Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story

Ok I had my surgery May 10 so I'm in week two. I was able to eat 2 small pieces bake fish & a small circle of mashed potato no butter no salt. I feel satisfied not full was that to much food to soon. I chewed chewed chewed I'm feeling less restrictions. I go to back to the doctor on the 31 to get adjusted. I feel as I been following my handbook to the letter. I'm also feeling my clothes have a little more room in them. Two weeks is a long time but I'm learning discipline.'I've never had that. I'm also excited about being able to exercise Is this normal

I can't believe I actually just wrote that, let alone that it's true. I never thought I would be able to get sleeved, but did some homework and found hospital Jerusalem in Mexico who would perform the surgery on me. I started at 220 and am down 14 pounds on day 8. I'm shocked. I was very excited at first but had a rough time afterward. I had tremendously, really bad acid reflux the first few days. It hasvot much better just some here in there and when I drink cold. I stayed in Mexico for 5 days, 2 too many. The nurses we're not really nurses and no one seemed to know what they were asked a question. The biggest thing was that they didn't understand, even when they say the…

Hey everyone, Im new here and finally decided it was time to post after trolling here for a couple of months.Got my surgery date last week which is June 30, and just got a call from insurance company saying I was approved!! Im very excited and cant wait to start my new journey.Just a little about myself, lm a 43 year old male 6'0", sw-336, cw-317, gw-170.My wife is doing it also and her surgery date is July 7, so its going to be an interesting summer to say the least! One question I do have is has any other couples had it at the same time and how did it work out gor you? Thanks to everyone who posts here and shares their experiences with us newbies, its been a wealth of i…

Hello, this is my story so far. Four years ago I went in for a lap band. My stomach was perforated but they didn't pick it up and I left the hospital in some pain which escalated over a few days to a 'please just kill me' type of agony. I was rushed in for emergency surgery one night and they opened me right up, took out my band, and cleared it up in there. The next three days I was in ICU and nearly died, and then the next seven days I was on the ward. Those seven days were the worst. I have pretty bad back problems and can't sleep on my back. Because of the abdominal surgery it was impossible to sleep on my side. I was hooked up to all these machines and a catheter a…

It's been awhile since I have posted here, actually I havent posted since my surgery on 2/13/13, I have been a lil angry and didnt want to give anyone the wrong impression of a proceedure that could save their life. First a lil bit about myself, I weighed over 320 before my surgery I am now at 277 have A-fib, take heart meds and a blood thinner. Prior to my surgery I was to stop taking my blood thinner (5 days prior) well I forgot and started 4 days prior but I did inform my doctor of my mistake, he said not to worry. I was admitted the nite before surgery so they could monitor my blood and the numbers were still a lil high so the morning of surgery they gave me plasma…

Ok...... so my Psych appointment is tomorrow evening. can any one give me any idea's of what to expect or what's going to happen? Please advise

Surgery was on Friday. Surgery itself was uneventful, but I had bad reactions to several meds and suffered from severe nausea. Today was my first coherent day and it took me 11 hours to get down 30oz. to be able to come home. 4 days in hospital. :-( Hubby has been amazing taking care of me. Second guessing myself? Absolutely. Hoping two weeks from now things are better? You better believe it.

Odd question...... I'm pre op. Have size "C" cup boobs. Had "C" cup before I gained weight 18 years ago. Can anyone tell me if the shrinkage will be huge? Or are my girls here to stay?? (Told you it was an odd question!)

it has been along time to write here in the forum again whats your life looks like now? iwish it happy at the end im satisfied iim now 65 kg i sarted with 110kg in 1 year and 3 months but i had alot of problems wish you will help me for 4 months now i stop loosing weight i want to loose and also om afraid to gain weight what to do? my face looks too small to ill what to do? now iget anger very easy is any body here has the same problem after the surgery? thank you very much sorry for my weak language

Hi everyone new to this i was offered gastric bypass last year but was not ready now i am but friends keep trying to talk me out of it. Does anyone no if its true u can never eat chocolate or cake or fizzy drinks ever again?

Has anybody ever been denied by the insurance company because of anti-depressants???

