Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story

so its starting to get cold so what are some things that y'all will wear I'm not trying to buy a lot of new clothes for the winner because I'm still going through my weight loss so what are some things that.. I could do for clothes I do a lot of leggins and stretch pants... last year before I had my surgery I wore sweatpants and t shirts... and I'm trying to be a diva this year

Wow, I have so many mixed emotions about tomorrow.I can't believe this day is finally here. I did horrible on my pre op diet. I didn't lose any weight, my own fault of course. A close friend of mine recently was sleeved on July 8th and had a leak. She was in the hospital for 20 days, released for 2 days and back in again. She had to have 2 stents placed to block the hole. But our doctors, body, healing and everything else is different. My family keeps asking me why I'm still going to get this done after she's had so many problems. I'm excited for it. My life will be cut short if I don't have this surgery. That feeling when your back is up against a wall. I've never been u…

I went private to have my band fitted aug 2012. That day was going to change my life, I had to do a pregnancy test on my day, I wasn't pregnant, I had a small band with 4mls in and a free hernia repair, 2 days later I was in so much pain, I was told to go a nhs, cutting a long story short Im pregnant! !! my package was put on hold till baby was here, since june ive started having in fills Im on 6mls in a 10ml band, I feel no restriction and im worried as I was hoping the fat would melt of, I only had my band done as I wanted to lose 6 stone, x

Here it is, the whole tale, recorded mostly in real time as I experienced things from the day I flew into San Diego to today, the day before I fly home. Pre-op Day We had to fly for 3 1/2 hours on a fully-booked flight from Nashville, TN to San Diego. Samuel was waiting for us in a shabby little white minivan. Perfect English, but no tour like some others discussed, he drove us straight through the border and into Tijuana. Awkward conversation, trying to think of things to say. He told us to take the orange and white cabs to go anywhere, but the bellboy said to always take hotel transportation. Not sure who was right. Lots of poverty everywhere. Shabby houses on the h…

I am starting to get nervous .... 33 days until i'm a sleeve'r.. yea meeee.....who elso is close?

Hello everyone!! I am new to this forum and this is the first one I have ever been on. I am quite shy, but I am starting a new journey, leading me to a new life. I came upon this forum while researching about the gastric sleeve surgery. I had originally planned on getting the lap band, but after reading and researching more about it, I decided on the sleeve instead. I had my first visit on July 15th 2013 and the surgeon also recommended the sleeve for me. I am excited that I have been approved and my surgery date is August 13th 2013!! I am also very nervous! Today is my first day of my one week high Protein full liquid diet. I guess I should tell you all just a little abo…

Anyone have their sleeve done Thursday the 29th? I keep reading about how people aren't doing well, not being able to swallow, and all other complications. I on the other hand have been feeling really good! I'm 23yrs old so maybe I was thinking because if my age but I've been of pain mess since the night I stayed in the hospital and I've been able to drink water very well. I feel like Ive been sipping in too much broth for only being 5days out, is this normal for anyone else?

Hello! This is my first post since becoming a member. I am going to be sleeved on the 17th of this month by Dr. Snyder in Denver. Needless to say, I am super nervous but know that this is the best option for me. What are some things you wish you knew before surgery that would have made the experience after surgery easier (recommendations, items on hand, suprises in the process, etc.)? Thank you!

Today is my birthday and everyone wants to take me out to eat...How can i say no with out them thinking I'm being stuck up since i got the band.

I have been following RNYTalk.com for a while now and decided I should share my experience. I had RNY in January 2005 at age 24. I was 249 lbs at the time of surgery. I did fantastic with no complications other than needing my gall bladder removed in December of that year (which is very common). I lost my weight steadily and at six months I had got down to 152 lbs. I never had a specific goal in mind but this was a great weight for me. After that I stabled out at 157 lbs for four years. In January 2009 my life dramatically changed when my very painful divorce was final. More or less everything that had been my life was gone. I was going to be 30 in just a couple months …

My surgery was Wednesday and Today on Saturday I lost 8lbs. Is this too much too soon?? Help me out Sent from my SGH-M919 using VST

39 days til my surgery! September 16th baring any complications will be my day.

Hi everyone! My name is Nicole. I live in broward county florida and will be having my surgery Friday by dr. Wizman. I am super psyched and a little nervous. Reading all of your posts is definitely helping. Good luck to all and congrats to others.

