Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story

i started my journey in 1998 at 415 lbs...had a gastric bypass in 1998 and lost 200 then later,50...gained back 100 plus going up still! am very frustrated as it is due to meds i am on...working with a dr. to chnge said meds adn am working wiith my bariatric surgeon (new, Dr. Rhinehold retired) to lapband. will have upper GI monday and then submit to dietician and psychologist and then wait on insurance approval.whew! am eager to have the s urgery ASAP. anyone else have it this way?thanks

I am just a couple of days away from moving from liquids to the purée/soft food phase. I've seen hundreds of recipes in preparation for this next phase. My question is - what was everyone's first meal?

I I had my surgery on February 11 of this year, but I feel like my weight loss is at a standstill. I excercise and I am only able to eat small portions. Does anyone know what I can do to speed up my weight loss?

Hello! I'm scheduled for surgery in late August of this year, and I just sent in my heath questionnaire. I'm going to Mexico, and in doing research and contacting different places, one of them told me that by BMI was too high to have surgery. Um, what? Now I'm afraid that that once this place sees my forms, they will tell me the same thing. I'm hoping that if that is the case, since I have a couple of months, maybe they will let my try to lose some weight first. See, I can lose weight if I work really really really hard at at, but the problem is keeping it off. And if I think about eating, I will gain 5 pounds. Seriously, it just happened, right now. I will be cr…

I am 3 pounds away from losing 100 pounds and I just don't feel like I loss 100 pounds!!! I still for everything I feel the same weight as before ughh ur mind kills you

im still waiting to be cleared, haven't heard anything yet, and surgery is tomorrow Wednesday. and im starving and a huge headache. I will let u know if I make it to surgery or not. pray for me and send good vibes. thank you the nurse said she will call me but its already 4:37pm and no call. I did my ultrasound of my heart on Friday, so still waiting. will update soon.

Been back at work for two days but today I pushed it too hard. In bed now. Still only clear liquids. No energy!

I just found out today that my insurance company has approved my VSG! My date of surgery will be May 6th. I can't believe it - it is very real now. No "if's" but now it is a reality!!! Can't wait to be on the loser's bench. I'm so excited!! It was definitely a good thing that I had to go through the six month weigh-in period. I finally feel that I am really ready to give this my all now!

Tomorrow I will be 7 months post op and I've noticed that I'm always hungry, and I'm starting to eat bigger portions. Is this normal?

I am 1 day post-operative, still in the hospital, the nausea has subsided but the gas pain is AWFUL!! Is this just from the surgery? Does it get better? Help!!

I'm on post op day 3 and my nausea and vomiting have finally gone away but now I have like all this acid reflux and nothing seems to help. I'm afraid whenever I burp I'll end up puking again. Any suggestions on what might help or words of encouragement to help get me through?

I was banded January 2013 and weighed 233 pounds at that time. I had enough of the yo-yo dieting and during the first 7 months I lost 30 pounds. I then decided that having a baby was very important to me and I decided to focus my all on this. I finally became pregnant and had a miscarriage at 10 weeks. I was heartbroken. I then became pregnant two months later and miscarried again. I have to words to explain. I am now trying to put the pieces of my heart back together and I decided that I need to work on healing and part of this is loosing weight. I recently went for a fill as I have gained 15 pounds. I need some advice, I really want to get back on my feet and …

Hi! I am new to this forum. I live in a north east suburb of Atlanta, GA. I am ready to be banded!!! I am considering using Dr. Edgar Leino from the Global Medical Services in The Dominican Republic and I was wondering if anyone on this forum has had any experience with him? I am a self-pay and the package they are offering is less that half the cost I have been able to find in Atlanta. Plus their package includes the following: All Consultations, Pre-Lab work and testing Hospital Stay – Private Room for 2 nights (night before and after surgery). Support Garments (specific to surgery) Medical & Staff support Service Blood Test & Screening EKG Sur…

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I had my lap band surgery Oct 1, 2011. in las vegas, NV, By Dr Soon, everything went well, the first few months, even the first year,had some fills, was not even at 50%, I felt full when I ate , no snacking, after a fill. Then about 6 months ago i started throwing up, everytime I ate no matter what it ws, even during the night i would throw up, Finally went in and they took almost all the Fluid out, Instant relief, something must have been stuck in the band, But sense then I have had 3 fills am over the 50%, but feel NOTHING, I have gainned back 20 pounds, I am so disgusted with myself, as I feel like an eating machine, I have even started drinking alot of diet soda, hop…

I am so excited my surgery is tomorrow morning I can't wait!!! my husband is worried since I will not be able to eat or have anything for Easter...

Today was my 1st App. I have apps every other week for the next few months. I am so excited. Looking like early July maybe late June. So time will creep by.

