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Had to update bc I got questioned about it being me other day lol. 106lbs gone FOREVER [ATTACH]45160[/ATTACH].

2 Weeks out and I still have this huge hematoma from where they remove the Lapband port.. I feel like I have a alien bursting to come out like in the movie aliens.... But at least I am down 26lbs

My initial consultation for RNY is tomorrow in Winchester. Excited, anxious, nervous and READY to go on this journey!

Last day of week one and I am finally feeling like I can keep liquids down. I have been back to the hospital twice since surgery for IV Fluids... Why doesn't anyone ever say how hard it's going to be to train our new pouch to tolerate having anything in it?? My biggest gripe is the lack of liquids. Before surgery it wasn't nothin to drink 100's of ounces of liquids in a day. I can't wait to be able to take normal drinks of water or juice again Lol I will feel so much better when that day comes. I'm still not hungry but I'm dying of thirst! Anyone have any stories or advice? Maybe you have been through this already?

Hello all I'm Victoria and am new to this site. I am currently 316lbs and scheduled for surgery on 6/9/14. I am on 2 protein shakes a day and a healthy dinner. Started that today :/. It went well hoping, hoping the rest of the week goes as smooth. I'm anxious excited and scared all at the same time anyone else scheduled for surgery the 9th?

Hey Guys... Now its getting close... And i am not worried about the complications as much as i am worried about taking food out of my equation.,, usually it's like where are going out.. What are we going to eat!!!! Is it normal?? Is it easy ti change your life routine ??? Ive seen and heard a lot of success stories, but i have also seen some discouraging videos on youtube!!!!! Its in 9 days and i don't knowwwww .... I am 260 / 5' 9" and my goal is to drop down to 160# .... Do you think it is worth????? I know i need it.... But lots of people are telling me you don't need it.... !!!! I dont know.... My BMI is 39.. Any advice??

I'm now down 60 pounds from consult in February. I can fit into my little black dress again! I still have a ways to go to goal. But I'm feeling good! The sundresses I took on my honeymoon in 2011 fit me again! Now I just need to find a place to go that calls for a little black dress!

Hi! On May 15th, I had my 1 year bariatric birthday. I lost 130 pounds by January and have maintained within 5 lbs, for 3 months. This surgery needs to be a personal choice for everyone, but I believe that it literally saved my life. I am an RN and nursing instructor, and I was walking with a cane and barely getting through each day. My quality of life was pretty much non-existent. I had hypertension, high cholesterol, sleep apnea, pre-diabetes, peripheral vascular disease, gastric reflux, hypothyroidism and fibromyalgia. I was a wreck at 52 years of age! Since the surgery, I went from 7 medications to 2, and no longer have gastric reflux, sleep apnea, pre-diabete…

Yeah yeah yeah..so excited 184.4 4/24. 168.8. 6/2. Tried on cloths from 2 summers ago Im back to shopping in my closet yeah...bave a formal this friday and no need to buy a gown. Photos to follow ,,i have 3 from two years ago that fit great...next stop the 150s....my next goal to reach 159 by aug 31. Very realistic right....,I head to Italy on 9/1

3 weeks ago I had my lap band removed and had the sleeve procedure done. It's been great so far. Still trying to figure out what I can eat and not eat. I am down 18 pounds! The band was not a good tool for me. I take too much medication (i have MS) and it would get clogged. So, I was in for unfills and fills and unfills and fills. Then it slipped.

The wife and I did our 1st 5 k this weekend. We didnt run but we were out there. Pretty amazing how our lives have changed sinced being sleeved. The wife had her 1 yr surgiversary 2 wks ago and today marks 17 wks post op for me. She has lost ~120 lbs and I hit 119 lbs. FYI... all my treadmill work and neighborhood training prepping for this 5K was not enough for the rolling hills of Ann Arbor Michigan. LOL my butt is aching this morning .Hahahahahahaha

8 months post op 103 pounds lighter

I can finally say that I am officially scheduled for surgery. Scheduled for September 29th, what a way to wrap up the summer and work on the new me for next year. After dealing with being overweight for so many years, I never thought that I would be looking forward to that day that I feel comfortable in my skin again so much.

