Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story

Hello all I had surgery on Jan 7 and have been following my plan, which seems a bit different than most but in the past 3 days I've gained 3 of the 6 lbs I lost after surgery so far back? Am I going crazy or do I need to take a step backwards with my diet progression ? Anyone have a similar problem ? Thanks

Im still having complications with my tummy tuck any suggestions. My insicion is still open. Waiting on insurance to notify me of a revision. Any suggestions on a great plastic surgeon for a belt lipectomy

Hi there.... Been reading a lot here and I am very excited ( not today though) I am 5'11 and 311 lbs ... My surgery is on Monday the 20th but today and as I am getting closer I am freaking out! I know many people felt this but all I am seeing now is bad complications ! no turn point after! I do not know? So excited and so worried! Not sure what to expect after? How did you ( who felt the same) over felt this? Thanks

I had my lap and surgery 3 yrs ago and was very successful. I went from a size 22, to a size 14 and was loving it. It wasn't always easy, but I felt good about myself, my progress, and my habits. Then I started traveling with my job. The altitude and elevations didn't work. I started to also notice changes in tightness with my menstrual cycle. These are things that I didn't know before and things that really took me off guard. I had several unfill/refill/unfill/refills. I gained almost all the weight back. Then decided to start over. A fresh start. New outlook, knowing the sensitivity and how things bounced for me, I became more aware of my intake and tried to m…

Just wondered how many calories you are all eating a day. I've been counting and I'm taking in from 700 - 900 a day. Is that too much ? Just out of interest. I'm 10 months post op and have lost 108 lb so far and just want to optimise my loss. Thank you all. Xxx

Hello everyone, I haven't had my surgery yet, but hoping for the surgery to be pretty soon!!! Tomorrow I have my psyc-evaluation, I have to admit I am pretty nervous!!! But excited at the same time since I also have a support group later tomorrow as well. I honestly dont know what to expect from it!! I am kinda curious and would like to know ur experience with this so called psychological evaluation... thank u!

My sleeve surgery was canceled for today due to the weather here!!! And their not sure then they can get me back in!! I'm SOO upset!

im at the very begninng of my journey to weight loss. im so scared about surgery period. i get bad anxiety to the thought of surgery, i hope i can get pass this feeling. i always had troubled with my weight, im really over the fact that i hate seeing myself in a mirror because the way i look. But as most of you its time for a change, I hope i dont have second thoughts about the surgery.

Help 7 days post op and my stomach is gargling and churning very loud. This is so agonizing and causes so much discomfort. I was wondering If anyone has and suggestions and or tips on what to do and how long it will last.

I'm sleeved!!! I was sleeved at 7:30 this morning and all went well. I was in pain right after but it wasn't as bad as I expected. I slept on & off till 3 pm. They gave me some Tylenol in my IV which was good enough. I started my clears at 6:15 which went well but now the vomiting has begun. Let me tell you that SUCKS!!!!!!! I am using muscles that I would rather not use at this moment lol. I can honestly say that so far it's not as bad as I was expecting.

Ignoring the lane Bryant and Ashley Stewart sale emails. I'm a limited girl now! Down from 250 to 160.

Hello.....I got my lapband surgery last February and I can't believe it has almost been a year. I Iook at food differently now. I still have the desire to eat tons of food but I am not able and that is good. I enjoy having the brakes put on my eating when I could not put them on by myself. I have lost 40 pounds to date. Sometimes I get frustrated because I want to eat garlic bread or pizza but I am happy that I have help with the hard foods. Sometimes I have a hard time with raw veggies and fruits and that is perplexing because that is what I want most of my diet to be made up of. I have been experimenting with different ways to make those go down easier. I am happ…

Soso excited getting sleeved on the 25th of February no turning back now can't wait.

I been wondering what happens to the skin when we loose weight ow do u keep it healthy?

Hello everyone my name is Jessica and I am sure that my story can relate to many others. I've been having my entire life coming from a family that is also very overweight and I wanted to make a difference in my life. I love being active and working out and trying to do different weightlifting and things like that but I found that because of my weight I would get injured often. I ended up getting a tear in my meniscus which sent me to physical therapy for an extended period of time and then occasionally it would still hurt when trying to work out on it. I realize that I really needed something to help me with the eating aspect of dieting and becoming healthier so that I co…

I started my journey to get WLS three years ago. I was just 18. But I never made an appointment, I just did research and tried to lose weight on my own. I had successful points, like dropping 20 lbs but nothing ever stuck. It wasn't until August 2013 I gained the courage to call the number in my phone, I saw the commercials but I was always so overwhelmed with a sense of failure, nervousness and just plain being told no. I got to my heaviest 266, IN August. I was fresh out of a long term relationship and wanted to make an attempt to find myself. I found myself on the phone with a lovely woman, scheduling my free consultation with True Results, now I had to wait for Septem…

Losing weight so fast plays some serious mind-games with you... Last night's one was really shocking (for me) yet funny: My husband and I were laying in bed (this doesn't get dirty, sorry), and he was running his hand along my side and back. I could feel his hand going over lumps. So I was like, "your hand's getting caught on my fat rolls." Him- "um, no honey, those are your ribs. MY RIBS!!!! LOL Of course, I surely thought he was wrong and I kept putting my hand in the same spot where my back fat used to hang-- yep, ribs.

