Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story

Hey, has anybody tried that fat free, sugar free Clemmy's ice cream?!?!

How many people had surgery by Dr. Clark? I had mine July 2011. I am 173 pounds happy. Dr Clark gave me my life back. Same guy & girl 5 years apart.

I'm ready.... a little nervous...but ready!!!

Hello. My name is Greg and I had my VSG on March 15 (so I am in week two.) I had a lot of pain during the 1st few days and I know this is normal. After week one I was actually feeling really great about everything, and then when I woke up yesterday (Tuesday 3/26) I felt terrible. I have had this constant, painful, burning diarrhea that will not stop. Also, when I try to eat something like pudding I just start feeling sick. This could be dumping syndrome, but I'm not 100% sure. I know this is going to get better, but I hate how I have been feeling this week. Any comments or suggestions would be greatly appreciated and I am glad that I found this sight. Thank you!

Okay so I am going to give this a go. I know the scale has gone down 75 lbs., and I started out in a TIGHT size 32 & am now comfortably a size 24, and have had many other NSV over the past 4 months. I still don't see it. Someone recommended that I look at side by side pictures so here we go. 3 pictures are me at my highest weight of 418. One is 2 Easter's ago at an Easter Egg hunt with my boyfriend, nieces and nephew. 2 are from this August at Niagara Falls and in my sister's wedding. I was still ate 418 for those. My VSG was on 11/27. I'm not sure how these pictures are going to upload so the pic of me in the black & pink flower dress is from today. My boyfriend'…

A very modest goal of 150 but I haven't weighed 150 since 6th grade

Bending down in the shower to shave my legs without the big belly in the way and being able to complete the job without coming up every few seconds.

So i got sleeve on 3/11 & everyone tells me i look Different but i dont see it heres a pic

I've been on liquids for 7 days, and I can't take it anymore! I'm not supposed to start mushy foods until Thursday, but I want to start slowly tomorrow; maybe a soft boiled egg for breakfast. If I tolerate it well, is there any reason I need to wait until Thursday?? I can't drink another drink.....I'm going out of my fricken mind All I want is a 1/4 cup of cottage cheese!!!

Hii.. So im almost 2weeks post up vsg got it done 3-19-2013 and I feel like I can drink 4oz of liquid in about 2 or 3 minutes my dr said I should be drinkin that amount in 5 to 10minutes.. But It doesnt hurt my stomach or nothing.. Is this ok to do?

Hello...my name is Rochelle and i'm 25 from Ms. Im married without children but desire to have some one day! I know some people may jokingly say Ive been fat all of my life but in reality I have. Every since I was young Ive been pleasantly plump. I have always been an outgoing and sociable person so my friends and classmates really didnt see me depressed in public...but many days and nights I cried myself to sleep. Finding clothes and fitting into tight spaces is the story of my life. Eventhough I am obese ive never really had health issues until recently. A few months ago I had a family member pass away at 32yrs old from a heart attack...and thats when I knew I had to do…

Hello All... My name is Dawn and I will be having my VSG on April 30, 2013. I have been waiting/wanting surgery for many many years and finally decided to bite the bullet and self pay to have it done in Mexico. I am very excited and scared about my upcoming surgery and looking forward to reading all of your stories...Thanks

I have this rash on my chest and shoulder area. .creeping towards my neck. I don't know ..should I take benadryl ? ill be calling my doctor tomorrow morning first thing. Just don't want any meds that can cause ulcers or bleeding.

Well im a 44 year old male, I say with more than my share of Obese related illnesses. My starting weight was 294 my weight now is 273. I just got the call from the hospital if the sun comes up next Wed. the 19th im having my sleeve. Everyone including my wife cant understand why im having weight loss surgery. I was a cop for 25 years. Im not what you would call a heavy guy to look at me im really "thick" Ive always ran and lifted weights but things are getting harder and harder to do with all my medical problems. Im not very happy with myself and mostly just sad. Reading the members post have really helped me through this 8 month process and I truly see happiness around …

Can someone please explain to me what these are? "Strips" sound weird for something you ingest. Can I just get them at a chemist when I get to LA .. I'm not sure if we have anything similar here & want to be prepared.... I've just googled - so u put them on your tongue and they dissolve?

Well I finally made it through my Dr. Supervised 6. Month Diet and Exercise Class, now my final Dr. Consult is This Friday, I hope this goes quick this time around and approval is quick. All my Medical was done and I was scheduled for surgery 11/30/12 when Insurance denied me for this Diet requirement after telling me it wasn't required. I think it could be Mid to Late April. Insurance said I did not need to redo any of the medical. I can't wait!!

what can It be???

