Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story

Hi all-- My first posting! I just got my insurance approval and medical clearance this week to get sleeved on July 28! I started my journey in mid-January (I hate New Year's resolutions ) at about 305 lbs at 5'8". I'd packed on over 135lbs over the last 10 years...yeesh! I was pre-diabetic, high cholesterol, severe sleep apnea, high blood pressure, on three medications, and just physically miserable. Walking around the block was a chore. So in mid-January I started back at the gym and eating better. I started the 3-month bariatric nutrition program and counseling in March, both of which were wonderful. It's now two weeks until my surgery and I'm down to 245lbs on my o…

Anybody have to have their gallbladder removed after surgery? If so, did you lose more weight after removal? Gain?

So I had my surgery jan 29th. I'm down 110. Had a ultrasound today to check for gallstones. The tech said I am very gassy. Never thought about it but now that I am I realize I have a ton of gas. Anyone else have that? Can you do anything about it?

All my records have been turned over to insurance. I keep calling and it's in the pending stage. Day 4. They told me it can take 5-10 days. Prayers for acceptance and any comments welcome. Not freaking out yet.

I said that forever....but I finally decided that I wasn't happy with the me I had become. For all of my life I had been obese, and even though my family loved me...I no longer did. So I have taken the step to make this journey to change my life and I have never been more happy! I would like to have the gastric sleeve at St. Mary's in Huntington, WV. Because of insurance requirements, I have about 6 months to go. I'm in this for the long haul.

My name is Sarah. Im 40 and sense third grade have had a shirt full of chest. When I was in 5th grade I stood 5'8" and weighed 180. Now I am facing all new first times again. I am nervously excited about my weight loss. I dont ever remember what skinny looks like on me. I am currently a 44dd and wear 2-3xl in exercise pants, shirts and sjorts. If it doesnt have an elastic waiste I wont get it. I dont shop at Wal-Mart for clothes(except undies) because ai can never find anything that fits. Surgery isnt till October. But I cant wait till I can start getting into small clothes. So because $ is tight I am going to go to the second hand stores till I reach my goal weight. I t…

Staring at 202 end 145 try to get to 140 or 135 seem to be hard to .

Just started this journey. I hope to get sleeved in November. Did information session two weeks ago. Started nutrition classes last month. Meet with intake counselor next week and then the surgeon,

I was banded Dec 2010 and was successful at losing weight however, I just had my band removed because it kept slipping. During surgery they found that my band was embedded into my liver so that is why everything had to be removed. Has anyone had problems or heard of this happening?

Okay, so it's really real now! I am 43 and a single mom and my surgery is set for July 7th at 8:00 AM. I am so nervous, and preoccupied, 4th of July, what's that?! All I can think about is what will it all look like. What will I eat? Really? A liquid diet for a month? Will I really feel full? Am I going to be able to do this? What about feeding my kids, there is just so much running through my head, I can't seem to wrap it all up. There are a lot of reasons for the surgery. I am a single mom of two little girls, 4 and 5 and I am their sole source of support. Right now, at close to 260, I can't run with them, I can't go for long hikes, I can't put on a bathing…

I'm finally a week out being banded. I got to steer new things and get off my Clear liquids. I fill so full and love my yogurt. I have lost 26lb in 7 days and feeling restrictive. I hope I can chew my food just as good as I can swallow my liquid. I am afraid of loosing the weight to fast as I haven't even had a fill. I'm only one week out. Is this normal for someone being banded? Kay

Had my surgery Monday the 12th and I had big problem. A 3 hour surgery ended up taking 8 hours. I won't be released from the hospital til next week. Pray for me!

Hi all! Tomorrow will be five weeks. I was sleeved June 5th in TJ by dr Corvala. No problems at all. I'm down 38 lbs and four jean sizes. The striped shirt is two days before surgery, tight 24 jeans. The blue shirt is yesterday in 16w jeans. I'm thrilled with my sleeve! So glad I didn't chicken out!

I so I have been at this approval process since April. Regular gp visit. Seminar, bloodwork, EKG,endoscopy, psych exam and at least 5 trips @ 120 miles to clinic with time off work. Today I hear that the hospital is not considered center of excellence so I have to start again with new facility. I am heart broken. Anyone else have to start over and do your clearances carry to new doctors? I am not giving up but I am so down.