So I'm curious for all of those who are married or have significant others - what is the best way for them to support you during your gastric sleeve process? My husband is very excited for me and wants to be there as much as he can in any way that he possibly can. Does anyone have any experiences that would be helpful for him to relate to?

You know the song....Tell me how I'm supposed to breathe with no air... That is my life's theme song lately. Well, every time I eat I get severe chest pain from trapped air. My nutritionist, surgeon and family doctor say it's all related to me swallowing air when I eat or drink. I had hiatal hernia repair with my VSG. My decision was not an easy one to make. I was always the "Fat, Fluffy, Happy, Woman" but then I began having "female" pain. I have had several procedures but unable to have a hysterectomy because of my weight. So my GYN gave me a proposal....if I lose 100 pounds....hysterectomy. Then I got to thinking - I've always wanted to be able to: 1. buy clo…

I am 3 weeks out revision band to sleeve I hit a stall but I am so confused if I am not hungry should I still eat or should I just drink my Protein shakes ???

I just got approved, and it is scheduled on June 11th.. Im terrified, im having cold feet!!!! What do i do guys?? Im talking to my wife and she is speechless.. She wants me to do it but shes scared too!!!!!!!

Today I entered ONEderland!!! I'm so happy! I haven't been here in a very long time! Can't wait to go to my primary dr and get weighed and watch the nurse not have to put the scale on the 200 mark! I was sleeved on 4/7. HW 239.5 SW 225 today 199.5. I can't believe I am really here Just had to share with people who understand!

Hi I am having my surgery on June the 2nd i am excited and scared. My mom passed away a year ago may 25 from gastric bypass. and it scares me but i know that if i don't have the surgery then i will die young and be unhappy my hole life. im 6'8 and weigh 474 pounds. i have a younger brother who is 6'1 and maybe 180 soaking wet lol. i just want to feel normal every where i go everyone always stares and says damn how big are you. i just try and laugh it off but it hurts im excited for an opportunity to change my life for the better. I know its what my mom wanted me to do so im doing this for her also she was the most important person in my life and even though she is not her…

Ok, y'all. I just got home a few hours ago after 30 hours at ValleyCare Medical Center in Pleasanton, CA. Most of my stomach is missing, but I think the surgeon might have left a bulldog puppy inside me, because why does my stomach sound like it's snoring?!?! Seriously...there are some extremely weird noises coming from that region. So, a little info about my surgery, in case it can help anyone else out. NIGHT BEFORE: I have been on a clear liquid diet for 2 days. The night before the surgery I put the scopolamine patch behind my ear. I didn't drink anything after midnight, knowing that my surgery was at 10 AM the next day. At 7:00 AM Friday, I took "Emend", a…

Hi my name is Briana , I'm having the gastric bypass surgery . I don't know when my date will be due to Having the group classes in June , but I'm close enough to be having so many mixed emotions I'm really scared , nervous , anxious , happy really just all of the above I have so many emotions . I'm super excited and want the surgery to be over and done with so I can start a new beginning in my life but then I just want to enjoy the time I have now just incase . I have an amazing support system and wouldn't change my love for the world he is completely happy with whatever I want and chose to do , even though he is there I'd love to share with someone going through what I'…

Hey guys, i decided i will go ahead and do the surgery.. I am kind of worried!!! Depression issues.... Any feed back???

