Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story

Aw my surgeon today. He was happy that I met my goal weight 180 lbs down from 310 lbs as of May 1,2013 when I had my surgery. He put me on his web site with before and after pics. I a So wrote a little thing about him and his office staff. How they are great and his after care is great too. Better I also gave a pep like talk to 3 women in the waiting room about how I had done and the ups and downs of the first couple of months post op. They all where going for their surgery in the next month or two. All said that I helped them and I was glad I could give them the support. Told them all I was a RN too so I was looking at my experience from a patient point of view and …

Greetings everyone! I'm a married mother of three (boys). I'm currently in what I guess is the clearance process. My initial consult was 1/17/14. I've been cleared by my surgeon and nutritionist and need just one more visit with my psychologist which is currently 3/10/14. Pending my surgeons schedule I'm told my surgery date could be no layer than early April. Like many others, I've been on the weight loss roller coaster for years. I lose 20-30 lbs then regain plus a few after each attempt. Currently, I don't have any health issues, but do have a family history which coupled with my weight is becoming a concern for me. I'm not sure what else to share, other than the fac…

I'm on day two I had surgery at 8am on valentines day. It's now almost 6pm the day after. I'm still in hospital and I'm a little afraid to go home tomorrow. I have had really severe pain it gets worse through the night. I'm doing the things my doctor tells me but I can't hardly move. The wind pain in my chest and shoulders is a whole other ball game to. If I lie down I can't breathe so I try to walk around as I'm told but then the pain in my side worsens. It's very much a vicious circle. I'm not regretting it, in fact I can't wait to get over this part and start to walk out and feel better. Did anyone else have a really hard time post opp. Please tell me it's not …

So I've been using a Protein shake for the last 6 months that I love. I actually brought it with me to my nutritionist appt and it was better than the bariatric shake suggestions!! Nutritional value and taste! 26g protein in 1 serving So I wanted to share since I've been reading about everyone's shake nightmares. Slim Fit by Numedica. Dutch chocolate www.naturalhealinghouse.com

THANKS to everyone who was supportive on this website. I thought I was alone until I found a few people that had undergone 3 surgeries. When my doctor told me that there were complications with the sleeve due to the severe scar tissue from the LapBand, I left his office in tears. He told me, my only choice was to convert to RNY. My family was supportive and the staff at the doctor stated I have to consider my quality of life. One and a half months later, I had surgery on Wednesday, February 5th 2014. I am still in pain and the gas in my stomach is severe. I am walking and moving around as much as I can. I have to remain on Stage one until I see my doctor next week.…

I was sleeved Monday morning. As instructed I walked and walked while i was in the hospital to the point that the nurses asked me if I was trying to get an award because I walked more than any other patient ever had. I was sent home Wednesday afternoon with instructions to keep walking (I finally started passing gas Wednesday morning). It's now Friday afternoon and I'm still SICK with GAS. I am over 400 pounds and know that they probably had to use a bunch of it to blow me up but my gosh man when will it end? I can't drink much or eat because every sip of water displaces gas and is painful! Any help is appreciated!

Hi Everyone! I'm new to this site and pre-op. My insurance requires a 6 month medically supervised diet. I'm at month 6. I meet the surgeon on March 3rd. Between months 4 and 5, I stopped drinking Diet Coke and lost 21 lbs. Now, I'm having issues. I'm eating Chobani yogurt, celery, turkey sandwiches on light bread (no mayo), fruit, drinking 72 oz of Water a day...and then I freak out a few times a week. Once, I ate a whole large pizza. I hate binging. I feel gross and ashamed. I haven't gained any of the 21 lbs back. However, is any of this normal? Does it get better after surgery? I'm seeing a therapist about the binging. Help, any advice will be grea…

Hi everyone! I have been lurking around many WLS sites for months, this is my first time posting. I'm having the Roux n Y bypass on March 12th. I can't believe how close it is! I'm getting nervous, but I'm far more excited than I am nervous. A little about me...I'm 37 single mom of a 12yr old boy and 2yr old girl. I have struggled with my weight pretty much since I can remember. However it has really spiraled out of control these last 10 years. I'm 5'2 and a 1/2 (lol) and 270lbs. I'm looking forward to a much more active lifestyle, I have a long list of "first's" to complete. Most importantly I want to be a better example to my children, as well as be able to ph…

I am being sleeved February 20th. Anyone else having the surgery on or around that date?