Crazy! Lol

Hello everyone! I have not posted yet about my journey- because I have only been on my phone and well- THATS A LOTTTTTT OF THUMB ACTION! LOL I started a blog a few weeks ago...and have posted here and there on it. I have not gone "public" on facebook or anything and havent even told all of my family that I have had the surgery yet...but am planning to very soon- so this is my first step in "Coming out of the fat closet!" If any of you are interested in following... the address is scale into the classroom and we all had to line up in a single file line and get on the scale. RIGHT IN FRONT OF EVERYONE- which before I stepped on that scale, I really had no understandin…

I am so gassy and nauseated!!! Just adjusting to eating and post surgery discomfort. I know it will get better.

I recently had my surgery on March 11th. I thought I was mentally and emotionally ready for the surgery, but was sadly mistaken. I feel like I am in my own hell. I miss food! I know I had the surgery for a good reason. I have a two year old son that I would like to be able to get out and play and keep up with. Every part of me just wants to pick up some french fries and chow down but I scare myself out of it. Did I really go through all of this just to go back to my old ways? Will I ever stop missing "the good stuff". I am so tired of greek yogurt, sugar free pudding and mashed potatoes. Not to mention the funky protein shakes that I can get about 75% in before …

What is wrong with me..?I am almost 3 months out have Lost 40+ lbs., (only weigh at doctor’s office and not weighed in 3 weeks)… People are starting to notice that I have Lost weight and I DON’T like it…I feel awkward and don’t know how to respond. Very uncomfortable with the Nice comments…I have not told anyone other than husband and 1 friend that I had the surgery. Help What is Wrong with ME..

I was banded with plication on Monday, 3/25/12. I'm on full liquids, and anything I eat/drink leaves a sour taste in my mouth. Has anyone else had this happen? I hope it's temporary, because it's disgusting and makes me want to throw up (though I haven't had any vomiting).

I had my sleeve done on March 27, so that makes me 4 days out. I am still having a hard time getting the water down. It hurts when I swallow. I think it might just be air, but I don't know what to do about it, walking around does not help. Anyone else having this problem?

First timer on the forum. 11 days until surgery and I cannot wait. Luckily as well as unfortunately I don't have to lose any weight before surgery. Lucky because it's one less stress, unfortunately because I'm probably going to end up diabetic after the amount of crap I've eaten over the last few days. I told my kids not to upset me today because I'd probably cry chocolate! Lol

Hi everyone, I'm so glad I found this app. I've started the process toward lap band and this site is so informative! Your stories of success and bumps in the road are reassuring me that my decision is the right one!!! I'm in month 3 of a 6 month pre-surgery requirements by my insurance Before it can even be brought to insurance for approval. So afraid they'll deny the surgery :-(... I'm 234lbs. And 5'6"... My BMI is 37 but I also have severe reflux, asthma, and insomnia. Can't wait to change my life for the better and get back in shape! Hope you guys can help support me and I'll do the same!

Is it ok to drink sparkling drinks cuz I really want know I know you can't drink sodas no more.

I am nauseous most days all day. I take Pepcid and a probiotic. What else can I try???

Hello So I had my 6 month check up with my doctor and have learned that I lost 76% of my excess body fat . I have lost a total of 100 lbs and need 35 more to go . I am noticing that I'm not losing as much weight per week as I have in the past and feeling more of an appetite . I have made changes to my diet , like eating more nuts and fruits and less meats but still am not dropping the pounds like in the past . Any suggestions anyone ?

Im having trouble deciding. Plication is an additional $750

This is my first time writing on here, but I have been reading posts, and I must say they are very encouraging and I know I am making a good decision by getting the sleeve. Okay, where to start?? ... I have been thinking about WLS for years, and in January I decided to go for it. I met with my Dr. on January 10th and asked for a referral to Bariatric surgery. My doctor was very encouraging and thought it would be great for me to do it. I have sever asthma, pcos, Graves' disease, and the list goes on. I have always had medical issues growing up, and losing weight has been nearly impossible. Before my doctor was able to give me a referral I had to go to a seminar expla…

I'm scheduled for surgery and wondering if there are any tips to prevent hair loss after surgery?

So I know that after the surgery all they tell you to do is walk, walk, walk.... I get it. Now I'm one week out and want to know how soon I can actually hit the gym and the elliptical and burn some real calories? I know I can't over do it and have to take it slow, but at say two weeks out, is a brisk 45 minute walk too much? Or 30 minutes on an elliptical? Right now when I'm just doing the light walking I feel like I'm not working hard enough.... Thoughts?

I'm in information overload. I respect his approach. I've got a lit if work to do, which I expected. To start, I have to start immediately with 30gms of carbs per day. Good holly Molly! That's not going to happen overnight. But my husband is being very supportive and I plan on getting there as soon as possible.

Hello everyone! I just turned 18 on March 17, 2013. I had my sleeve gastrectomy on March 26, 2013. I am currently two days post-op and already feeling worried. I am having a really hard time noticing when I'm full, and I'm craving all kinds of real food already. Is it normal to feel hungry? How difficult was it for some of you to learn to listen to your body and know when you're full?

