Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story

I had my psych evaluation last September and just found out they never sent in the report to my dr so I can get my surgery. Tried calling and leaving messages 3 times this week since I found out. Don't know what to do. I guess I'm going to have to stop by but there is never anyone in the office

Hi everyone. Thanks for sharing your stories. I am having revision from band to Sleeve on May 17. My surgery date is Wednesday and I have a 1 night hospital stay then fly home Friday evening. After my band surgery I had a lot of pain and flying home was excruciating and I had to get up constantly to walk on the plane just to Distract myself. How many have flown home after surgery and Any advice? I have a prescription for compression hose and have a friend meeting me there but we are on different flight home. I will update here after surgery. Also I only ever lost 40 lbs with the band and gained 55 back after needed to be defilled. My bmi is 34, hoping to get down to …

So I had my surgery in august I was 475 before all doing the set ups for the surgery etc. one month ago I was 319.. i dont know really how say it or describe it but For past months last say Jan 2017 till currently tonight I eat bag of chips everynight is this a good habit? I mean I dont really eat a lot in the day Only like 2 times then at night ill eat chips. Any comments would appreciated! Thanks Anderson

has anyone here delt with ulcers after gastric bypass surgery?

Hello all....I'm 5 weeks post op, lab band revised to sleeve, starting weight was 244, day of surgery I was 234 and today I'm at 217.5. Weight loss wise, I had a great first 2.5 weeks after surgery and dropped 16.5 consistently and quickly. But now for the past 2.5 weeks I haven't been able to lose even one pound! And I'm barely eating and doing exactly what I've been doing since surgery. I'm so frustrated! Is this normal? What can I do to start losing weight again? I have my doctors visit next week on May 3rd so then he will clear me for exercise I hope, not that I enjoy it, but I've heard it helps later with saggy skin. So please anyone out there, I'd love any advice …

Today I had my evolution. I honestly was there only about a hour and ten minutes. Glad for that! So the 3 hour time for me wasn't true. Everything is falling into place and seems to be going as planned!

The last 4 weeks have flown bye for me! I had my sleeve on February 15th and things went very well. I had a few days of pain, and it took the whole week to feel confident with my liquid diet. At three weeks I was able to move onto soft food and so far I have tolerated everything I have ate. The best part is I have lost a total of 30 pounds in 4 weeks! I feel amazing, and am already thankful for this surgery. I hope to continue on my journey and become the healthiest version of myself. I'm thankful for everyone's posts and information who prepared me for this new life journey, it really is quite the ride.

I am so bummed! My surgery is scheduled for one week from tomorrow - 4/25. I had my Pre-Op appointment this past Friday, started my "blended liquid" diet on Saturday. Saturday woke up with a bit of a rash. Thought it was spider bites. Woke up YESTERDAY with the rash having spread a bit and wasn't itchy. I decided since I'm having surgery soon, I better get it looked at and get on something if I need to so it can be GONE for surgery. The ER doc told me I have SHINGLES!!!!!!!! I'm 34yo and have the darn shingles. They don't hurt, I'm not having ANY symptoms other than the rash. I'm waiting for my surgeon to call me back now to find…

April the 5 I had the gadtric bypass.my age is 63 and my weight is 251 lbs. I awakened in the recovery room in severe pain. The morpine eased the pain the most. Then 5 hours later my pain changes to a soreness. Feels like i just did 500 abdominal crunches. And continues to this way for the next 5 days. I watched my blood presure and blood sugar drop several times a day. Taking no pre-surgery routine medications. Only needing pain med two times a day. Noticed on Sunday April 9th, that i was feeling out of air with any activity. Increse in sleeping throughout the day. On Monday morning I awakrned at 3:30am with a low blood sugar and a temperature. Continued to feel airl…

I'm 61 years young and I've raised 10 children with my hubby. We have 28 grandchildren and 1 great grandson. My RNY is not primarily about weight loss as I have precancerous nodules from Nexium and a hiatal hernia plus a ruptured diaphragm that needs fixing. I'm reading all of the info you all share and feel quite educated to help myself. I also see where this surgery is anything but a quick fix! I see some struggling with body issues and food addictions which are real! I've found in my life if I didn't like myself, it wouldn't matter what size I am. Big or small we must love ourselves! Yes, thinner people are taken more serious in workplaces as a whole... healthy needs t…

So....surgery was yesterday! And man, did yesterday suck!! But now I'm home and feeling better today. I'm a bit worried that I have a slight fever, but Doc says it's ok as long as it stays below 101. Currently 99.4, so I guess I'm good for now. It's been near impossible to keep liquid without nausea. But I'm pushing it as I definitely don't want to be dehydrated. I will post my experience later. I would have loved to know specifics beforehand. I'm in vegas with Dr Atkinson whose procedures are almost completely different than most of the accounts I've read. Anyway....I'm firmly on this path now!![emoji4]

My surgery went amazing. Only had to stay over night and was released the next day. I came home with a pain pump and a prescription to give myself 1 shot a day for 10 days of blood thinners. I have almost no pain at all except the small amount of gas left inside my chest and abominal cavity. I have been walking alot and even went grovery shopping at Walmart 2 days after surgery. Today, I had to remove the pain pump tubes on my own. Didnt hurt at all. 3 days post op here are my stats HW225 SW217 CW213 GW140.