Well here i am again my last update was at 6 months and i can't believe i am 2 weeks shy of being 9 months post-op. What can i say i feel AWESOME i finally reached "my goal" a few weeks ago and will post my stats and pics at the end of this post. I hope everyone is doing good Congrats to all the new "loosers" and those soon to be, and i just want to say it has been by far one of the BEST desicions EVER for me i feel like a completely NEW person i have had my ups and downs through this journey but it has all been sooooo worth it i've had Amazing support from my husband and kids, i've cried i've laughed and i just wouldn't change it for the world, New Life, New Opportunity,…

I just got sleeved yesterday at 9:15 am and it is almost 5 pm on Sunday. I am home recovering. Wowza, my stomach is soooo sore! I keep on having pain on and off in my shoulders and neck. Hopefully, this gets better.:-)

I am home now and had surgery on 5/29/14 and I was wondering how long before I feel like my self again ? I am also moaning the lost of a price of my stomach and I don't know why I feel like that , I also feel if I knew waft to expect I provably would not have done it . Why do I feel so bad ? Please help me ?

Has anyone had great restriction during their menstrual cycle and if so do anyone know why? I used to be a Bandster and I could barely eat during my cycle because my band would be soooo tight. I am currently band to sleeve since 4/2014 and noticed the same thing. I can barely take one no more than 2 bite and I am full and my stomach feel tight.

Sooooo I'm done wit alllll my appts .. I'm meeting with my surgeon this Wednesday .. Super anxious I lost 9 lbs which was what my insurance required... But I gained it back ???? heart breaking. However my doctor never mentioned to me having to lose weight it just said on thr paper ( sample letter ) lost 3 lbs .. Weight unchanged.. Idk I'm just a little anxious and excited about the whole thing because I never do stuff for me.. This is the one thing in making about me.

I just had the sleeve done on may 19, I feel really good so far i bit alone this is why i joined this site hopping to make new friends and get help on any questions i might have..

I'm 14 weeks post op and have reached a major stall. I was sleeved 2/18/2014, since surgery I have dropped 42 pounds. I have been stalling now for over 4 weeks. Has anyone else experienced this? What should I do?

I underwent Bariatric Surgery 11 months ago. I lost 20 pounds pre-surgery and 80 pounds post-surgery for a total weight loss of 100 pounds. I wrote a short article (How I Survived Bariatric Surgery) about my experience thus far. The article is at http://www.breadandbutterscience.com/Surgery.pdf I have also included a before and after picture at http://www.breadandbutterscience.com/Operation.jpg

As anyone experienced a lap band slip? If so, what were your symptoms? Lately I have been having a very odd pain/pressure feeling near my largest scar (near my band). I haven't experienced this pain/pressure before. I am able to eat solid foods, but I am having some nausea. I have had some heartburn (nothing serious) that is easily treated with a Prilosec or a few Tums. I have a tendency to be a bit of a hypochondriac, but I do not want to let something go untreated and get worse. I have read that band slip symptoms can include nausea, vomiting, acid reflux, pain and trouble tolerating food and liquids. Since I am experiencing some of these symptoms, I am nervous th…

I am looking for some new Protein shakes. Any suggestions?

I was banded on March 18, 2013 - over a year ago. I remember when I was thinking about having the surgery, I was obsessed with the speed... I had upcoming events (weddings, vacations, etc.) and I continued imagining what I would look like in 3 months, 6 months, etc. I was so frustrated and disappointed as I read on this site about everyone just dropping weight left and right. I lost about 20 pounds pre op (and so my real starting weight was about 240) and then another 10 or so in the first 6 months. I had fill after fill after fill... I took small bites and ate high Protein, but I was still pretty hungry and could eat 1.5 cup portions without a problem. So, I read - these…

I came across this from Dave at Paleohacks.com It is good encouragement for when you are faced with negative and unsupportive people in your life. The story has some great analigies. Hey there! Today I want to share with you a fantastic story and some amazing life advice from a mentor of mine that's helped me in my journey to not only become a healthier person, but a happier & more successful one as well. And it comes in the form of a story of a trip to Alaska... ------------------------------------------------------------------------ "How To Remove CRABS From Your Life" By Bedros Keuilian Several years ago while on an adventure trip to Alaska I experienc…

Hi everyone, I have finally made the decision to move forward with weight loss surgery. I am in my mid-40s and married with two college age kids. I was that skinny kid growing up that could eat anything. Getting pregnant was like flipping a switch. Each year, I gained more weight until reaching my highest today at 263. I have tried Jenny Craig, Weight Watchers, Nutrisystem, diet pills, Vitamin shots and even denial. None have worked for me. I have a BMI of 42.4. My inner skinny girl is anxious to come out! After extensive research, I am considering the sleeve gastrectomy. So far, I attended a seminar. My appointment with the surgeon is June 18. Looks like my insurance …

I had my surgery 2/18/2014. I have been stalling for the last 4 weeks. I'm down 42 pounds since surgery. Has anyone else stalled this long before? What should I do?

