Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story

Hello all my 9/24's - how was your one week appointment? I seem to be doing well. Finally came home home today! I have lost 13 since surgery- happy about that but for some reason I thought I would be more.

I have been toying with the idea of surgery for years. Last year a friend had a sleeve with great results. I still struggled with how this would change my life, my addictive relationship with food....... How could I do this and be happy? How could I not? After years of weight loss and regain. In April of this year my Dad had some health problems and ended up in a coma. As I stood over him thinking I was saying good bye I was filled with anger at him for not taking better care of himself, then it hit me that the extra 160 pounds I was carrying was probably worse on my health than his smoking was on his. At that point I became committed to have the sleeve and do all I could…

September 26 was my 1 yr surgiversary!!! I can't believe how quickly the time has passed and what an amazing journey this is.. I went from 250 being my heaviest to 235 day of surgery to 147 as of today.. I have lost a total 103lbs and I'm not looking for them ever again.. Getting my sleeve was the best thing I could have ever done.. I ???? it and my only regret is not getting sooner... ???? Janie (sent from my iPhone using VST)

Hi everyone, I am 4 weeks post op and moving into puree. I'm trying to get some ideas of what to eat during this stage. All suggestions welcome! Thanks!!

He doc said there was some scar tissue around my stomach that had to be removed. This is my first surgery and I find that strange...

So I have my date 10/07 and I am nervous , scared happy. But I'm sure there's a lot that can be shared so I was hoping that you guys could share your experiences with me. Thank you!

Well, I am post-op day 1 gastric bypass (roux-en-y). Highest weight 299 lbs, day of surgery 278 lbs. My journey began on March 16th 2013 at Dr. Roller's seminar in northwest arkansas. Had to a 3 month nutritional counseling. My first appointment consisted of a complete history, lab work, h. pylori test, ekg, pulmonary function test, and chest x-ray. Next came the egd and pyschological evaluation. Once approved my surgery date of 8/21/13 was scheduled. 1 week pre-op I was told to do 2 meal replacement shakes and a healthy meal a day. The day before surgery was clear liquid and the amazing mag citrate bowel prep. I have never had any major surgeries before and really no maj…

just wondering how long after you eat do you wait to lay down, sometimes I eat late due to my husband comes in late from work, but I am so tired sometimes I wonder can that cause issues with the pouch? just wondering

I have been on this site for well over a year. I have been through a lot in that year, as I am sure we all have been. When I started here our insurance wouldn't pay for any WLS. So my only option was to go to MX. I had planned to have it Jan 17 2013 with Dr. Lopez in PV. I met 2 great ladies here during that time who were having surgery same place and same time and another who was having surgery with DR. Alvarez at the same time. We have stayed in touch and I call those ladies friends. They have done awesome!!! But I had to cancel due to some family issues. My marriage was on the rocks, mom was having surgery, a lot of crap!!! I went into a deep depression at this time ca…

Hi ppl im Afraid to start the protein milkshakes I had surgery on Sept 26 so today is my 7 day post op and my surgeon told me to start tomorrow on the protein milkshakes (atkims..slim fast..boost) but im afraid to do it because my stomach is healing so im afraid to trow up knowing thats going to sore more my stomach.. What should I do?? Should I wait a few more days or should I start tomorrow

So I was told the before surgery that I need to drink a fourth of this gallon liquid that would basically flush my intestines so would be ready for surgery here's my question flush what I'm on a 13 day liquid diet two IM so worried about having to drink this because I don't keep liquid meds down that well HELP HELP HELP is there a easier way?

Hi, I am six weeks out and can only seem to take in about 900 calories per day, if this normal? Don't get me wrong, I am very happy about the continued weight loss I just want to make sure I am getting the correct amount of calories. Thanks everyone for your help!

Hey guys sooo I was sleeved oct 1st I wanted to turn back the hands of time I was in so much pain it's a lik better now but I just don't tolerate pain very well I'm supposed to go home today I'm praying the don't release me I don't feel very well and still haven't got pass drinkin 2 oz per hour

As the day progresses, I have so many mixed emotions. At the same time, I am excited, scared, nervous, and anxious. I started Phase 1 of my journey in May and have been through all the required appointments, seminars, group meetings, psychiatric evals and the dreaded liquid diet. Tomorrow morning at 10am I start Phase 2 and I am sooooo ready to embrace the new me. I decided to get banded because I was sooo sick and tired of being sick and tired. Every health issue I have had from infertility to hypertension had been addressed by healthcare professionals with "lose some weight and your symptoms should improve". However in the past NO ONE was willing to give any assist…

Hello. My name is Kat. I was banded Monday and it seems like I'm recovering pretty well. I went home the same day, continue walking hourly, and am getting my protein drinks down like I'm supposed to. I'm trying to wean off the pain killer because it knocks me out. I've been lowering the dose since yesterday and I've been able to stay awake for longer periods of time. The only trouble I'm having is staying hydrated. Seems like I can't drink enough water and I feel dehydrated. Working on that today and looking forward to starting my soft diet on Saturday. Looking forward to positive results.

