Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story

So I was sleeved on April 30th n some days I have no problem with food getting down but lately no matter what I eat, it just seems like I keep burping it back up. Anyone else have this prob?

I just was approved by my insurance and the date is set. I am so happy

I was up and walking about 3 hours after surgery. Very tired and I do have gas pain in shoulder and at drain site but otherwise fine. No problems sipping my water and G2. Even ate a little jello. The Iv fluids are making me have to pee constantly which is annoying. So far better than expected. No buyer's remorse

I'm considering having the surgery in Mexico. There are so many Dr.'s there doing the procedure, it's hard to decide how to choose. Can anyone who's had the surgery there give me some ideas as to what to look for to stay safe. I'm a Nurse, but my insurance won't pay for the surgery, so Mexico has to be an option.

I am pretty much where I thought I would be at this time...and hoped. Down 98 lbs ...10 of those were pre op. Weight is coming off slower and I do experience stalls and then go back into a losing trend. I just lost another pound after experiencing a stall for the last 10 days. I am 57 lbs from goal. I am eating about 1000 calories a day. Averaging about 900 to 1100 calories a day. Protein is 60 to 75 g I am avoiding carbs as much as I can comfortably. Not eating posts, rice..crackers but I'd they are naturally occurring in a healthier choice.. if anyone is reading this who is trying to decide on actually having w l s. It took me a long time to go thru with this..…

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I am 5'4, started bariatric Program at kaiser in October 2012, I weighed 250. Was supposed to lose 20lbs before surgery and when I fell short they cancelled the surgery I had scheduled for January. After I realized that they were actually SERIOUS about the weight loss, I did HCG diet and got down to 225. When I had the surgery May 30 I weighed 219. No issues with surgery other than nausea from anesthesia. A cold rag on my neck kept my from vomiting but it wasn't easy. Some gas pain and incision pain but it wasn't that bad compared to 2 c sections and each day it got better. Was supposed to be on liquid diet for 2 weeks but only made it about 4 days before I started tryin…

First thing first, surgery is hard. I was going to be sent home yesterday but I couldn't even keep an ounce of liquid down. I can't wait to get past the healing process!! The terrible nausea makes me scared to drink. Hopefully I can keep it down so I can be sent home

Second visit with my surgeon today. July 22 is a definite. No two weeks of liquids before. Just two weeks of high Protein with very low carb. I'm finally truly on my way. Sent from my iPhone using VST

It tasted amazing and went down without any issues... Unfortunately that's the bad news too. Dark chocolate covered graham cracker.

This is my first time posting on here..I had my surgery on December 11th. I started my journey at 417 pounds. The surgery itself went very well. I spent the night in the hospital and went home the next day. I had minimal challenges after the surgery itself. I did the liquid diet for a week, then the blended food, etc. My only difficulty that I have is first thing in the morning I have a hard time drinking Water when I first wake up. Having a C-PAP machine I tend to be quite parched when I wake up. I was told that there is a build up of mucus and it's usually best to drink warm liquid first thing in the morning to break that up. I'm usually not a warm liquid drinker but …

I am so glad I found this site. My surgery date was 7 June 2013. Highest weight 267? Surgery weight 245. Current weight 230. No problems with pain just tired. I love how I have to remind myself to eat. Not getting enough protein yet. Hate every protein shake cause I got so sick of sweet stuff on the liquid diet. Going to try and add some protein powder to my cream of wheat and oatmeal. Any other suggestions? I'm on the soft food stage. Thanks for being here!

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Hi my name is Nikkoal. Im from central california. This has been quite a journey for me. I started my wls path about 2.5 years ago. I did everything I was supposed to do. At the very end with last minute labs I found out I was pregnant. Had a daughter who will be 1 very soon. Cant see mt life without her. Glad she came before I had surgery. Long story short. Had to start all over. Dietician, physch, labs, etc. I am now so close. I have a tentative surgery date for july 29th. I just got the YES!! From insurance. Received my labwork. Everything was good except I have a stomache bacteria called h. Pylori. Anyone ever have this problem please let me know. I got to take a stro…

