Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story

Hi everyone. Do any of you post opers take anything to help you sleep? I'm thinking of zzzquil or something. Lately I am having a hard time going to sleep.

Started my journey at 381lbs and now I'm down to 190lbs! I've lost 191lbs in 16 months.My surgery was 2-17-12.Dr Davidson at Forest Park in Dallas did mine.

Hi all, was banded 3 years ago and loved it, I lost about 55 kilos. I actually had a 'life'. I was able to buy clothes that i actually liked and not anything that i fit into, i felt so healthy, the confidence was great, i loved dressing up in front of my daughters and then hearing them say " oh mum..... you look beautiful", i loved how i learnt how to run and then competed in marathons........ it was all great! until, i began vomiting everyday in January this year for 4 weeks, to the point where I couldn't even keep sips of water down. I became so malnutrition that I was forced to get me band removed because it 'slipped'. After the surgery to remove the band, i was confid…

My day starts out at 10am with the pre op visit with the surgeon and won't end until 6:30 tonight. Getting excited and a little nervous. I can't wait until Monday when Sheri 2.0 will be launched!

6 months post op! SW 244. CW 190. total inches lost- 26 1/2. before pic Now-

Hello my name is kendra I am going through rochester general for the Gastric sleeve wiyh Dr.Ghandi. I was cleared monday the 24 by my nutritionist I was cleared a few months ago for my psych now im sending the papers in and waiting on my insurance. Im extremly excited and nervous.

Hello my name is kendra I am going through rochester general for the Gastric sleeve wiyh Dr.Ghandi. I was cleared monday the 24 by my nutritionist I was cleared a few months ago for my psych now im sending the papers in and waiting on my insurance. Im extremly excited and nervous.

7 months - 105 lbs (only 5 lbs this month, but that's okay!) And OF COURSE the pics! It's working. I'm working, We're all working! What a difference 105 lbs makes...not just in appearance, but how I feel! Aside from my trip to the hospital last night, I've been feeling awesome!

I went to get a barium swallow this morning and found that my band had slipped. I have had problems for a year now and couldn't take it any more. My boyfriend wants me to have it completely removed but I'm scared about gaining weight back. I've lost 110 lbs! What do they need to do to correct the slip? The band is completely empty so that isn't the problem. Waiting for the dr to call me back to see what the next step is. I've had the band for 5 years and started having problems last year. I was told I had reflux and to take a medication. I was still having pain though and it was stopping me from being active. I did some research and found out that it could be a slip and t…

How soon can I eat a salad? 2 months out about 55lbs lost.

Hi all! I've been lurking on this site on & off for the past year and thought I would finally say hi. I attempted last year to get approved for lapband with a BMI of 39 with no comorbidities but I was told no. Was definitely discouraged - I said forget this & tried WW and saw little success - actually gained . After talking it over with a friend who had the WLS - encouraged me to try again this year ... This time I met the 40 BMI - only time I've been thankful for being fat. Last week I meet with the surgeon, in total agreement that I'm a good candidate, heard back yesterday to start scheduling the pretests that my insurance requires - meeting with the dietit…

Hi all, I was sleeved today and the only pain I am having is gas. Im having a little nausea associated with the anesthesia. My dr doesn't offer anything for gas excep walking (which I have been doing all day). I brought done gas x strips with me, is there any harm in using them on day #1?? This gas is awful. Any of y'all use the gas x strips while still in the hospital?? Thanks!!

Well, I am 7 months out & I spent 10 hours in the ER last night & this morning. I will be 7 months out on the 27th. I thought that I had this sleeved life under control! Well, I know we never stop learning and this definitely applies to the sleeve. I have been very good about getting in my required Protein & Water with a few missteps here & there. Yesterday I went to help my grandmother with her massive garden. I made myself a Protein shake worth 30g of protein & drank that before I left knowing the rigorous physical work that was ahead. I drank water before I got there. Water after about 2 hours of work & water another 2 hours later. That was no…

I am asking not for myself but for a friend with MS. She is supposed to be getting sleeved has the date set and now her neurologist doesn't think its a good idea for a few months. Just wondering if anyone can give us some insight on this situation. Share your experience.

