Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story

I went to an introductory seminar at National Park Medical Center in Hot Springs in Feb and to a consultation with the surgeon early in Mar. I've got my appointments scheduled, started my 1500 calorie diet. The surgeon said my insurance has approved the surgery; he said I can expect to have the surgery in August. Quote Edit

I can't believe it's been 4 weeks today! On February 20th at 6:00 am I had my sleeve surgery done. Every morning since then has been a new life being for me!

Im 2 days post op, going home this afternoon. Still cannot keep much down and my vision is still quite blurry. Anyone else experience this?

I originally was going in for a consult for gastric bypass, after meeting with the surgeon he recommended that the lapband would be a better choice for me. I had never heard of a lapband. After being told how less invasive this surgery was & the results would be terrific for me, I decided to do this. I was a self pay since my insurance wouldn't cover this type of procedure. So I took out a loan to pay this. I was banded in 2008 starting weight 213. My first 2 weeks I lost 8 pds easily. When I had my first visit I was given a fill. Within 3 months I was able to get down to 185. I was so excited. I went every month for a fill. Each time I told my Dr that I didn't feel a…

Thank you Lord for blessing me with a successful year of weight loss! I am 4LBS away from my goal but it still feels like victory for me being that I shed a whooping 144.3LBS!

Anyone getting sleeved this Thursday?! Its coming up quick, I'm so nervous!!!

Ok so I still have until June until my surgery, but my surgeon wants me to lose 10-15 lbs beforehand. I know it doesn't sound like a lot, but I want to make sure I do this right so that I can get the surgery. Any tips?

Hello so i came across the app.. ready to meet you and hopefull i can get support and answers to question i might have with this new journy...

Hey all! I'll be getting sleeved April 24th, would like to add some of you on social media to keep in touch with for support! Add me on Instagram - lovealwaysrosie Leave yours and I'll request you!

This has been an emotional journey. Im 2 days out and still in the hospital. All and all the experience has not been a bad experience. Im still in the hospital tryong to get.the pain managed. I had a shower for the firdt time since surgery today, it felt like heaven. Im expecting great things to come.

Hi. I am frustrated. I am at a plateau and can't seem to get off it. It's been 6 weeks and is making me crazy. Any suggestions?

So as a type 2 diabetic and lactose intolerant on top of it, what is good for me to use for the high protein all liquid diet before surgery?

Pre-Surgery Weight-470lbs Current Weight-395lbs Total Lost- 75lbs 25 years old. No complications post op. Feeling great!

It's been 1 month. "Drumroll please" I'm down 24 pounds. I'm happy with that number but I'm disappointed in my self because the first couple of weeks I didn't stay on track. If I did I probably would of lost more weight. I'm happy though. It's a rocky road for me. I'm still not totally adjusted to this new life and relationship with food.

Wow what a journey. 3/13/17 I will be 1 month post op with my bypass. Been on purée diet since day 3. I haven't been able to handle anything but yogurt, Popsicle, pudding, coffee and tea up until 3 days ago and now I am able to do cream of wheat and soups.. 2 more weeks of purée and then off to soft foods.. I have absolutely no regrets. I have lost 40 pounds since pre op diet..

14 days seems so long only on liquid I'm so hungry already [emoji31]

Hello Everyone! I am new to this forum, although I have been reading everyone's very informative and inspirational posts for many months now! As my gastric sleeve journey is about to take off, I thought I should finally introduce myself to the group as I hope to post here throughout my journey... About me... I am what you would consider a gastric sleeve 'lightweight', although I have never thought of myself as "light" in the past 10 years! I am 5'2" female and 210 lbs, making my BMI 38.2. I am a self-pay patient as my BMI is "too low" (under 40) for insurance coverage. I am "pre-diabetic", have borderline high blood pressure, and ahve a strong family prevalence of…

Im getting ready to head over to the hospital, I'm feeling so many different things,anxious, excited, nervous, and a bit scared [emoji13] I pray everything goes well and i can come home tomorrow. I don't really have many friends here but I have wonderful support from my family and boyfriend. It would be nice to have someone going through this as well though so anyone else having the surgery looking for friendly support, reach out to me!

Hi All, I just got sleeved on Monday along with a hiatal hernia repair. I'm in much less pain than I thought I would be so I'm very hopeful this recovery will be fast! I lost 19lbs on my two week low carb pre op diet so I plan to continue that way of eating once I'm on solids again. I started at 367, was 348 on surgery day and want to get down to less than 20% body fat, whatever that scale number will be. Any tips on what I should start to do to be active when the time comes? I was thinking just walking to start with but your suggestions are welcome! Thanks [emoji4]

Help! I am eating badly and every time I get back on track I last a few days and then I'm doing it again. Am I doomed to gain my weight back. I'm down 100 lbs from my sleeve surgery. My surgeon told me at one year I could have a duodenum switch has anyone done that? Should I even do it if I'm not focused on changing? Grrr I wish I had the answers.