I started a trial run with the Pre-op diet but I have been puttin fruit in it just to see if I would be able to stomach the protien. I must admit it has not been as bad as I thought it would be, haven't been as hungry or even really wanting much to eat. I have also started walking 30 min a day, so I am really hoping that that when I actually start the Pre-Op diet on the 29th it. won't be so bad. Has anyone tried the diet befor hand and if so how did you do when u actually started your diet?

He seemed so confident with his weight and I never thought it was an issue for him. In a recent interview he talked about a meeting with a Dr who liken WLS to surgery to remove a disease. Most don't look at obesity as a disease. They just see us as fat overeaters. Good for him.

My surgery is finally here!!! Today is the day, that I've been waiting for since 12/28/12. I pray that all goes well this Afternoon! I'll definitely keep you posted!!!

So I have pre-op appoinment 5/23/2013 and surgery scheduled for 6/4/2013 I do shakes moring and lunch and sensible dinner when do I have to go on liquids diet I am also having gall bladder removed by the way had lap band removed 2010 they thought complications so this is a revision tooo kinda scared but soooooo excited.

I was sleeved monday morning the first day i was in so much pain !it wasnt even the surgery it self The gas is horrible! It i walked and walk finally they gave me some kinda inflammatory meds which helped alot! Im doing much better now but still have some pain this time from the surgery . I also feel weak if i do to much .. Ive been eating popsicles and broth i even suck on beef jerky !! Im so hungry or my mind is anyways when i see people eating i wanna rip out there hands and eat it!!! I feel like a zombie on Walking Dead!!! Lol from day 1 i started dreaming i was eating!! Every dream i have im eating haha im going to try and hold out until wednesday when i go for m…

Ok guys. I have lost 6lbs so far which is about 1-2 lbs per day with this liquid diet. I just have two more days on liquids. I havent had any nausea but the large incision pain is excruciating when I move. The pain meds do very little for that. My tummy is still swollen but none of the smaller incisions hurt at all. You dont realize how many muscles u were using to simply sit and stand until your stomach has been pulled through them. Lol I actually had a normal formed stool today which usually doesnt happen for a full week. But yay anyway. I walk every hour for a couple minutes. Pee every 2 hrs. Oh yeah, coughing up surgical leftover mucous hurts like hell. So …

I haven't slept all week! My surgery is less than 12 hours away and my stomach is in knots. I have no idea what to expect after I wake up from surgery but I know this is what I've been wanting for quite some time now. I am so anxious, what did you do to pass the time preop?

Hi there, Can someone help me find where to create and import a weight ticker? thanks so much!

From 257 last September to 160 may 2013. Love love my new me.

Let's start this conversation off by saying I used to be a model in atl, and i loved it. I had thousands of fans and to say the very least, men (and women) threw themselves at me. flattering right? let's fast forward three years... I met my son's father. The first six months, HEAVEN. The last 6.5 years? HELL. He abused me. Physically. Sexually. and emotionally. I went from 36dd.26.44 (yes, i had a boob job. dont judge me) to 40G.39.52. I looked in the mirror, and I cried. Constantly. How could I not? I went from vixen to fat chick and I hated that chick in the mirror. So, I did something about it. The weight wasn't coming off so I opted for surgery and boy was I nervo…

Please share what a few days look like as far as what you are eating. Anyone know any good websites with recipes and meal plans? One of the biggest reasons I have struggled in the past (pre lap band) is poor meal planning. I do not want that to cause failure now but I am struggling to find good ideas. Thanks for any support and direction!!

I've had my initial meeting with my PCP who supported my decision to pursue the band, and she referred me to an area surgeon - and we had our consult this week. nice enough guy, really liked his nurse. anyhow - he thought the band would be great for me, and also mentioned the sleeve several times. at the end i asked him - just based on what he knows of me in an hour, which he'd recommend - and he said the sleeve. in part because he thinks it will help me meet my goals best, and partially because i travel regularly for work and this would eliminate any band challenges when i'm on the road. he also said that any complications with the sleeve tend to happen in the short …

Starting to get nervous and scared about lapband reading all these negative/ horror stories are bothering me.... Ugh I do know not everyone's journey is gonna smooth sailing, we are bound to have rocky roads ( mmmm) and hit a pot hole or two.... Just needed to vent thanks

I am 2 1/2 months post surgery. I am still eating too fast. I can't make myself slow down and take small bites. Then after eating I end up with a stomach ache or throwing up. Does anybody have any ideas or tips for me?