Surgery 1/21/13 started at 299 now 204 down 95 pounds and I'm 5'8 25 more pounds to goal

Hi all, I am 6 days after being sleeved and I feel fine no gas , no sickness I feel really well bar from the pain in my left side just in my stomach its just by my ribs and feels like they been broken and some burning pain it is really stopping me from getting about I am pushing through it and walking about as much as can let me and seems to get a little easier every day , I doing the shakes, soup,jelly,angel delight only eating little and feeling content but not full . I am shocked by how easy this is (bar the pain but can be expected after surgery) is this right do anyone else have this wonder?

After reading pages and pages on a previous topic about "regretting this whole thing," the OP repeated over and over about doing this for her health....not looks. Am I the only person who did this to look good? Yes, the health benefits are WONDERFUL...no arguments there. But I went into this because I wanted to look better..which in turn makes me feel better...physically and mentally.. Maybe it's my age...60...but the closer I get to the end of my life...the more I wanted to end things looking the best I can. My biggest fear is that people would file by my casket saying..."she never did lose that weight.". Lol!

I just got word yesterday that I was approved for my surgery for July 3rd; I couldn't be more thrilled! I am so excited. I had to transfer to a different surgeon, though, because after months and months of being promised that my surgeon's office would pull through, they weren't able to be covered under my insurance. I'm okay with this because I "clicked" better with my new surgeon...she didn't pressure me to pursue a different procedure. My first surgeon told me I would not be successful with Lapband because as a woman with my BMI, I have too much weight to lose and my "hormones would be working against me." I understand his medical and professional expertise; however, I …

I'm 54 years old. I've been overweight most of my life. It's the thing I just haven't been able to overcome. I'm 5'4" and weighed 248 at my peak. I'm currently at 233. Next week I will complete my final session with my nutritionist and will be submitted to final approval for surgery. We are shooting for the week before Thanksgiving (due to my workload until then). Like most people on this site, I have a myriad of different emotions. I know one thing. I need to do this for me. I kind of look at it as an intervention of my own doing. I have lower back pain. I have knee problems. I have asthma. Despite all those things I am blessed with a very happy life. But my weight …

I'm Lisa and I'm currently 45 yrs old and a single mom to two kids (one is married and over 800 miles away, the other is a teen and lives with me). In my former (healthier) life, I was an RN. My health declined and as of 2002, I became disabled. My goal, at that time, was to pursue weight loss surgery, lose the weight, regain a healthier Me and go back to work. The plan didn't work too well. Over the years, I researched weight loss surgery. With my insurance (medicare), it took awhile to find a provider that would accept the insurance, not to mention, medicare is very picky. After alot of ups and downs, I went to Mexico in 2008 and got my Sleeve. There were some co…

Hey everyone, for those of you who love to watch others journey's by video, like i do, I have just started my own personal story. I am 33 years old 5' 7" 280lbs, and I am in line to get the Gastric Sleeve. I like typing on forums, but I much rather tell my story on video. Come check it out when you get a chance, and subscribe and I will definitely subscribe back. I spend so much time watching other ppl's video's, it's crazy. Anyways, I just wanted to throw this out to you and welcome you to join along. Best of luck to everyone!

Hi everyone and thanks for being so open and honest. It helps to educate and prepare those of us beginning this journey. My surgery date is July 2 and have been on my 2 week pre-op diet for almost a week now. It's not too bad and I can tell I'm losing inches and already feel much better. I am 57 yrs old and weigh about 320. I've always been healthy and active but over the past 6-8 years, have allowed my priorities to change. I hated hearing myself make excuses for my current state (I travel, I work 60 hours per week, I have people I have to take care of, yada yada yada), when in reality, what I should have been simply saying is, "I make bad choices". So, I realized…

what are you guys eating ? ill be a month post op tmrw ..

Hey y'all. Sarah here. I was active on the boards until about a year ago...now I'm BACK! I am a 30 year old retirement planner, living the dream in the SF Bay Area. Oh wait- almost living the dream- first I need to take off this 160 lb fat suit I've been dragging around the last 7 years. See, I've always been fluffy, voluptuous, "a big girl". Still, I was ususally happy with who I was and how I looked. It wasn't until I broke up with my college boyfriend of 4 years at age 23-24, that I started gaining serious weight. I was about 170 back then, and had always worn a size 12 or 14...now I'm a 22. I just started eating to deal with the serious depression, then I w…

I had surgery 2 months ago and although I saw my portion size go down I was really frustrated to see that I wasn't losing the weight. A week ago I had my 3rd fill and omg... I can bearly get food down. Not sure if the dr wanted to stop my complaining or really help me, the thing is that after two bites I literally have to push it out bc if I try to keep it in it really hurts. Could this be a sign that I need to unfill a bit or should I give it time to get used to it? If I stick to soups and puddings its not bad but I dint want to eat soup for the rest if my life....