Down 54 pounds in 4 months. Blood work has improved. Getting energy back and sleeping better. Feet and knees no longer hurt!

I'm new to the group and just had my surgery March 7th. I have been on a waiting list for at least 5 years. It took me 1 whole year to apply after the doctor gave me the papers. I was so scared. I got the call to start the liquid diet. The day of my surgery I thought I would be stressed seeing as I wasn't really ready for the Surgery when I aplied as well as its a life changing operation. Surprisingly I was crazy calm. I don't understand it. I get anxiety from time to time so I thought I would need someone to hold my hand through it. I guess I was truly ready to change my life. Pre-op I lost 15 pounds and to date (9 Days post) I have lost 27.8 pounds. It's so exciting.…

I had my surgery on Feb 6th. Other than Serious nausea no complications. I had my surgery with a specialist in Arlington, TX. He didn't see me at my two week check in/follow up. Instead I got the PA or Nurse Practitioner (not sure) who is fairly negative. I had the band to sleeve revision and he feels the need to tell me that most B to S patients don't do as well as other patients. I have been following the guidelines for diet and vitamins but am having trouble getting to 64 grams of protein w/o drinking protein shakes. Weight is dropping (at 197 from 232 pre surgery) but I am tired, cranky and way too weepy for my own good. I am walking daily and have been doi…

My surgery was on February 22nd. I started the process in August 2016, from that point to today I have lost a total of 46lbs. Since surgery I have lost about 20lbs and a lot of inches all over. I have had a wonderful experience so far. I drink 2 protein shakes a day (30mg each of protein) and have a protein bar for snack during the day. I usually only eat about 3 to 4 bites of my husbands dinner and I am done. I do see some results, I know it's a hard process and it is going to take time. As well as everyone's journey is different.

Hey! My name is Jennifer and I started my journey over a year ago. I was supposed to have the surgery in June but I didn't get to have it done then. I changed programs to Foothills Weight Loss Center with Dr. Colquitt in Knoxville, TN and I'm so glad I did. I had my surgery March 8 and I just had my one week post-op visit. I lost six pounds in six days. My surgery went seamlessly, so I'm blessed. I'm excited for the rest of this journey to unfold. I am 30 years old and a public school teacher. I went through a divorce in November of 2015 and that made up my mind to have this done. I have been ready for the hard work and to help build my confidence…

My journey begins on February 23, weight in prior surgery 274 lbs. Day of surgery 270lbs. 7 days Post op 262 lbs. But recuperating.

My weight loss journey started in 2010 when I weighed 386 pounds. I became stagnant and didn't lose any weight for several years after I lost the initial 100 pounds. I got the sleeve in June of 2016 and it saved my life. Learning how to eat again has been fiffucult. Learning how to eat around my food addiction has been especially difficult. But im happier than I've ever been and I'm going to run a 5k next month!

Yesterday marked my second week since I had the RnY GBP procedure. I still can't answer why I am always hungry but the liquid protein snacks do help calm the hunger pain. 10 pounds lost in 2 weeks which isn't much but its ok with me as I am dropping which is all that counts. I do confess I feel like an old fart in a nursing home since I have to have a liquid/pureed diet and can't chew my food. No other things to report really but thought I would finally share and contribute. After waiting about 3 years jumping through all these hoops and medical tests I am through the storm and dropping weight and becoming a healthier me.

So this morning March 1st at 5:00, I have to report to admitting. I'm so nervous I have not been to sleep.! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Ok so I had my gastric sleeve surgery January 23rd of this year. A week later I was in the hospital because my heart rate was elevated. They thought it was because of the pain. A few days later I started having pain in my left pelvic area, went to the ER and had 2 have emergency surgery 2 remove my left ovary, it had become horses and it was hemmoraghing. So I came home days later and my heart rate shot back up and I felt some pain in my stomach on the right side, so again I go 2 tha ER an found out I had pancreatitis. So again I had 2 have emergency surgery 2 remove my gallbladder. Once I came home this time we noticed that my heart rate was still high even with me resti…

My starting weight was 275 , and the day of surgery I was 263 . I am currently 255 . I am now on my puree diet and I am struggling with getting my fluids in ! I have the whole bad breath thing going on probably due to dehydration. . I get naaeaous anytime I drink anything whi,h makes it harder to consume . . I am getting discouraged because it's hard work !! But I keep pushing myself and saying everything will be okay . . Currently down 20 pounds since I started so that's my motivation . . Any tips on how I can consume more liquids ??

Hello, I'm 40 6'4" 425. I have lost 20 the first month! Trying to hit the weight the dr wants me to get too. I have not had my surgery yet. I'm doing this for lots of reasons. I have have a couple of questions for people. 1. Has anyone on here been told there losing to much weight too fast? 2. Anyone regret getting it done? 3. What's the biggest change to happen to you? 4. Anyone have huge personality changes? 5. Any truth to the roomer a guy gets a bigger man hood? I would like to get back into the dating seen but have not in years due to my size. Thanks for the help. Brent.