My surgery date is set for June 19th. I'm pretty nervous about a few things. I've never had surgery or been put under so that makes me apprehensive. I'm looking forward to losing weight but it doesn't seem real yet. I meet with the surgeon in May and that's when I find out what my pre op diet will be. Just overall excited but also a little nervous. Anybody relate?

My husband is scheduled for surgery on 12/10/11. We are really excited nervous and scared. He was supposed to start his diet yesterday and freaked out when we were driving by KFC. So I let him have one more day. Now he is going on slim fast and salad for two weeks. I am Going to try cooking for our girls while he is outside taking a walk so he doesn't smell the food. Does metemucil really make you feel not hungry? I want to do everything I can to help.

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I just want to tell my story ... nobody get my brags like fellow bandsters. It all started January 2012 I stepped on a scale and realized I weighed more than. I ever did pregnant. I had reached 260. I had started hiding from pictures. Nothing fit right... my kids would make comments like "mommy has a big tummy" or commercials would come for weight loss or tummy wraps to make you look smaller and my daughter would say mommy you need that. I had no energy was depressed. I didn't even let my husband touch me. I had enough. So I went to my Dr we tried a life wellness program. And in it didn't work. In march she suggested I look into the lap band. So I agreed to go to the semi…

me and the guy I've been talking to for a year so we decided today that we needed a break from each other now I've been stressed out since yesterday about the whole thing and all day I wanted to do is eat... junk food non stop so what are some things to do when you're stressed out... I did not want to eat my feelings.... or drink cause I sure did have a big glass of wine yesterday...

Hey guys zoe here. I've just turned 21 an I'm from Mansfield, notts which is in the uk. I'm new to this rny talk but finding it really interesting. So I had my pre op on 20/8/13 and had my bypass on 25/8/13, I was discharged on 27/8/13, I was so glad because my 21st birthday was on the 29/8/13 lol I had my surgery at royal derby hospital which is in derby. The op went well. I did have some trouble the first night though because my pulse was between 130+160 instead of the normal rate so I had an emergency ECG, blood tests, urine tests. They all came back fine. The only thing that would bring my pulse down was my CPAP. I have obstructive sleep apnea. I was diagnosed wi…

I have a tentative surgery date set for October 23rd. Typically in the past whenever I've had surgery I have had a really bad reaction to the pain meds which causes some horrendous nausea the next day. They will usually not allow me to have any liquids for several hours to the next day because they don't want me to vomit. The thirst is awful. And I don't get any pain meds because the nausea is so bad. Has anybody had an easy time?

Its been 7 weeks since my life has changed and I'm happy. I turned 57 years old on July 27 - Yea Me!!! So far, I have lost 37 lbs and gone from a size 26 to a size 22: These are the things I have noticed since my RNY surgery July 16. 1) Menopausal hot flashes have stopped!!!! Thank you Jesus!!!! 2) No more arthritic pain in my lower back. I can walk distances now. No longer need to ride the buggy in Walmart! 3) Bowling balls do not fit my hand anymore. Had to get the finger inserts changed to a smaller size!!!! 4) I'm a "cheap date" now. Husband doesnt have to spend much money on me when we go out to dinner! 5) Everyone is noticing my weight loss and comp…

i had my surgery 8/20/13 in a week and a half i lost 16 pounds and now in stuck at 203.2 for the past 5 days, what am i doing wrong? Im doing my cardio and drinking as much water as i can, i just dont get it, i feel like the surgery was a waste :/

Unfortunately, I have Dr Milton Owens as my Dr at Chapman Medical Center in Orange, CA. He NEVER remembers who I am OR my history, he is rude and downright mean. I also think he is a sadist who wants to make me suffer for asking legitimate questions about my healthcare. He is dismissive, arrogant etc. Some examples of screwed up things he has said/done: ~Once I cheated (post op) and ate doritos and I was very afraid that I would tear something or who knows what. I called to ask for advice (i.e. to throw up, slam Water...whatever) He said "If you are going to eat doritos why did you bother having the surgery?" ~I asked for a SECOND fill because I was having ZERO restri…

Are there any more aug 28th bandster out there. I live in Washington, DC. I had my surgery done at Providence Bariatric Surgery Center by Dr. Rickford . Looking for band buddies...

