Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story

Hello everyone, I've been lurking around these forums for a while now, I thought I would go ahead and introduce myself. My name is De, I'm 30, and I'm in the bariatric program at Toronto Western Hospital. HW 360, CW 298, GW 135. So far I've only had my orientation class and gone to one support group meeting. My first visits with the nurse and social worker are in a couple weeks, I'm still looking at 8-10 months before surgery. I'm lucky in that the government covers the cost of surgery and aftercare. It will be RNY unless there's complications, then it would be a sleeve. Honestly, I'm not sure if I'm going to go through with it. My wife is extremely again…

High wt 280 Starting liquid diet wt 275 Sx morning wt 264 Day 1 post up 273 (water and inflammation ) 1 week post op 254 Goal:

Day 2 and 3 were brutal. Day 4 improved. Day 5 95% better Day 6 =back to work and almost forgot I had surgery! Until I chugged 3 gulps of water and felt it. Ugh. Very happy it's getting better. Zero pain. I almost forgot I can't eat solid food and thought about grabbing pretzels. Then u remembered I'm only on full liquids. Puree starts tomorrow. I can't wait to taste sweet potatoes. What have you eaten for puree stage? I'm craving a taco. Thinking of making chilli.

The bone broth makes me nauseated no I'm struggling with the protein drink. The creamed soup is much better. I'm worried I'm not getting enough protein, in fact I know that I'm not. All the sipping takes forever to get this stuff down. Any suggestions?

Every since I had my rny I have had terrible itching, so bad I have to take some children's benadryl to get it to quit,has anyone else had this and what is causing it? Sent from my SM-G920V using BariatricPal mobile app

I have my surgery on August15th im so happy and cant wait for my new life to begin.[emoji4] Sent from my LGMS210 using BariatricPal mobile app

Hi everyone! This is my first post so I'm just going to jump right in... I had my surgery on 07/18 and I am down 16 pounds (without exercise). I plan to start walking and increasing my protein intake in hopes that the surgery along with my own efforts will make the surgery a success. Starting weight was 286 lbs. My goal weight is 190 to 200 lbs. I love reading everyone's stories. The good and the bad. Keep them coming ...as will I. Good night

With Boxed Water! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hey my names Jordan I'm 24 just had the sleeve done Wednesday morning. Any one have any tips? I'm so excited about my journey through this process. Sent from my SM-G930V using BariatricPal mobile app

Hi everyone! I recently had the sleeve surgery and am new to this app! I am 22 years old and would love to connect with you guys for advice and support. My name is Monique and I haven't told many people about my surgery except my mom and brother!

This is totally happening! I can finally see a difference in myself even though everyone else said they already saw it. All this thanks to my amazing surgical team! Thanks Long Term WLS, Dr Maytorena and my awesome coordinator Ruben! [emoji173][emoji123][emoji109]? getting stronger and smaller one day at a time! So blessed to have had the best Surgeon! VSG done right the first time! Sent from my SM-G935U using BariatricPal mobile app

317 pounds ,67 years old ,A lot of health issues COPD, arthritis and a hernia ,diverticulitis and I just want to lose weight to be healthy.[emoji1365][emoji171][emoji252]

I am a single again women, two adult children and two wonderful granddaughters. My family is my world and enjoy them beyond measure. My adult life has been a rollercoaster on the weight control spectrum. Over the years I have tried a large variety of methods to regain control. Some of them were successful, short term most frequently. Hitting 321 lbs, being in the 50's and learning my heart is that of a 70 year old made me realize, I had to do something to make permanent changes for a healthier and longer life. I began the one month pre-op process June 15 and lost 25 lbs prior to my sleeve procedure. My surgery was July 13, after week one of clear liquids my loss total …

Hello I had the lap band put in back in 2009 I lost 80 pounds then I started gaining some back in am trying to get back on track..I went to my doctor last week and had a scope done the doctor says everything is in place and looks good but he also says I have an acid pocket in the bottom of my stomach and did a biopsy on it..has anyone ever delt with this..I just want to lose weight and get healthy Sent from my SM-T350 using BariatricPal mobile app

I want to start by saying that I didn't write this to discourage anyone from having the lap band, I wrote this because I reach out to anyone that's having the same issues as I am. The lap band is a wonderful tool if you use it correctly and don't abuse it the way I have. And so it goes... March 3, 2006 I stepped on the scale and weighed a whopping 315 pounds. I’ll never forget the look on my face when I looked up at myself in the mirror I was horrified, shocked, and very sad. By March 27th I (by myself) was on a flight to San Diego, California. Once I landed I was taken by a van 2 hours away to Mexicali, Mexico to meet the Doctor and staff that would be doing my lap ba…

"If you're us, then tell us what number we're thinking of" "69, DUDE!" Today I have officially lost 69lbs! Woo Hoo!