I'm 6 wks + a few days post-VSG; 30 pounds down (including a week of stall). Last night for the first time, I went to a restaurant for a sit-down dinner. I usually ordered an appetizer, entree, wine and maybe a dessert. So this was different: 1) holding off on my Water to save room for my food; 2) passing up on ordering any wine/martini; 3) do I just get an appetizer, knowing that that amount is all I'd likely be able to eat?; 4) do I get the entree only? 5) do I tell the waitress why 'no' to this/'no' to that? I ended up only ordering an entree (which, early-bird included a soup; I picked the black bean soup). The Soup came in a rather large bowl containing maybe ~8-10…

Hi Guys!, So Im excited Im finally going to get my sleeve done in puerta Vallarta with Dr. alejandro lopez. My surgery date is set for June 14th 2013. I was wondering if anyone else Is getting sleeved around that time ? Let me know. Also Im going to start blogging on my youtube account about my weight loss is anyone wants to join me for the ride. My name on you tube is "Naty Sleeve" If you all have a youtube account or blog I cant follow let me know

Hi Everyone, I wanted to tell my story. I had my band on Jan 22nd,2002. I was overweight, unhealthy and unmotivated. I had diabetes and hypertension. I was at 270 lbs. I was hungry 24/7. The day following my band I tried to drink all my fluids. I couldn't get half of them down. I finally knew what it felt like to be full. It took me 2 years to get the weight off. I feel so much more energetic. I feel like I have been given a gift. I have been able to maintain my weight loss for 10 years. I wish everyone the best of luck in their journey. Mona

I had my first adjustment today. It went a lot quicker than I expected. I wasn't completely numbed when the nurse stuck the big needle in, but I was ok once she started adjusting the needle and my port to get it in. I am excited to see what this adjustment will do to my eating. I can't believe it's been 5 weeks since my surgery! My workout. Let me start out by saying that I HATE the heat, so it's crazy that I even went. I started going to Bikram yoga and I LOVE it. I am planning to go at least 3 times a week. I'm so glad I found something low impact that is still challenging and will give me a good workout. Check out my blog @ http://adventuresinlapba…

Although my husband is supportive and tells me when I talk to him about this, he does find me attractive, I know he is too nice of a guy to tell me what I see. I look and feel disgusting, I am so disappointed with myself. I have no self esteem, feel lots of anxiety, mixed with my weight makes me not trust my husband and be paranoid about everything he does, every person he talks to at work etc...this is not the kind of life I want. And not the kind he wants either I'm sure. He is a good person, good husband...has some issues himself of social anxiety and so when he does finally make headway and talk to someone at work (and it happens that his job has more females) I …

I am still a newbie here almost 2 months post-op and maybe this is tmi but I really need some advice! I think I have a stomache bug of some kind... going on day 4 of killer D! I am really concerned about hydration at this point trying to get extra water in but I dont know if this is enough..should I be calling my surgeon or riding this out? ???? Any advice?

I contemplated having the gastric bypass off and on for about 10 years and ultimately decided against it. The surgery seemed so drastic and back then you really couldn't get solid research on how long a person lived post-op. The interesting thing is the same thing can be said for the gastric sleeve but it did not matter any more. It was time for me to make a change. My highest weight measured was 402 lbs. I lost about 20 lbs and lingered there for nearly a year until I started preparing for surgery. My weight at surgery on December 2, 2013 was 368 lbs and I am 5'3". Fortunately I was never immobile or using assistive devices but life was/is hard at 300lbs. There is no…

I everyone! I warn you that this may be long. I'm a typer lol So everything for me starts back in July of 2013. I saw my brother's serious girlfriend for the first time since she had lap band surgery. I was amazed at how healthy she looked-- she glowed! After our vacation, I texted her a tonnnn of questions asking about surgery and everything. I ended up researching it like crazy but found out I have a bariatric exception in my insurance policy so I stopped researching for a couple days. I started looking into self pay band and was turned off bc of having to pay at each fill plus the surgery. I also did not like the idea of having a foreign object in me for life and rea…

I like going to the gym. I like walking on the treadmill and then working my target areas-- butt, abs and arms. This is just a reminder to warm up before pushing yourself. I didn't and I hurt my knee and have been out of the gym for a week and limping. Sigh. I know better than this. Best thing for me is to walk kind of slow for five minutes. Stop the tread mill and stretch. Then continue on the treadmill, increasing speed as I feel my legs warming up.