Hello Everyone, my name is Tracey and I am new to this. I am having the roux-en y done on 2-26-14. I'm both excited and nervous. The liquid diet is going good so far, but it's only been a couple of days. My doctor and I both agreed this was the best option for me because I have been battling weight issues since I had to have a total thyroidectomy. We have been trying to get me on the right dose of synthroid but my levels are up and down. I am currently taking 300 mcg a day. Since my thyroidectomy I have gained so much weight. Currently at 340lbs and I feel terrible, aside from the thyroid issues I have HBP and taking 3 medications for that. Also lymphedema in the legs, n…

I was banded on 2-7-14. Been on liquids until yesterday. Today I think I over did it. I ate one cup of mushy food every four hours. Now I'm in soooo much pain. Sharp pain in back and side. It's def not gas from surgery. I was scared to start mushy foods. Felt like it was too early but dr told me to start it so I can start my solids soon. Has anyone ever had this pain before? Please help...I've had the pain for 3 hours now. No relief

Please do not flame me for asking this. I am over weight. I have tried EVERYTHING. My fear with getting the Sleeve is that I'll lose so much that I will not be able to stop the weight loss. I want/need to lose 60lbs, but absolutely no more than that. Is it possible to stop the weight loss? I am planning on Dr. Alvarez in Mexico.

As I read these wonderful post, I feel inspired again. I am only 9 months out and 50 pounds down. Before I had the sleeve I had low self-esteem, so what people thought and said were very important to me. After the surgery it was the same. So when a nurse told me that I wasn't doing so well loosing, I let that get to me. I figure that she knew better since she had seen so many people through this surgery. I assumed that this wasn't the tool for me and went back to eating out but of course in small portions. I found that candy and chips didn't make me sick and took up less space. I stopped cooking. I have found this site to be so motivating that I am going to try to get bac…

Well I got one more test to do then it's game on 2/25/14. Both excited and a little nervous for it all but can't wait to have it all done and start moving forward.

I'm sure it has to be some weird Water weight or something. I am getting my 64 + ounces of water and 70g of Protein in without a problem. But find it odd that I have actually gained 2 pounds in the last couple days. I haven't been able to find any threads with something similar... please tell me I'm not the only one. Not even getting 300 calories a day right now. I am down 2 pounds overall from the morning of surgery, but up 2 since this weekend. Would like to hear from others that this happened to them too.

I'm day 6 post op and suddenly feeling hungry and burning pain in my stomach. Up until this point I have not felt this way and wasn't hungry. Is this normal? Any suggestions??

Hi my name is Anica I have been having weight problem since high school. The older I am getting it is harder to lose weight the traditional way. I work out 3-4 time a week and watch what I eat. Still the weight doesn't come off. I have tried weight watcher, paleo, doctor approve weight loss program, and evening juicing. Nothing has work may have lose 10lbs and then gain it all back and even more. 2011 I wanted the weight loss surgery so I schedule an appt. to find out that the insurance I had didn't cover it so I cancelled the surgery. As of Jan 1, 2014 the insurance I have now covers it so I made up in my mind that I will get the surgery to help me with the weight loss. …

Finished with all my insurance retirements with exception of my 3rd and final visit. Dr Wittgrove's office has been so supportive and we have decided to sleeve me late march early April! I must say seeing the psychologist was irritating. Not sure if it's meant to piss you off or if that particular psychologist was just having an off day. Anyone one have that same type of experience? Either way she passed me and I'm on my way!! A little scared, but really happy to get sleeved! Starting weight 246 1/12/14 Current weight 250 2/13/14 Goal weight 160 !