Who had to go on the liquid diet for two weeks before Surgery how was it

Highest weight: 330 Surgery weight: 320 Current weight: 231 Goal weight: 160 All I can say is this weight loss feels AMAZING!! The old me is coming back and ready for it all! This journey has had its ups and downs but the best part is seeing a better me [emoji847]

I just found this app, I think it will be very helpful on my journey! I am 50yo and live in Minnesota. My starting weight 6 months ago was 279, I am now 248. I hope to get approved for surgery soon[emoji2]

So I just got my surgery date! I got for surgery on the 27th at 10am. I am so excited! A little nervous, too, I think...

I have never posted before but have been watching the forum for quite awhile. Thanks to everybody here I am ready to start my new journey. Sharing your experiences has been a blessing. I just wish I could sleep.

After all my preparing for my hospital stay, I Woke up this morning and was surprised how emotional I am about having surgery. Looking forward to my "re-birth".[emoji56][emoji56]

How did you finally decide to go for it? Each time I felt the urge to shed the extra 100-150 lbs, I would check into bariatric surgery. I would talk to friends and family. I would sometimes go to the initial consultation with the surgeon and even to the psychologist to discuss the options. Each time I walked away from those conversations with doubt and fear. If I would just exercise, it would be easy to lose weight. If I would just eat healthier foods, it would be easy to lose weight. The years passed, and the weight increased. I joined a lousy gym, and didn't go because I had no one to care for my children long enough to spare me the time. Then, I joined a great gym,…

have my surgery date for nov 13 with dr Louisiana Valenzuela in Tijuana , anyone else?

Hey everybody!!! I am so excited I got approved for surgery and scheduled for March 22nd! This is all happening so fast and I really thought I would be able to count on my family for support but is seems like no one is really being that supportive. I told my brother and he asked me if I was sure that I wanted to do it....After a year and a half long process of getting my insurance requirements and other issues that have come up...YES I am sure! My mom also when I told her she replied that she has been loosing weight by cutting out meat and that I should try to do that before I do it lol. She was very adamant about me doing the sleeve and I chose the bypass which I think s…

Hi all, I've been on the gastric sleeve forum for a few months but now I am coming over here because today I had my EGD and my dr. Said that I may have GERD. He took a biopsy and I will have the results some time this week. If they come back positive I will likely need to change my procedure to the bypass because of the high risk of heartburn associated with the sleeve. I've never really considered the bypass before so now I am all types of nervous. My main fears are dumping syndrome and losing too much weight and looking sick. I have about 100lbs to lose. I've heard that bypass patients can lose a lot and and some times too much. Can anyone offer any insight into these …

I was a low BMI when I was sleeved in August 2016. I was 180 pre op and 172 on the day of surgery. I am now at 132. Went from a very tight 12 to a comfortable 4-6. No post op problems with the exception of constipation requiring Miralax and watching intake. I am 65 years old and love being able to sit comfortably in an airline seat. get on my hands and knees without groaning and no more breathing heavy when climbing stairs. I can feel my ribs and love having a waistline. My motivation was to prevent lose of mobility and becoming dependent upon my husband to take care of me. I highly recommend this to anybody who has the means either with insurance or out of poc…

I'm down 35 pounds and 4 months to go till I can have the VSG done. Extremely proud of myself with my loss. I am a firm believer in not weighing in until I have dr appointments. It makes it great to see the progress you have achieved! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Here's a pictures from one year apart. I started my journey in January 2016 at 420 pounds. I only had one 6xl that shirt that fit me. My stomach was almost to my knees and was hard to walk. I had so many health problems pcos, thyroid, Autoimmunedisease, RA, pseudotumor and high blood pressure. I knew I had to change my weight. It was the cause of all my health problems. I decide to look into weightloss surgery for help with my weighloss. My insurance required me to do a 6 month supervised diet. I lost almost 80 pounds before surgery. Wasn't sleeved till July 2016. Since surgery I've drop over 70 pounds. I now weigh 273 pounds. This as been a amazing tool to help me o…

11 Months out and I caught myself. Down 90 lbs now. And 11 months ago, I was very skeptical that I could actually loose that much weight. I have been ecstatic with my progress but find my thoughts creeping towards dissatisfaction with the loose skin and the fact that I am a size 14 but maybe I should set a goal to be a size 6 or 8. I have had to stop myself and put things in perspective and realize how far I've come. It is a mind game now. A balancing act between being in a comfortable sustainable place where I have a healthy relationship with food and my body, and disregard external influences that are not in line with what is best for me. I did this for me. To b…

I have one week till my surgery on the 16th. I'm ready to focus on new healthier self. I want to be able to see a transformation on the outside and inside of myself. By inside I mean confidence and a new inspiration to work to a goal. Any suggestion for next week? Also, anyone getting sleeved next week Or within the next few days GOOD LUCK! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App