Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story

Well I'm sitting in my hospital room writing this with the grogginess of the pain meds but the biggest smile ever! I'm so happy my new journey has began ! Pain and nausea coming out of surgery was HELL! But I burped about 10 times and then continually punched my pain med button! Now that I'm controlling my pain its not so bad and I'm so excited for the rest of my life!!

I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes four years ago with an a1c of 15. The doctor told me that it was the highest she had ever worked with. With diabetes came the high blood pressure, high cholesterol and acid reflux. I was started on insulin right away and hated it. I was able to come off the insulin in 6 months and was happy. This last year has been a struggle. I'm back on insulin with an a1c of 13. My doctors told me that I would be a very sick women if I don't get this under control. There starts my journey into wls. I started at 240 pounds and am now at 228. While losing the weight will be great losing the disease will be better. I believe that God is working in my f…

I went in for my sleeve 2 days ago...and ended up with the plication instead. I don't know why I changed my mind last minute but I feel more comfortable with the decision. But I can't help feeling like a failure...like I chickened out or something.

Okay, hello everbody! Our dear friend Alex Brecher (dude from the first msg) told me I should introduce myself so here I am! My name is Sarah! I'm 22 and have a BMI of 53! Not good at all, I know! My mother is also obese and we recently decided to both get sleeved. We just decided this about a week ago and since then I've been trying to do as much research as I can about the enitre process! I'm so happy that I stumbled across this fun and helpful community! So I have a question that I haven't been able to find an answer for - How long will the process take from now (just making the decision, attending info seminars etc) until the actual surgery? I know that we'll hav…

Start weight 259, surgery date weight 238, today's weight 205 goal is 140. My hubby was not in favor of me having this surgery. We have been together for over seven years. I turned double nickels 55 this summer. My surgery was a planned open surgery due to lots of scar tissue on my stomach. We arrived at the hospital at 8:00 am, I was taken back, they weighed me and I remember thinking goodbye fat Donna. They started the IV the gas doctor came and talked to my husband and I, and off I went to surgery? now you should know that there was a chance They could not do the surgery because of the scar tissue. I do not remember waking up in recovery, I do remember waking up in …

I'm a bit nervous but mostly excited. I was just curious does anybody know how long I would have to wait to start exercising hardcore? Like kick boxing and that sort of stuff. And another question would be is how long would I need to be away from work?

I had my surgery on September 25, and couldn't be more pleased with how things have gone so far. I've been reading posts on this forum forever to prepare myself for the good, the bad, and the ugly, and really tried to prepare myself for a tough journey, but I have been so blessed! I had minimal pain after surgery, and will be going back to work (two jobs) on Monday. Once I got home, I didn't have any problems getting fluids in. I realize that so many people struggle getting in fluids in, but just wanted to let people are thinking of having this surgery that sometimes things aren't so bad. It's definitely a huge adjustment, but even two weeks of the post-op liquid diet…

Hello everyone, This is my frist time to write publicly about my lap band so please excuse me if i don't get this right the first time. I am, however, writing on this website because I have a lot of confusion about certain symptoms and things thats going on with my band. First of all just to have you guys up to speed about myself: I was banded over a year ago (August 2012) and have been doing great ever since. I am about 10 pounds away from my target weight. I have had no complications along the way thank god... until now First mystery: Basically, for some reason, I can only take up to 1.5cc for me to be in the green zone with my band. Anything more than that a…

Hi, I am just starting my journey to health and weight loss. I have my first appointment on Tuesday and I'm excited and nervous at the same time. I've been heavy all my life. Losing weight has been a struggle for me my whole life. Lost some, gained more!!! I also know depression has played a part in my weight. I have never been as big as I am now at 305lbs. I've always been overweight-Obese and now I'm morbidly obese, which is really taking a toll on my life and emotional health. I gained an extreme amount of weight, over 125lbs, and started drinking heavy during the years of my abusive marriage. It's been 4 years since my divorce and I've become a hermit in my own home…

My friend with no insurance is wondering if Obama care will cover her surgery. Any one knows?

