Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story

Getting through the first night after surgery pretty well, albeit sleepless. Both encouraged and concerned about all the threads I am reading. But I have all my Unjury proteins lined up at home and will focus on protein and water intake only. Got my hopes high and my fingers crossed. Time to eat to live and not the other way around for once!

I have my referral from my doctor and have a seminar on the 14th of May. Then time to meet the bariatric surgeon. I'm excited but nervous at the same time. I hope everything goes well and my journey will continue and change my life..

Looking for a blog site . I would like to blog my journey

Today is my 1 month SURGYVERSARY ...yayyyyy. buttttt Im having pain not bad just a little shooting sharp pain in my left side incision. What can it be? also Im having a hard time with food..Im full after 1 or 2 spoons...is that normal? in addition I haven't had any weight loss :-( **frustrated** Also having a harsh time getting my Protein in...I don't regret my surgery but I had to vent...rrrrrrggg

My doctor gave me the ok to start eating real food but once I do I feel full quickly Im getting nervous thinking im never going to eat more than just 1 or 2 spoon of real food everrrr...is that so? Is there anyone able to eat more than just 1-2 spoons without getting shooting pains or full.????

Before and after photos always motivated me so I'm including some from today and from January when I happened to be wearing the same sweater. I won't call it after but I will call it during! Heaviest 296lbs Surgery 285lbs Photo 1. 246lbs Photo 2. 210lbs Total Loss: 86lbs Surgery Date - 10/16/12 Photo 1 Date - 1/4/13 Photo 2 Date - 5/9/13 Sent from Lake Travis

my date is april 10 anyone else have theirs on that day? im excited

My son is in the hospital this week...since Sunday. This was totally unexpected. I've been spending the better part of 12 - 14 hours a day at the hospital with him. Being nearly 3 months post-op, I can eat dense Proteins and such. I thought it might be difficult to find things to eat at the hospital especially since most of the time the main cafeterias are closed by the time I want to eat. Luckily, I've found plenty of pre-packaged sandwiches and salads. For instance tonight I purchased a turkey and jack cheese sandwich with lettuce and tomatoes on a pretzel roll. I deconstruct the sandwich...lose the bread. Take the lettuce leaves to use as a wrap...roll up th…

I'm now 8 weeks post op and after a brilliant start my weight has stayed the same for a week. I've list 55lb now but it's just stopped coming off. I'm so upset and wondered has anyone else had this problem and how do I kick start it again. Thanks Sent from my iPhone using VST

My surgery is first thing in the morning and I cannot sleep, I have a headache, I'm starving, I'm scared, can I do this, I miss food already

Hello I had my lap band/plication in may 9,2012. Exactly one year ago. I've lost 47 pounds couldn't be happier since that's the most I've ever lost. Wish it was more but hoping by next year I have had reached my goal. I look way better then last year that's for sure. Keep your head up and you can do it!!! If your scared it will be for a lil while but the benefits are worth it!

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Tomorrow morning is surgery. The hesitation has struck. I have read many posts about the depression and regret that some have had, and it has made me pause. I know that I cannot keep weight off with out a crutch to keep me in check. That which does not kill me will make me stronger. Please let me know I am not alone. Please share your feelings the night before surgery.

I had my surgery on May 29th. I have made it through my first week of surgery. today marks my second week of surgery. And it wasnt all that rough but it was a lil rockie!! Liquids liquids liquids is all I can say and for my second week, liquids and more liquids but I am a survivor!!! My stomach really hurted the first 5 or 6 days I am starting to feel some relief!!! I go for my doctors appointment on Thursday and will try to have an update for then Start weight: 461 Age:33 Hight:5'7

Yesterday the scale read 299. The old me wanted to go Celebrate by eating something fatty and bad. How stupid. The new me went out to the driving range and hit a bucket of balls instead. Today I went on a long hike I would never been able to make 4 months ago. I only made it halfway to chimney rock but going to try again the end of the summer. I know I have posted this in a couple places so if it is a repost I apologize. I am just so thankful how things are going I want to shout it from rooftops. Am I bragging? ok Maybe a little but more importantly I want to say lap band can and does work. If I continue to lose it will be because I let my band help me and I helped my ban…

My husband always asking why do I cross my legs so much I never did that before. My answer is Because I CAN! Is it not awesome to be able to cross your legs, bend over to tie your shoes, fit into a chair and still have room for more. Here's the big one. To actually have a lap!!!

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Surgery is scheduled for may 23. I really hope this works. I heard that I wont loose as much weight as the average person because I am having revision surgery done all at once. Has anyone else heard of such a thing ?

And the armrest easily lays down with no saddle bags overflowing in the next seat!! YAY! I hate flying, but this really really takes some stress off.

