Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story

I know we all go through ups and downs. I know I'm going through a healing process and I know I can't expect overnight success. I have always been very weight loss resistant and it is a little disheartening to think maybe that's how it will always be. Through my pre op diet and now I've only lost 7lbs. Yes better than gaining, yes better than nothing, but still a little frustrating. Sometimes I feel like we aren't supposed to whine on here lol. So my apologies in advance. To me sometimes a forum is to talk about when you are feeling discouraged. Today I feel discouraged and I feel like I should be able to discuss here.

Does anyone else get pain on their left shoulder when they eat? It gets really painful.. But it then goes away!

Omg .,i am having a tough time right now with food. I am craving salty foods..like a good tamale. At night I have dreams of food..and I think of the food during the day I cannot have. I know it is most head. I was a sugarholic before my surgery. Now all I want is a good salty meal. Also, the reality that I can eat only 2-3 ounces of food at a time is blowing my mind. Now, I knew this before going into surgery how life would be...but the reality is different than just hearing about it. Will these feelings go away.. Is this what u call the grieving process, HELP.. What is going on with me. I was not expecting this so soon after surgery (11 days post op) .

M excited but nervous! I go for an informational meeting on wed! The person I talked to said that is the first step. Did anyone else have to do this as well before seeing the dr? I was relieved to find a place that took my insurances. I have Medicare and Medicaid.

. The top pic was taken in July before my July 22 surgery. I was at 250 lbs. The bottom pic was taken Monday, Dec. 16. Down 67 lbs. it's going slower than I expected, but it is going!

I was banded at about 7 this morning. I feel great. Was able to hold down my liquids, walked the halls, and went to the bathroom by myself. The only thing that is bothering me is this awful gas pain! It hurts in my stomach, shoulder, and side...can someone tell me what I can do to release/relieve the gas besides walking? The nurse told me to take gas x tomorrow after I'm released. Thanks,

Please don't hate me.... My best friend is looking into wls, and has been involved in the local bariatric clinic for the past year going to her classes etc. She encouraged me to look into wls as well, knowing that I would have to join the clinic and I would be far down the road behind her... Well, I work in the operating room so I asked a surgeon one day if he would accept me as a pt for wls and he said sure he would watch for my referral. Well, surg date was booked within 2 mos of our conversation. Yup, jumped the line. But in my defense I work very hard for my surgeons and they appreciate this fact, and I feel this perk had been a gift from my surgeon for my dedica…

How can i still be alive in 2 weeks on liquids! I am about to eat the wallpaper!

Was sleeved oct. 21st this year and there is a party coming up. How long did everyone wait to drink?

Hello everyone! I'm at the end of the rode now! I return to my doc on the 22nd of January to receive my date, an I'm extremely nervous, I've been researching an educating myself for 3 years now an even though it's over a month away an I have family support I still feel alone an scared! So I'm looking for a Wls buddie to keep an touch with an support, if interested let me know! I know this sounds crazy lol an I'm new to this but what the hey! Lol Ps: I'm in ct I'm getting sleeved

Hello all! I'm so excited about this awesome site!!! I've been reading your stories and I am so excited to have support from all you lovely people!!! Im super excited and super scared right now! My surgery is scheduled for tomorrow at 7am...wish me luck beautiful people ❤️

Hi everyone! Is there any foods you can't have after to are cleared for a regular diet again? My best friend had gastric bipass a few years ago and she can not have popcorn or rice ever again she was told! I love popcorn!! Especially when going to the movies. I can't imagine having to give that up all together! Thanks everyone! I'm just starting the process but trying to get as much info as I can!

Can someone please tell me why some have the pre-op diet and some don't? Does the dr's know how big your liver is before the surgery? I'm just curious...I'm getting band in the morning and I'm excited as ever!

Well, this is a first. I have never been on a forum before and have finally taken a step to weight loss. Both are scary. I just turned 60 and need to keep up with the grand daughter. I am really tired of being FAT so the journey begins. Today was the first visit to the Dr. now on to all the approvals and pre op rituals, it's a wait and see game now. All I can do is follow what has been asked of me and hope for the best.