I had my surgery on 9/19/13 all went well. I also had a hiatal hernia repair. I was insanely sore at first especially in my neck and the one side of my abdomen was really sore. I am 3 days out now and can finally stand up straight lol. I had a pretty good experience with it all. And my Dr... he was awesome!!! Dr Felts in Las Cruces NM I would recommend him to anyone!!!!

Ok guys so my job does not offer insurance, however, I have school insurance which is great but it does not cover management loss wright programs. So then I was really upset and now my dad, mom & sister will ask their insurances to add me so i can have this surgery ASAP. Although they don't want me to have since my BMi is only 34.4 I still want it and they are supporting me to get this done. Plus worse comes to worse I can purchase a private insurance so it's great that I have 4 other chances to make this happen woohoooo I am so happy that I can't study lol.. Please pray for me because I want this so bad like there is nothing else better

I had my lap band in 2003, I started at 215 & within the first year I lost 157lbs, & reached my goal weight, I had great success. At the end of my 9th year, i was vomiting quite often, couldn't get much food down, I had an esophagram & my lap band had slipped, so I had emergency surgery with my original surgeon & unfortunatly the damage was realy bad & it had to come out. So now I'm on month 3 without it & up 15 pounds. I have been eating healthy & exercising. I am very frustrated & so afraid of gaining any more weight back. Any diets known for those who had to have thier band removed????!!!! HELP

My name is Jeannette, and I got the gastric sleeve on 8/21/13. Having some problems with low blood pressure (likely hydration issues) but weight loss is trucking along. I'm a single mother of two small girls, ages 3 & 7. I'm having a hard time with my emotions though, never really realized just how much I depended on food to make me "feel better"--I totally used it as a crutch, was an emotional eater, and am now a big mess. I don't know that I have a big story (or at least one that I can type quick) but basically, was 278, insurance paid for my surgery, and I didn't have to fight that thank God. I did have to do 6 months of the Kaiser protocol with their nutritioni…

I have had a nagging headache for 2days really hope it goes away soon Mz Shay

Ready to start this journey!!!!!but just scared of surgery day:-(

Hi all just wanted to introduce myself to this online support site... I've been reading lots of your stories, advice and success ... I'm 5 days post op and finding it so so.., it's Saturday night carpet picnic night in our house and I'm having oxtail soup whoop whoop! Oh it's hard but I'm focused... Good luck to anyone going for op tomorrow or soon ... You will be fine x I was nervous as hell ... Any soup or ideas because I'm bored of soup and yoghurt ??? Thanks all ...

Why did you have your surgery done , health reasons or just because ?

I am 7.5 months out and down 95 lbs! I am def not losing like I was in the beginning. I am dying to lose another 25 lbs but is taking so long!! I dont know what to do to lose a little faster. I am still doing protein drinks and I go to the gym routinely. Any suggestions will be appreciated! :-)

I finally got a surgery date!!!! YAY!!!! September 16th is the day!!!! I'm soooo excited, can you tell?! Lol, starting my liver shrink diet Monday!!!

8th october is the date bmi 38.6 high blood pressure and recently glucose intolerance. A bit anxious but more excited to get rid of excess weight.

I am curious to see how many people are going to that facility! I would like to know if anyone have any experience with the surgeons there. I start my first class on June 12th. The first of 12. I am really excited! I am trying to get a feel for the process at this facility. Does anyone have any input?

I finally broke the news to my mom that I'm going to have the surgery, she wasn't exactly jumping for joy, over the years she has always advised me that its not worth the risk, however, this is coming from a woman who was a single parent with me as an only child (and not to mention she is a size 8), I'm a single parent with one child as well, so I completely understand where she is coming from as a concerned parent. I told her that my weight has discouraged me, has not allowed me to live up to my full potential and has caused unnecessary avoidable health issues all of my life and she, in a round about kind of way, said that I was over exaggerating, so with that being sai…

I had Lap Band surgery 1 yr ago next week. I have lost 85 pounds. I'm at goal ( though i'd like to lose 5 more as a cushion) but I have to say, it was the best decision I've ever made for myself. I am off if narcotic pain medication. I'm active. I can take Zumba classes. I'm feeling great! Was it hard? Oh yeah. But so worth it. I'm 52 and my only regret is that i didnt do this 10 yrs ago!!

