Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story

I'm new to this but I really needed somewhere I could get information from. I had my surgery 3 days ago and everything went well. I left the hospital a little late due to my reaction to the pain medicine but I'm finally home. The only thing that worries me is this sharp pain I get in my chest. Once I try to burp or take a deep breathe it seems to go away but it's happening a lot. My taste buds have changed completely. Everything that is sugar free is someway too sweet for me. I'm having a hard time finding something I can actually eat.

I know it's been awhile since I up here I have my date July 3. They pulled it back so now I'm a July sleever! I'm just ready to get this over!

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Hi all, I'm new and about to get sleeve next week! Yay! I'm pretty active, can you tell me how long it took to get back into you workouts full strength after sleeve? Also, did you ever get your full strength back? I'm worried about my energy levels with so little calories. Tia!

Hi all! So I had my RNY on Tuesday & I want to tell my experience so far! I arrived at the hospital around 8:00 Tuesday morning & got all signed in. When they took me back to the pre-op area I was surprisingly calm. I think I felt this way because after 10 years of battling my weight, I know that this was it. I was finally going to be given the tools to be successful. No more exercising and dieting and not losing weight! My pulse was high for like 2 minutes only because they decided to take it when I got my Iv in, and IV needles freak me out haha. My family was brought back (mom, dad, boyfriend and 6 year old wild child brother). After waiting for about an hour a…

I feel very good considering I just had surgery 2 days ago. I've been able to eat jello, yogurt and plenty of fluids. Going to have creamy soup tonight. I have 6 incision sites and they look great. Dr Garth Davis said my surgery was Video perfect. I am so glad I don't have any drains. They removed a lap-band. It feels great to finally cross the hurdle of having the surgery done. The waiting and liquid diet had me very nervous. Sent from my SM-J700T1 using BariatricPal mobile app

Hi everyone. My name is Tim and I was just sleeved Friday (about 48 hours ago). I had a lap band which was removed and revised to the sleeve. It may be taboo but I have a question about pooping. I haven't had a bowel movement since my sleeve surgery. I just got back home last night (spent one night in the hospital) and have only passed gas so far. I have started taking miralax because I got really backed up once after a surgery and I never want to go through that pain again. I'm a little stressed about getting backed up. What's the normal amount of time after surgery for a person to poop? What do you recommend to take that can prevent getting constipated? Thank you

Today marks my one week post gastric sleeve surgery and I could not be happier! I am down 12 pounds this week. I am doing well getting 64 ounces of fluid in a day in reaching my goal of between 30 and 40 g of protein. I have been drinking the Premier protein shakes which are 30 g of protein and only 1 g of sugar. And then also I live on chicken and beef broth because I love it! I eat a lot of Popsicles and Jell-O neither of which are sugarfree base on my physician stating I needed a little bit of the sugar for the carbohydrates, as I am a diabetic. Or at least I was a diabetic before the surgery we will see how it goes. 12 pounds can truly make a huge difference as you ca…

Hardly anyone knows that i had weight-loss surgery...AGAIN! and even few people know that I went to Mexico to have my band to sleeve revision. I'm 5 days post-op. (June 8 2017). I'm not sure if I'm ready to recommend it to all of my friends yet...however...I followed their pre-op without a single cheat. I lost 23 pounds in the pre-op diet but even more importantly I have been pain free. No gas pains. No about pains. Flying home only 3 days post-op was excruciating but only because it was so exhausting. So I may be getting closer to recommending it. My insurance is great as long as you don't mention weight-loss surgery. So my lapband surgeon actually recommended Mexico an…

Hello, I had my Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy on March 20, 2017. My surgeon was Dr. William Arnold. My starting weight was 314 lbs, day of surgery I was 300 lbs, and today I am 258 lbs. All together I have lost 56 lbs total (42 lbs since my surgery on March 20th). Its been almost 3 months and I have had lots of changes. I sleep better, walk differently (my gait is now different), less foot and hip discomfort, blood pressure is much much better. My hair loss isn't really any different than it was prior to surgery. I have noticed I have an intolerance to dairy products since surgery - lots of bloating, cramping, gas and diarrhea after any type of dairy consumption. I …

I’ve been looking at this bariatric forum for many years and have appreciated the insight of the stories on here and thought I’d share the end of my lap band journey and my story might be helpful for anyone considering having theirs removed. Banded: April 2004, Dr Talbot, Sydney, Australia (79kgs at consult, 85 kgs at surgery) Unbanded: February 2017, Dr Ali, Glasgow, Scotland (85kgs) When I was banded I thought it would be a quick fix to weight loss and was advised to gain a few kilos to be eligible for the surgery. I wasn’t mentally prepared for the drastic lifestyle changes I would need to make and the band was not a success for me. My problem was binge eat…

I had surgery May 3rd. I'll be 6 weeks post op tmrw. The day I went home from surgery I weighed 230lbs. I'm 5'8. I'm somewhat stalling recently at 208. Spoke to my surgeon and told me I need to balance protein and carbs. I take in about 70g of protein a day so I'm supposed to take in 70carbs a day as well and only eat when hungry. Anyone given the same advice?