I had my bypass on 7-7-17 & had a complication that led to a revision on 7-19-17. I have been doing well on my post op program outside of another complication(collapsed lungs).Lately, I been talking more about food that I had in the past(good food&bad food). When I saw a pizza hut commercial I saw the cheese&tomato sauce and it kind of perked me up to where I started discussing with my father how I loved cheese pizza with extra tomato sauce. Then later my dad asked me about oatmeal and honey and I was like oh I love oatmeal&honey and that conversation continued on with me telling him that adding butter to oatmeal & even steel oats are the best. Then I …

Its been a week and a day and I already lost 15lbs. Keep breathing Keep drinking Keep walking Sent from my SM-G930P using BariatricPal mobile app

Well, here we go, started my appointments in order to receive RNY surgery. Through the hospital here, I have already gone to an informational meeting, a nutrition seminar, and my first "History and Physical" appointment. Tracking my meals has been easier than I thought, I find myself choosing better options since I have to write it down and I know my nutritionist will see it when I turn in my journal. Feeling very motivated right now, but I know that I tend to lose focus on things after a short period of time, so I'm always fighting against that. But at least right now, I feel like I'm on the right track. One step at a time, right?

I have my surgery (roux en y) coming up in a little more than two weeks. More and more thoughts running through my head. I am excited and scared, but looking forward to coming through surgery. Frustrated in myself, I'm a physician and I should have been able to avoid coming to this point. I want to be able to sit in a coach seat again and travel. I don't want for my prediabetes to turn into diabetes. I'm trying to ignore the 0.9% mortality rate and the 3% major complication rate with the roux en y that my surgeon speaks of. I hope they don't go through my belly button. Do I really have to be on a diet for four weeks after surgery when other sources say any…

I'm not sure how this app works any tips?

Hi Everyone, I am wondering if any of you have lost weight post surgery but doesn't see it or feel a difference in your clothes? I had Gastric Bypass on June 26th. The day of surgery I was 242 pounds. Yesterday I went to my post op appointment and is now 223 pounds. I am down 19 pounds but I don't see it or feel a difference with my clothes. Is there anyone experiencing this????

I had my surgery 1/30/2017. My sw was 301, cw 211. I haven't set a goal weight. It's been a long road. I haven't given up even through the stalls. I have a ways to go but I am excited. I went from a 26/28 now I am wearing a 1x. I can cross my legs. I don't have to take diabetes medications anymore. In the beginning, I had constant thoughts of wtf did I do? Now it's easier. I had someone tell me that I took the easy road with having surgery. Like hell I did. It's not easy. You have to change your ways mentally and physically. I am excited of what is to come in my future. I am taking it one day at a time

I started my journey in November and after many months of pointless nonsense the big day is finally here. I'm going to the hospital at 5am tomorrow to be sleeved and it's just kicking in. I'm so damn nervous and hungry lol

HI all. I had my sleeve surgery on 30 March 2017 at Gisborne Hospital in New Zealand. I was 178.6 (393.7 Pounds) at my heaviest in November 2016. Weighed 156.4 (344.8 pounds)on the day of my surgery and now weigh 117.5 kg (259 pounds). It has not been easy at times but I am now walking between 75 kilometres (46 miles) and 100 kilometres (62 miles) a week with my dog (who has also lost 2.5 kgs!). I am going all the way and will never go back. I know that I will have hard times ahead but have really mind shifted the way I look at food. Smart protein is everything at the moment for all meals. I admire each and everyone of you who have had or are considering this journey - Ki…

Hello! I have finished the mandatory classes, got approved, and am booked to meet with Dr. Quilici tomorrow at 2pm in Burbank! I struggled with weight my entire life, so I've decided on the RNY. 5'1" and the highest weight in my life is 285lbs in my early 40's. I am now 46 and weigh 268lbs have chronic lower back pain (congenital), HBP, and have hypothyroidism. I am on day 1 of my pre-op liquid diet. My lowest ever adult weight was 112lbs and that was in my late 20's to mid 30's and was not a diet any nutritionist would approve . I'm a teacher on summer vacation and was hoping to have the surgery well before school starts so that I can recover in relative comfort,…