Hello all, You are on the ride of your life. That's a good thing. My top weight was 280 lbs. Being married to a photographer made it impossible to ignore the comfort of my size. I've always been "big boned" and was always comfortable with my size but the more I saw myself in photos, the more I hated how I looked. Although my husband loved me anyway, it wasn't enough for me. So 2011 came and I'm turning 50. That is when I said enough is enough. I wanted a new and improved me. I had my surgery June 9 2011, 3 months before my 50th bday. I didn't have any complications. It was the best decision I've every made. By my birthday, I was 40 lbs lighter. I could see m…

I am 6 weeks out now and doing fabulous. I walk 2+ miles a day and eat and drink what I'm supposed to. I have energy galore and loving life. The only thing I'm a little perplexed about is how I"m feeling vulnerable, exposed or unprotected. I'm not really sure of the best wordage, but you get the idea. I was wondering if anyone else has felt this after losing weight. I have felt like this before when I lost 100 lbs doing Atlins in 2004. I met my husband and felt so vulnerable and I feel I self-sabotaged myself and ended up gaining the entire 100 lbs back. I'm not going to let that happen this time because I now recognize what is happening. I am going to look for a self-hel…

Having surgery tomorrow. Any advice?

Had my surgery on Monday had a horrible night with nausea puking up blood and all went on several walks wasn't painful to walk. In the morning they gave me a blue die to check for any leaks once that was clear I could start my clear liquid diets but didn't have much of an appetite and I was a bit scared to puke.. I was scheduled to leave the hospital today Wednesday but I asked if I could leave early and the doctor said yes I was doing so good he didn't see why not the receptionist at the doctors office called in my prescription and have been home today pretty smoothly have had my chewable vitamans and protein so far just a little sore was able to shower and wash my dishe…

HI I'm Kim and I am at the very beginning of this journey. I have an appt with my Dr. to request the surgery and get a referral to a surgeon. I am very excited but I don't even know if my insurance will cover it. We are at a new year July 1 so I don't know yet. I was covered under the old policy so hopefully it will on the new one. God wiling it will be Januaury. I am presently on Weight Watchers, started yesterday so I am on the diet process. I at one time was scheduled to the gastric bypass but found out a month before that I was pregnant. I'm glad I didn't get it done because I am a nurse and cared for those patients and there were a lot who had complications. I think…

Hi my name is Danny Coleman and I am 33 years old. I have been obese my entire life for as long as I can remember. I began my weight loss journey at the weight of 527 lbs. I still do not understand how I was able to carry that much weight around everyday. I had the Rny Surgery done on July 3, 2012. I spent one night in the hospital and got to come home on July 4, 2012. What a holiday I declared my independence from this life of obesity. I am almost one year post op and I am now weighing in at 279.8 lbs and feeling so much better and healthier. I have recently rejoined the gym and working out 7 days a week and loving it. I am so happy I made the decision to have Rny and wo…

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I'm sitting here in the hospital daydreaming. I was sleeved about 12-hours ago. I've lost 10 pounds in about 2 weeks, well since my pre-op testing. I'm hoping today is the beginning of the end. The end being this battle I've fought for so many years! I'm excited to meet my new body. I love reading the threads in here. So much positivity and great advice; you've turned me into an optimist! I guess it's time to take a walk down the hallway! If anyone has any advice or before and after pics I could use as even more inspiration its much appreciated!! ????

Hi everyone, tomorrow is my surgery day! I have been on a liquid diet for a week (hell) and I quit smoking 2 months ago (hell) all for the better me! I'm new on this site but am so moved by everything I am reading! I probably have a ton of questions but I have no idea where to ask them at lol I'm 5'4, 230 lbs, with uncontrollable diabetis (diet, exercise and meds did not work) so after 2 years of crap (allergic reactions basically to the meds) the next best step is food intake...here's praying for a great outcome!

Finally, I got to move on to the next stage: which is the puréed stage. I am so happy about it. I have videos on YouTube up and posted and it talks about my journey so far of my Gastric Sleeve Surgery. So far, I have lost almost over 80 pounds from 418 pounds last year. I am almost 330 pounds now. Anyone shedding a few pounds as well? It is awesome to be able to feel stronger.