Hello everyone my name is Heather. SW 369 GW 160 I am so happy I am currently in the last step for my surgery I just need the note from the therapist and sleep study I pray that I can do my surgery in August I hope I heal fast so I can go to the beach. I am just wondering does anyone have any recipes for pureed food I am so excited I can't wait for my surgery

It took me 6 yrs but finally 4th time around 100% want this surgery for my health to b here for my kids just got all my appointments and steps to begin this all over again. Good thing is already got some of the testing done. So my surgery will b in the end of September beginning of October... Fat for this halloween but gna b skinny for the next.. Sent from my SM-S120VL using BariatricPal mobile app

I have been in Ketosis for several weeks by keeping my net carbs under 30 grams a day. Seems to work well by eliminating hunger from my day to day life. Just curious how many others are doing Keto as well? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

So I've had no problems at all, up to now, decided to try a John west cous cous pot and nearly vomited two spoons in. It's a shame as cous cous was one of my staple go to foods..... not any more! ???

Hey guys...I had my sleeve surgery done in Juarez Mexico and wouldn't have done it any other way. The doctors were incredible and the hospital was amazing. I had a giant suite with 2 full baths, a sitting room with a leather sectional and 60" flat screen...the bedroom had a lazy boy recliner and a 60" TV. It was as big as most hotel rooms you'll find and hardwood floors. The treatment I had was as good as any here in the US and yes, I had a private room, no sharing! I have been taken great care of and as of 5 weeks since surgery I've lost 70 pounds. I feel great and life is going better than it has in years. I started documenting my journey on Youtube an…

I had RNY on March 8, 2017. This was the best day of my life. The photos are of me at my highest weight of 330 and my current weight of 231. Every day has been a struggle but I'm doing it. I have my eye on the prize. Onederland here I come. I haven't been there since the 90's. HW 330 SW 292 CW 231 GW- under 200 lbs. I'll let you know when I get there. Sent from my Z981 using BariatricPal mobile app

Hello my BP fam..... I haven't been on in a minute but that's because my life has been super hectic. For those of you that have been following me, you know that I am going thru a divorce. Yes , I mustered up the strength to leave his lowdown butt. But , honestly, that has been the best thing that could have happened to me. I am happier with me, I love and embrace my flaws as well as accomplishments. I smile more , I laugh more. I am truly blessed to have so many friends and my brother and sister in law who have really held me down. Okay, weight update is as follows...started off at 242 lbs... I now weigh 156 lbs ( 6 lbs from goal weight), I wear a size 4-6 in women c…

19 more lbs to hit my goal. Weight loss has come to a stop. I exercise daily with 3 mile walks & lift weights at the gym 3 days a week. Eat around 1500 calories a day. Starting weight was 410. Today 229. Lost 18 inches in waist. Went from 6XL shirt to XL. No longer diabetic. No more insulin shots. No more Neuropathy or Sleep Apnea. I feel 100% better. Maybe this is all I can lose. Frustrated it's all came to a halt. Would've liked to hit my goal weight of 210. I am thankful for what I have lost. Going to keep trying thru the Summer. Maybe 180 lbs is all I can lose

Quick update. I am now 14 months post VSG bariatric surgery and I am down 258 lbs. . My high weight was 560.lbs. the day i met the surgeon i was 509 lbs.. surgery day 424 lbs and this morning 249 lbs. Everything has been speeding up for me in the last 2 months . Physical barriers I had for years seem to be crumbling. 3 months ago I could not walk without using a walker. I exercised on a treadmill holding the handles in a death grip. Now I lift weights 5 days a week and I walk 45-60 minutes almost every day ( weather depending ) around my neighborhood, no walker, no problem doing it. I have started using the stairs as well. Something I couldnt do for over a decade. I still…