Today is day 5 and I'm still in some pain and have occasional nausea. The gas pain in my left shoulder is better, but my stomach is tight and my breathing is painful. How long before I will be pain free?

Hello. My name is Kat. I was banded Monday and it seems like I'm recovering pretty well. I went home the same day, continue walking hourly, and am getting my protein drinks down like I'm supposed to. I'm trying to wean off the pain killer because it knocks me out. I've been lowering the dose since yesterday and I've been able to stay awake for longer periods of time. The only trouble I'm having is staying hydrated. Seems like I can't drink enough water and I feel dehydrated. Working on that today and looking forward to starting my soft diet on Saturday. Looking forward to positive results.

Hi I'm a newbie on this site well when I say newbie I mean I hardly ever comment but am reading posts almost every other day! But now I need some advise, at lunch time today I ate some coleslaw and beans and got stuck after one spoon ful, was in college all day so thought it would just shift itself but hasn't it has got progressively got worse. I'm bringing up slime all the time and am so sore! ! Has anyone any suggestions PLEASE. I really don't know if the food is stuck or if I'm just very swollen from the stuck episode. Btw I have a 10cc band in since Feb and am losing slowly but steadily. Thanks for any advise

Hello everyone! Until I hit puberty, I was as skinny as a rail. Once I did hit it though, I gained weight and kept it on. I guess i was never really "fat" even though I was called fat by classmates and the like, but I've always been bigger than I wanted to be. My mother passed away after a brief battle with cancer last year, and that sent me into a really bad funk where I gained a lot of weight. My wife and I also welcomed our first child near the end of 2012. It was certainly time for a change. I started this journey at 6'1, 349 pounds. I lost 10 pounds leading up to the surgery, and have lost another 20 since my surgery, which was at the end of June this year. I am …

just wondering how long after you eat do you wait to lay down, sometimes I eat late due to my husband comes in late from work, but I am so tired sometimes I wonder can that cause issues with the pouch? just wondering

Hi I'm 17 days out and have been feeling pretty good , but today I woke up shaky, I got my protein drink down then my heart started racing , I thought I was gonna faint I laid down and bam I got diarrhea ( sorry if its TMI) so I slept for awhile then I got up , I felt hungry so I got some apple sauce omg I started gaging like I was gonna throw up , and my heart started racing again .... Wtf after about 5 min I seemed ok and was able to eat the apple sauce ... I've had diarrhea on and off , keep trying to drink water ... Idk what the deal is ... Anyone else had anything like this ... Ps for the last 3 hours I've been fine ...

Hello! Im super new here and I am so glad I found this site. I was just referred by my PCP last week to start the Kaiser OPTIONS Program in Panorama City. I have already received their packet in the mail that gives information about the different bariatric surgeries they offer. I'm really excited, but nervous because I've barley hit the 40 BMI mark. I have been yo yo dieting for the last 4 years after giving birth to my 3rd child. I have not been able to get my weight under 215 pounds in these last 4 years (instead going up and up in weight then back down to 215) and I have tried it all! From regular diet and exercise, vegetarian for a year and a half, diet pill…

Is there ANY bread out there that we can eat???

Hello. I had lap band surgery Aug 19th this year! Unfortunately my experience hasn't been a successful one! I have no restriction and find my self hungry and eating all the time, haven't lost any weight instead I've gained some : (!! I don't understand why?!?? Today I go for my first filling, hoping this will help!!! Any one experience this?!