Hey everyone! I had my gastric sleeve surgery on Thursday, December 19th. I got home a little while ago and am feeling pretty good. The only real issue I'm have is the pains in my chest from all of the gas. Does anyone any tips for my first week...including gas pains, what to eat, etc

Hello everyone. I had lapband 5/9/2013..I'm down total 60 pounds..before surgery I weighed in at 236 I now weigh 175..25 more pounds to lose and I will be at my personal goal..here are before surgery pics and recent pics. [ATTACH]38876[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]38877[/ATTACH]

Soooo I wanted to weigh 230 for my birthday wich is today...but am 10 pounds behind today am 240.... but I will take it am happy my surgery was August 15.2013 i have lost 66 pounds and I feel soo healthy. ...happy birthday to mee...

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What's on your mind ? I am getting a lot of mixed excitement and fear and mostly afraid of what could go wrong , the pain and how long go back to work

I am singing praises this morning cos I have never been so happy to lose a mere 4 pounds in my entire 38 yrs of being alive. For two months plus, the scale was stuck at 242 and today, I reluctantly hopped on it expecting to see same numbers but was amazed when it read 238. I screamed so loud that I woke up my two babies sleeping. So happy. Best Christmas gift.

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Started at 273 on 9/13 pre-surgical, surgical date 10/29/13, Post Op weight on last doctors visit 12/13/13- 235 Things have been going well no more food or weight lifting restrictions, zero complications and the only minor issues I experience periodically is nausea and slight constipation. I cure them both by using 2 colace pills per day and nausea meds as needed! Otherwise I am the picture of health!

Surgeon: Dr. Patricia Choban Columbus, OH I can safely say I am a "Lap band Success Story" now. However, I had a very slow start. My wise surgeon told me the band was a "tool" and not a cure-all and that I would still have to diet. She was right, but I had a lot of other contributing factors which made me fat and kept me fat. Here is my story: I was always slim (size 8/10 135 lbs at 5' 7") until my second of 3 sons was born, 27 years ago, and I lost my father. 4 years later I had my 3rd son and lost my Mother. I went into a deep depression for which my family doctor put me on Zoloft. A year later I was up 150 lbs! Now I really WAS depressed!. I was also diagnosed wi…

M so excited! Have had band since 2006.. Was great then reflux set in. All saline withdrawn, have gained 45#.. Removing band n gastric bypass 12/23!! Best Christmas gift ever!!

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Hello I am Sarah and I started this process over two years ago. I first started with insurance then lost my job and went to the whole Mexico thing. Research so much that I thought I knew everything however that was not true LOL. I am now back to the insurance process in the USA and almost done witht he approval process. This has been very stressful "HURRAY UP AND WIAT" LOL I have my date set for 12/31/13 what a way to bring in the new year. I am really scard that I am going to fail this process and be fat for the rest of my life. Everyone say that I will do fine but I just am worried... Does anyone else have this same fear?

Ugh. I know this is normal but of course I am being irrational. 2 weeks no loss. Will I ever lose aging? Am I done? Did I break my sleeve? Ok I'm done now. Just needed to express it here because you all understand. So close to onderland. Grr.

Hello all, As some have seen me posting on here from time to time, on 12/10 I went in for removal of the lap band and conversion to gastric bypass. I was released yesterday (12/15) from the hospital. I was there for 5 days. My surgery was not your traditional 2 days stay after. All went well the day of surgery, the day after (12/11) my drains were releasing 4x the average discharge at an alarming rate. Well that day I had emergency surgery to explore where I was bleeding from. Came to find out afterward I was bleeding from a ruptured vessel where my port was located. An ICU trip, 3 pints of blood later, and 3 extra days in the hospital. Here I am reporting my journey…