I am kind of scared to have it but I no God got me.

Hello all I've not checked in since around April....I was looking today to see how long I've been on this forum and it's been 2 years this month! And I still have not gotten my surgery!!! I thought I had everything done for my insurance and when it got submitted on June 2nd it got declined due my psych evaluation was over 6 months old (that was because of that crazy allergic reaction I had back in January and spend 12 day in the hospital that kinda through everything off schedule). So after that happened I hit a wall, didn't care, was over it, had a why bother attitude, this is taking way to long......Then the other day I had a little talk with myself and I had to rem…

I had a band put in about 6 years ago and initially lost 40kilos but I started having problems within the first 6 months and since then have had to have Fluid removed every 6-8 weeks and then refilled after a month ever since and have gained over 20 kilos I am now booked in for a gastric bypass on the 7th October 2014 in Brisbane and I am very nervous and would love to hear from anyother Aussies who have had this procedure done and how the surgery went, how they are doing now. I also have read that you can gain weight ever after having this surgery???? Has anyone had encountered this.

I have 15 more pounds 2 go by Sept 7 . I hope I can do it ;)IMG_0464.jpeg

Hi everyone! I am new here was told by a friend of mine to stop in. I recently found out I'm preggers and looking for forums/threads for pregnancy post op bariatric surgery. A little about me I'm from Fort Worth, TX and had Open RNY on 10/01/2003 by Dr Hugh Babineau in Tyler TX almost 11 years ago. My starting weight was 276 and I have lost and maintained a 136 lb weight loss. I had all my reconstructive plastic surgery March 2005 with Dr. John LoMonaco in Houston TX which was a full body lift (tummy tuck with muscle repair, butt lift, outer thigh lift, contour liposuction) and a BL/BA. Hi y'all I'm 37 with no kids (first pregnancy I miscarried) so needless to sa…

I had sleeve 2 months ago and have lost 24 lbs. Soooo disappointed. I had 3 weeks where I didn't lose any thing. I'm not gaining, staying the same. I had band in 2006 for 4 years. I lost so much quicker and easier. I'm finding this difficult!

It's been 2 weeks since my inital surgeon's visit, where I met my team (nutritionist, exercise physiologist, nurse, counselor, surgeon, coordinator) and got the low down along with a gazillion instructions. Things I have done so far: - given up seltzer (my only carbonated drink) - cooking dinners instead of ordering in - eating a healthy Breakfast at home instead of grabbing something at work - downsizing portions of my lunch (I still eat that out) - stopped grazing all day long, cutting out most Snacks between meals - ordered some free samples, and some not free samples, of various Protein drinks and bars in hopes of finding ones I love before I need them (can't …

Good morning! I'm having my RNY this morning at 11am. Many emotions but mostly nervous at this point. It's also my birthday! Don't know why this aspect has been bugging me so much! Wish me luck! All of your posts and advice have helped me tremendously. So grateful for this site. XO!

Hello all, I had my VSG on May 20 and now 6 weeks and 4 days post-op. After a severe illness as a toddler, I became very obese as a small child. This was partly due to a medication I was taking and prtly due to obese parents with horrible health habits. We were clean plate club members, ate huge portions all of the time, and often ate at restaurants or fast food establishments. I lost a lot of weight in middle scholl and became somewhat normal-sized through college. Gradually, through three pregnancies and the stress of being a mom to 3 kids while working and going to graduate school, I gained up to a heaviest weight of 250 lbs. Over the last 3 years, I watched sever…

Omgggg soooo nervous my surgery is next Fri! Anxiety is full blown!!

Hi!!! : ) I'm a 47 year old Georgia girl.happily married with one son.I'm going on day 6 of the Liquid diet that is a requirement from my surgeon before I receive my sleeve surgery on July 2, 2014 . I have been having headaches & I was wondering if any of y'all have experience this when y'all were doing the liquid diet?

I'll join the ranks of the sleeved on August 13th. I'm so excited; I haven't had a chance to think about being nervous yet. My surgeon doesn't require any pre-op diet, but I've lost 12lbs just tracking on MyFitnessPal for the last 46 days. I'm SO ready.