Hello, I had lap band last January. Thou I have lost weight but have not been doing well. I have had a a port issue from the beginning. Which consist of constant soreness. It went further and I had sever pain and ended in the hospital in for 4 days. With no explanation of why. I have lost 40 pounds and am happy with it. I finally got approval for port revision surgery along with the possibility of removal of adhesion. I also may have a hernia and my band has been empty for a long time. I also have reflux bad. I have no fills since July. A lot of not doing well is partially my fault as I have no restriction and I am hungry. I hope this surgery helps and I can h…

So, I had my final hoop jump, kiss-my-insurance-company's-ass-visit and I met all of their nit-picky qualifications. I have been told that I will be hearing from my insurance company in four to six weeks. Four. to. Six. Weeks. Bleargh! I'm hoping it won't take that long. This is only my second waiting day and I am already going a little crazy. I'm afraid that at the end of six weeks, I'll be sitting in a corner, rocking, babbling incoherently to myself and eating my hair. LOL So close to the end of this process yet so far away. I am just ready to get it done. I am researched, my decision is made and I feel good about it. I don't like delays when I decide to move forwar…

I have my sleeve surgery on Friday morning. That is only 2 days away!!! I can't believe the time has come already. And I am freaking out. I am having the surgery with Dr. Ariel Ortiz at the OCC in TJ, MX. I have only heard fantastic things about their clinic and recovery, but I hate the nagging thought that refuses to leave my head that keeps asking the questions like: "What if something goes wrong after the surgery and my hospital or doctor don't know how to help me?" or "I hate throwing up and throwing up directly out of surgery would be awful. Is that going to happen to me?" or "What if I get there and I end up having an enlarged liver or something and they can…

I was banded January 9, 2011. I was so excited. Did well on an Optifast diet prior to surgery. Did very well the first 4 months. Lost 43 pounds and felt so good. New clothes, people noticing. Then I started to struggle. At the time, I had an upper management job and my responsibility was 24/7. Things started getting very challenging at work and I found myself working 12 hour days (mostly a desk job) and I became exhausted with little time to eat and less time to think about it or exercise. Not an excuse, but I am 62 years old and this was too much for me. My weight loss stopped. Several months went by and I started to see myself barely moving, grabbing anythin…

Hi, I currently have a stent and I am in the process of being accepted for the Lap-Band. I am nervous about going thru the procedure and having a heart condition. Anyone else have an issue like this and how did you get thru it?

Good morning and thanks for all the support I just figuered out this morning thats normal to be scared but really at the end when u pass the worst part of the process u understand that there was no reason to be scared of.. That the process is not easy but when are positive and put a 100% on it. The process is faster im on my day 8 post opt and today is the day I could say I feel great and I feel the difference... Good luck on you dont be scared try to be has calm as posible. Blessings

Hi good morning my surgery is so close wow is.next week.. Sept 26 im happy.. Im nervous.. I have lots of mix feelings and just cant stop thinking how my life is going to change.. I started at 334 my doctor told me to go under 320 before surgery which i did i weigth 318 yesturday now im just waiting for that day [ATTACH]5007[/ATTACH]

I everyone. I am getting my surgery done at Portsmouth navel hospital. Has anyone gotten theirs done there? I've been overweight for most of my adult life and it is affecting my health. I am excited and scared at the same time. Has anyone ever regretted getting the sleeve? Also the doctors there keep trying to talk me into the bypass, is that normal?

I noticed some of you gave usernames to be added to MyFitnessPal but when I tried to add those usernames my only options on MFP asked for username/email. Suggestions? Thanks

Good Morning USA "losers"! I just got on the scale after a few days of anxiety induced overeating behavior. I've regained 5# and am MAD that I allowed myself to fall back into the pit of sugar! I'm determined to lose it again before my next weigh in on the 7th of October. Anyone have any suggestions as to how to avoid the old habits and stick with the new mindset when anxious??? Please help...I am prone to consume sugar when emotions are overtaking my mind. I know I'm NOT the only one. AND I KNOW I CAN OVERCOME the habitual by making new habits.------------FRUSTRATED!

I had the gastric bypass July 22. I weighed 260lbs. I had no health issues other then being over weight . I decided to have the surgery because I have struggled with my weight for years and didn't want to gain weight and develop health issues as I got older. This is a learning process for me . I now weigh 216lbs and my goal is 150lb. My other goal is to learn to eat good healthy foods and learn a good work out regimen.

Hi there My name is Tracey and I am having surgery Oct 15th in Toronto Ontario. I weight 260 at the moment and i am 10 days into my 3 weeks of Optifast. I hope to share my experience and learn from others while on this group. Wondering if there are any people on here from Ontario, just to have an extra connection.