I was taking half b12 sublingual 2500mg every other day & broke out with a very itchy rash so pissed when my nut. told me it was OK 2 take any one have the same problem how long do it take 2 clear up

I hope I can do this on here. I have started a new group on Facebook for those of us who live in Ohio. I figured there we can come together and talk, give advice, ask for advice, show off our pictures, or just discuss life in general! I have seen a lot of people on message boards, and thought that this would be a better way to get to know each other better!! If you are interested in joining the link is in my siggy, or you can send me your e-mail on here!

I have all my requirements done but mental health! Drs. office forgot to send paperwork to them so still waiting for appts! I have heard a lot of different stories about the evaluation and was wondering what it consisted of. I have no mental health issues so I hope I do fine!

I have got all of my stuff together a I have to go to see the doctor and then I hope I will get a date I hope it is sometime in June because my Brithday will be in June and I am so ready for this!!!!

I am scheduled in July for my sleeve surgery and i am headed to Mexico to have Dr Alvarez do it! I have spoke with a few others that had theirs done with him as well and they had wonderful outcomes. I plan to loose over 150 lbs, I'm 5' 8" and I'm at 340 now.

Hey all, I had my sleeve done 48 hours ago, I came home after about 35 hours, the surgeon and nurses were highly impressed with my recovery so they let me leave. My biggest problem was all the gas pain it shot up to my shoulders and was quite uncomfortable. I am pleased to say, no gas pain today! My surgeon has given me these small injections to use on my stomach, I have a needle phobia and even with my mum around I still haven't been able to inject myself today. Apart from that I am so glad I had it done. I feel fine no pain whatsoever and no complaints. I will keep you all updated

Rny is not popular yet in Australia. I often read on the American sites about how much hoo haa you all have to go through with your insurance..we are lucky here I guess. If the doc says that you need it done that's the end of the story. I think that if I wasn't for my band giving me terrible reflux that they would make me have the sleeve instead. I don't know anyone who has bypass. Tho know heaps of people that have the band or sleeve. It was hard to find a surgeon that does rny in Australia. In fact my surgeon practiced in the USA. In on Monday for my surgery....so scared.

I had my surgery done on may 6th. Started at 436 and I am at 420 today. I have had no issues with food, water or protein. I am however quite sore. My drainage tube came out 3 days ago and I got even worse. Is this normal. Seems like most people don't have pain like me.

I am starting to get discouraged. I was sleeved on April 8th (abt. 6 weeks ago), and so far have lost 32 lbs. I was hoping it would be more! I am also having problems with my blood pressure medication, and dehydration. There are days I can drink Water and get in all I need, and then there are days that the thought of water and food just makes me sick Even though I know I need. I am not walking like I should be. Actually I am not walking at all. I am too weak to walk. There are times my legs feel like a hundred pounds. I know why, one of my meds for high blood pressure. I've been to my doc. I am just upset because I thought my progress would be going better than what it…

Had a great loss at the start of the week down to 231.8 - then promptly went back up 3.2 and have sat there the last four days. Doing liquids today and tomorrow to kick it back into gear. Just needed to vent a sec lol. Thanks for your time lol. Four months and two weeks out - 72lbs down. Not complaining... Just.. Blaaaaahhh lol

I plan on getting my sleeve done at saint francis hosp bariatric center, has anyone gotten there surgery here? If so how was your experience? And who was your surgeon?

I just had my surgery on Thursday and I feel no pain just a little discomfort from the gas.. but I've been walking around in moving a lot to help it go away I was also wondering what else can you eat besides soup...

I am on opti fast and hate it...is there a different alternative? Something more natural that I can actually eat? Drinking this crap is not working for me. Also my ins has approved my procedure and I have already met my deductible but I lost my job Thursday and I'm scheduled for June 12th. I don't want to not get my surgery but I'm not sure what my other options are. Any advice?