Hi! I'm considering getting a gastric sleeve. I went to a weight loss seminar about two weeks ago and it sounded awesome. Right now my BMI is 48. I've been overweight my whole life (I'm 26 now) and have never been able to lose weight and keep it off. My weight has yoyo-ed continuously through the past 4 years and I just want to get to a healthy weight and stay there. I live in Hampton Roads and am looking to get my surgery from Mr. Clark at the Center for Weight Loss Success. They have a great program and Dr. Clark is an expert bariatric surgeon. I have a one-on-one consultation with Dr. Clark on June 5th. I have a bunch of questions written down. I really want to mak…

Hi! Today is my first day on this site. Here's my quick story. At age 50, at the highest weight I've ever been of 252lbs., having gained 10lbs. for each of the last 3 years, and after doing every type of weight loss program available, I decided to have surgery. I have Anthem Blue Cross PPP (for whatever good it did me) I was forced to use a doctor that worked through a hospital that was at a "Center for Excellence". There was only one doctor within 50 miles (sounds like an HMO doesn't it), and that doctor charged an additional $3,000.00 out of pocket. I found another "COE" about 100 miles away that was awesome. My surgery was performed by Dr. Mary Estahkry at Valley…

Well, Im new to this app, and in the beginning stages of my gastric bypass surgery. I've completed all of the necessary steps except my Psychologist appointment , which is a couple weeks away...after that my surgeons office will submit an authorization to my insurance for the surgery itself. This whole process has taken so long. (Made the decision to get wls in Sept/Oct 2012) Im hoping it wont be long before I get my surgery date!

the gas pains are horrible!!! Between the shoulder blade and behind my boobs .. what eases that pain? Dont say GasX strips cause its not that kind of gas.

Hi all I am booked for Monday. I am having band to rny revision. I have had heaps of surgery, but I will admit this is all bait scary.. Wish me luck.. Anything I should know for my hospital stay????

My surgery is scheduled for Thursday. I'm excited but very nervous. How many of you gained weight in the anticipation of surgery? I have gained 10 pound upon my decision. I am more disgusted with myself now than I was when I finally admitted I needed help. I told my family tonight about my decision. Nothing like waiting until the last minute. But of course I'm blessed with all good wishes. I will continue to come back to this site for encouragement as I begin my journey.

My story starts many years ago. I originally wanted the lap band. I went to a well known doctor in Southern California (who I won't name). After months of visits, money paid, labs done, more money paid, and a surgery date set. I got a call from the doctor's office that there was a problem with my heart test and the surgery would be cancelled. This particular doctor's office was very proud to report that they have had no fatalities. After that, I got a call from my insurance company that I was not approved, even though the doctor's office said that I had been. The doctor's office wanted nothing to do with my case, since I could have damaged their record. It took a lot of a…

I have Anthem BC of Ca and I just finished my psych eval yesterday and passed..Now Im waiting for my approval. Does anyone have this same ins and how long does it take to hear from them with the approval?

Hello everyone! My name is Kaila and I am brand new to this forum (actually any forum) and I am definitely looking for some help with this journey. I will start a little about myself. I grew up the majority of my life in New Hampshire, am currently a proud army wife and mom of an almost 3 year old boy. I work as an office assistant and also as a home sales consultant with Seacret. I've spent the majority of my life taking care of others that it wasn't hard to forget about myself, leading to my unhealthy diet and with stress and anxiety, an addiction to food. After moving to Colorado I gained a lot more weight in a short period of time because trying to breathe in this…

I had the sleeve done 3 months ago.. I was revision from the lap band that I had removed 5 years ago. I had major problems with it. My question is, I've lost 38 lbs since surgery and I feel like that is so slow compared to what I hear from everyone else. Ya I know not to compare myself, but honestly I worry that I'm doing something wrong. I'm scared because of having the band failure. Has anyone else had slow weight loss? I'm so worried!!

I received my diet yesterday from my nutritionist. I have to say after reading several blogs, my restrictions aren't that bad. I have to be on this diet for the next two weeks. Surgery is May 23rd!!! The diet consists of 4 protein shakes per day. I am also able to have 6-8 servings of the following: 3 Oz chicken or Fish, 2 Egg whites, 1/2 cup of sugar-free Jello, yogurt, chicken broth or 1 cup of vegetables (Carrots, Lettuce, Celery). I was really nervous about just having protein shakes. I am on my way and very excited to start my "New Life". It will be a very hard road, but manageable and well worth it!! Good luck to all of the May banders!!!

Hey everyone! I'm Kelly and I'm SO excited to be here! I'll share my backstory: I have been heavy set most of my life. Back in 2000 I lost 80 pounds by starving myself... needless to say that didn't last long, I gained all that weight back plus some. I got to my top weight in December 2006 of 310 and started Weight Watchers, got to my goal of 155 in May 2008... life had never been better. I enjoyed being at my goal weight SO much, honestly the feeling of being there is just so amazing that it's not describable. I kept the weight off (except 20 that I played back and forth with) until the spring of 2011. I'd been dealing with IF for a couple years and we had the chance …

In down 55 lbs in 2.5 months ! Don't think that's too shabby!!

Hi Everyone, I’m finally on here again to tell my Post-Op story. My surgery was on Tuesday April 2nd and I came home on Thursday. I waited until now to write because I needed to be in the right frame of mind before I write this or I was worried that I would scare everyone away. I would love to sugar coat everything and tell you that my journey so far has been wonderful, but I’ve decided to just be honest because after all it IS my journey. First of all I woke up from surgery! So yay that was wonderful, but then I am told that they are taking me to ICU because my oxygen level was very low and they were worried about that with my sleep apnea, ok, no biggie. Now when I final…

My surgery is the 14th and am I ever feeling so emotional! I am a always on the go type girl with hardly any down time. What has been everyone's experience with down time?