I'm extremely nervous about losing the weight so fast which I'll too look sick. I have many worries and concern . Can any one tell me there Experience ? Thanks sandy from Vt

Sooooo after a long battle with the bulge and beginning a weightloss program,moving, leaving 1 program ,attempting weightloss on my own...failing miserably.. Beginning an another program getting all the way to the end & scheduling surgery only to be told 3 days before that my insurance at the time (aetna) was the only sector of that insurance that had an exclusion.... Sad face!!! Then,I got the word that my employer would be switching to new insurance Happy face!!! ...So Jan13 my new insurance kicked in (IDX blue/highmark) and i was told I had to do the 6 mo diet ordeal ... Well my 6 months are up my paperwork was submitted on 6/10 and 2 days later I got the call that…

I'm having a bit of a meltdown. I didn't realize how hard it would be not to eat for a few weeks. I could cry for even a bite of food. I'm sick of sipping fluids. I feel like I'm floating! I still have weeks until I can have any food and it seems like a million years away. all I want is a bite of anything!

Hi everyone , I just want to say I was sleeved on 19th June and can't believe how good I feel , yes I got some discomfort from the surgery which is to be expected but otherwise feel on top of the world , I must admit a lot of this is due to my wife helping and looking after me she has been a angel . Can't wait now to heel up and start to live my new life this time with the added bonus of doing more with my Children . A big thank you to the staff at Morriston Hospital Swansea especially Nia and Mr Caplin brilliant .... Honest I can't thank everyone enough

And I wore a bathing suit! Lost 30 lbs total...what a difference that made! Still have 50 lbs to go...this is a blessing for all of us!

I have been doing the preop liquid diet. I found the first 2 days to be the worse. I keep thinking if I could go a week without food why couldn't I do better dieting. Oh well I need the help so I will get sleeved on Wed. I would like to lose about 150 pounds. I just like seeing how others are doing.

I just got home from my three month appointment and it looks like I will officially become a loser towards the end of July! I am pretty pumped up. I cant wait to start seeing some NSVs. This fall I am going to sit in a tree stand while hunting and not praying that the 300lb weight limit on the stand was just a suggestion. So far my biggest worry is the drain tube and catheter. But it will be worth it!

Hello - i had the Lap Band surgey over two years ago loss around 80lbs had lots of problems they had to remove. They removed the band and my surgeon performed the sleeve last year around this time. i have not see a lot of weight loss nor have i been great at watching myself due to taking care of my sick elderly parents - lots of stress. Need to get back on track is it possible??? Appreicate guidance or any feedback.

Well it has been a while since I have been on here. I am 5 weeks post op and I have felt pretty good until today I have not felt to well. Back to the Dr on Monday for first fill. I think I have lost another 4lbs which would put me at 22lbs down. I am a little nervous about the fill but I know I will be fine because my mom will be there for support. Even though I have not lost a lot I am already starting to feel better. Everyone tells me I can tell you have lost weight but I can't. My mom tells me to pick up a 20lb bag of dog food this will let you know just how much weight you were carrying around with you that makes me feel so much better.

I have been lurking around and just wanted to say a quick hello to everyone. My band surgery is scheduled for July 1st and am starting to get a bit nervous!!! I have been on a milk and yoghurt diet for the last 4 weeks which has enabled me to drop my BMI from 54 to 50. Dropping my BMI allowed me to move my surgery date from the 19th of July to the 1st. Now that it is so close panic is starting to set in!!

Hi feeling nervous had band 3 years ago from 116kgs down to 55 kgs in August last year since then I have given up smokes yeah! But am now 73kgs can't stop eating lapband doesn't seem to helping appetite has anyone gone or is going through the same situation Cheers and help vicki

I can't seem to get the five protein drinks in that I was told to drink every day. On day two after surgery, I drank just two and on day three I am having my third at dinner time. I get the stuck feeling from the drinks and from water too if i sip more than one gulp at a time. It takes me about an hour to drink a cup of the protein drink. Then I am extremely full for hours. Also I have had to cut my daily pills in half because I had terrible chest paid from swallowing one of them. I'm concerned is this normal? Will I one day be able to eat food again?

