Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story

I'm day 5 out and in having trouble getting all my fluids in. Any advice? 64oz seems next to impossible!!!!! My stomach keeps cramping because I'm drinking small sips but too much at one time!

I'm 3 weeks and one day out from surgery. I've lost 30 pounds. I didn't realize 30pounds would make a difference until my daughter took my picture today. I love this sleeve!

Today marks one year for me! This time last year I was nervous and excited all at once! I am down almost 60 pounds. It been a very slow and steady pace and I am so ok with that. I'm about 4 pounds from my goal. (I was on the smaller size didn't think I would get approved) besides the scale going downward my NON SCALE VICTORY included great blood work. All my lousy number are down! From cholesterol to sugar to blood pressure! I have a lot more energy ! My clothes fit so much better! I like that I don't have this obsession with food anymore! I'm ok with a small amount! We as American eat entirely to much! Too bad it took me too long to figure it out! Loving the new me!!!!!

Hello all! I began lurking since June 2013 when I decided to have VSG. At the first meeting with surgeon, they said I didn't have any restrictions and could have surgery ASAP. I started doing all required dr visits immediately. A few days later surgeons office called- they were wrong about no restrictions. I had to have 6 months dr visits and 5% weight loss. Not only that, I found out insurance didn't cover hospital I was using, and now have to use a surgeon that is about 2 hours away. At first I was crushed and felt defeated. I quickly gathered my thoughts and realized this was a good thing. The time allowed me to really prepare myself mentally and to have my whole…

This is me on the left just before surgery this is me on the right tiday

Im having sharp pain under right breast area Have anyone ever had tgat type of pain it just started today im almost 4 months post op

My journey has been a nightmare but I'm trying to stay positive. I started in April. I had all of the testing required, blood work, x-ray, endoscopic testing, psych eval, ect. I did all of my weight visits as well. My surgery was scheduled for November. Unfortunately, my insurance prevented coverage so they rescheduled for December because I would have a new policy. Mid November I went to the surgeon and found out that the surgeons were leaving the practice/hospital. I was notified that I could go to Pittsburgh. I live in Erie so it's a drive but I didn't care. I then got a call and their was no doctor in Pitt that did sleeve which was what the doctor recommended. …

Where do I begin? Made a decision in late 2011 that as a young women in her early 20`s being 4`11 and scarcely knocking on 300's door & I don't mean SPARTAN, major anxiety,bp disorderly and not to mention a mild medical stay which scared the [ATTACH]38519[/ATTACH] bajebus out of mi that a change was in store... my life with it`s many ups and downs amongst struggles post op and continuing was changed 20JUN12 & there will be no turning back Hello Self. Then 297 Now 159. Trust & Believe Please this struggle is real, yet so is your health right?

My surgery was yesterday. I had a really rough night - started throwing up blood in the recovery room. I just had my leak test and there was a concern about one place. They just came in for a follow up video extra on my stomach. I was feeling better but now I'm getting really nervous. .. Did anyone else have the follow up video exray?

Just curious if anyone used an abdominal binder post op and if they recommend it. I had 2 C-Sections and I LOVED my binder and I lived in it for like 2 weeks.

Hi, these 2 weeks has been very different, and taking some time to getting use to. Learning to eat has never been so difficult and once you intake the small portion you realize oooh my I can't eat anymore. I wasn't sure if I couldn't take no more or I didn't want anymore lol. I'm now on a full liquid diet not bad at all; but I get full extremely fast. If your newly out like myself hows it going for you.

Guys I am being sleeved next week and my dr didn't ask me to do the diet and I am worried since I see many of u on protein drinks and so on

So like most of you I HATE to have my picture taken. Here's a couple. The first is From this spring. The second is three weeks ago. Gastric sleeve 10/17/13 Presurgery weight 238 Current weight 205 (As of Wednesday this week)

Good morning all! I hit a big milestone this morning! 17 weeks and 1 day post surgery I am down 75 pounds! 31 pounds away from my surgeon's goal and 48 away from my personal goal. I never thought I would be so excited to say I have 50 pounds to lose! Also, just wanted to thank you all for your encouraging words and wisdom. I know for certain I would not have been this successful if it weren't for this site and all of you! TGIF! SW: 288 CW: 213 GW: 165 5'10