I know I'm not that far into my journey, but it has been a journey. My surgery went super well. Doc thought I had a hernia, I didn't. Shewwww Talk about nausea, wow! If I even swallowed my own saliva, I began to get pukey. Luckily, I had no surgery or gas pain other than my incisions. So I get home, first few days are cool, and then my husband ate two large hotdogs covered in relish, mustard, and ketchup, with potatoe salad and Cheetos infront of me. My dog and I sat and watched him eat almost every bite, and when I realized that I had become just like my dog, I cried and went into instant surgery regret, like wtf did I do to myself? I wanted that food so bad, I couldn…

Has anyone tired alkaline water? If so any side effects?

Hi everyone. I'm new to this but have been googling questions online and can't seem to find answers. I am booked in to have my Lapband 16th may at Dolan park with the hospital group!! Eeeek, excited but nervous. i am wondering on the day of the op do you have the cannuler put in before you go into the operating room? Thanks in advance also if there is anyone willing to share any of their stories that would be great. Oh my surgeon is Dr Richardson

So I'm going to be getting my sleeve done on May 15,2017 and I am having my bridal shower April 30, 2017. Does anyone know if I can still dye my hair for my shower or will that interfere somehow with my surgery?

So here is my story.. It's long post but I really have no one to talk to that can understand me.... in 11 Jan 2015 I had the Sleeve Surgery and my new life started.. I started a new lifestyle and I was working out I start losing weight really good. everything was more than amazing and I felt like I died and went to heaven. the dream of my life was coming true .. all I ever want is coming true and happening in real life not just in my dreams. I hit my idol weight .. from 125kg to 55kg in a year and couple months. and I was still living a healthy life and a feeling great. I felt so strong and controlled over my life and everything..nothing…

Yesterday Dr appt!! Everything great!! Feel great My boyfriend is the best cheerleader. Still no hunger AMAZING Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

I chose to have my vertigo sleeve surgery on my birthday 3 and a half years ago. It was the best gift I have ever given myself. Dr Fang at Bridges Weight Loss Center Phoenix Az.was my surgeon. My surgery was very successful, I haven't found anything I cannot eat as long as it is in moderation. I do not use straws, i do not drink anything carbonated per advised by my surgeon. My biggest challenge is taking the vitamins, I got lax for a while and it affected my hair i got pale you really need to take them your body cannot get enough from what you eat. My scars have all healed there is a tiny mark that is fading.

Today, I got sick as a dog. I had my first experience with DUMPING. I had 4 HUGE episodes of diarrhea, and threw up once as well. The lesson? Don't eat Salmon patties. Seriously. Damn things may taste good, but they are sooo not worth it.

I'm a frequent lurker but never post anything on here. I'm 14 months post op vsg and am down 160 pounds as of this morning. I have been on a 6 week plateau because I've started to let carbs creep back in. I do feel great and work out six days a week with kickboxing, circuit training, and hot yoga but I'm starting to feel like this is it and is the lowest I'm going to get. Anybody else get to a point where they're not a goal, still have weight to lose, but don't feel terrible and think that this might be it? SW: 363 CW: 203

dose anyone get sick off of popcorn

60 days post opp - 28lbs lighter and adapting.....

Hey guys! I'm Brenda from DC (sorry, wasn't comfortable using my real name) and I'm BEYOND nervous about making this post. It's taken me almost two weeks to even make an account on this site. I don't know why. I'm not even remotely close to shy or nervous in real life, so bear with me here. On March 20th, I met with the incredible Dr. Daniel Tran at Howard University Hospital. He's going to be my surgeon, and he's just so knowledgable and personable that he quickly put me at ease, spent a great deal of time answering all of my very crazy questions, and I felt like a new person just walking out of his office that day. That evening, I attended the information session hos…

Hello All...I have story to tell. In 2007 I was sleeved..I weighed about 220 lbs..I wasn't that successful with it ..I lost about 25 lbs...In 2010 I had the band removed, I got the sleeve..I was about 210 lbs...I lost about 50 lbs..I did not take my sleeve seriously...I ate what I wanted..I did no exercise...Over the years I started packing on the pounds..I had acid reflux that was out of this world..I was too embarrassed to go back to my bariatric doctor..Finally in November 2016..I returned to my bariatric doctor..weighing 257 lbs...Im sure my doctor was disappointed but he never said anything.I became a diabetic..my blood pressure was elevated..mind I'm only 5ft 4in ..…