I had a band to sleeve revision on June 8. This surgery was so much easier than the band. I assume it's from all the walking they had me do at the hospital. I hadn't had any gas pain at all and I haven't had any pain killers since leaving the hospital. Total day and night difference from my band surgery. So amazing testimonies...like... No gas pain No stomach pain Incisions healing well Can walk and move with no pain However...I got hit with bronchitis. This happened after the lapband surgery too. I went to my PCP a couple of weeks before surgery and said it felt like bronchitis coming in. She assured me it was just allergies. I can tell you now, definitely not allergies…

I had my gastric sleeve done on June 8. So today I am three days postop. All in all I am still feeling good about the surgery. My highest weight was 332 pounds, my weight the day of surgery was 317. Surgery was hard, and recovery is harder. I'm taking it day by day I am trying my hardest to get in all of my fluids which my doctor tells me I need 64 ounces in a day and I have only managed about half of that. For me I find my saving grace is Popsicles! The gas pains are no joke! Today I was finally able to expel some gas and find a better of relief. Today, my personal goal is to try to get in more protein shakes than just water. To try to go for a little bit longer walk an…

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What a great feeling to fly for the first time and I actually fit in the seat!!! I've lost almost 60lbs since the last time I flew. The seatbelt fit and I was comfortable during the flight! I had surgery 3/13/17 and these are the moments I have been waiting for!

My surgery is on June 27 th, i started my Opti Fast diet today, and was surprised on how they tast . Not too bad . I got this! Also started a work out routine to help keep my mind occupied and start getting into shape a bit ! Im from Ontario Canada , good luck to all you pre op folk!

Hello everyone Just thought i would come on here i say hello to everyone and give myself the chance of telling you a little about my story. So it begins in childhood i was always fat i was bullied all through school because of it and its left me with mental health issues now as adult. i had my first brake down when i was 14 then again at 19 then again a few years ago because of my weight i was severely depressed when i first heard about weight loss surgery i knew straight away for me finally after a lot of coming and going on 16th of sept 2016 i had my surgery in England (im Scottish) Dolan park hospital to be exact. I cried my heart out after i had…

So here is me in a nutshell. I am 42 year old father to a beautiful 3 1/2 year old daughter and husband to the best wife a man can ask for. I have been heavy my whole life. Currently, I am about 6'4" and around 535lbs with a BMI of 65. Ever since I turned 40, I have been haunted with the thoughts of not being here for my daughter when she grows up. I like many other people have tried many different diets and exercise programs but never found myself being able to keep any significant amount of weight off. I did CrossFit for about a year, going about 2-3 days a week. I noticed a difference in the amount of weight I was moving but I was hard on my already stressed joints to…

Received a letter from dr office today saying I've meet all my requirements and just awaiting insurance to get with me in a couple of weeks! Getting excited!!

I had Surgery on 5-2-17 I honestly feel like I messed up !!! I regret this surgery every single day . I'm taking antidepressants and anti anxiety medications because I'm so depressed. I never took any medications prior to surgery . I feel like I need inspiration from people who have been successful with the sleeve.

I really hope this scale is broken according to it I've gained 2 pounds how is this even possible I'm following all meal guidelines and even working out a little what's going on I hate feeling this way it takes me back to my over eating due to stress or depressed days I don't wanna go back there

Hello all, this is my first post. I am scheduled for surgery on the 28th of June. Between the countless appointments and such,quitting smoking, putting on 9 lbs...I have been having major anxiety attacks over the last week or so,is this normal? Any little thing sets me off into a boo hoo fest... Feelings going through me right now excitement,fear, am I doing the right thing I'm just all over the place. Can anyone tell me that this is normal and I'm not losing my mind help

I'm not actually at the very beginning, but now that I have a surgery date and I've completed all the pre-op classes, it feels real. I'm 53, currently weigh 334 (on my home scale--and that's what I'm going by!) My highest weight was 359 about a year and a half ago. Also a year and a half ago I swore I would never get WLS. It seemed contrary to all my convictions about being body positive, the ability to change eating habits, rejecting societal pressures for people (women, especially but no exclusively) to physical harm their bodies in order to diminish their presence, a lifetime of trying to be good enough just as I was...all that and more. So I went to the Bariatric…

I have done amzing and kept the weight off until the last 8 months when i started to regain. Monday i start a pouch reset Sent from my SM-G903W using BariatricPal mobile app

Hi guys, I thought I share my story... I had my sleeve procedure on the 6th June 2017 (80% of the stomach was removed, with no complications) when I waked up I was in so much pain I literally had tears pouring out of my eyes while in the recovery unit, it was so bad that I also was shaking... however after getting some pain relief and forcing myself to walk within 30 min of leaving the recovery unit I could clearly see the pain is was due to the gases and my inability to move around. With some help of my lovely wife, I walked around the hospital for 45 min and it was the best thing I ever did. I went from 10/10 pain to 2-4/10, I continued that routine for the day and…

