Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story

I really hate thus part they never can fund my veins in my arms and i always wind up have to give it thru my hand but on another note the process has began...egd is scheduled pysc eval is scheduled pulmonary scheduled so i guess after all that is done ill get a surg date....-feeling anxious and nervous

I am 7 1/2 months out and down 121 pounds. I have been at a stall for a few weeks, but am really losing inches even thought the scale isn't moving right now. I don't mind it one bit! I started in a size 26/28 pants size. This weekend I went shopping and bought... get this a size 13 in the juniors section... OMG I could not beleive it, a size 13... that is half of what I was wearing before.. The last time I bought juniors size clothing was in elememntary school! Another amazing NSV was the for the first time in my life I was able to shop at Vistoria Secrets... 112$ later and it was super worth it... I have never felt so normal in my life.. The only down side of all thi…

Hi folks. New to the sure. Just needing friendly advice. I was sleeved on 4/25..I lost 20lbs postOP. My question is..when did your stomach pain finally go away...I feel like I've done 600 crunches and what is your best advice about getting in your fluids..its hard for me because as soon as I take my medicine I want to go to sleep. Any advice is appreciated! Thanks. =)

My surgery in Monday!!! I am SOOOOO hungry

So excited and ready, but these bariatric advantage shakes my surgeon has me on suck!!!

In less than seven hours I will be on my flight to mexico for my gastric sleeve. So excited to finally be on my journey to the other side. Cant wait to cross over. :)

I had my first appt yesterday. Loking at surgery around late summer. The nurse told me I should expect to lose 60%of my excess weight. I am female and 245 pounds as of now (my highest weight). She said I should expect to get to 185 pounds. To me that's still big considering my ideal weight according to the nurse is 145. I was hoping to get to at least 150--or less. Does this sound realistic? I'm kind of discouraged.....

I had my surgery April 3rd 2013 & I ate 4 cheez its on 3 different occasions not n one day but ova a coarse of a couple days I feel bad but at least its not like it was b4 when I would eat the whole bag then feel bad & I'm not gonna make it a habit

excited and scared at the same time!!!!

I hate that there isn't a way to look at before and after pics on this site. There should be a section dedicated to before and afters. After all, each of you deserve to be recognized for your hard work. (Hoping I have my surgery in June)

I've been craving a beer ....first week back in a job I hate with a passion ...walked round the supermarket and thought fcuk it what's the worst that could happen and as I type the awesomeness has just happened cheers to all you sleevers out there it's only one however its been fantastic 146lbs lighter just realised so happy I've done it no regrets shrinking by the day 3 months after surgery sending happy thoughts to you all

3 days out and today is a good day. I am able to consume fluids easily and most all pain has subsided. Only a little sore on left lower incision.

Hi, I was wondering who here had similar stats to mine. I am 31 5'6.5", 257lbs BMI ~44. I just started my journey and have my first NUT appt. May 6. I am an active person and enjoy running outside but have problems with my diet (obviously) so was looking for a permanent solution to help me stay at a healthy weight. I would love to hear about your journey and see pics, especially those that have similar stats to mine. Hopefully by the end of this year, since I have to do 6 months of NUT appts., I will have my surgery and join these success stories!

My pre-op weight was 183. I didn't do the pre-op diet. I wasn't disciplined enough to even do a pre-op diet. I had my surgery on 2-28-13. I am now 173. I am 5'2". My goal weight is 125lbs. Although I am not hungry, I am craving everything. I have found that just smelling or licking the food will take that craving away. Is it normal that my weight loss is slow? I thought I should have lost more by now.

Starving why is starving necessary?? These nutrimed shakes are AWFUL

Good evening, I am typing this on my iPad sitting in my chair in my hospital room. My surgery was this morning at 10:45. I am writing this to try and share a few things about my surgery so far. Let's work backwards. I already told you I am out of bed and in a chair in my hospital room. I did a few laps of my ward about an hour ago. The first lap I felt some tightness in my gut. The second lap I was standing upright and walking better. By the third lap I was walking almost normal. Still taking short steps, but felt pretty good. Getting out of the bed was the best thing I did all day. I was in the bed for a few hours after surgery in my r…

5mo . Out Julie

Hi im very beware to this my first appt was today...i was suppose to get lap band but my surgeon talked to me about both and now im going for the sleeve.....im not required to do the nutrition classes....but i do have to get lab work a pyshc eval a egd and pulmonary clearance.....can't believe that i have all my appt set for everything accept surgery date of course but all my clearances will be done by the end of may...i have to do a 10 day liquid preop (tears) gonna suck....but everything is moving so quick im so excited and nervous and more than ready for the healthier happier me!!!!!