Hello all, Long time reader. My story....I decided to get wls in the beginning of 2017. I've thought about it before but never looked into it. Just like alot of people have heard the bad things of wls, I heard the same. I decided on the sleeve in Feb because from what I learned it's a more gradual weight loss process. I'm ready for the lifestyle change. I chose to do the multi supervision process for 3 months with my pcp and dietitian. I started my process this month July so two more months to go. I've learned alot from reading the posts on this site along with watching a bunch of YouTube videos. My bmi is over 50 and I have type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure. My sur…

So I had my surgery on 5/24/17 and today was the 1st day walking without the heavy pain. I went to Walmart and bought new underwear and Tee shirts lol since I don't have to order anymore. I also bought a pair of shorts that don't fit as motivation for the end of the summer lol. Looking forward to getting back to walking for exercising. Exactly 3 weeks post op, still a ways to go but promising today.

As I am going through this journey very quickly there is something I've really been thinking about.... I can totally empathize with not wanting the whole world to know what's going on. I've heard of people saying ulcer surgery, gallbladder removal, etc..... but for those that have already had the surgery how do you explain the very quick and substantial weight loss? I mean do people really believe the story. I trying to figure out how I want to handle telling people or not. I know some of you are rolling your eyes just thinking "it's none of their business" and while I agree that it not it doesn't mean that it won't come up. I am not okay with responding to people…

I just got approval from my surgeon and my surgery date is July 6th. I just went to my surgeon last week for the first time and was put on the fast track for surgery. Already on my pre-op diet which is not a completely liquid diet that I have heard from other people. It is a high protein - low carb diet where I pretty much eat only protein 2-4 grams depending on which meal and either a cup of cooked veggies or two cups of raw veggies or fruit. I also get three protein shakes a day as a snack. Already have lost 10 pounds doing this so I am looking forward to what will be coming from the surgery. I have my physic evaluation this week along with my class on learning ab…

I'm in the gray top. Down 66 pounds since I started preop!! I workout at least 4-5 times a week even if it's swimming or just walking. I am totally in awe at the progress I've made so far and looking forward to seeing myself 6 months out. I could not have asked for a better surgeon, coordinator and nurses! I did a lot of research and found a lot of surgeons that were not working up to standard. Please make sure to do your research. My local physician here did her own research as well and informed me she found nothing but great things about Dr Maytorena and the Long Term WLS team. I have read too many horror stories to sit back and not tell my experience with these guys. …

I took the plunge and scheduled my sleeve surgery. I spent all night last into the wee hours reading all the posts on here and WOW! Y'all are so helpful and supportive! Lots of unknowns answered for me, thanks! I'm a bit anxious for Thursday and the aftermath that follows but I'm ready! Can't wait to find the new me [emoji1323]

Tomorrow Morning 5:30 am Nine day liquid diet put me at 16 lbs less than I was, well, nine days ago eh. Here goes everything.

Hello all, Long time reader. My story....I decided to get wls in the beginning of 2017. I've thought about it before but never looked into it. Just like alot of people have heard the bad things of wls, I heard the same. I decided on the sleeve in Feb because from what I learned it's a more gradual weight loss process. I'm ready for the lifestyle change. I chose to do the multi supervision process for 3 months with my pcp and dietitian. I started my process this month July so two more months to go. I've learned alot from reading the posts on this site along with watching a bunch of YouTube videos. My bmi is over 50 and I have type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure. My sur…

Hey y'all! I started researching WLS options back in 2000 when I started college. I've been fat my entire life. I've never been below 200 in my adult life. I researched for a while, but didn't go through with it at the time because my parents were a bit nervous about it and I was busy with school. A few years later, I had gained more weight and started looking into it again. I started seeing a doctor and going through the motions (documenting that I've tried dieting for at least 6 months). It was at that time that the company I worked for switched insurance plans on me. Well this new plan had an obesity clause in it that refused to cover anything related to obesity and w…

Had surgery July 2015 this is a current pic as of yesterday June 2017 still want to lose about 40lbs

Hello, I was a long time lurker before my surgery and finally decided to join. Had my Gastric Bypass on 7/14/17 and so far so good. Definitely looking forward to Monday when I can start the puree part of the diet and finally have some food with "taste" lol. In 2014 I weighed 415 pounds and my doctor mentioned the option of WLS which at first scared me to death. After a while I decided it was the right thing to do for myself to get back in shape. I weighed 389 at the start of my 10 day pre-op diet, lost approx 25 pounds and weighed 366 on surgery day. Went to my family doc's yesterday and weighed in at 353.5 which is exciting. The shrinking has begun! lol

Well I am excited and nervous about this next chapter in my life. I weight 200 lbs last Wednesday and today weigh 192.... I am getting my life back! 2017 and beyond is going to be my life journey to get healthy and happy and Less stressed.