I was sleeved yesterday (6/6/17) at 0930. Waking up from the anesthesia was rough, and I had so much pain in my shoulders (I guess it's from the gas?). It was a long day, no fluids by mouth, and trying to walk. Today was better. Had my leak test this morning, and results were perfect, so started sipping water and walking! I felt like a different person! Was allowed chicken broth for lunch, and jello. Oh my goodness, jello has never tasted so good [emoji23] Minimal pain meds at this time, and looking forward to going home tomorrow! HW - 250lbs SW - 225 lbs GW - 135 lbs 5'3" tall 6/6/17, the first day of my new life [emoji173]️

Back and stomach problems I've been having problems with a strained back and stomach. I walk to the mail box ( short driveway) and they both flare up. I went for two week post op appointment and they gave me pain meds with muscle relaxers but it's not getting better. Is this common and if so any idea when this stops. No extra activities and I'm just home relaxing. No other problems exist as far as eating. Getting frustrated.

I'm so happy everything done. Final weight today. Now I'm just waiting on my date for surgery I'm so excited.

Man let me just say this is has been a roller coaster of emotions. I have gone weeks without losing weight and the stalls can get you really down. I finally compared side by side and I'm starting to see the difference. Can't wait to see what the next year holds! Hw:306 Sw: 300 3/29 Cw: 257 Left was day of surgery

I've lost 33 pounds so far and I'm throwing out my "fat clothes" today! Anyone else clean out their closet while losing weight?

So I'm new to this whole gastric sleeve thing. I just had my surgery on May 11, 2017 & the pain I have every time I swallow is horrible... I'm down about 20 pounds in less than a week & im a little nervous I have a leak. I don't know if that's me being paranoid or not because I have only one of the 7 symptoms. It doesn't matter if it's water, tea, apple sauce, soup, it all hurts any remedies or advice? Please & thank you!

Hello!!! Next month marks my 2 year post op mark. I have done amazining well with the sleeve until this past 6months have caught up on me slowly! I actually hit my goal weight within 10mo post op and have maintained it well being able to enjoys foods I like and just staying in portions not over eating. Well for the past 6months I have found myself eating too much junk bc I think I got 'too comfortable! " I have slowing gained 12lbs! I am not terrified and feel disgusted. All my weight goes to my belly so its even worse. I have began today to start a 5 day re-set. But any advice from others that I have thru this or struggled is appreciated. I need to get these 12lbs off an…

I had my VGS on May 8th. I am almost 1 month post-op and am feeling much better. The decision for surgery took over a year of research, seminars, classes, tests...and a long discussion with my husband. Together we decided this life change would be best for me and my health. Let's go back to the beginning.... At age 6 I was diagnosed with Legg-Calve-Perthe's Disease in my left hip. As described below: Legg-Calve-Perthes disease occurs when blood supply is temporarily interrupted to the ball part (femoral head) of the hip joint. Without sufficient blood flow, the bone begins to die — so it breaks more easily and heals poorly. My form of the disease neve…

Hello I am new to the forum as well as the journey to weight loss surgery. Brief introduction I am 26 years old and weighs 295. I just spoke to my insurance company and they let me know I am covered for weight loss surgery (insurance is paramount advantage). I pretty much have to do the same list of things i was given at the toledo promedica seminar. Such as see a dietian for three months which cost 50 dollars out of pocket, talk to a psyc, and have a doctor referral which I already have. I have my referral for mercy dr matthew instead of promedica because I am undecieded. I hope to find somone who has done this in Toledo that has advice. I dont want to have wait three m…

Well, today I'm nauseated. But, I'm moving around better. I still feel swelling and slight bloating in my tummy. I can't wait for that to go. I wish I could consume just something solid-ish. Nothing obnoxious, just chicken noodle soup or even some tuna. Blah. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using BariatricPal mobile app

I had my sleeve surgery last July in Mexico. I'm almost at my one year mark and am hoping to be under 170. I've lost 60 pounds, abit dissapointed. But I have a huge Secret and I thought I would join a support group. I have kept my surgery a secret from EVERYONE, my husband, mom, sister, best friend do not know. I was able to fly to Mexico when my family were at the cottage, I told them I had to work. During that time I did it all alone and not telling anyone. It's hard to keep such a big secret about a major surgery. But I can't ever tell tell them. I'm hoping to get support. This is the first time I am reaching out.

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