Had to get rebanded on Oct 4,13 bc my band had slipped! The signs were vomiting, acid reflux, couldn't hold nothing down even water r Gatorade!! So the trick is chew chew chew your food & don't drink while eating!! I've learned hard way!!

I was banded on Monday 9/30... The last two days have been an emotional roller coaster. I am finding my self depressed and tired. I feel like I want to climb in a hole and hide. For once in my life I don't want to eat, I have had no issues with keep foods or liquids down. Any suggestions?

Hello everyone. I am new to this site, and am having my surgery on 10/14. I would love some helpful tips or any recommendations. Thanks

Hi all....I'm contemplating getting sleeved. I've read all the horror stories of the excruciating pain,to hardly no pain after surgery. I've read some people only able to eat 2-3 ounces to 6-8 ounces. Well is there someone that can post a picture of what the "actually" eat in a meal setting? Thanks a bunch! ????

OK! So I'm a HUGE fan of egg fu yung of ANY kind! Has anyone tried it post surgery?? Or are there any recipes...Also what point did you bring crackers or break back into your diet??

Hello everyone. I'm getting extra white and extra nervous. I am going for surgery on October 15th. I'm new here and looking to network with some like minded ppl.

This is my first post, and I just wanted to thank you all. All of your posts helped me through every step, two years ago I was a very unhappy seventeen year old, in a horrible relationship that I was scared to leave because I thought no one else would want someone like me, I weighed 110 kilos (242 pounds) and had incredibly low self esteem, but now, thanks to all of your support and my lap band i've lost 52 kilos (114 pounds) and now weigh 58kg (127 pounds), and I have found that its not that people don't look at me anymore, they just don't curl their lip in disgust when they do. I'm now in a happy relationship with a wonderful man and I have my health there are so many…

Hello all, I figured since I was making the transition from lurker to poster on here, I'd might as well formally introduce myself. My name is Wes, and I am fat. Obese. Morbidly obese even. And like so many of you, I've been that way most of my life. When I look at myself in a mirror I can't help but be slightly disgusted at myself for letting it get to this. Today is my 31st birthday, and I know if I continue as I have the past 31 years, there's no way in heck I'll see another 31. Or if I do, I'll likely be miserable, and a drag on my family. I've always known this on some conceptual level, but having a 2-year-old running you ragged has a way of pointing out how…

I will be having my surgery at Cadillac WEST LA KAISER . I was wondering if you all could tell me about your experience with the surgeons there. Please make sure you telle the name of the surgeon...thank you, as always. :-) Good or bad.... just honest

In my first 7 days being sleeved, the top 10 things I have learned : 1) In the world of competitive sleeping, I am a Gold Medalist. I can (& do) nap anytime, anywhere. 2) I am hanging up my stethoscope. My new fulltime job is to "sip, sip, sip". Staying hydrated is hard work. 3) The sounds coming from my new stomach are not lady like. 4) I am no longer a bashful burper. 5) Daytime TV sucks. 6) Not every belly twinge is a potential leak. I am a nurse, so I always look at the worst case health scenarios first. Hard habit to break. 7) Isopure gags me, but is tolerable if made into SF Jello. 8) Old Navy makes super comfy yoga pants, even if I never assume a "Lotu…

I was sleeved on May 23 and just recenlty I have sarted having what feels like surface pains coming from the middle part to right side of my stomach. I dont have insurance any longer and I dont want yo go to the County hospital it really isnt anything. Does anyone know what this could be? It almost feels like a bruise, but there's no bruise in the area.

i'm 5 weeks post-op and stuck haven't lost any weigh for the past 2 weeks already, feeling annoyed my surgery was August 29, 2013. Is this normal?