I am just curious I see posts where people say all they can eat is 4 bites of this or that so tell me how do you expect to get your Protein in especially Fiber from veggies. The whole idea is to get your protein and fiber from natural sources like food. The whole idea is not to continue Protein shakes for the rest of your life. So if you cannot feed yourself adequately how is this a good thing. Because it seems like people are happy they can only fit in 3 or 4 ounces of food per meal. Then people complain they are having constipation well of course you are your not eating enough for the body to produce a healthy bowel movement.

Hello all! I recently had RNY GB (6/11/14). Feeling great so far! I'm 34 and before surgery, I tipped the scales at a studly 346lbs. After weighing in this morning, I'm at 295!!! I had a "castaway" moment where I looked back at the island (300+lbs for over a decade) and just began to choke up. My surgeon was the great Dr. Marema, in St Augustine, Fl. I had no complications and was out of the hospital the next day (not typical apparently). In my opinion, the most important part of all of this was the prep. I had 3 weeks and in that 3 weeks I made the tough decision not to be a slave to food and to exercise, exercise, exercise! I ended up losing 30lbs pre-op…

Well I gotta say, this 4th of July was the best! I had my band June 16th & had been miserable everyday. I wasn't eating or drinking bc I felt so restricted, I was tired & moody. It was awful! But Friday my mom brought me a butter & sour cream baked potato & I thought to myself I'm eating this! Well it took me 2 days to finish it & it was amazing! Amazing to finally chew, to have actual FOOD in my mouth, just pure bliss! Since Friday I've ventured out & had some scrambled eggs, refried beans with sour cream & fish. I'm doing great but still trying to take it easy for fear of that "stuck feeling". So for anyone that's still having a rough time, …

Hi my name is tameka andb im at a stand still ok im 34 single mother of three active boys ive looking forward to my sleeve journey for a long time fir years my focus has been on my boys and not on myself and this is my chance to change my life inside and out but today I just got the call that it would cost and additional 400 dollars to have the surgery that I was unaware of and I dont know what ti do they start school in less then a month and I need ti buy school supplies, clothes , etc what should I do give up on my dream of my surgery or not im torn please help im at a loss

Hi everyone. I'm relatively new on my journey. After years of visits to my GP, earlier this year I was referred to the dietician. That appointment was in March. She instantly decided surgery was the option for me, and after 3 months of weight tracking and meetings, I am on a waiting list to be referred to a surgeon. Apparently that takes 8 weeks. The hospital I am being referred to only opts for bypass or sleeve surgery. I feel sleeve will be best for me, but apparently that decision ultimately lies with my surgeon! Is anyone else at this stage in their process? Apparently I should be looking to have had the operation early in the new year - should all go well. But …

Had my first fill two years ago,have lots other medical problems.Changed diet big time,went to gym 6 hours week,lost 50 lbs in short time.Big problem is lap band did nothing for my appetite was losing so much weight dr wasent in hurry to fill band.My mom had big bday to family took her too alantic city in September,i ate 5 plates of food at buffet,i didn't mind cause would work it off.I had appointment for fill 2 months later and my doc says gee you souldnt of ate so much,im like true but reason I got band so I wouldn't be able.Now I have nevrge damage and cant go to gym so now I really need band to work,i have had 8.75 put in,and have appointment for more fill in 2 hours…

I hope Dr. Dicciccio sets the date for my surgery and tells me what else has to be done and gives me the scripts for it all. I'm tired of waiting. I know my insurance has covered it. They're the ones that told me to use this surgeon. Even though I know this, his office tells me it will take a month for the insurance company to approve the procedure. (sigh).

Dear Friends, I had become utterly dismayed with my band. For so long it was too tight, causing me to become a maladaptive eater. I basically drank sugary liquids instead of eating food. While I didn't gain weight, I didn't lose either. Finally, I saw the lap band nutritionist and I've lost 15 pounds in a couple of weeks by cutting sugar and counting calories on MyFitnessPal. The app has helped me tremendously and I am back on track. Just had my band tightened a tiny bit (had it loosened a lot a few weeks ago) and now I feel I am FINALLY in the green zone. Not too loose, not too tight. I am getting full sooner but not throwing up. Feels good to be starting ov…

I was banded in 06. I lost approx 80 pounds and have gained over half back. At last fill approx 4 years ago my band was full, after the fill I have restriction for approx 48 hours. Discouraged, I have not had a fill since. Dr told me he could still add more saline, and get me where I needed to be. I gave up but recently considering going for another fill. Any similar stories?

