around since the clinic I was working with did not I had my surgery May 13th 2014 at the Valley hospital in Northern New Jersey. I selected them since through Aetna, they are designated as a center of excellence. I was operated on by Dr. Marc Bessler (You can YouTube him). The metabolic clinic handled all of my paper work. My first visit …

Have got video diaries from the start of my gastric band journey continuing past my surgery and hopefully will continue making them. Contact me if u wish to view them . Thx. Joe Beaver

So I finally did it. I backed out in March and April but finally went through with it 4 days ago. I am back home now and feeling pretty good. I had my surgery done at Stanford my Dr. Morton and his extensive team. My stay at the hospital was overall positive. I did get pretty frustrated with how long it took for them to clear my swallow test. Other than that it was a lot smoother then I expected. I was able to get up and start walking an hour after being put in my recovery room. I walked a lot. Probably too much but everyone told me how it would relieve gas pain and I got bored laying in bed all the time. I ended up driving myself home 3 days after the surgery from Hayw…

Hi, I've been lurking awhile, and wanted to reach out. I just found out by letter today that my surgeon thinks the advantages of surgery are outweighed by the risks. I'm 27, BMI 33, during the initial consultation my surgeon (Dr Fris in Auckland) felt that it would be a good idea to go ahead and get the blood tests, pysch & dietician consult etc. and everything was very positive. However after the group meeting about my case, they felt that at this stage they wouldn't want to go ahead with surgery. I have a history of being overweight, tried numerous methods of losing weight, I can lose some but it always comes back with more. They want me to continue seei…

Finally, after loosing 94lbs got up the courage to do Team Penning for the first time!! This is chasing numbered cows into a pen in numerical order .. It was a blast and I'm so happy I can finally do theses things.. Maybe next month I will join my friends barrel racing!!!

Hi everyone I really like this app. I just got my sleeve July 16 and looking forward to share my journey and read others experiences. I am still on liquid diet and feel good. Haven't really felt hungry only in the morning but have to drink my proteins and drink so I can stay hydrated. I look forward in meeting new people. I live in Las Vegas.

I have never had blood pressure issues, never. It's always been normal. However, since surgery my blood pressure has been very high. The day I was released from the hospital, they didn't want to release me BC of my blood pressure but the gave me meds in my IV and released me BC it came down. Now, I'm home and it's still high today 140/105. I'm extremely nervous. Going to the dr tomorrow but wanted to see if anyone ever went through this. I thought thus surgery lowered blood pressure not created it! HELP!

Anyone having lap band surgery in August? I'm in Texas and scheduled for 8/8. Start pre-op low carb diet next week. Will say a prayer for us August banders to have an easy surgery and much weight loss success. Come on August.....can't wait to start on the road to a new healthier me!

Hello. Sorry about the TMI, but maybe someone here knows an answer. I am usually constipated.. It's normal for me.. BUT the last week has been completely different. Every time I eat I get the urge to go to the bathroom. I get this urgency, I start sweating and even nauseous. I had my gastric sleeve revision from lapband in December and this is new.. Anyone experience this?

Well, busy week for me. Tomorrow i get all my blood work done and all my paperwork is turned in to my primary doctor to sign off on. On Wednesday i get my chest xray. ABG test. abdominal ultrasound. and EKG done. I see my surgeon August 4.

On my pre-op diet and I just fixed a packet of the Unjury chicken soup. I followed the directions to heat water to 140 degrees or less...even used a thermometer to check it and it still came out SO lumpy...taste was ok but the texture was just like soggy lumpy bread. Any suggestions?

I am headed south of the border to Tijuana on May 24, 2014 for the sleeve with Dr. Elias Ortiz. Anybody else having surgery in May?

Hi y'all I had my sleeve done on Wednesday and I'm surprised at how much it doesn't hurt. Mite be because I have a failed spine and am in chronic pain from that. Lol. The only issue I'm having is the gas. The gas makes me so nauseas. I'm using Gas-x strips but ow!! Any one have any suggestions please?? And I am walking to help relieve also. Lol Thanx!! Debtovah

Ok, measured 2oz of mash cauliflower and could only eat about 1oz because of pains. I'm not sure if it was heartburn or stomach pains. Whichever it was, it was like in my chest, maybe stomach and back....HARD TO DESCRIBE, but it only lasted a second. My guess is it BC my food hasn't had solids in a while or my new tummy not ready, or doesn't like it. Has anyone experienced this?