I'm just so over this whole ordeal wish I could take it all back [emoji29] not mention I'm not seeing the results I would like but no I'm about to be evicted from my home due to being out of work on medical and being behind on rent smh I don't know what I'm gonna do having this surgery probably ruined my life I'm not asking for sympathy or anything just needed to vent

Hey everyone, Just wanted to share my story so far. Tuesday I had the RNY bypass procedure that morning and stayed overnight. And left the next evening. I progressed quickly through the menu items from pudding to popsicles then to mashed potatoes then to chicken nuggets from chick til a without any problems so far. Now 10 days in and I'm down 23lbs it seems absolutely crazy to lose that much that fast. Others it appeared never lost more than 20lbs in a month. The doctor doesn't seem concerned, but what do you think?

I was sleeved on December 7th of 2016. My heavy weight was 362lbs. Around my surgery date I was around 347lbs. I'm currently at 299lbs. A total loss of 63.5lbs.

So, it's 11:43 pm right now in California, and I am so excited that I cannot sleep! I have my orientation tomorrow morning at kaiser in Fremont, ca. I know it's only the first step, but I feel as if have waited my whole life for this. Has anyone else gone through orientation with kaiser recently? I understand every kaiser has a different program; what was your next step after orientation?

It is day five post op rny.doing well ,getting stronger everyday.i am excited for what is coming even though I know it is going to be hard work . Sent from my SM-G920V using BariatricPal mobile app

My name is Adrianna, and I am 16 years old and I'm from New Jersey. As of the 5th grade (I am now a Junior in high school), I hit puberty which had caused me to gain weight. I had been bullied because of my height (I'm 5'10) and my weight. The bullying stoped once I became a freshman in high school. Everyday a student OR teacher/staff would pass a fat comment, or a remark about my weight. I begged my parents to homeschool me so I wouldn't have to deal with this. The day I came home crying because I was threatened, my mom knew it was time for me to seek help. My parents took me to my pediatrician, and he made me get blood-work done for EVERYTHING. The blood results always …

I started a slow loser and it continues but happy to LOSE ! April 13 270 July 13 217. Pre op o started at 283. So it's been going. Sent from my SM-G930T using BariatricPal mobile app

Good afternoon, today is my 3rd day post op. Of gastric bypass. I must say it's been hard. First day it was horrible for me. Because I couldnt tolerate 2oz of liquids. But I pushed through and was able to get discharged from the hospital at day 2. The gas is horrible. I been walking alot but those gas pains are death. I remember having an episode at the hospital in where I was lyterally in tears. But somehow I survived. But honestly they are the worst. Today I been moving a bit more freely keeping down the fluids slowly. And managing. Sent from my SM-G930P using BariatricPal mobile app

This is my first post on here I just finished my last 6 months Nut class yesterday and today I was given a tentative surgery date. How likely is that date going to stick any advice from anyone. Sent from my SM-G550T1 using BariatricPal mobile app

I was sleeved on June 1st at Florence Direct Care in Tijuana Mexico and it was not a good experience. My doctor was Dr. Carmelo and he had good reviews from the research that I looked up. His medical staff assisted with providing me the information as far as what the surgery would detail, pre and post-op information, and time frame that I would be down there for surgery and after. The surgery cost itself was only $3,800 and I had to pay a $250 deposit which is counted in the cost. Sounds great right? Well, not everything that sounds good is good. When I arrived at the airport I was quickly picked up by the driver and wisked to the border to be taken to the hospital. Upon …

Hi Everyone, I'm new here. On 9/11 my lap-band is coming out and I'm having bypass. This is due to esophageal erosion, heartburn and a hiatal hernia that just won't quit. I've never made it to slender, but I've been happy with my size. I'm looking for folks on a similar journey for support. Thanks!