Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story

So I am two weeks post op and made it to Onederland today . Very exciting!! I did great with surgery and the two days in hospital. However, this has been very challenging both mentally and emotionally. Each day seems to get a little better though. I'm thankful for this forum and all the great discussion and advice. On that note, how about some advice for getting in more liquids? I'm not doing the best in that department. Water actually makes me sort of nauseous, is this common?? I'm also on puréed foods, any suggestions other than yogurt, cottage cheese, etc?

I was banded in 08 & lost 80lbs - went into "onderland" for a while - now I'm battling cravings, eating everything, over-eating, etc. I spent four years out of state and didn't have a check-up. Tuesday I'm going to have a fluro, but I'm sure something isn't right. I crave food, I'm hungry, I can eat way more than 4 ounces of food at a meal and just feel like a failure. Not to mention very uncomfortable in my tight clothes that are getting tighter. I eat when I'm happy, sad, glad, celebrating, frustrated, etc...get my point...I'm always eating. Has anyone ruined the band and then had a sleeve? The thing I worry about most is I've lost the "brain function" - when…

surgery is done as of Tuesday. three days out.i have been off pain meds since first night.the only time it hurts is when I get up and down or sneeze or cough. along this line I had my husband buy me an old lady toilet seat that raises up the seat five or six inches after it took me five minutes to get up. keep in mind if you have a low toilet. my surgery was at woamck army hospital and the staff there rocks. hernia repair, sleeve and my liver had adhesions that took a little more time. dr perkins is the best. I am just really tired and sleepy.no gas pain so far, don't know if comes later. I feel great considering.

Hello everyone. I am from Old Bethpage, NY and have decided on having lap band surgery. I will be using Dr. Geiss in Syosset NY. I have two little kids, 1yr old boy and 4yr old girl. I have been overweight all my life and want to experience life in a new way. I currently have high blood pressure and sleep apnea. Thanks and I hope to learn a lot from this forum. Kevin

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Excited, nervous, anxious, jittery. Grateful for a new beginning.

Hello I'm new to the website im preparing my self but im scared it's along process I still have lots to do but I know it will be worth it! And congrats to all that's having VGS done Happy Dionb26

Had a live transplant September 2007, and ive gained 80 pounds ever since. Do i still qualify for the lap band? Since i recieve disability i have Medicare and im 23 years old. Will medicare cover my lap band surgery?

Sitting waiting to be prepped for surgery. Wondering if I lost my mind for doing this. Just looking for prayers from everyone. NERVOUS!!

Hey guys and girls. I am 5'10 301lbs and I want to get to 200-210. Has anyone been close to the same size. Where did you level off. I don't want to be too small that I look sick. Oh and my BMi is 43. Thx

I'm happy to have found this website. I'm scheduled for surgery on 9/19 and am really starting to worry whether this is a good decision for me. I don't personally know anybody who's done it and have no one to talk to. I've tried several diets and workout routines over the years, and while I'm always fairly successful, I can never maintain the weight loss long term. Let's face it, I can only eat chicken breast, cottage cheese, and salad for so many months before I start to gag on my dinner. As soon as I go back to "normal" foods, the weight comes back. This was the reason that I looked into lap band surgery. I'm hoping that this way I will not be limited to fish and…

I have had a weight problem for over 10 years. It started out with just 20-30 pounds over weight but as I grew older and stressed I ate more and more. I would lose weight but I never maintained the loss. The biggest gain for me started about 3 years ago when I made the decision to move away from my family for my career. At first I was okay no weight gain but as I began missing my family the more I pulled away from the life I had created away from home and would dwell on how much I missed home. That's when I started eating more and more. Before I knew it I was 70 lbs heavier. I tried Zumba and walking to get the weight off but somehow I ended up with a cyst on my knee. Wal…

Today is the real beginning to my band experience. I had surgery on August 9th, but just got my first adjustment due to fluid not yet obsorbed around my port from the surgery. I was so excited today when I left the doctors office that I cried. I have no idea what I am in for as far as tolerance because since I have been eating solid foods, I really haven't had problems with anything. To date I am down 24 lbs but have pretty much been at a stand still for a few weeks waiting for my body to cooperate and was getting a little discouraged because the changes I have made stopped producing results. Any suggestions for tomorrow, my first experience with solid food after adj…

Hi, my name is April and I'm an Oklahoma girl I was actually a member on here previously (strangelynormal-yes, that's me with the hot pink hair) but once I tried to sign back in I couldn't because I no longer had access to the previous email. It was just a hassle so I said screw it and created this account. I was almost a self-pay in Mexico, but lo and behold, I finally had insurance that covers the sleeve... so I didn't go that route. I have a few more appointments and then I'll be sleeved in either Dec or Jan. I just wanted to introduce myself and say hi. I have learned a lot from this forum and appreciate all of the help it offers. Laters

I am 4 weeks post op and each week has been a challenge. I have waited 4 whole week to eat something with texture that now that I am able to I am so afraid to eat the wrong things. I am not sure if certain foods will get stuck or if there are certain foods that should just not be eaten ever again. On the other side of the fear I have lost 23 lbs in the last 4 weeks. ( yay me) This is where I need a little help, After surgery I was given a very small list of food options for week 4, can anyone give food Ideas that worked for them.