Oct 22. --- I am so relieved to finally get to This point. So nervous about complicacions. I am 65. This site is so helpful in preparing us for whats to come.

Just found out my date is July 30th. Aack! So excited! I keep fluctuating between excited and scared. Any other July 30ths out there? Let's do this!

Hey im just starting the process for surgery. I know I have a few months to go. Can anyone tell me how the process went. Hoping I get approved thru my insurance

Diary of a Fat man. All my life I have been heavy, fat, overweight. It's simple, I eat too much and I stay fat. What's not simple is changing that pattern. I've dieted many times and they work each time, but eventually they don't and the cycle continues. I have tied exercising regularly until my overweight body said no more! So here I am I'm my Mid 50s father of an active 2 year old. My large body aches it creaks and weighs the same as 2 over weight 20 year olds. So what do I do? get another diet because the next time "it will work"? Exercise until I injure myself and can't recover? That's why I decided to look into an alternative way. On Tuesday Octob…

Hello I had my surgery on Monday 9/30/2013 before surgery I was sent to a Hematologist because it was discovered in my blood work I had Factor 5 a blood clotting disordered so he still cleared me for surgery and recommended leg pumping system and blood thinners to prevent blood clots so after three days I came home and was about to give myself a blood thinner shot when I was reading something in the instructions that said anybody with low platelets shouldn't have blood thinner shots and thats when I recall that my dr said that my platelets were slightly low at 135 so I called my dr who performed my sleeved and explained to him what I read so I can have some peace of mind…

Hi, I am a pre-op Gastric Sleeve candidate. I started thinking about Bariatric Surgery about 2 years ago. My insurance did not cover the surgery or seeing a nutritionist. Therefore, this year in June we were able to change our medical plan to Kaiser Permanente who offers the surgery. I am a wife, mother and grandmother. I was downsized from my job about 4 years ago. I lost my mom during that time and went into a depression. I picked up weight because of my depression, a surgical procedure and my age, which has been very difficult to loose. I recently started a new training and speaking business. I stand on my feet for hours and because I saw numbers on the scale…

HI PPL I HAD SURGERY ON SEP.26 AND I HAVE BEEN DRINKING CHICKEN BROTH..MILKSAKES PROTEIN.. AND PUDDING.. BUT IM STARTING TO GET TIRED OF THE SAME THINGS.. CAN ANYONE GIVE ME SOME IDEAS ABOUT THE SOUPS THAT I COULD EAT?

Can I eat mashed potatoes 9 days post op?

7 days out of surgery went for my check up today n I'm already down 27lbs..I feel incredible also

I'm having my initial consultation on Tuesday, October 15th and I'm both nervous and excited. I'm just so anxious!! Only my mom and husband know about this right now so it's so nice to be able to have the opportunity to interact with you all!

I'd like to update my ticker and profile info but can't figure it out on my phone or iPad. Any help??

Hello everyone, I am new to the forums I had my surgery on May 13 2013 and my start weight was 375. At 10/4/13 I am 303. My goal weight is 250. I have researched the forums and watched many of the posts and learned from each post. Thank you for all your help in this weight loss journey..

I am on my second day post opp. Still in the hospital. I leave tommorrow. First day was hell, just a lot nausea . Day 2 on a little bit better today. I still cannot believe I went through with everything . More to come

Hi guys, I am new and excited to join a forum that has an android app I started my journey with the decision for surgery in January 2013. I have taken my time to get here. My surgeon required 3 months of not smoking prior to a consultation visit, but allowed me to get started on the rest of the insurance requirements. It has been a battle. My original weight starting out was 309, between quitting smoking and the "funeral" of foods, I gained 11 pounds. I will start my pre-surgery diet on 10/8/13. I had a list of foods I had to have prior to this diet, and have had tummy issues, and been unable to eat them. I like many others am scared for surgery. My fears are more alon…