Today is my Surgervisary!!! I'm exactly 1 year out and 107 pounds lost. I started at 280, and I'm now 173. I'm extremely happy with my weight loss, but I am no where near my goal. Somedays I wished I would have pushed myself harder in the beginning so I could have reached my goal already. Other days, I feel like slow and study can still win the race. I have horrible thoughts of gaining the weight back, so I try to avoid as many of my trigger foods as possible as well as trying to walk at least a mile a day to stay active.

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I had surgery 5-8-13. So far so good. I am starting to try all solid foods per my Dr. Orders. I had minimal pain and no complications to this point. I have only found that dried fruit and granola bars don't work for me anymore. I get all my protein and most if not all of my fluid. I feel like I am constantly either eating/drinking. I am losing well having lost 35 pounds since surgery. I take my prescribed vitamin and antacid BUT... I always have hunger pains/stomach rumblings!! What else can I do. I thought we weren't suppose to be hungry anymore?? Any help appreciated. Thanks!

So, I'm having lunch with a friend and as we are leaving a nice looking guy come over and and says to me "wow your hawt for a fat girl!!!and asked me for my number. I told him that he so disrespectful and needs to take his no good no class raggedy ass out of my face. My skinny friend thinks I was wrong because he was really cute and gave me a compliment and I'm being over sensitive. Am I ??? Isn't that like saying youd be pretty if you weren't fat .

I was 9 months post op as of June 14th. I have lost 134 pounds since the day of surgery. Pics are from day of surgery and this morning. I still want to lose another 82 pounds or so..but am so ahppy with my results so far. Weight loss has slowed down a lot, but its still coming off.. I am very dedicated to following and tracking my food... I stay within 800-1000 cals a day, at least 60-80 grams of Protein and try to stay under 40 carbs. If i do my work outs which consist of boxing/kickboxing classes at a boxing gym then I up the calories and protein.. I take lots of walks with my husband and dog, the more I lose the more active I become. I hope this helps people who …

Today was my first class of the 12 weeks and the only thing I noticed is that the goal is to exercise 30 minutes every day or 60 minutes five days a week. Has anyone else been told that?

Hello All! I'm new here and am feeling nervcited (nervous and excited) for my surgery this Monday! I am doing well on my liquid diet. I am just now getting frustrated with the lack of variety in my options. Especially when I am still cooking delicious meals for my family. Anyway, I have been thinking about RNY for years now. But I hit my highest weight and lowest point of self esteem ever. So it is time for a change! I can not wait for me to be able to do more things I used to enjoy! I'm sure you all can understand. I am struggling with the "what ifs" though. I have asked myself what if this goes wrong? My mind imagines the worst outcome and how my husband…

New here - so an introduction. I will be 42 this Friday. My wife and I have been married 24 years and have three awesome kids. Our two oldest are both girls (22 and 9) and both are special needs. Our youngest is 5 and ALL BOY! I've always been heavy. I know I have an addiction to food. I don't drink, never have done any sort of drugs, don't smoke - I cook and I eat. That's always been how I "medicate" myself. Eat til you regret it. Three years ago August 6th, I was in a rollover car accident that I should never have survived. I literally walked away with a severe concussion and damage to an already troubling issue with my back. I was laid up for about a month and …

Hi all, My wife and I are getting banded November 6th! We are both very excited to be starting this journey together! We know quite a few people who have been banded, but this site seems like a great alternative for asking questions and talking about progress. For those who are interested: Initial Consult: 9/11/2012 Work-up Completed: 10/3/2012 Insurance Approval: 10/8/2012 Surgery: 11/6/2012

One week today I was sleeved and I've lost 15 lbs since surgery!!! Feeling better too just tired...

I was sleeved May 6th prior to the surgery, I was all for it and sure this is exactly what I wanted but now that it's done, I think I may have made a bad choice. This is so hard, I feel very sad and I have no energy at all. I want to feel normal again and the way things are going, doesn't feel like I'll ever be there. I know now that there is nothing I can do, I can't change time I just need to get through this but its hard, i mean i knew it wasn't going to be easy but i guess i didn't expect this. A friend of mine had it a few wks before me and she is so happy amd energetic. I hope I get to that phase soon. I don't want to regret my decision, I just want to be happy agai…

Well I finally got banded ! Funny part was I wasn't "Big" enough for the surgery even though Im a big guy. However since I have such severe sleep apnea I qualify! Im hoping it can cure my sleep apnea & if I can loose a little weight in the process it a win-win!!! It's is almost a week after being banded & I feel just fine. I had no complications after the surgery & was feeling real great after 2 days! I been doing the phase 2 for a few days & dont feel hungry at all, I am really surprised by that. Anyway, Things are going great & already have lost 18 pounds.