I have like 3.5 days left on my liquid diet surgery is Wed. But all of a sudden I'm starting to get runny(sorry for the pharse) Anyone has any idea why? I've been on now for a week no problems. All I've been having is my crystal light my broth and my shakes.

Hi all, I am 8 days post-op. surgery date was 2/5/14. And I will tell you holy crap I was in a lot of pain for the first 7 days. Although the pain hasn't magically stopped now it feels more like I did an extreme Ab workout. Is any one else sick of liquid protein shakes? I know I am! I used to think yuck apple sauce now I am thinking yum apple sauce and I am going to eat the crap out of it. Lol. It may sound strange, but I miss chewing. I am finally starting to be able to take a little bigger then just a sip (thank goodness) I have found it really hard not to gulp my water especially when I am really thirsty. I also have found it difficult to quench my thirst because…

I everyone I'm Nate I've posted on here a few times but here's my story- I'm 16 currently weight 383 and I am 6'2 I am just wondering what kinda things got you through I'm still in pre op for like 2-3 more months and I just want to know some good recipes for all the stages you go through .. If you have anything else you may want to add in to make things a little easier please do so!! Thanks guys (: -Nate

I'm 2.5 months post op...I still sometimes have weird pains on the side of my abdomen...the pain would be described as if doing too many crunches kinda sore stretching type pain...anyone experience anything like this?

How soon can I expect to gat back to work?

I can't wait . But what do I need for the hospital ? Any suggestions ? My doc said I would be there for 3 days .

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HAD THE SURGERY ON THE 11TH SO FAR THE PAIN THAT BAD BUT I HAVE nauseated since then meds are not working really not sure on what to do nows

When can I start smoking after the operation ???

Sometimes you just aren't grateful for how at you may have come and you slip into depression moments!!! I found myself there this past week bc I felt I was eating to much and didn't loose enough in 3 months!!! Total lost about 65 pounds! My hubby Made this pic for me to make me realize and appreciate how far I have come!!! I still have a LONG way to go but I appreciate it all!!! Please excuse my wake up look lol!!!

Hi.i had my gastric band on 26/1 14.feeling excited and so well after suffering for so long with the excess weight my body couldn't cope with.i dieted 2 wks pre op on milk diet Which was hard and then a wk 1000 cals including no more than 100 g carb a day.a wk after surgery and I had lost 181b!! Haven't weighed since.a day post op suffered badly with trapped wind causing chest pain and back and shoulder pain and luckily after 2 days it went.wasnt nice and I had a little shoulder pain on occasions but this has gone for over a wk now.i am on sloppy diet now and enjoying it.wasnt hungry for 10 days post op But have hunger at times now.not severe but I know a good sign my st…

I had my weigh in put on 2 kilos and I am missing 1 mil of liquid from my band!! It's either a air bubble or leak. I find out in 2 weeks when he weighs me again.. Has anyone else had this happen to them and if so what was your outcome and should I be a little concerned?

I am 10 days post op does anyone have any good ideas for food that I can eat? I am sick of creamed soup!

Ok so I am two week and one day post op from the RNY surgery. The first week wasnt bad I felt good was down 26 pounds in one week. Life is good. Well now to the second week. Not so sure what I have done. My brain tells me I am hungery, my stomach hurts when I put Water in it or anything. I just had a thought that my tummy will tell me what not to put in my mouth to eat. Yeah it doesnt do that. I have had a couple of moments that i was like WHAT THE HELLL DID I DO.... I just want to eat like everyone else. I want to go to the buffett and eat a ton of food. Then I look at myself in the mirror and tell myself to suck it up becuase you are gona be a HOT MAMA when this is …

Happy Valentines day everyone. Not much hubby and I can do since I'm on the liquid diet but my ekg came back negative I'm doing great with my liquid diet my cold is getting better everyday and surgery is in 4days. I'll say this is a great V Day. Lol

Hi there everybody, I'm Rachel, I had a gastrict band in July 2013, Iv lost 4 stone, but now I'm staying at the same weight... I'm finding it hard to stop eating chocolate.... I guess this is the bit where you have to diet to go along with the band, I also have a problem where I don't fancy any food, I tend to stick to complan shakes and cereal, from today I'm making an effort to eat proper food... Anybody else gone off food??