Thought I'd stop in and introduce myself especially as my surgery date approaches. I found this site after reading the big book on lap band. I've struggled with my weight all my life. I started blood pressure meds in my 30's and was started on another last October. I've noticed on recent blood work my blood sugar levels and cholesterol rising. So felt it was time to do something before my counter is overcome with medication bottles. In the past, I checked into lap band but at the time didn't feel I could follow the "plan". This time I went to a seminar and then met with the surgeon and it felt different. I am now in a better place and ready to tackle my weight! It took m…

I have read so many posts from people doing their Pre Op for upcoming surgery. and I am so Puzzled how this process can be so dramatically different. My surgeon only requires a liquid diet the day prior to surgery, but I also have seen posts from some of a 3 Day Pre Op liquid diet, 2 Week Pre Op liquid diet, 1 Month Pre Op liquid diet. I am really puzzled how this process can be so different. I am grateful that mine is only 1 day prior, as i honestly would find 2 weeks or longer on liquids very difficult. I know my Surgeon and his partners know their stuff as the have 30 years of combined experience, and this is all they do at ALSA Bariatric Center in Fresno , they al…

Hi my surgery is on 5/14 and I am looking for folks having their sleeve done around the same date as I am. I have my pre-op appt with my surgeon tommorow. I will find out how long my pre-op diet will be ad well 2 or 3 weeks. I really can't wait to get weighed tommorow. I will also post starting pics before my liquid diet. I am excited and scared at the same time but am looking forward to my new life.

Im 10 days post op and I've been sneaking in soft foods..broccoli and fish oh and a pickle (no skin) I haven't eating a lot but I just had to confess. Im actually 19lbs down! But I haven't lost anything in the last 2days just wondering if I may have caused a stall ..remember I was losing 2 1/2 to 3 lbs a day!

It's been a lot of years since I've seen the 100's. This sleeve is really working for me. Sometimes I can't believe it's true...but I'm losing! Yeah...I'm still struggling with getting in all my fluids and Proteins. I don't get in my supplements the way I'm supposed to. It's been sometimes difficult...but mostly this has been a great adventure. I was sleeved on 2/22/13. Highest weight was 256. Surgery weight was 239. Current weight 199. NO REGRETS!!!!

Doing good so far, even though my husband eats constantly I also had to start antibiotics due to a tooth issue. Does anyone know If that will be an issue? My surgery is May 2 and I'm done with them May 1st. Waiting on the nurse to call me back but I thought I'd throw it out here

I stumbled on to this site while looking for Post-Op food alternatives. I never have time to go to support group work/family and I've never been comfortable sharing. But I know that it is beneficial during this entire process. So at my heaviest after having my second child was 261 pounds. While I'd like to blame it on pregnancy I can't because I lost all the weight (27 lbs) that I gained during my pregnancy. When I started my 6-month monitiored weight loss I was 259 lbs. By surgery date I was 235 (I think). I had my procedure done by the Maryland Weight Management by Dr. David vonRueden. I have to say I really love his practice there is so much support pre-op and post…

Hi all! So I've been lurking here for months now I started the whole process in January and yesterday I was approved and given a surgery date, May 20th and start my liquid diet on May 6th! I'm super ecstatic and wanted to share my happiness!! Any advice is welcome

I'm now 6 weeks post op and I've lost 52 lb including pre op diet. I've had dehydration for a week but feeling much better now. I'm thrilled with the loss and can't wait for the next 6 weeks to see how much I loose !!! I love my sleeve !! Sent from my iPhone using VST

I'm 5 weeks post opt today and my 2 yr old has a stomach virus. I'm so afraid I'm going to be next. Has anyone had a stomach virus after getting sleeved, and if so how was it tolerated?

So I am one month post op today. I got on the scale this morning so I could see where I landed in the world of losing after a month and I was up 0.1 from yesterday (I know, I know, I said I was going to quit getting on the scales every day and I'm trying, but...). Anyway, we took my 1 month post op pictures last night and I have to say that I was a little disappointed. I can see very little change in myself other than some in my face. I know it takes time. I guess the silly part of my brain was expecting to see a big difference in my pictures from a month ago. I am down 19.8 pounds since surgery and down 64.3 pounds since my highest weight. I am super pumped about …

I am about 4 months out and have lost52 lbs. more than half way to goal. I just worked up the courage to apply for two really great jobs. One as a nursing school instructor and one as a charge nurse in labor and delivery. I'm not sure I will qualify because it has been 10 years since I last worked. I felt to bad about myself to even think about re-entering the work force But today I got two calls. One was an invitation to send in my résumé. The second call is for an interview for Friday!! Never would I have had the guts to even apply before the surgery. I am hopeful for the first time in a long time. Hit 'like' to give me a boost and some encouragement …

Hi all. I am new here and it all seems a bit overwhelming, yet there seems to be a lot of support. I live in NE Ohio, am a chemist, have a beautiful Chinese wife (for the last 12 years), a GORGEOUS, not to mention smart daughter working in Texas, four cats and getting a puppy (mostly to tell me when it is time to go for a walk). It will help a lot that I will be retiring in another year or so and will actually have TIME to exercise properly too. My surgery is scheduled for May 21st and I'll be starting Optifast on April 29th. So, naturally, all my "friends" are plying me with food, convinced that I will never be able to eat again. But all that will stop this weekend…

The doctors office called me today to tell me the IRB still hasn't approved plication. I am going on and having the band Monday.

some times I get heartburn after drinking water. Has anyone else had this issue and how did you stop it from happening?