During my "journey" I have set goals and have met all my goals until now missed my very 1st goal. I have a doc apt today with my pcp for 1st check up since I stopped my bp meds and I wanted to be at 180 and this am I'm at 185. Still good but uggghhh. SW:275 DOS:260 CW:185

I got sleeved march 18th I'm almost a month out and I'm only down 15 pounds mind you a lot of that was the first week out. I had posted on here before regarding my stall felt better but now I'm just so depressed. I drink two proteins a day a Greek yogurt and 20oz of crystal light a day. So that equals out to 50g of protein a day. Sometimes a have a little mash potatoes but can't handle it to well seems heavy.

My appt. for 4/15 to get my surgery date has been moved up to 4/9, I can't believe that after waiting so many months and having major delays I will finally get a surgery date in 2 days. YIPPY!!!!! I'm so excited and nervous and ready to start my pre- op 2 week liquid diet, I look forward to knowing that I will never be this size again. I will be truly committed to my sleeve.

During my "journey" I have set goals and have met all my goals until now missed my very 1st goal. I have a doc apt today with my pcp for 1st check up since I stopped my bp meds and I wanted to be at 180 and this am I'm at 185. Still good but uggghhh. SW:275 DOS:260 CW:185

Or I smell different....kinda like buttered popcorn. I'm a little over 2 weeks post op and my sense of smell seems very different. It's not quite as strong, and it seems like my body smells different... not bad, just different. Has anyone else had scent changes?

Hello - I am new to this site but I have been looking for somewhere to share my journey. My current weight, as of yesterday 04/08/2014, is 305. Started my liquid/protein fast today and so far doing well with little hunger. My lap-band surgery is scheduled for next Wednesday, 1-week away! I am both nervous and excited. My surgeon is Dr. Christopher Reilly and I met him for the first time on yesterday. There is so much information out there that I tend to lose track on some of it but I am trying to retain as much as possible to make this a success! I will post more details as I have them and would love any advice or feedback to make this easier. I have the support o…

I have had my band since 2010. My last fill was almost 3 years ago and until December continued to loose weight slowly., I started insulin in December due to my high AIC -so I put back on about 20 lbs. SO yesterday the Dr put in 2 cc's in my band. Now I can not even drink water or eat anything. I have heartburn feeling all the time and cannot keep anything down, Will this pass? I cant even take my medications! No I did not throw them away.I don't remember feeling this bad!!

I'm on day 9.. 5 more to go. I know I read more than once it gets easier after day 4.. But I disagree!!! Today was tough, I feel like I want to give up. (I have no plan or intent to do so) I also have a cold which isn't helping. My surgery is 04/15/14. Please tell me someone out there can relate?

I got the news today, I'm going to be sleeved on May 9th, so super excited!!!! Now I have to start a whole new countdown to get to that point. Im in La La land and it feels great to know that positive changes are coming, I'm also thankful for this site, I've been a member since Nov/2013, it's been inspirational, motivational and informative, I appreciate the willingness that people have to share their stories.

Does anyone have any post surgery advice? I have my sleeve scheduled for April 22 and I not gonna lie. I am terrified. Positive advice would be great!! Anyone else a Dr.Kim's Fort Worth patient?

I'm almost 4 months post surgery . I've had Tremendous success working out from home and drinking Shakeology . If you'd like more information on how to tone up during your weight loss, message me here or follow me on Facebook at: Suzy Sweat Pants No More

My NUT started my 2 wk pre-op liquid diet with 5 shakes a day and Clear liquids (broth, decaf tea, s/f caffeine free drinks) and Jello. By the evening of 2nd day I was throwing up, couldn't stand to take a shower and my husband noticed I was pretty confused (more so than normal ). I had drank 64 oz of Water each day and didn't have trouble with the flavor/consistency of the shakes but couldn't figure the problem. It was clear to me I couldn't sustain this and still drive, let alone take care of my daughter. So a call in to my surgeon & NUT today, realized I was only taking in about 700 calories a day and am dehydrated....I was supposed to be mixing my shakes wit…

Hey guys I managed to drop 90/91 pounds 6 months post op I have been stalling for the past month and the scale won't move I am going crazy I just want to get to my goal I go to gym everyday I just have 30 more pounds to go, I am loosing inches to but just going crazy I am thinking about going back to my liquid diet any suggestions guys help

I was sleeved 3/24/14 & am already down 26lbs! 4 more and I'll be in the hundreds again! I can't believe it, it's a miracle! Hope everyone else is having sucess!!

I'm on my second full day of purée. Yesterday wasn't such a good day I had Greek yogurt which went down fine followed by a shake....felt full for the rest of the day which sucked because I couldn't really get much of anything else down what have you guys been eating on purée that you've liked??