GM! Everyone ! I had my surgery February 20/17! And I can truly say this is the best decision of my life! I worked out everyday at the YMCA did all kind of diets ate clean foods drunk a gallon of water everyday but still couldn't get out of the 200 lb mark! I decided to take full control of my destiny and have the sleeve surgery on February 20/17 I have a family history of diabetes and high blood pressure and congested heart failure! After seeing my parents and both grandparents struggle with these illnesses, I didn't want my children to have to deal with me going through the same! So I had the sleeve done at Ochsner in Baton Rouge, LA with Dr. Kim! And as of today I am …

I had the surgery March 6th.... it's been a little over 6 weeks and I'm averaging ABOUT 1000 calories a day, give or take a little. My protein intake is at about 90 g a day. I seem to be losing between 5-8 lbs a week... all in all, I think I'm doing good. I'm just a little worried about the calorie intake... my dietician didn't really say anything on the amount of calories, just how much protein to try to get in.

Has anyone had a Duodenal Switch. I had my sleeve a little over a year ago and have lost 95lbs. I am considering having the DS to help with additional weight loss. Has anyone out there done it or thought of doing it?

Monica from Kentucky here! [emoji6][emoji1498] I have had this app on my phone for months now and just now really experiencing what it has to offer! Everyone here is so freaking nice [emoji7] Well, just a little about me... 34 5'7" HW:329 SW:309 CW:201 VSG:8/24/16 I was suffering. I'm sure everyone here knows what I mean. I could not really do to much of anything. I was in pain all the time and I was afraid to sleep because of my sleep apnea. After 8-9 years of research and many sad attempts at dieting[emoji849], I said that's enough. I wanted a life I could actually live. For my daughter and myself I went for it and there is not a day that goes by that I am not grateful.…

I had surgery Monday 4/17 and I had a bit of a scare yesterday. My calves have been tight for a few days. My left leg would loosen as I walked, but my right calf was still very painful and tight even after a long walk. I have bad knees. I've had multiple surgeries for my left knee, and my right knee has gotten increasingly worse just before surgery. So.....I was worried and called the Bariatric nurse, who contacted my surgeon and they ordered me to the ER to check for blood clots. I was really scared. But, thankfully, after some bloodwork and ultra sounds on both legs....I was given great news that nothing was wrong!! Even though I HATED going to the ER, I'm so glad I did…

Hello What was your experience with your Sleeve in what hospital,how much weight have you lost do you still have contact with your Dr. I got my Sleeve in Tijuana at Florence Hospital, I lost 100lbs in 6 months im glad I made the decision i have more energy i feel great im loving my new me! Im frequently in contact with my Dr on a support group they have on facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/GastricSleeve/ Thank you hope you share with me your experience!!

Feeling great!! I started exercising again 3 days out of surgery. Soreness at surgical site is almost gone. Bruises are fading. Loving this can't wait to see results! ![emoji2] [emoji2] [emoji2]

I'm just 2 months past my SVG surgery and lost just over 50lbs. I've been watching the bills roll in from my Doctors and the Hospital and I'm shocked at the expenses. But I'm even more shocked that my insurance is actually paying these rates. Based on what I've ready, SVG in the US costs $18k on average and I've seen higher charges up to $30k so my mouth dropped to the floor as to what I've seen come through my insurance. For example: Surgeon charged $22k, insurance paid $17.5k. Surgeons assistant $11k, Insurance paid $4k. Hospital $23k, Insurance paid $22k. Anesthesiologist $12k, Insurance paid $8k There are many other smaller charges …

I'm looking for ways to tone my stomach, chest, butt, and arms. Any suggestion? Sent from my LGMS550 using BariatricPal mobile app

I finally got my date I am going for surgery may 10 I am excited but nervous all at the same time is it normal to feel all different emotions

So today was my official 1 year follow up (technically 2/15/17 is one year) and I met all of my goals! 115lbs down, under 35 bmi, and 60% total weight loss! I just am so happy and excited! Wow! I can't thank everyone enough for believing i could break a lifetime of poor habits, body image and health in a year! So excited! Sw:340 Weight day of surgery:318 Today's weight: 225 Height:5'8" Bmi: 34 Total % lost: 61% Can't figure out how to share photos

One year ago today! Hard to believe! Went in for my post op all labs are good. Need to up my protein.... my goal is another 40 lb but my dr. Told me she wants me to lose another 25lb to be at healthy weight. Have to keep going!!!!!! Hw 318 Sw 307 Cw 220

Well it took some time but finally got my date! Looking forward to the future! Scared shitless. But I will get though it.