I am having my surgery in August. I still haven't made up my mind to do it with plication or without. I was just wondering if anyof you have had the lapband with plication and how it worked out for you. Thanks in advance.

On Surgery Day, through the night and the next day was phenomenal! Could not believe how good I felt; looked forward to walking and ice chips! However, once I got home tables turned; vomited every time I took pain meds so I stopped. Now just so weak, lethargic and depressed...still using oxygen, surgical hose and the drain...please someone tell me it will get better! I've lost 28 pounds in nearly three weeks, and even that does not seem worth it to me!! Did I just make a huge, expensive mistake?

On Monday I have my first date since my sleeve 8 weeks ago. In fact it's my first date in almost 33 years, lol. Husband and I spilt 3 years ago and I haven't been confident enough to date - until now. Thank u sleeve. But am absolutely terrified!!! Any words of encouragement????

So, I decided that I was going to donate food to a local food pantry for every pound I lose...here is the first 39 pounds worth on its way to be delivered to a local food pantry.

Have a severe Gastritis have to take meds for 30days bf surgery surgery last week in July in stead off first Mzshay35 RNYTalk

Hey everyone. I have been lurking on this site for a while but I decided to go ahead and register and say hey. I am just starting my band process. I had my first appointment at True Results in Scottsdale, today. So... Yeah. This is happening.

i have been overweight all my life. I have tried everything to lose the weight even though in many cases i have been sucessfull, i gain it all back and more. My doctor refer me to a wonderful team of Bariatic Surgery at Mount Sinai Hospital. Dr. Kini explain the process. According to my insurance guidelines, I need 6 months of weight loss medical supervision, 1 nutricionist visit, psychiatric evaluation, endoscopy test, Sleep Apnea test, blood work for deficiencies and a lung function test. I started in March and only pending my lung function test that is scheduled for April 15, 2013. After I have everything, They call me in an submit to my insurance for approval and a te…

So I've had a slight set back. My surgeon sent in my paper work 3.5 weeks ago. Haven't heard anything. With advice from you great people on here I called the insurance company to see what was going on. So long story short they sent in my paper work with the right code for the sleeve but the review board reviewed it under the band. They denied my case due to my policy, contacted my surgeon and that was all within 4 days of them sending it in. Fast forward to yesterday. No one has contacted me to let me know this had happened (really pissed at that). The lady at the insurance company was GREAT. She looked at my stuff and told me they reviewed it under the wrong procedure …

First let me start by saying this isn't a brag (at all) it's sharing my own story to make a point. To put it bluntly, I'm coming out of what had to be the worst 3 months of my entire life. In early April, my gallbladder went suddenly and I had to have that removed. During this time, my Grandma (whom I was extremely close to) was in hospice. I was by her side when she died 3 weeks later. A week after she passed, I was in the hospital again having a tummy tuck/skin removal/hernia repair surgery. A couple weeks into that healing process, I had my first severe MS exacerbation in 3 years. During that time, my uncle also suddenly and unexpectedly died of a Pulmonary …

So my patient coordinator emails me and says they received everything but they need a letter of clearance from my hematologist. They never told me to see a hematologist! I asked them if it was safe for me to have the sleeve because I have hemoglobin sc which is a type of sickle cell anemia and all they said was yes, the surgeon said its fine. Being the worry bug that I am, I decided to go see a hematologist anyway well because I needed to know more about what I have and to make sure I was good to go. So she emails me on Monday asking for a letter but my first appointment with the hematologist wasn't until Thursday. Yesterday. I'm thinking to myself...it's a good thin…

I have posted a few questions here and there. I am in a holding pattern. My new insurance that covers surgery does not kick into July 1. Unfortunately I can't schedule a meeting until Mid July as we will be on vacation. I did speak to the new insurance company and they have fairly basic requirements.. Over 40bmi, good candidate etc. They do have a attempted traditional diets clause. I have attempted many on my own. I never liked going to the dr as I didn't want to here it's your weight. I am hoping my logs from ww will suffice. I am anxious to get started on my more healthy life. The bariatric navigator is going to call the insurance on July 1 to get official …

I'm wondering how many of you track everything you put in your mouth and if so how much should I be tracking?. I'm still on a liquid diet and I just started adding soups.. I can barely sip about 2 oz of the soup and I'm trying to get about 40 grams of protein and at least 16 oz of water a day.. Is that enough?

Ok so i had my surgery June 18th so i am a few days post op, in some pain but have good pain meds, i would just like to know when i will be able to be "regular" again