Hello. I was just wondering what is the 3 week stall. I am 16 days out.

My band and I are no longer partners lol im on my 2nd band, my first band slipped December 2012.I had my 2nd band placed June 2013 and have gained all the weight I lost from the first band. I am with a new doctor now and in the process of going to the bypass. Currently I am doing a 2 month trial to see if my band is really is not working (my new doctor didn't place this band and wants make sure it's not the band before going to bypass). I'm looking forward to getting back into shape and to be done with the band once and for all.

Sleeved the 2nd of July and today I broke with that liquid diet and ate a few bites here and there. It created no issues...that I know of. I go for my one week post op tomorrow and they are saying I will move from liquid to protein shakes....isn't that the same damn thing? I'm starting to regret this a bit!

I had surgery 1/31/14. Ive lost a little over 80lbs. But I have a problem. When I use the bathroom (#2) it hurts like the devil. OMG. Can someone please help me...PLEASE HELP

Highest Weight: 318 Starting weight: 303 Surgery Weight: 295 Current Weight: 242 Where are you guys at? Let me see those pics!

I'm 6weeks out just purchased a nutribullet has anyone else used this or using this? And if so does anyone have any recipes to help me continue my weight loss journey! Just wanna make sure I add the right ingredients to continue my weight loss!

I have only lost 60 pounds in 6 months and I feel I am quite slow compared to others any advise ? I don't exercise and I eat small bites every hour ?

It's finally here. I'm currently getting registered for it and I'm so excited. So many thoughts going through my mind. Don't knw wether to laugh or cry. Can't wait!!!!! Biggest fear=pain

I take like 10 different vitamins I wonder is that too much at one time I take them with breakfast. Im just wondering if the body can distinguish each vitamin if I take them all at one time. Can I get some feedback on this. thanks.

I had my lap band surgery in Mexico on 9/9/09 and have not had any solid foods since! I went for Xrays and even saw Dr. Fielding at NYU and was told that the band was tight even with no saline in it. So I am living with this band for almost 5 years and have only lost 50 lbs bringing me to 330 lbs. Have arthritis in hips and knees and need cane to get around. But was told if I can lose weight that the mobility would be much better. I live on Fage yogurt and Boost protein drinks/ NO more. Anyone else have a similar problem?????????????

I am a 32 year old female. I have five children, ages range from 3 to 13 years of age. My weight has fip flop over the years. As a child i was small and tiny my weight in high school was between 120 lbs to 130 lbs. After my first child at 19 year of age I was 160 lbs.. I had no problems losing after my second child, I got back to 140, but my third child i really pick the weight up after giving birth i was 191 lbs at 5'5 i just looked thick, but i had a hard time losing i never got back down to 160 again after that. My weight with my fourth kid was 232 lbs, by my fifth child i was 267 lbs. After, my fifth child my weight was 300lbs. I knew I had to do something about it, …

I haven't posted anything in a while I am 17 weeks out from surgery I went from a SW -230 To a CW - 175 I am very happy . When I tell people what I weigh they say I look a lot smaller than 175. That's cool. I know the trick is to excersise I take 25 min every other day an do a walk / run an it helps with inches,excess skin an my mental stAte lol . I encourage anyone who is thinking bout the sleeve surgery to do it .

Just got the call.. July 7th it's sinking in lol

Y'know that saying, "You can't keep a good woman down"? Well I am woman, hear me roar! Only my roar goes sorta like "Grrrr...hic...rrrrrr" I started the process of getting approved for RNY 2.5 years ago and everything was going really well. No sleep apnea? Check!! Crazy as a loon? Check, but well medicated. *smug smile*. Meet all of the requirements? Check!! I'm morbidly obese, but generally pretty healthy. Then I was waiting for the final appointment when all heck broke loose. Last October, I started peeing blood. Tiny amount, but blood nevertheless. I didn't eat asparagus, and it couldn't be a UTI, because I was just finishing antibiotics for a chest cou…

Hey all I had my surgery April 17th 2014 and im down 45 pounds. I actually bought a size 16 shorts.yup shorts. Jean shorts. And they a little big in my waist. I feel really awesome and im rocking my jean shorts. Its a big step for me becaus I've always hated ny legs and would wear jeans all year round. But I've changed life so ill Chang my attitude! Im feeling awesome!