Today is post op day 1! And things are going really smoothly and really well! I have started on Clear Liquids consuming Water , a popsicle and liquid pain meds. I have been up walking walking walking and so far knock on wood I have not had any gas pains yet. If I am able to continue with the clear liquids and not have any nausea /vomiting and the pain is under control (if there is any ) I will be able to go home possibly later this afternoon early evening. So far this has been rather easy and I would like to thank everybody for the positive vibes, prayers, and encouragement leading up to surgery. Now to start looking weight! I know you go home…

Well, I'm not sure how often I will post in this forum but it is great to see and read the stories of others. It will also benefit should I have questions or issues down the road. I anticipate none. I am a little less than one month post op and I feel better than I have felt in a very long time. I am sure like most of you, I have been overweight most my life. Yep, there were times I would loose weight but I always managed to put it back on plus some. But NO MORE! I don't have much history yet but I certainly get the bigger picture of how to eat. It is too bad it took surgery to do that for me but it is what it is. And I'm good with it because I am learning …

I awoke on the morning of Jan. 20th, 2017, unaware that my life was about to change, dramatically! There was nothing particularly special happening that day, as my life had obtained a comfortable level of routine, broken regularly by assorted family "emergencies". On this most auspicious of dates, I was a 38 year old homemaker. Wife to an Army man, mother to 3 pre/teens. I didn't particularly relish staying at home, but felt the family schedule would strain under my employment. I awoke with a sudden, unbeckoned thought. "Sarah, you need weight loss surgery!" From whence the idea hailed, I have no idea. I didn't know anyone that had undergone the procedu…

Today was my vertical sleeve gastrectomy surgery. I have been out of the OR .for about 8 hours and doing remarkably well.I am on a morphine PCA so my pain right now is at a zero, and well controlled. Not looking forward to having that discontinued in the morning and switching to oral meds but I know that's the next step. Still NPO except for mouth swabs no drinking or eating of any kind at this point.Surgery was unremarkable with a good outcome no problems. Anesthesia was a little rough coming out of as I was very very groggy and just wanted to keep sleeping. But after about two hours I finally was able to focus and carry on conversations.I am now an official sleeve patie…

It's been 4 months since my surgery. I'm down 77.2 pounds. So far so good, haven't gotten sick or anything. Had a stall right after my 3 month appt. my struggle is the hair loss. I feel at the rate it's coming out I could go bald. Is that possible? I know you can't stop it but I'm concerned for sure.

WTF?? I am 38, had my open RNY GB Surgery 17 years ago....... As far as I can tell, my results have been textbook: Maintained 160-70 lb loss (172 lbs 2day), 2 successful pregnancies (my 2nd w/Twins), retired HS Teacher/SAHMom, awesome marriage, comfortable lifestyle, etc... BUT..... It feels like all the CRAP keeps coming back to me!! I watch shows like TLC's, "My 600-lb Life," and feel my "Fat brain" return - it's STILL in there!!!!! Those same thoughts/feelings that occupied the first 20 years of my life flash right before my eyes - Can't seem to escape them!! Interestingly enough, this very personal predicament leaves me w/questions directed toward…

Hi everyone ???? I'm a newbie (almost, I've posted a couple of times before but have been a lurker for quite a while) and thought I'd use this as a place to track my journey. I'm pre op at the moment. I've been thinking about getting the sleeve on and off for the past few years. I'm in the uk so it's not that common to have wls, altho getting more so. A friend of mine got sleeved 4 years ago and at the time I thought she was crazy. However, another 4 years of trying to do it by myself and I've decided it's right for me. I've been overweight my whole life. I was 'tubby' as a child but continued to get bigger as I reached teenage years. My life has been a series of fa…

Bragging but I got my rights too! To whoever is questioning wether to have WLS done, do your research and be confident that there is a cure and a tool for obesity! God Bless!

I cant believe it i left the doctors office bawling today. I went into the office dead set on getting a referral for weight loss surgery. I am at an all time high of 319 lbs and miserable! But things took a drastic turn, as i asked my doctor whom I have known for 10 plus years but just recently started back as her patient for the referral she was more than happy to give it to me...then she asked the question, so how many kids do you have? I looked at her head held down trying to hold back the tears...none doctor i was never able to concieve. She then proceeds to tell me that i could have weight loss surgery any time but my child bearing days are quickly ending (i am 35) i…

Hi. I had my surgery 3/27/17 and went from 216lbs on the day of surgery to 209 9 days out. I weighed myself yesterday and am concerned about the fact that I have put 2lbs back on. Is that due to being able to eat actual food again for the first time since surgery? Sent from my SM-G930V using BariatricPal mobile app

how long did we have to stay seeing the doctor for i had it june 14 th of 2016 and they just told me that the 28th of this mouth will be the last visit

TOP 4/17/17 330 BOTTOM BEFORE 8/2016 402 SLEEVED 3/29/17