My sleeve is really working for me ????

Any opinion on the two weight loss surgery being one better than the other. Need to loose 150 pounds

HELP!!! I was banded on the 19th. Procedure was done around 5:45 that fri evening. I have not eaten since Thursday the 18th. I've done good so far. Gas pain a lot better. Actually went to gym this morning(tues) and walked a mile very slowly. All was well doing protein drinks and liquids until I decided to make a puréed soup today. I drank probably 5-6 oz and I drank about 3oz of apple juice and water over a period of 3 hrs. Anyway, I'm miserable! Feels like something is stuck I'm my throat and my stomach is a constant rumble. I took nausea pill and Gasx and NO relief yet. My stomach is actually sore. I can't even imagine drinking h2o. I even keep burping. Anybody had thi…

I had my sleeve surgery 10 months ago yesterday! I started at 308 and now am down to 180- I've lost 128 lbs! I could not be more proud of myself. Going from a size 24 pant and 3x shirt to a size 9-10 pant and medium shirt feels amazing! I struggled for 23 years with my weight! I can honestly say I have no regrets! To me I lost 447 lbs because I got rid of a guy who brought me down and wouldn't let me shine!! I have now found love with an incredible man who supports me and loves me unconditionally! I am proud of everyone who has had or going to have the sleeve! Be proud

So, I had my surgery in June. I've lost the equivalent of a young adult - 113 lbs. And, I just can't seem to get the rest off. Feeling very frustrated, but not deflated and I certainly don't feel like a failure. I joined this site for guidance. I've been at 200 for about a year now and I eat well, exercise often. Now that I will be donating a kidney to my mother in the near future, I want very much to lose this last little bit. Does anyone have any suggestions or tips for me? Thanks.

I recently had my surgery on 4/10 and I'm on a clear liquid diet for 2 weeks I have found myself to be very emotional when does it start to get better?

I was all set to have my surgery scheduled, insurance approved w/out requiring a medically supervised diet, but my Surgeon said he wants me to complete a 3 month medically supervised diet. I just want to get my new life started! I also had it planned that I would have the surgery after my kids got out of school for the summer, but now it will probably not happen that way

So my surgery is tomorrow have to be at the hospital at 6:30 AM. Have been on the liquid diet so far just protein shakes for breakfast, lunch and broth for dinner. It's not too bad the anxiousness I feel is not letting me feel hungry. It's such a strange feeling I have nerves and excitement to see the changes in my body. I'm putting myself in gods hands and am sure he made this process so easy for a reason. Just wanted to say thanks to everyone for their feedback and stories they have definitely made this process a little better to deal with. Wish me luck

Hi I had my surgery on april 3rd 2013 at first I was so happy & excited even right after I had the surgery but then all of a sudden last week I started having these feeling like what did I do 2 myself i,I could have done this on my own & then feeling weak at times don't help yes sometimes I feel good about my decision but 50% of the time I feel bad I am so confused right now & my attitude is the worse at times I hope this feeling don't last 4ever I thought I knew what I was getting myself in obviously I didn't

I'm down 58 pounds in 3 1/2 months! I was going to wait until a full 60 lbs down to post a picture collage. But, I had on a nice dress today and thought, WTH. By the way, I don't have a clue why my head is tilted so much in the before picture. LOL

First I want to say that this post is just for fun. I just happened to think to myself the other day...If there was a such thing as getting VSG & then being able to somehow have my regular sized stomach back AFTER I reach goal, Would I do it??????? If it were possible, which we know it's not & easily done...Would I do it?? What do you all think? Hmmmm....I have mixed feelings. I feel that by time I get to goal, I will have enough experience, training, will power, whatever to be able to live with a normal sized stomach & still maintain the loss. I'd like to see what you all think.

Dr. Eid at Magee in Pittsburgh Pa is my surgeon, anyone with experience dealing with him?

I had my surgery 3 weeks ago & need some new food ideas

today i meet my surgeon after 15 days of my surgery and she told me i lost already 40 pounds i was full of joy until she told me that i had to be admited because im to weak and not holding down no liquids period im dehydrated and need to strech my stomach more. im not ready for this all over again i mean i can deal with this issue, im not hungry at all. idk. im going crazy did i took the right decision on this surgery?

I had my surgery on July 27 2012 I'm down 240 lbs! I feel great! [ATTACH]3310[/ATTACH]

The day has finally arrived. Nervous, nervous, nervous!

Can anyone tell me I'm 3 weeks out of surgery and I still struggle to eat foods, my taste buds don't like anything.. I'm drinking but I have horrible foam in my mouth that I have to spit out 24/7.. I'm feeling down because I regret the surgery! I haven't been able to go to the toliet and am scared to eat and drink please give me some tips and does anyone else feel like this I'm so low energy I wake up everyday regretting it and praying I'm normal again how long till it gets better I miss sculling water help ideas