COUNTDOWN!!!!

Lord help me I have the munchies! Need chocolate!!! And I've been doing so well for the last month ;-(

Its been 6 days since I had my surgery and I am down 15 lbs. That really makes me feel amazing and I cant wait for my future progress.

Everything was a breeze! My surgery is a go! 7 more days!!!!

Everything was a breeze! My surgery is a go! 7 more days!!!!

Well, I have six more days till my surgery. I am getting nervous and excited at the same time. I hope I can do this. Sometimes I get a little scared that I won't be able to loose the weight. Did anyone feel the same way before their surgery. I have a great support system in my husband, but I am still having an attack of the nerves.

Which is the best? Should it be chewable?

I am extremely nervous, I mean EXTREMELY!! I have my very first appt next week!! I have a few questions- I'm paying cash for my surgery how long does it actually take to have surgery with the diet and all and how do you feel afterwards, were appetites cut, do you want junk food or cried foods now, do you have tons of energy?? Anybody , just curious about the now that I've done it crowds!! Thanks a bunch!

Hey I'm Amanda, age 29. I have had type I diabetes for nearly 20 years. My weight has always fluctuated since having my son 9 years ago. I am scheduled to have my surgery this Tuesday, 9/17. I am a little nervous and scared, but I feel as though I'm making the right decision for my health! Any suggestions and comments will be appreciated on things to expect or just whatever! Thanks...

Hi everyone! I have been lurking for a couple of weeks now and just joined a couple of days ago. I am 5'6" and 265 pounds. I'm tired of being fat! I used to be "merely" overweight, by about 3 pounds, and thought that was the worst ever. Boy, was I wrong! I was a teenager and constantly picked on by a step-father who enjoyed making cruel comments and pig noises at me. Now, I am 34 years old with two children and zero energy. I look at pictures of myself as a teen and wish I still looked that cute. For a long time I used to view every bite I took as an "Eff you" to the ex-step-father. I have made peace with my past and realize it was his issue, not mine. (FYI his…

I'm pre op just looking at all situations that could possibly arise. Me & my boyfriend of 4 years have our share of issues,but nothing so serious that would make me consider leaving. We both are overweight & enjoy food...Now that I am moving forward with this surgery I am nervous about the possibility that we will not have our common link. It is my hope that my journey will encourage him to make some small changes, but do not expect him to have the surgery. This man came into my life and we connected on such a deeper level, I just worry that so much of it was based on the fact that we are both overweight. I hope this doesn't sound horrible, because I love him dear…

I know this is SOOO very long but it is what I live by now and figured it may help some people out. Feel free to even briefly browse it to answer some questions. I know every surgeon is different but I'm biased and think mine is the best lets be honest tho, who doesn't think their surgeon is the best?

Need some ideas

Hello everyone! I am new to this support group and just briefly tell you my story. I am having surgery on September 20 in Burbank California. I began looking into the surgery this year and to my surprise was approved by my insurance. My heaviest wt was 311lbs and currently am 276lbs. I began my preop liquid diet and mentally preparing myself for the changes. My fam and friends are supportive, thankfully. I also am lucky to have a close friend who had her surgery last year ( she honestly convinced me because she is doing amazing! !) I am excited to know that I am not alone in this journey. I look forward to reading the posts of this community!

I have received my insurance approval..for some reason I thought that everything would magically fall into place, but I am starting to get fearful & overwhelmed. Anyone got any good advice for staying calm and not over thinking the process? I watch YouTube videos and get either very excited or very afraid, but I need to prepare myself as I am a analytical person who likes fact...my MD office has several tests, visits set up for me as I begin this journey to my surgery date. But I want to interact with those REAL HONEST PEOPLE who have blazed this trail before me and those who are embarking upon it at the same time...SO WHO'S GOT HELP?

Good Morning Everyone, I woke up this morning and weighed myself.....I have lost a total of 50lbs since starting this journey. My heaviest weight =289 lbs Nov. 2012 Prior to pre-op diet =266 lbs Aug. 12th Day of Surgery =251 lbs Aug. 23rd After Surgery =259 lbs Aug. 25th 22 days post-op =239 lbs Sept. 17th Woohoo for me.......happy dance, happy dance. Oh, I also had a NSV yesterday.......I fit comfortably in a size 18 jeans.

Hi everybody. I just joined and love the wealth of information. I am 2 weeks per op and feeling very nervous. I currently weigh 340 pounds. I need this surgery to save my life.

I want to know if anyone developed asthma do to massive weight gain and does it go away with weight loss from the sleeve. Ps I'm miserable.