I got banded on 5/15/14 and so far so go. I am having a little trouble drinking a lot of water. I use to be able to drink 74 ozs in a day but now I can't even sip on water all day. I'm a person that normally downs water like I were drinking a beer! Any suggestion?? Can I drink the water fast?

I'm 7 weeks out. I'm down 56 pounds but more exciting to me is I have lost 5 inches in my waist and my hips. I'm down from 24 pants to 18; and some 18s are getting loose! I bought a shirt at the store last weekend. It was in the regular section so I didn't know if it would fit. I held up the XL and thought it fit. Got home and I was swimming in it! Went back and tried on the medium. It fit well but the bust area looked odd the way it was cut because I'm still a D. So I got the L and it looks good even though its a bit big. Unbelievable! I also lost three inches under my bust and I'm having to use the inner clasp. I'm putting off getting new bras as long as I can. …

I want to know how you are doing??

K so I'm going for my Psych Eval tomorrow .. Super nervous about that.. How does that go ???

It's finally here. ... I have made it through the pre op . I'm shocked and amazed but now I'm so nervous. .. any last minute reminders? I love the Fed back here

I want to know how you are doing??

I was sleeved on 4/25 and within the first 2 wks I lost 25 lbs. but i have not dropped anymore pounds since then. It's been 2 wks & I'm stalled at 290 lbs. am I doing something wrong?

Finally I have 20 more pounds to go now I am stalling omg finally under 200 this weekend is my 8 month mark post up I need 5 pounds gone immediately stalls driving me crazy I still work out come on I can do this

Hi all !! I was sleeved May 6 and have lost 25 PDs Is this the avg?? I've been hardly eating and I go walking everyday how about you all

Ok, so I've hit the stage where people I see often can tell. Let me start with this. I am a teacher at a preschool and all of the staff I see daily know and are sweet and supportive. But I don't really feel the need to air it to all the parents in the center. I'm 65 pounds down and now have been talked to almost daily about it. Ppl being nice and asking if I've lost weight, saying I look slim, etc. It's nice hearing the feedback and I usually say a simple "thank you" but obviously with women we all want to know the weight loss secret. I hate the dreaded question "how are you doing it?" Like I said I'm not ashamed of my choice, but I chose to have the surgery to better my …

Hi all - I had VGS on Wednesday with Dr Jossart at CPMC in SF. Everything went well, no complications I had some anxieties before surgery about if my surgeon would need to open me up. I'm on the larger end of one of his usual patients. Pain hasn't been too bad but I stayed in the hospital for two nights. Felt much stronger and more like myself this morning. Happy to be home, although my hospital experience was very positive. A little nervous about getting enough fluids or Protein and not gulping. It's hard to sip but I imagine I will learn quickly as it hurts to gulp more than an ounce at a time. This far I am down 5 lbs since day of surgery but this may be becaus…

Are we able to eat popcorn?

My surgery date is coming closer and closer, this whole process has just sped by so quick. I still have tons of questions and concerns! Did anyone get their gallbladder removed during the surgery to reduce problems later down the road or has anyone experienced problems after surgery because of their gallbladder? A co worked of mine was telling me briefly about this. Another concern is, I haven't even had my 21st birthday yet.. Not for three more years, but am I at least going to be able to have a drink some point in my life or is it forever gone? During my two week liquid diet my dr said I would be able to have watermelon because it is mostly water does that mean I can ea…

Urns out I was worried for nothing .., ACED that psych Eval ????????????????????????