Had gastric bypass 11/11/13 went home and something wasn't right, went through hell and back to finally be admitted to the hospital were I went into a coma for 4 days, had 2 blood transfusions and had to stay in the hospital until I learned how to walk talk and semi eat.... Although through all that time all I ate was ice chips... I was released home a day before thanksgiving.... Thanksgiving passed and I had a slice of apple & sucked on an orange (but didn't eat it) I guess I experienced dumping & dehydration that night because I was super cold, dizzy, couldn't walk, nausea, (threw up a little blood) and diarrhea (so I thought) while in bed I couldn't get up so I…

Have just booked my lap band surgery for March 3rd 2014! I can't wait to start a new healthy life!!!

One year of progress, 83 lbs and counting. I am so glad that I chose to have the sleeve. I didnt always do exactly what i was supposed to, but I am very excited about my results so far. I look forward to loosing about 50 more lbs. I pray that more people are able to find out about this procedure and change their lives. I am off my cpap and off 3 of my 4 blood pressure meds. I can breathe better and enjoy life more. I love my sleeve!!!

Just wanted to report that my surgery went well. I am resting and walking around every once in a while. I do have heartburn but the dr prescribed nexium for me. I don't have an appetite. So eating jello, Popsicles , and broth is not bad. Tomorrow I start with full liquids. To those who have not the surgery. Ask for a nausea patch if u are nauseated from anesthesia . Also a relaxer for those who are too anxious . I did not even remember when they rolled me into or My dr is very very thorough .i was in surgery for4 hours.. I was a lapband to sleeve patient. He took a lot of time in cleaning up my scar tissue. I thanked god when I opened my eyes in the rec…

I'm getting nervous for the endoscopy and the psych visit tomorrow! I hope everything turns out well

I was sleeved on Dec 10 2013 I am two days out and have lots of gas pains!!! Other than the gas pains everything is going well!!! I am having troubles with getting in enough fluids I can only get down 17 ounces of fluids a day!! Tonight was the first time I ate 1 ounce of scrambles eggs felt very full!!! It's a little hard for me to drink water or anything!!! Stomach is still a bit achy and swollen. Everyday it gets better!!! Tomorrow I will try cream of wheat:) looking forward!! Any questions I am more than happy to answer!!

HAHAHAHA GOTCHA! Okay, I was going to make a funny.. by copying and pasting some random story, totally unrelated to the title and then inserting things like: 'MENS hair REMOVAL CREAM AVAILABLE' More random story... and then perhaps a bit more: 'Although I havent tried yet, I can imagine the cream would be quite an irritant for any sensitive skin area i.e. parts of the back/bottom. has anybody tried waxing their *** themselves with the strips?...I think I will have to use the cream on my back just because I am not flexible enough to wax it myself!" (a true analysis of a hair removal cream on a 'healthy mens' website) and then a bit more random story... But I…

I had my surgery on 08/20/07, I lined up one of the best doctors of Bariatrics in Missouri. 5 weeks later I awoke from a medicinal induced coma in ICU. My Laproscoptic procedure failed when my surgeon accidentally cut my colon and didn't know it. I was in recovery when my wife asked a nurse if the drainage bag was supposed to be red like blood. Yes yes she answered, at three the next morning my surgeon called her and said I was in trouble and he doesn't think he'll be able to save me. However I suppose it wasn't my time, I kept right on breathing, my wife said my blood pressure got down to 60/32 but it was there. The surgeon, of course, had to open me from sternum t…

I am excited to say I have lost 120 lbs since January 2013. Would I do it again???? HELL YES!!! I am lovin life. I would like to be 199, but may shoot lower depending on how it goes. STarting BMI 52 Current BMI 32 SW 340 CW 220

Well I'm now banded this morn .arrived bright an early 5:00 am . I'm still here in the hospital lil soar but it's all good

I just had my sleeve surgery yesterday. Starting at 278 and 6 foot. How did everyone feel on 2nd day?