Well it's me again, so thankful for this site , one week post op today whoop whoop! My sergeon says my incisions look great! Also told me to go ahead and start eating, protein first then green veg than anything else if I feel I can tolerate it . Had some chicken salad bout two tablespoons if that and a couple sips of chicken noodle soup it seemed to settle ok. Such a relief than about two hours later I felt a lil hungry do I think still figuring my new stomach out . Well I had about a tablespoon of chicken Alfredo an that was all I could take it seemed to set well too! I'm thinking I should have made a better choice though , because of the pasta. Well that's it oh forgot…

Just got off the phone with the dr office! My insurance has been approved! Woohoo! And I already filled out health history so I now have my first appointment which is Jan 15th at 2:15. I have a bmi of 56 and some conditions so the lady I talked to said that's all I need for approval! I'm so excited! I'm nervous too! I wish I didn't have to wait till the 15th though! It seems so far away!

I have My EGD tomorrow and my last Appt with the Nut next Thursday. After that we will submit paper work to the insurance for approval. I am nervous about the EGD but sure it won’t be that big of a problem. The closer I get to the final step the more I wonder if this is the right thing to do. I am sure everyone felt this way at least once right? I am also a little worried because the required diet I have not done well on my weight has been yo-yoing like it always does. I plan on doing a 3 day Protein shake diet starting Sunday to try and lose a few extra pounds. Just think I am getting nervous about the whole thing.

Hello my surgery is today, I can't sleep because Soooooo, nervous. I'm really scared. My husband doesn't makes it any better, with the negativity. He is scared too I know .I tried to clean my colon out so I don't crap on the table. Packed and ready to go. I don't know if it's anxiety, scared-ness , fear , or all of these above. Did anyone else felt or feels the same?

I started a new Facebook page dedicated to my weight loss journey and life after my bariatric surgery if interested you can check it out at, if you like you can leave comments and like my page as well. http://www.facebook.com/findingbeccastory

I was wondering how many people are using the nutribullet blender to help with their baritatric diet? If so let me know basically what you are blending because there are certain food restrictions like no nuts or membranes of fruit. So I was wondering if I can use the blender to liquify the skins and the membranes of fruit and basically drink my nutrition this way also.

I'm loving my hot spices chai tea! It's great in the break room with coworkers. Nobody asks why I'm drinking it slowly and it's a great filler when I'm not eating. Also it's very calming at night and helps me with my insomnia.

Hey to those who know me and those who don't, it's been a long road and a wonderful chapter in my life to have my sleeve. I'm so greatfull! Never is this easy, especially for a certified chef who loves everything about food. I was sleeved by the famous G. Alvarez in Piedras Negras, MX and I loved every second of it! Couldn't be happier with my choice. I'm down 93 pounds and currently a size 4/6. I'm engaged now and hoping to plan my wedding soon. Here's a few pictures. Hope this helps anyone in doubt.

Hello there my name is sherry and i recently has the gastric sleeve done on April 16th of this year and i have lost a total of 40 lbs and i am looking for resipes to try and also more encouragement to get back ontrack. I have had a roughmonth due to the anniversary month of losing my 26 year old son and it is really very hard for me to evwn exercise at all

Went to the seminar tonight and it went good! I am scared I will not be approved though! I have a bmi of 35.9. I don't know if that is high enough? I do have asthma, sleep apnea and depression issues! Does anyone know if you have already been diagnosed with sleep apnea, do you have to do another sleep study? I sure hope not!