So today I took another first step towards the rest of my life and my goal to be healthy fit and mobile. (The true first step happened 4mts ago when i first walked through the doors of the True-results facility.) I started my pre-op diet I look forward to meeting that energetic fun loving person I was 15 plus years in the past. I'm not sure how I lost her but now I have not only a plan and a map but will have the tool in less than 13days to help me on my journey, not to who I was but rather to who I know I can be. A slightly older not necessarily wiser healthier version of ME… Things I need to over come. Self doubt - I know I can do this.. Mantra of the century just…

Does anyone still feel uncomfortable laying in bed?? I still have to sleep on back slightly upwards. My surg was aug 13th.

Anyone use instagram to track their Lapland journey? If so, I want to follow you!

Today is 14 days post op, and this is my first post since surgery. 8/20 I was the last patient of the day scheduled at 5:30, didn't go in until 7:30. When I woke up the only thing I could feel was fire. I was expecting pain, but it literally felt like my insides were on fire. Not pleasant. It was a VERY long night, but I managed. I was discharged the next day at noon. The first 3 days were very rough, pain was bad, gas pains were brutal, my stomach was very inflated and I couldn't get comfortable to save my life. Forget laying down flat. The pain in my chest and stomach just trying to swallow water was excruciating. I managed. By day 4 the pain was minimal and I w…

So the day has finally come. I will be sleeved tomorrow morning!! I am very excited to begin my new journey, but oh so nervous at the same time. Need to settle my nerves before I back out! Please share some positivity

Hello everyone my name is Terri and obviously I'm new here. Lol I had my first consultation appointment last Friday July 5th. I was told I need to loose 34 pounds before I could have the surgery. My weight last Friday was 484 and now is 475. So 9 pounds in a week. Mostly Water weight though. I'm on high blood pressure meds that has a water pill in it so I loose that weight fast. I'm am struggling every minute. My brain is telling me to eat and its like a war going on within me. I'm only 34 and I have been over weight my whole life. I was 10 pounds 10 ozs when I was born. I've never had a "normal" weight. But I adopted a baby girl one year ago and is time to get healthy…

Greetings- my name is Liz and I am getting sleeved on Sept. 23rd. This community has been super helpful and I am looking forward to become a solid member who can get and offer support. I am the mother of three, work full time, am completing a doctorate program and weigh 344 pds. I think we all know what life is like as an obese person. I am Di ready to be released from this turmoil times and to give birth to a new me. I am afraid I won't loose weight even if I do the right things. It is like a night mare and I can appreciate your encouragement. My goal is to loose 170. Is this possible? I know many of you have and I can appreciate your story! Looking forward to engage in …

One month out today and feeling great. I'm wishing the honeymoon phase never ends Down a total of 35 pounds (14 pre-op, 21 since surgery) & down two dress sizes. Onederland is right around the corner...

Im 23 years old and my HW was 356. Im now one week away from surgery and im 332. I have my pre op appointment at 2 pm today so let's hope everything goes well! Im just ready to have the surgery and move on.

I thank God for the healing in my body!! Today was my first day back to work . And my only complaint is I cant stand for nothing to touch my stomach . It is very senative on top. Is any one else having that issues? I'm still struggling on getting 60 oz of protein down and 60 oz of other fluids . I read some where that what fluids you get down today effects how you feel tomorrow. So I just keep pushing!!!!

So today i have my gallbladder removed,feeling good,just wanna share the pic of the gallstones

I read the Al Roker book and he said he keeps his old ID as a reminder of where he was. I'm not sure what I am going to do yet. How about you?

...and 39 lbs down!!! so happy, I've had no pain, no nausea, no vomit. I live in Mexico and had my surgery done in Mexico, I can proudly say we have EXCELLENT surgeons here and I wish all of the stories were like mine (without pain, nausea, etc) and losing weight happily!!

Well, I'm still a work in progress but feeling pretty good. I'm down about 55 lbs from late January, 25 since surgery 3 months ago. Here are my first before/after pics. I could have "sucked it in" and made them look even better but I wanted it to be realistic:) Be kind:)

Hi Everyone! My name is Mandy I'm 29 & the Vertical Sleeve gave me back my life! I was 266lbs (size 22) 5 months ago & now 193lbs (size 14)! I'm off my C-pap machine (no more snoring either) I've had NO problems! This is the best thing I've ever done for Myself for health, emotionally & physically. I eat more healthy than I've ever done & I want to for once! When I'm at the grocery I look in my cart & I'm thinking "who's groceries are these"?! I'm so happy with my results this far now it's up to me to keep it up, this defiantly is not a quick fix, I can see why people gain weight back, this is a disease being this over weight( it's an eating disorder…

Just introducing myself. I'm frances (37) I live in ireland. I was banded on july 3rd/13. I started out at 350llb. I'm now at 286llb. I've just had my second fill on the 28th of last month.. I'm at 8cc of a 14cc band. I'm suffering dreadful pain sometimes when I drink or eat. Feels like my throat is vibrating and only lasts briefly... I don't want an unfill as I was starving and struggling before but am finding this pain miserable. I'd rather not eat at all..