I'm still in the hospital from Monday. All my surgery mates went home yesterday. I'm struggling trying to pass gas and forget about pooping. I've been walking the halls like a mad women and drinking warm. Nothing seems to work. Any tips or tricks out there? Last night I got a fever of 100.2 they have me swallow Tylenol. That was awful because the pills got stuck. I got a sinus infection too so they started me on antibiotics by mouth yesterday. It's been not so great so far. I'm blessed that things haven't been worse. I really want to pass this gas!

Ok..i had the surgery on Monday.. Was drinking fine at the hospital.. But ever since yesterday I get chest pressure that really really hurts.. I also cannot keep much down. Seemed as though the liquids I am drinking sits on my chest.. Then comes that feeling of pressure. Then a couple of minutes later Ithrow up what I just drank. Has anyone expected this.? Are the chest. ,pain due to gas. I am taking nexium and gas x strips. Are all these symptoms normal.? Btw I had the band to sleeve revision.

I had surgery at 1050 yesterday and I'm feeling pretty okay today!

I was sleeved on the 9th and this gasses are killing me this diet snaple is all i be drinking it hurts so much ...

HW: 436 WDS: 379 (3-11-13) TODAY: 194!!! TOTAL WEIGHT LOSS: 242 POUNDS!!!

I was sleeved on August 5th, just now getting up the energy to get this written. Anyhow, my husband and I arrived at the hospital at 8am and I was feeling pretty good, not all that nervous, Just ready to get it done. I get admitted and set up in the pre-op room waiting for 10am to come around. My inlaws drove over that morning to be with me and with my husband while he waits and I can tell that my MIL is sooo nervous, she keeps rubbing my arm. When the nurses come in we all chit chat while they are taking vitals and hooking me up with this thing and that thing. Someone brought up the question on if I needed a blood type band, but the other nurse said no it wasn't necessar…

I'm getting my sleeve on Thursday and am getting more and more anxious!! I have an 18 month old son, and am doing this for him but also am terrified of leaving him please tell me if this is normal?!?

So I just booked my surgery with Obesity Control Center in TJ. I started researching WLS last spring and finally settled on VSG with Dr. Ariel Ortiz and Dr. Arturo Martinez. I would encourage anyone in the "research stage" to contact Obesity Control Center with any questions about the procedure and/or their facility. Carolyn has been very helpful and quickly responded to my dozens of emails. Never once did I receive an unsolicited phone call or email. They are extremely no-pressure when it comes to your decision to book your surgery with them (or not). Anyways, within hours of scheduling, I received several emails with all the info I need from a helpful preop checklist…

First post. I'm only day 3 post-op, so bear with me. I'm in such an emotional whirlwind. Can't stop crying. Can't help but ask what have I done? Help please

Hello Everyone!! I had my first post op appt!! He finally took out my drain!! Thank God!! Lol. He also let me advance in my diet.. No more liquids!!! <<<happy dance>>> I can have softs!! I also lost ten lbs since my last appt! So that was great!!! Ok that's all on this update!! Stay safe, be healthy, Cris

how long do you have to wait after you eat to take prilosec? I know you have to wait an hour before you eat after taking it but what about at night after having dinner how long do you have to wait?

Has anyone else been forbidden to take gummy vitamins post-op?

First post. I'm only day 3 post-op, so bear with me. I'm in such an emotional whirlwind. Can't stop crying. Can't help but ask what have I done? Help please

Ok folks, I recently found comfort in reading a day to day from a previous forum member that went through their own sleeve surgery, so I will do the sane in hopes of maybe helping someone else and also as an "anxiety" relief and feedback/support. 6 days away from surgery - 12/16 is the big day. I am 5'10 woman early 30's and weigh 275 as of today. Tomorrow I see my doc and clinic/hospital for final steps - anesthesia convo, etc. In preparation for this my insurance and doctor requested documented alternative methods of weight loss programs, blood work, psych eval, nutritionist, ekg, attended his orientation class, chest xray, endoscopy and did not do ab ultrasound …

Signed all my consent papers today! However when I weighed in I gained 3 pounds! Ugh! I'm actually looking forward to my liquid pre op diet.. We went over all the risks today. My mom told me not to do it! She was freaking out. So many complications could happen. Am I doing the right thing? Did anybody else feel this way?