Nerves, I tell you! Nerves! Yesterday was last day at work and I got as many loose ends as possible worked out. I do pre-op, pre-admit stuff today with the surgeon and the hospital. EXCITE.

Hey guys! I'm almost 4 months out and I am now finally noticing a difference physically. I found some pictures that were taken of me 4 months ago, and was shocked! I guess it's because I see myself everyday that I never saw the drastic change! Anyway, that got me thinking about this journey, and how it all started. By the way, I am a food addict, still struggling in my own ways... But I just realized all the improvements in my life and in my way of eating. Don't get me wrong, what I've been going through since surgery, I'm well aware of (food wise), but it is only now that I am remembering the how crazy my food parties/orgies (for lack of better word) were. Be…

Surgery wt: 231 Current wt:165 Goal wt: 140 5'3

Hello my fellow Lap Banders: Today is the second day since Lap Band Surgery and what I see as a new way of life. After years of struggling with my weight, I finally made the decision on Lap Band surgery. I am 48 years old 5"7 and 260lbs. I am married to wonderful and supportive man and I have two teenagers ages 13 (girl) and 15 (boy). I am the only person in my family that is overweight. Kind of like Chris Christie, the government of NJ, I considered myself a "healthy" fat. I walk at least 2 miles 3 times a week and go to the gym once or twice a week. I have what I call "pre-diabetes" which is really just diabetes but it makes me feel better to call it "pre-diabe…

Hello All, I am new here. I'm having surgery on Jan. 28th. I'm scared to death and very excited. I look forward to and hope I've found an online community that is active to share my hopes, fears, and accomplishments with as well as learn from those who have been there. I had a lap band in 2007 but have lost only approx 50 lbs. so I've decided to go for the gastric bypass which is what I wanted to do to begin with but was too afraid to go through with it. I look forward to meeting everyone

Soooo I was sleeved on June of the past year and so far I lost like 90 ish pounds and still have 90 to go but it's just so hard to stay on track. I guess I really was never was on track because I never did the protein shakes and just ate small amounts of whatever . And now my weight loss is at a halt for obvious reasons and I need to know how to get back on track ! Like I can't find a protein shake I like there's one I kinda can tolerate but it doesn't fill me ! I'm also losing like all my hair ...ugh the struggle is real here ! Any advice ?

Had my surgery on the 9th or December and including my liquid diet the week before I have lost 40 pounds to date. The last 10 pounds of that has taken almost 3 weeks is that normal? I'm I started the soft food diet 10 days ago maybe that's a factor.

Anyone else? How did you get through it? I feel like I'm in a continual wait. Right now I have approval after three appeals but have to start over with a new hospital and new surgeon. Right now I need shoes and pants but I don't want to spend money on things that aren't going to fit me. I feel like I'm just waiting for a new life not knowing if it will ever come. It's like I can't move forward but I can't move backwards. I can't stop trying.

My surgery is scheduled for next week, the 29th!!!! Any pre-op advice? (Funny, I have been dreaming about this surgery for so long! So weird to finally say, "next week!")

Okay so, I thought I was doing really well. I was even discharged the day after surgery. I'm lucky enough to say I don't have any of the major medical complications that are associated with obesity. Here I am post op day 4 and I'm having a terrible time getting enough Water, nevermind Protein and "full liquids." The foods that process the easiest are those that have the least to offer - sugar free pudding and Jello...and a very small amount of light Greek yogurt. I have a lot of nausea, almost constant, and the gas pains are better but still NEARLY constant. I have no energy because I'm taking in so little and terrible headaches. On the plus side I'm sleeping better and f…

Hey, I've been reading on this site since my surgery. (Dec.5, 2013) I weight 308 at my highest. I was 284 when I started my pre-surgery diet and now i weigh a 211. The weight loss has been great. I am struggling now because I'm not hungry and really don't want to eat. I was in the hospital over the weekend due to malnutrition and dehydration. I drink my Protein shakes and drink all the Water I can, but struggle to eat. Anyone else have this issue? I find myself gagging at the thought of eating sometime. What the Heck? Just wondering if anyone else is in the same boat?

Hi! I am wondering, does anyone else drink soda after the sleeve? I'm not talking right away but eventually? I don't drink a whole lot of it now but I do like my occasional diet coke or coke zero. I usually drink this when we go out to dinner on fri and sat evenings.