October 1 is my day. I need support right now because I'm having negative thoughts. I need this to live a better life. I have been in the 250 pound range for 3 years, but been battling for 10 years. I have never shared my unhappiness about my weight in public like this. I am only 5'4". High cholesterol , hypertension, and two points from being diabetic!!!! So what is my deals with my fears now? I am excited but so nervous. So many mix emotions. SO grateful for this site because I feel like a have an extended family. Any St. Louis October 1 sleeve with Dr. Morales?

Sooooo I'm actually in the waiting area changed into my hospital gown I'm super nervous now I just pray I come out alive and well pray for me please

Had my 1st meeting with the surgeon at Barix in PA (Dr. Marymor)...everything went great...my Psych eval is Tues...so I'm on my way...excited and nervous

I'm day 4 out of surgery an I feel incredible..

Today is my one year Surgiversary!!!!! Amazing how fast this year has flown by! I cannot really even begin to realize YET just how amazing this journey has been and continues to be! I know I am using a lot of exclamation points but that's the way I feel today. Amazed! Humbled! Joyous!!! Somewhat Scared!!! And most of all thankful! Thankful, for the amazingly simple approach I had with the surgery. How within one month, I was approved, scheduled and received my VSG with an amazing doctor, Dr. Mark Gibbs. From day one started losing quickly and easily. That doesn't mean I haven't had some minor bumps along the road but again, they are so minor, they …

Have you ran into anyone that haven't seen you since pre op? What was their reaction? I'm talking about people who haven't seen you in months or years. My son plays football and football season is from July to November, so I won't see any of the parents or coaches until about 4 or 5 moths post op and I wonder all the time what will they say how will they react when 50lbs or hopefully more is gone. My co-Workers and classmates will see the weight come off, I'm assuming their reactions will be slightly different. What's your reaction stories?

I'm about to be a grandma!! My daughter just went to the hospital to have her first baby and I am so excited I can't stand it!! I am not allowed to tell anyone but I can tell you guys!! Shhh don't tell her I told you!! I just want to jump up and down right now!! :)

I'm waiting on approval for the gastric sleeve. I just started the process last Wednesday. I heard about the 6 month supervised diet period. Is there any way around this process?

Was sleeved July 10th . Best decision of my life . Today is my 28th Birthday and I have never felt healthier . I am down 90 lbs from my heaviest , 70 lbs from my surgery. I finally hit a huge milestone ( for me at least ) the other day of dropping below 300 . That is very hard to post for me because I still have a lot to go and admitting what my weight was is difficult . But change is good . I am so glad I took this journey and continue to work hard each day . Congratulations to everyone else , we are all in this together !! -Ashley At my heaviest on the left to current

Just had band placed in this morning. My 40lb dog jumped on my stomach while I was asleep. She awoke me with some excruciating pain in my upper abdomen. Any suggestions on what I should do? I sipped on some hot tea, did a little walk around the house. Can't get any relief and now concerned. Thanks in advance for an input you can assist me with

Just had my last "meal" chicken broth no more drinking or eatting after midnight oh boy!!!! The time has really come super excited but the negative possibility still stays in the back of my mind God is good and he will see me thru

I was just wondering how do you handle the night time hunger? I do fine all day long but as soon as night falls here comes the hunger, and if you do eat something to curve the hunger what do you eat?? every body is not a night eater but if you are how do you handle it? thanks

Not the best month... Not the worst. 15lbs 'til Air Force Nine month mark today Sleeved 12/31/2012 High weight: 303 Surgery weight: 297 First month: - 31lbs Second month: - 11 lbs Third month: - 13 lbs Fourth month: - 10 lbs Fifth month: - 10 lbs Sixth month: - 9 lbs Seventh month: -4.8 Eighth month: -8.6 Ninth month: - 6.8 Current weight: 198.8 Total lost: - 104.2 lbs Average Calories: 1200-1300 per day.

Tomorrow marks exactly 1 month post op. I never thought I'd be saying that! Time flew by! I have not had a single problem what so ever and can't imagine my life without it. I started at 254 pounds, after my pre op diet/day of surgery I was 247 pounds. Today I am 221 pounds. That to me is amazing. I remember being about 190 pounds and telling myself I would never let myself get to 200.... Well not long after that I had surpassed 200 and counting. I had given up clothes shopping a few years ago because I could never find anything that fit so yoga pants and sweats it was. I even gave up doing my hair and make up and going out for months. At 20 years old that's a big deal! Bu…