I was banded on 10/2/13. Have lost maybe 25 lbs. Had 1 fill on 11/7. Think I should have lost more weight. I can eat anything. Nothing bothers me. Is this normal? 2nd fill is on 12/16. Thanks

My surgery was 11/14/13 - 4 weeks ago tomorrow...Here's an update on what's going on with me. The Protein shakes are really getting to me. I’m so sick of them!!!!! I know it’s time to start changing it up – I have to the break the vanilla, strawberry and chocolate barrier. This week I found a sample pack of Health Wise Soups that I forgot I purchased before surgery. Jackpot!!!!! The Cream of chicken was so good – it has a little less protein (15 grams vs. 20 with a shake), but that 5 grams of protein was worth my sanity that night. I have also had the chocolate mixed with warm 1% milk and some sugar-free peppermint syrup. That was a nice treat on a cold, snowy n…

Ok I have put my big girl pants on and scraped up the nerve to post pics!! Almost threw myself into a panic attack doin this! Lol but I believe it will help me heal. I should have never been ashamed of myself but I was. Time to move on! Healing mind body an soul 1st is a before at my Hw 278 Easter 2013 2nd 265 May 2013 two month's before surgery, 3rd 8 weeks out getting my work out on , 4th yesterday 8 1/2 weeks out. Clothes I hadn't wore in 5 years [ATTACH]19944[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]19945[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]19946[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]19947[/ATTACH]

First let me say I used to be on here daily and loved all the support and inspiration I got from all of the other posters. I have been out of the loop for a while. I just got busy with life and all of that. That said I hit a major milestone and thought I should check in. A few months back I hit that magic 199 number dropping into the 100 club. I have sense blasted through that and am not at 176 and still going. I feel great, look great and have tons of energy now. I am so glad that I decided to do this operation and I hope that any of you reading this that are still thinking about it give it a chance, you wont be sorry. Anyway I'll try to check in more often an…

Hi everyone! My name is Amanda. I'm so happy to have found a place to talk with other people. I had gastric bypass on November 12th. This past Friday I had my 2 week post-op visit, since October 24th, I've lost 34lbs. I also started the puréed stage of my diet on Friday. I have good days & bad days(mostly good). On the occasional bad day, I feel like this process isn't going to be successful. Sometimes I can't see the finish line(not that there is a finish, I know it's life long). But most days, I am excited for the future. I have a five year old son & a husband that give me motivation. I'm curious to meet others & see their journey!

Hi I'm Millie Kay, I'm set to be banded Dec 4th 2013. As I have discussed my decision with a chosen few people in my life I've received a variety of responses. The best explanation I have for the nay sayers and the haters is this is about Me and it's for Me. I've done my due diligence in research and I believe I'm ready. I'm glad this community is here for support, I'm going to need it. I start my pre-op diet tomorrow and the eye rolling has already began, lol. I'm not going to let it break my stride because It's Me that matters right now

Today was a great day for me, not only because it is my birthday but I had my medical clearance. Everything went fine labs were great, EKG was good too. Dr. Abraham said I was good to go. Now I have to wait for the call from my doctor's office. Anything reason it is a great day is my niece/goddaughter called to tell me I will have a new niece in March. What a GREAT day for me.

Poking for a motivation partner, I'm not doing well I am sabotaging myself, I'm a very positive person , but I feel so stuck right now ugh!

Hi everyone my name is Tricia. I'm 34 and have 2 children. I started my weight loss journey in June at 244lbs. I am at 230 now. The hardest part for me was quitting smoking. But my surgery is this monday!

As of this morning, I am officially OVERWEIGHT!! I started this journey almost 7 months ago (May 16 '13) at 263.8. I was a tight size 20 bottom, XXL top, 42DDD boobs and a BMI that labeled me morbidly obese. As of today, I am 168.8, only 8.8 pounds away from my original goal (which I've since lowered but...). I am in a loose size 12 but could move into 10s if I liked the pants tight look. I wear a size L top but everyone says a Medium looks better. My boobs are now a 36D and my BMI has finally hit OVERWEIGHT!!! I am so freaking happy. I haven't been this size since college. I've lost exactly 95 pounds and my new mini goal is 100 pounds by Christmas!!