I just got my call with the instructions for my surgery this Friday 4/11 , I am ready to go just getting nervous... I know I do this *-*

Hello Everyone, My name is Angelique and I am 8 weeks post-op. I started my journey Nov 2012 and I am happy with my journey so far. I was looking for a support group but I could not find one that was not hard to navigate through and it was too far for me to drive to one so I decided to start a wonderful female's VSG support group on Facebook, youtube, and twitter. If there is any women vsg's who is looking for an additional support group, please come join us and have fun. Our group is called Sleevesisters

Hi everyone - so glad I found this site. I started this process last year but could not get the surgery because no insurance coverage. I'm now using my bonus to self-pay, so I'm worried about spending so much money and not being happy with the results. I was suprised when I went in to re-start the process and they scheduled me for surgery on May 1!!! I'm so happy I get to do it soon but also I feel like it's happening so quickly (I think the latter is just nerves). I'm so ready for a life change - I gain so much weight during my two pregnancies and have not been able to loose any of it. One of the things I'm concerned about is a social life. I'm frequently invite…

Tomorrow is my surgery. I was not put on a surgical diet given my lower bmi so I have indulged in my Farewell to food Tour over the last 2 weeks. Indulged is an understatement. Tonight at midnight is my cut off. Am going out for my last supper (did someone mention I was going to be executed?) that will definiitely have fois gras on the menu. And then....enough! Just got back from the grocery store where I purchased my post-surgical purchases for food for the next few weeks. I was studying the babyfood labels like it was the holy grail when a kind woman behind me asked me how old my baby is. Coulda been worse - she could have asked me when my baby is due! …

In 5 1/2 hours im going to be sleeved. So nervous, cant sleep. Trying to stay strong for my kids but inside im freaking out

Hi all! I just updated my blog: http://banderland.weebly.com/ with some in-progress photos 5 weeks post-surgery. I am so excited to have lost 15 pounds post-surgery. While I lost a bunch on my pre-op diet, I am excited to be consistently losing even in the real food stage. Thanks everyone for all the tips and tricks and support that makes each of us a success. Yes, maybe I am still in the honeymoon phase, but I LOVE IT!

Any advice for muscle aches? I noticed the more activity/ working out I do I feel as if I have growing pains ALL over my body. Today I did my first 5k... Very proud but very achy!! Hurts everywhere. Been getting at least 60 grams Protein. So not sure? Calcium? Taking my Vitamins too. Thanks guys!

Hello all, Im start my classes next week for the program. Im excited and nervous. Two questions I have is what is the best protien shake for after surgery and what exercises are good so u wont have to much flappy skin

Does anyone have any experience with drinking alcohol after the sleeve surgery? Specifically: how long did you wait to drink, what did you drink, any awful side effects?

Hello! I had the surgery on February 21 I'm down 25 pounds I thought it would be more is this normal getting very frustrated..I've already plateaued I haven't seen scale move in like 2 weeks.. My husband had surgery same day and he is down 70 pounds no kiddin I know men loose it faster but I'm really thinking this didn't work for me...I'm not giving up or giving in I'm just wondering if this is normal?? Help!

I am in Southern Cali and scheduled for surgery on Monday 4/14. It has been a long journey but am glad that I am finally going to come out on the slimmer side. I would appreciate any advice on what I should take to the hospital.

I've enjoyed reading here for a while but put off signing up since I didn't feel this was really going to happen. Went to my first consultation in October, took a bunch of tests and attended the required appointments. Finally was given a pre-op day and surgery day but insurance had not yet given authorization. Surgery was supposed to be on the 18th. I pestered the poor staff about the authorization many times as I didn't want to get family and work all set-up for no reason. Lo and behold after sending yet another inquiry I got a call today that said yes I'm authorized and they'd like to move my surgery to next Tuesday and pre-op tomorrow. OMG. Suddenly it's very re…

I Have been going back and forth about getting sleeved and I finally took the plunge and made my first appointment to meet the surgeon!!! This is such a HUGE decision I am freaking out HAHA

I am getting excited , I know the doctor did not tell me how much weight to lose just that I needed to shrink my liver. Nowi am a little disappointed cause i have been on my pre-op diet sine 3/24 and I have only lost 9lbs????? WTH

Hey everyone Its been over a year now since my surgery. Ive lost over 100 lbs and I am now at my goal weight!! This surgery has definitevly changed my life and its the best thing I have EVER done! If anyone has any questions dont hesitate

Yesterday (day 4) I had an awful day I felt uncomfortable and gassy all day and to make things worse I got my period less than 10 days after my last one !! I threw up last night after dinner I had a soft boiled egg which I puréed but I think I ate too much or to fast , anyway I threw up I had to get some de gas tablets because I was so uncomfortable. I have had an upset stomach for the last 5 days so I am taking fibre again hopefully that helps This morning I felt dizzy and not so great I need to drink more Fluid , also I am slowly having a Protein shake for Breakfast and I must say that has made me a whole lot better so that's a good start. I did some dishes an…

Today I am 1 day post op and I'm havin a lot of gas some pain but the gas is the worse part , but I'm so happy I did it !!

From my surgery until now I'm down 30lbs and that was only 2weeks !!!!!!