Hi my name is Lesia, I was banded November 2011, and all is well(i think) my starting was 307 ibs I weighed yesterday at at 258 ib, I know I have a ways to go but I'm getting there Here's the issue that I'm having 2 weeks I started feeling not myself(feet swelling,numbness in hands,light headed dizziness, sharp chest pains) So i go to my primary dr and a cardiologist and all is well but was pit back on blood pressure.... So per my dr advice I went back to my lap-band dr(true results az) and told them what was going on. The nurse says we need to do a barium and an egd but we cant do it today.. But we should remove all your Fluid 10cc and schedule the other appointments…

I have done all my clearances for my surgery sleep doc said I'm doin great n cleared me as well as cardiac doc had my stress test today and I thought I was going to die they injected me with some meds to make my heart at the highest rapid pace it was a NOT A GOOD EXPERIENCE never the less I'm finally done all I do tomorrow is see the NUT and the doc for the last time b4 surgery and they submit my case I can't wait june 25 watch out ! Me at the docs office lol yeah I'm photogenic [ATTACH]13738[/ATTACH]

Hi any one out there from Mass?

So, I've been lurking for a while and have decided to join the fold. I decided about 10 years ago that I was never going to 'diet' again and would have to either make piece with my size or have surgery. I have made piece to a certain extent, but I have recently made a huge investment in myself by returning to school. I have one more year left. It has been a huge time and financial commitment and I feel like my size will likely hurt me as I seek employment in a competative field. So...for the last year or so I have thought about surgery more earnestly. My insurance expressly does not cover any weight loss surgery so I will be self pay (or self borrow) as the case m…

I have two weeks left until surgery. I worry about blood clots. I have to take the shots for 14 days after. Nothing about the surgery bothers me except that. Thanks ladies I can't wait and I am trying not to worry. I am new at this and trying to figure out how to responded to post. I hope this is right.

So as I'm typing this I am 90lbs less than when I started this journey. Everyday is still a challenge but its getting better day by day. I wish sometimes that they would have done surgery on my brain to cure the head hunger and mind games we all go through but I'm so thankful to have this sleeve. So much in my life has changed in the past 6months. I've gone back to school to finish my RN. I spend more time running and playing with my son instead of on the couch stuffing my face. And I'm training to run a half marathon next March something I never would have done before. [ATTACH]14284[/ATTACH] I hope all my other sleevsters are doing great. Lets bring on the next…

I got my surgery date it is June 25 and just wanted to know if anyone has that same date!!!

Until late afternoon I have good control over food but after 5 or so it's a struggle...with or without the sleeve. I can nibble and nibble.....and that food adds up! Gotta go back to the strict 3 meals and one snack again......why is it the evening though????

Hi my name is Denise.....I had the lap and in December of 2008.....I had to have it removed July of 2011 because it almost perforated me so it was an emergent surgery.... I gained all of the weight back that I have lost and I am at my last rope.... I made the call to the surgeons office and scheduled the consultation appointment for the sleeve.... 2 things that worry me.... Will my insurance approve another procedure (bc/bs)...... And is the recovery and surgery long and painful? Any advice would help.....

Had my band for a bit... Have had many issues. Starting over w/fills. Can anyone relate?

Anyone from or near yuba city california?

So I'm due for surgery the 24th and I'm also do for my monthly do we get completely naked in surgery or just tops ? Can I still have surgery on my monthly? Forgot to ask yesterday at the office.

Hi beautiful people! I just wanted to let all of you guys know that I started a YouTube channel, and it’s about my weight loss surgery journey (vertical sleeve)... My story in video form! I hope you drop by... watch... enjoy....subscribe, like and share Thanks for all the support you always provide! -May YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/mariposa0522 Blog: http: //www.may-le.com/

I have lupus and I am having the procedure on June 10th.