My surgery date was 4/16/13. Overall I feel very good. I last weighed myself two weeks ago and had lost 7 lbs already. My only concern is the acid reflux. Will this go away? It is better with Prilosec or Pepcid but I was just curious.

Hi everyone.this is SHribhi from India,36 years old,mother of one,weighing 93kgs at 5.5" considering sleeve.just yesterday i went to the surgeon to understand about it.he says lap band is an obsolete procedure and sleeve is the best option for me.i think ill take a second opinion on that.can someone who has got it done ,answer my questions please?thx.

I have surgery scheduled for monday may 6th n im so nervous n also a little hungry. Im having second thoughts n wondering if its normal to have second thought. I am thinking it's jus because im hungry. I can't believe its already 2 days away.

Does anyone know if the Zi Xiu Tang bee pollen supplements are ok to take post op sleeve???

I just got my date - May 29th! The start of new beginnings. Nervous and Excited all at the same time.

Hello, everyone! My name is Kelly - I'm 25 years old and weigh 330 lbs (just typing it made me cringe!). I am just beginning this journey. I made my appointment today with my PCP for May 21st to get my referral to see the bariatric surgeon. I am very nervous, but even more excited that I will finally get my weight under control! I have been heavy-set since my early teens, but played a lot of sports and stayed very active to keep my weight in check. But I downright ballooned whilst being pregnant with my son. After he was born in January 2007, I never lost the weight. But because of the weight I had gained, it was uncomfortable and painful to work out with enough inten…

My surgery is scheduled tomorrow morning excited but nervous. It has been a long journey.

I'm so ready! Wish me luck with surgery and recovery. I can't wait to get going on this journey to health and happiness. I KNOW it's gonna be GREAT!

Hi all! I hope all is well with everybody. My name is Patrice and I'm 28. I had my gastric sleeve Feb 19, 2013. Let me give u alittle history bout myself. I had my first child June 2012. I gained over 100lbs with my daughter and I only lost 20lbs after having her. Before having my daughter I was about 180lbs at 5'7. So I was pretty happy with my weight and I worked out on a regular. So I made the decision to have the surgery. It was a hard decision for me. But I wanted to be healthy n happy again. My husband supported me and that's all that mattered to me. Now I'm 2 and hald months post surgery and I feel like I'm at a hault! I'm currently 253lbs and pre sugery I was 305l…

Hello everyone! I'm slowly starting my lap band journey. I met with my PCP and she gave me a referral to see a surgeon. I'm going to my first seminar on May 14, then after that I can make a appointment to see the surgeon. I have a question that maybe (hopefully) you guys can help me answer... According to my insurance (anthem blue cross) I have no coverage of the bariatric surgery. But if the doctor sees it medically necessary my insurance will cover the surgery after I pay my deductible, as long as he writes a letter off medical necessity. Does anyone have any advice as to what I can say to help him help me with a letter? My BMI is 45 and I'm 100+ pounds overweight. …

I had my first nut class today...and it was great advice a great class a lot of things i didn't know now i do:) have my appt for my egd tomorrow morning.....so excited that im starting the process by starting i mean fulfilling all the requirements...i can't wait till i have my date but for now im practicing buying the right foods and eating healthier the things that i thought were healthy are truly not....smh it amazed me...but now i know and im ready to start exploring

I was banded February 19, 2010.... After my 100 pound loss I found out I was pregnant last year on Thankdgiving. My husband of 12 years was shocked! We been together 15 years and never was able to get pregnant. I truly believe the lapband was a miracle for us!! Let me just say I got a total unfill 6months into pregnancy because I lost another 27 pounds due to morning sickness! Well longer story short my son is 9 months and I gained 60pounds! SO whatever you do... DONT get a complete unfill! The weight is harder to come off! My hormones are all outta wack. I need to drop this weight but its so hard. Definitely not like my first time. Looking for a New protein and its hard …

I am UNDER 200lbs!!!! I weigh less than I have in 12 yrs!! So Excited, Would Say I LOVE my Sleeve, but it is Still a LOVE/HATE relationship.....as to still tummy problems, and not eating to much varity....but WHOO HOO, under 200 and WILL NEVER Go back!

I am a little over four weeks out of surgery and I am down 33 pounds, which is great! Even better, I am down to 1 blood pressure pill a day. I was on four prior to surgery! My blood pressure on this one pill is perfect! I really think I will be medication free soon! I really didn't think I would get this healthy so fast. what a great feeling!

Hi all, my name is Jen, I am being sleeved on the 21st. It's been a long time coming, an emotional roller coaster up and down. I've waited 6 months for a date, finally given one and I had less than a week until I started my liquid diet, which I start tomorrow...I'm very excited for my rebirth, however I'm getting very nervous...I have lots of questions so I'm sure I'll be bugging y'all a lot!

This week only Two pounds lost....but im pushing forward......cant wait to get below 300.....