Hi everyone, I was sleeved on 8/27. Surgery went well. Two days in the hospital. Been taking it easy, resting alot, but walking every day. Drinking a Protein Shake a day and getting in about 4-5 8 oz bottles of Water, that I add Liquid Protein to I am extremely frustrated because I have lost 1 lb in the past two weeks since surgery, the rest of what I lost was pre surgery diet. I am cleared to eat soft foods starting 9/17. I went ahead and started this week with mashed potatoes, and small bites of chicken and hamburger that i chew til its liquid, soft cheese and cream of wheat. I know I should not have and now I am a bit worried. Tonite I had three bites of a …

Hello, I came on here last week due to was eating like crazy, and I felt something was wrong with my band, well I went in for a fill and the nurse says Mrs, Jordan you should have good restriction you have 9.2 in your 10cc band so I asked her why am so hungry all the time, so she said let us measure the fluid in your band, well to my surprise when she took all the fluid out of my band there was only 4. in the band, im like where in the world did the other 5cc go she said maybe some one miscalculated im like no because I write down the cc's every time I come in, im like so frustrated because now im feeling I have a leak in my band, they want me back in 2 days to measure i…

How much weight will I have to lose before surgery? And I need help learning this app mrskbrown26

Am so excited and nervous.looking up everything that I need to stock my shelf.any suggestions.

Due to yrs of being 240 ish pounds, insurance doesn't cover surgery & in early 30''s I've made the decision to go to Mexico to get VSG. Anyone had VSG done there willing to share their experience would be appreciated. Cost? Facility/hospital stay? Doctor & staff? Thanks in advance I can only afford to have it done there, in the states it's impossible for me budget wise.

I'm scared of becoming anorexic

So. Let me in on the secret world of being thinner... I have never been there. What did you figure out? What are we pre ops missing out on?

I completed my 6 month NUT visits and just was approved. My surgery date was set for tomorrow Sept 16. I cancelled it! The drs office I was dealing with have been giving me a headache! They would get rude on the phone, not return my calls, or emails and I finally said enough is enough! I don't feel comfortable getting cut open by their dr b/c of their nasty attitudes. The lady I have been dealing with told me my surgery was approved weeks ago. I knew this wasn't true b/c my insurance hadn't sent me anything andnI called and asked them. I called her back and told her this because I didn't want to get stuck with a $20,000 bill! She tells me that she has a reference # and sh…

HI, Just courious ... After one recieves a fill how long does it take to adjust to the correct size. I know immediatly after the fill (mind you I've only had 2) the first couple of days afterwards are the toughest. Some days it seems the band is tighter than other days!?!? IS this possible?

I'm so sick of all the bullshit I've been threw I'm sick at crying at night I'm sick of waiting I'm sick of my life I'm supposed to have surgery on the 18th of this month but my surgeon calls and says its cancelled due to my insurance not giving me a weight loss class. They want me to go to a weight watching class for 6 months when I've already waited for 9 month to have surgery. I'm not happy anymore I was way happier when I didn't apply for surgery I already lost 24 pounds on myself but that is not enough weight for Some one 338 pound I think this is total bullshit I give up

Lost alot of hair and gained weight like 7 pounds im getting worried ima gain more weight and my hair won't grown back but I am happy I was 380 now I'm 236

I'm 13 days out; on mushy food, and having a problem with diarrhea. It's a real turnaround for me, because before surgery I had chronic constipation. Is anyone having.....or have had this issue? Today I finally was able to take the dog out for a walk. My stomach felt weird, and I kept having internal burps. Though we walked for about 20 minutes, I cut it short & went home. I felt really weird. A little later, when I tried to eat lunch, I kept having those internal burps. I put the fork down & decided that eating wasn't a good idea. I don't know where all this is coming from, but I just sat down to eat my dinner (little red potato with cottage cheese), an…

Well its been three weeks since my surgery.. I'm doing well really enjoying this journey and the new me! I know this might sound crazy but I'm super excited that ill be going back to work tomorrow! Don't get me wrong I love my family very much and love being at home all day doing a whole bunch of nothing! But I also love my job I feel very blessed to have a job that I absolutely love! I'm still struggling in some areas but for the most part everything is much better #304 before surgery today #282.. To God be the glory!

I was scheduled for October 2. Was to start per op diet tomorrow. Just got a call from surgeons office. They want to move it up to this Friday. Not sure how to feel. A part of me is anxious to get it over with. The other part of me is nervous.

Hello, I'm new to this. I just got my referral and I hope I will be attending the orientation at Richmond Kaiser soon. I was wondering if kaiser makes you attend the options class? How long is the whole process? Any advise is appreciated.

For most of my life I have always had trouble with digestion. I struggled with diabetes since I was 14 yrs. old. In my 20’s my diet consisted of primarily coffee and nicotine and I wouldn’t eat dinners until late at night due to working 60 hour work weeks. When my husband was deployed in 2003/4 it was shortly after the birth of our second daughter that my health took a turn. I was diagnosed with cervical cancer that was not progressing but it was advised that I have a full radical hysterectomy to be safe. The surgery went fine and I recovered well and it was a few years before I started to notice that something wasn’t right. We had been transferred to WA state in 2006 I w…

So I am 11 weeks out on Wednesday September 18, 2013, and I recently attended a wedding, I took pics after getting dressed and finally saw a little progress so I hve decided to share! Here goes!!!