Had surgery last Monday 1/13. I had the Lap-band removed and a lot of scar tissue removed. I now am happy to have the sleeve. I am feeling good over all a little better everyday. However when I walk I get a horrible pain by my large incision which goes around to my back and a lot of time I scream. I don't have any pain when I'm resting just soreness. I didn't call drs office today now I'm wondering if I should. Has anyone else had this kind of pain?

Hi I had surgery 5 days ago and although clear fluids are going down well. Full fluids is another story completely. I have been dealing with quite a bit of pain but was finally given the correct med for me today. Children's Tylenol was the only pain med I was taking and I think it was giving me dumping syndrome. Omg that was horrible. Anyway I was feeling alone and just decided to find some support out there because I live outside of Kingston, Ontario and would love to know that it's ok to not be tolerating everything right away. And that why do the classes focus only on the nutrition aspect. Yes 99% is all about us learning what to do and expect. However maybe one person…

Is it okay for me to chew sugar free gum after surgery??

Ready or not here I go...lol....I start my liquid diet on Wednesday...surgery date set for 1/29. Every emotion is flooding me...including 'oh lord is this the right time to do this'. I am SO ready to see a healthier thinner me in the mirror but Work is in sane my home life with kids schedule is insane and helping to care for my mom...just moved her into an assisted living facility but still there everyday. I know there is never going to be the 'right' time....now is as good as its going to get. I just need to breathe, pray and know that all will be fine and god willing in 6 months from now I will be looking back and so thankful that I had the surgery!!!! Would love a…

My buddy came over the other day and the first thing he said is "Hmmmm, you look the same. After taking eight months of prep and all the hospital stuff, I figured you'd look all sickly and in agony" Ya know, that's my feelings too. I think it's all a scam. the so-called "hole-scars" are burn marks. The shakes are meds to make us feel full and gassy. Our spouses are in on it too. They put drops of that stuff to make you puke in all the food over 3 bites. They cater to you so you'll feel needy & whinny. It's just a sham. There was no surgery. Yea......that's the ticket.....you can't fool me. Then again......maybe not.

My name is Gene. I am 45. I discovered this page while researching recovery variables for VSG surgery. I am scheduled to go under the knife on 14FEB2014. I am currently the victim of stress eating and have gained 45 pounds in 2 months. I am currently at 268 pounds after losing 135 on my own 3 years ago. My all time low was 206, and my new goal is 170. I should add that I am 5'9" to give perspective....morbidly obese. I have obstructive sleep apnea, hypertension and the beginnings of insulin resistance. I am impressed with the non malabsorption component of VSG, the fact that it is effective but not drastic and can be modified somewhat ie duodenal switch if necessary. I ha…

Anyone 5 to 6 weeks out and feeling extremely bad? I can't really eat and or drink anything much!!!!! Nauseous constipated n just feeling bad!!!! If anyone has gone through this please give some insight!!! I was fine up until 4 weeks now I just can't get pass this feeling

Hello everyone, I am 3 and a half years out. I have maintained my weight loss from 240 pounds to 130 for approximately 3 years. This summer started to gain weight due to 3 eye surgeries and not being able to exercise and frankly just feeling sorry for myself. I have now gained about 15 pounds so I really need to get back on track before this gets out of control. I read the book, The big book of gastric bypass and this site was highl;y recommended. I need new information and any help would be greatly appreciated.!! Thank you

Tarting the liquid diet today oh joy. Can anyone tell me what liquids I should be eating?

Hello, all! My name is Raven. I'm 35 and I'm pre-op. My surgery date is January 6, 2014 and I have very mixed feelings about it. I have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) and I have a particularly bad case of it. I have all the symptoms in varying degrees of severity. I also haven't seen a natural menstrual cycle since I was 22 and only recently, within the last year, were they able to force a cycle with near dangerously high doses of progesterone and even that has stopped working. Because of my amenorrhea (total absence of a cycle), I've been through multiple surgeries to remove hypoplasia (pre-cancerous buildups) and calcifications from my uterus. I am, of course, i…

Well, I started my journey today so I thought now might be a good time to finally stop reading everything here and join in the talk. I attended a seminar in December and today was my first meeting with the surgeon. He's going to be awesome during this ride, I can tell already. He answered all my questions open and honestly. He said my insurance BCBS IL thru my husbands union doesn't have any managed diet restrictions, all I need to do is some pretesting. Mine will be a bit more extensive then some due to a family history of heart disease, he want's to make sure all is good with that which I'm totally fine with. According to him I'll be having the surgery inside of 2…

Tomorrow is the big day! I am nervous and excited at the same time! I'm a mess!