Hello! I have a surgery date of March 3rd. I'm very worried because I gained 5 lbs since I seen the dr last. I see him again the 21st! I am so worried I won't lose it even though I'm trying. Ugh! I hate this! Wonder if I don't lose it if my surgery will be postponed? I'm so afraid of this. Stacie

I was discharged from the hospital yesterday and I've been having a tingling sensation in my upper right thigh Friday night. Today my thigh is swollen and I still have a tingling sensation. Has anybody experienced this? I called the surgeon on call this a/m and he said as long as it wasn't red- not to worry about it but see my surgeon tomorrow. He's never had a patient experience with what I'm going through. I hope it's not a blood clot!

I had to change the starting weight on my profile page because I have gone up quite a bit during my six month pre-op phase. I have six months of weigh-ins with my PCP in order to qualify for my surgery. Each month I have gone up because I just keep having food funerals. Thank goodness I only have one more month of weigh-ins. I don't know how much more I can afford to gain.

Hello Everyone! My name is Jane and I had the Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass surgery on December 20th, 2013. I was in the hospital for 5 days and overall, it was difficult, primarily because I have chronic headaches and the morphine triggered terrible migraines. I have lost 30 lbs. and although I usually always approach in a super positive manner, I have to say, I am disappointed with my weight loss results and am nervous that it's just NOT going to work for me. I started at 248 and have about 100 lbs. to lose and was told by my surgeon that I may only lose about 60% of my weight and with diet and exercise would be able to lose the rest. I've seen several youtube video's a…

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I am being sleeved February 20th. Anyone else having the surgery on or around that date?

Here we are 3 weeks after my sleeve.... In my first 2 weeks I lost 26 lbs.... Now im back to working both jobs in which i walk a lot and exercise after work But I am at a stall..... What am is the problem....??? Im stuck between 2 lbs i gain one loose one.... Should i panick now???

Ok so I panicked and went to the ER. My EKG came back negative. Now I can rest easy. I really think I'm just getting anxiety about next week.

I haven't read anybody else's intro so not sure what to say. I just had my gastric bypass about a month ago, in January 2014. How did I get here? I don't know how it happened. I yoyo'd for years but it was never horribly crazy until about 15 years ago when I went to grad school full time while working full time and doing a freelance job part time. Lot's of sitting. The weight slowly crept on and I was too busy to notice until it was out of control. Actually, I don't think that I really noticed it too much--it was more other people making comments to me. People can be cruel! I joined Jenny Craig and started to lose weight but then they raised their rates and I decided to…

Feeling good!

The first 3 days of Protein shakes, some Soup, lots of Water has been a bit of a roller coaster. At times I feel great and have a lot of energy. At other points I feel exhausted, non motivated, and stressed. food is my addiction for sure. Everyone has something.

Well Well Well its finally happening by next week I will officially be in Onederland. I am 200.2lbs as of this morning. Maybe in 2 weeks I will fit into my 36" waist pants that I bought. They are just too snug to wear just yet.

Hello my name is Lauren I had my lap band surgery on August 2nd 2013 and I started out at 212 pounds, I am now 163 I have lost 49 pounds and I have no fluid in my band. Why you ask? Well it's a personal choice based on the motto if it's not broken don't fix it. I have been consistently losing weight every week since my surgery and have found no real need to get any fluid. I have been to my check ups regularly and my doctor says I'm doing amazing. Yes I still have restriction and no I cannot eat whatever I want. I do not eat any bread or pasta if I do its SMALL amounts and it's either toasted bread or angel hair spaghetti cut really really small. I eat small portion sizes …

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Right chest pain. 5 days before surgery WTF!!!!!