I had my lap band surgery August 9,2013. It was rough the first few days after. I had trouble getting in & out of bed. I am not sorry that I went through with it. I am feeling great & I Lost 17 pounds my first visit. DR> DeBarros is fantastic. I would recommend him to everyone. Thank You DR Debarros

Hello, i was banded in mexico two and a half weeks ago and in mexico the moment you come out of surgery your band is already restricted to the size of a quarter plus inflammation my question is if anyone has gotten it in mexico and are you able to eat a little more as time passes, right now i can eat half a cup of food once a day and the other times its maybe two tablespoons of food and thats all.... Can anyone please help me with this give me an idea of what to expect

Hi there, I think this is a brilliant site. I live in England, and there is not so many sites as extensive as this available. I had by band on 15th August privately and paid £5,000. It is something I had wanted for about 5 years! but my family were very cautious and felt it needed to be the very last resort. So even though I had tried just about everything for over 30 years, I went through another 5 yrs to prove that for me I can lose weight but then end up putting it all back on again!!! There comes a time when you either accept that or feel you are absolutely fed up and want to do something that will stop that disappointment once and for all. For me I had done a …

Hey everyone I'm christin, I was 291 and now I am 286 I think that's pretty good. My surgery is scheduled for the 12th of September very excited. I am crabby though haha my body is saying feed me please. This is me now and was me 7 years ago hope to this body again soon. [ATTACH]17793[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]17794[/ATTACH]

Has anyone used any fat burners?

I had my surgery in May for the first few weeks I was doing well with my diet. The next week I started vomiting and having upper abd pain. Into the hospital I went. Seems my gallbladder was acting up. I went home after 4 days. Restarted my diet and doing well for 2 weeks. Then I started vomiting again. Back into the hospital after the weekend I had my gallbladder removed went home a couple of days later after I was eating food. Life w as good my taste budds were off. I couldn't tolerate the taste of water and anything you would mix with it. Water tasted like rust. I'm between a rock Nd a hard place. Was doing well with my food. Then I could only drink milk and last thursd…

My surgery was Wednesday August 21st. I am now 3 days post op. I will try to give the reader’s digest version of what has driven me to get vertical sleeve gastric surgery. Like many here I have been heavy my entire adult life. I hit 200 lbs a year after high school and kept going. I was always very active and in decent health for a fat guy. I was an avid mountain biker and even raced mountain bikes. In 1993 my first wife and I were really heavy; I was at an all time high of 305. We gave up certain foods and walked an hour a day. I lost 75 lb’s and felt great. She didn’t do so well. My marriage was on rocky ground before the weight loss, and with women attra…

I feel lucky....no scratch that blessed. Not to long ago I felt hopeless and miserable. Here I am today, lost almost 60 pounds. This has changed the ways look at food. I still have lots of mental changes to make and still need to make sure this new found thought process sticks. In the past I have lost weight and I have regained it back with a nice bonus extra weight. What's so different now? The week before surgery when I could only drink Protein shakes had me come to a realization, this is not going to be easy. I already knew it was going to be hard but actually experiencing the hard made me realize what it truly meant. When I came home after surgery my brain wanted foo…

I started my pre op liquid diet yesterday. The first few shakes were ok but the last shake didn't agree and came back up. Then this morning I couldn't even get it down. I don't know if its the smell or texture or what it is. But now I'm not even hungry because I'm grossed out by it. Has anyone else had this problem? I can't have broth or Popsicles or jello. I don't know what to do.

I have a tentative surgery date set for October 23rd. Typically in the past whenever I've had surgery I have had a really bad reaction to the pain meds which causes some horrendous nausea the next day. They will usually not allow me to have any liquids for several hours to the next day because they don't want me to vomit. The thirst is awful. And I don't get any pain meds because the nausea is so bad. Has anybody had an easy time?