Hello everyone, my name is Louise, and I'm new to this site. I'm 48, married to a great man, and mother to a beautiful 6 year old son with autism. The reason I'm here is that for the last 4 years, I've been miserable with a lapband. I live on soup, protein drinks, purees, soft foods, and ice cream. Even with that, I regurgitate and get food stuck multiple times a day, even water and yogurt often get stuck-- this is with NO FLUID in my band. The first year was great, and I lost about 40 pounds, but then things started to go downhill with the band, to where I am today. I have finally accepted that this is not my failure- this is my band's failure!! My surgeon …

:wub:I had my surgery on may 1, 2012 and was a size 30/32, i just tried on a size 24 pants last night and they fit!!!! i am ubber excited about this. they are a tad bit tight in the belly from what i am used to but i can fit two fingers in the waist, so i know they are a good fit. :wub: I AM DOING MY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY DANCE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :wub:

After a bit of a hassle with the surgeon's office (communication issues), I finally got scheduled for my surgery this morning. I am so happy, I am beyond happy. It's pretty much a full year for me since I've begun this process, so it's about time! :-) Can't wait to be a loser!!!

So I've been reading everyone's stories and I'm just amazed and shocked with everyones progress. So I finally got the courage to share mine. I got my surgery date a few days ago, and it's on the 28th of this month (5.28.13) and I'm much more excited than nervous. I just can't wait to be a healthier and comfortable me again !!!

Just had my five month anniversary a week ago and an down 115 from surgery and 140 total. I can't tell you in how many ways my life has changed. I could have filled a legal pad with uncomfortable and embarrassing moments in my life because of my weight. People I have known for 10 years don't recognize me when I see them, that feels awesome! I have had to buy new clothes, I fit differently behind the steering wheel of my car. It goes on and on. I know a lot of people say they wish they would have done it sooner. My opinion on that is you do it when you are ready and embrace it! I was finally mentally ready to climb this mountain and I know that is why I have been so su…

Hello I am new to this and I'm due to get my band 24th may in 6 days omg!! I've done no pre op diet at all! I've just tried today to do just milk and yougart stuck it out till 7pm then cooked myself spag bowl!! ;(. I fully intend to get straight back on it tomoro and do it properly! Feel such a failure already!! I really hope I Won't get turned down for the band!! I would be soooo upset! I'm 20 years of age and 22 stone.. If I stick up diet strictly now will my liver be shrunk by the 24th? Thanks..,, xxxx

I am so excited and nervous...but ready! I have to be at the hospital at 6:30 am and it's 2 hours away from where I live...I hope I can sleep at least a little. I look forward to starting my new lifestyle. All the the success stories, advice and pictures that I've seen on here really inspire me! I can't wait to be my own success story! Wish me luck!

Hey everyone, there's an awesome $500 giveaway contest being drawn, by Carnie Wilson, at the WLSFA (Weight Loss Surgery Foundation of America) event on Saturday night. Everyone can enter. The info's below in case you want to take part! There's only 5 more hours to enter, before the contest closes! RealSelf.com $500 WLSFA Giveaway On Saturday, 18th May, 2013 RealSelf.com will be giving away a $500 prize, to one lucky person who has entered the RealSelf/WLSFA giveaway. RealSelf will also match this amount, by donating $500 to the WLSFA. In order to enter, you simply have to write a review of your WLS journey, which will then be shared on RealSelf.com. You can do this b…

I'm new to this group and don't really know what I'm doing. I am scheduled for surgery May 29th and I am very excited. I am currently doing my pre-surgery diet. My weight today is 267 but my highest weight was 290. I am only 5 feet tall so I need to get this weight off. Being overweight has been a life long struggle for me. I look forward to being a better healthier version of me. If anyone wants to be friends or and support each other in this adventure I'm in. :-)

While I'm finishing up on doc appointments, procedures and insurance I've been thinking of what the most difficult part of this journey will be. I think the most difficult part for me once its all done and I'm recovering will be the chewing my food until its almost liquid. I'm a chew couple times, swallow whole type of person. So I was wondering what has been the hardest part to deal with as you are becoming more used to your new life style?

I am on opti fast and hate it...is there a different alternative? Something more natural that I can actually eat? Drinking this crap is not working for me. Also my ins has approved m

I am on opti fast and hate it...is there a different alternative? Something more natural that I can actually eat? Drinking this crap is not working for me. Also my ins has approved m