Good morning to everyone! I had my surgery Tuesday December 10, 2013. Everything went as planned. I didn't really have "pain" but more discomfort type of feeling. I came home on Thursday. I have a wonderful husband and 2 daughters that have been taking care of me. (We are joking around that I have a warden and guards taking care of me...LOL!) Both of my girls are CNA's and are watching me like hawks! It's so hard for me to ask and accept help when I have always been the care giver not the receiver! I have been threathened many times already...hahaha! I'm very grateful that we can laugh about this and have fun with it. We also have a boxer and cocker spaniel that wont le…

Hello! I am from Michigan and just had my Lap-Band surgery on Dec 9, 2013 so I am a newbie to everything! I have been struggling with up and down weight ever since I had kids, my youngest is now 19. The process for me to be approved for surgery with my insurance company was a bit of a struggle. The first time through I was denied for lack of documentation although they didn't let me know prior just what they wanted. I started the six month process over again and was approved just after Thanksgiving. I was ready and opted for surgery now rather that wait until after the holidays. I am a week and a half into the clear liquid stage and for the most part, I am never hungry! …

Hey all hope your ok.I'm doing great. I'll be 4 months post Op on 25th December 2013. So far I've lost 8stone 13lbs gone from a size 28 to a 18-20 . I'm not sure how to post pictures on here so if somebody reads this post and knows how to then please comment thanks

I had surgery on 10/16/2013 the first few weeks went great. I recovered quickly and was back to work after two weeks. Around week 5 I started getting severely naseaus eating or drinking anything made it much worse. I was still on a full liquid stage. I was given some anti nausea medication but it didn't help. I became severely dehydrated and had to get IV fluids several times before my surgeon admitted me to the hospital. I had my gallbladder removed and I thought that would help with the naseau but it got worse. It got to where I was vomiting every 30 mins and could not keep anything down. I was hospitalized again and had a picc line placed and received TPN and lipids. I…

Hi everyone need some help, I went for my 5th band dill on Thursday, I only needed a tiny little but putting in 0.25. As I could feel quite a big restriction after the fourth fill. My nurse always has a problem finding my port, after a lot of prodding she found it but when she took the needle out it came away from the syringe,, the 0.25 leaked out, it seemed like a lot more but after a fluid check the amount in my band was correct. When I went home, I discovered I could drink and eat almost normal speed, I find this really odd as I had quite a bit of restriction before. And couldn't eat half as much as I can now, I'm now really worried that something is wrong and the…

Today is day 7 went for my one week check up!!! Down 34 pounds!!! 18 pounds pre op 16 pounds post op!!! So excited to see the pounds dropping!!! Guess I'm doing everything right!!! Advanced to soft foods!! Tonight Tilapia with mashed sweet potato!!! So excited hope it goes down well!!!

I had sleeve surgery on 12-9-13. Was I the only on that came home from the hospital weighing more than the morning of surgery? I was up 13 pounds after my 2 days in the hospital. Today is the first day that my scale shows that I have lost weight! woo hoo. Down 5 pounds, I'll take it!

So my paperwork said to spend 10 days in clears, 10 days in full liquids, then 10 days mushy BUT you could move up the next phase earlier if you don't have any nausea or issues - but no solids till 1 month no matter what. So my stomach feels great - have had no nausea whatsoever. So I spent 6 days in clears, then 3 in full, and now am in mushy/soft. But I am not feeling full EVER. I am not feeling hungry, so that is good, but I am worried I am overdoing the food since I am not feeling restriction. Don't want to stretch this sucker out or put stress on the stitches. In the last 90 minutes, I had a cup of soup, a pudding cup, and an applesauce cup. Does that seem like too m…

I am so nervous but i know i will be fine. Give you an update maybe tomorrow.

Hi all I wonder if my food stamps will pay for Protein powder being that the label says nutritional information not supplemental info. Im gonna check with Target. If anybody knows anything about this can I please get some feedback. Thanks.

Celebrating 80 lbs. gone forever. Finding cooking to be challenging. Looking for good recipes.

I was sleeved on August 15,2013 weighing 247 before surgery and After I weighed 258. I am currently 204. Is this good or bad. What is some of you progress and I also need to add I really don't get te to workout from dealing with work, kids, and wife duties. Please help me because I am starting to stress. [ATTACH]38723[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]38723[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]38724[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]38725[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]38726[/ATTACH] Top two pics and the pic below were before surgery and I cannot tell a difference. Please keep it honest with me. Have I waisted time and money?