Hello my friends. It's been a while I'm following this great forum though I didn't have the courage to show up until yesterday. I'm so touched by all the kindness and support of the members, the generosity of all of u is so inspiring: taking the time to replying and pushing forward and advising...that's a lot to which I 'm so grateful... I'm scheduled to April 3rd. Scared. Hesitating. Dreaming. I'll rely on u to keep me down to earth. Thank u for being here. U're my big circle of friends. Ps: I hope my English isn't awkward as I think it is lol

I was never a heavy kid, although I was never skinny. I was fairly athletic, and also an “early bloomer” girl. By the time I was 12, I looked more like an 18 yr old, which caused my mother a fair amount of concern. My weight gain has been the result of a sort of “perfect storm” of three factors. When I was 17, I seriously injured my left knee in a silly accident. Five months later, I re-injured it playing basketball. I think I could have come back from the first injury, but the second injury pretty much meant that my knee would never be quite the same again. When I was 25, I began taking a medication that had a side effect of increased appetite. Around the same ti…

Because of my Hernia .I find it hard to eat. I don't find any foods that I am able to consume without having my chest hurt.

Sleeved 12/26/12 *420 lbs* 01/10/13 -40 lbs. *380 lbs* 01/17/13 -8 lbs. *372 lbs* 02/27/13 -22 lbs. *350 lbs* 03/26/13 15 lbs. *335 lbs* GatorDave

Please anyone feel free to explain

3 years ago this month I had the lap band surgery in Mexico. I would like to say I am a success story. But, I am not. I started out with a bang and lost 45 pounds in the first 3 months. Then slowed to 2 a month. Then I started gaining and couldn't figure it out. I started a having sore throat and swelling. This went on for 1 year as I slowly gained back the weight I lost. As I had no insurance, I could not go to the doctors....finally I went to the doctors. Turned out that my thyroid was the problem. I had thyroid cancer. Now, no thyroid and I am fighting to relose the weight that I gained back. I am just 10 pounds down from where I was 3 years ago....

I am just starting to research Lapband surgery. I don't want to yell anyone that I'm considering have the surgery. Does anyone else feel this way?

The first year was crazy I was doing good losing so much weight I was about 210 and I dropped down to 160 but at one point my band got filled to much that I got really sick so they had to drain it out And made me put some weight back on oh boy did I put it back on I got back on track the following year I got down to 145 but once again I got sick to the point where I couldn't eat Whatever i ate it would come right back up I was cold all the time pale moody just not my self one night i threw up and all this brown stuff came up with it , to find out it was my stomach lining i told my mom she rushed me to my doctor the drained it out and well now I'm back to square one I…

I've had a problem ever since my surgery on 01/24/13. I cannot stay hydrated. I have always preferred drinking water over anything else, but since the surgery I have a difficult time with water. Protein shakes, yogurt smoothies, soup, and coffee have no problem going down, but for some reason as soon as I drink water it seems to get stuck and go down a LOT slower than other liquids. Has anyone else had this problem? I've lost 25 lbs including preop and I'm sure I could have done better had I been able to drink water. There's no telling how many times I mistook hunger for thirst. Thanks!

Hey everyone. Today is my 4 month anniversary and I've lost 92 pounds. Pics are below!! The sleeve was one if the beat decisions I ever made and I encourage anyone thinking about it to go for it!!!

I am just in the stage of looking into bariatric surgery. I want the sleeve because I understand that I will still be able to take Celebrex after surgery. I also have a friend whose son and daughter-in-law have had the sleeve and are very pleased. My insurance pays for some bariatric surgery but not the sleeve. I live in the Lee's Summit, MO area so I will have to travel some no matter where I choose to have surgery. ONe nice thing about being self-pay is that I can go anywhere. I'm very interested in hearing people's experiences, what they think of their doctor and also, how long did it take you to get scheduled for surgery. Any info appreciated. I look forward to learni…

I'm thirty years old. Its been one week since I've been banded and plicated it has been tough. I am looking forward to next week when I go to my first post op appointment. I am excited, scared, and nervous hoping that I did the right thing and the weight will come off considering my BMI was 59. I was 5'6 370 lbs on the day of surgery I was 356. Hope o come down more.

I am asking this question because I had the VBG 12 years ago and after the initial healing, I besically could not eat healthy foods, and by that I mean meat, fish, fruits and veggies....I seemed to exist mostly on junk food because my stomach could process that. My theory was that the pouch was so small it did not have all the necessary stomach juices to digest the healthier foods. A year ago the opening, which was the size of a dime, got completely blocked...water wouldnt even go down. I had emergency surgery and he unblocked it and removed half of the band. So the size of the upper stomach is stil smaller than the a regular stomach but then it passes through and is…

I was sleeved feb 18th. Started at 253 and now at 5 weeks out I have lost 21 lbs. I am disappointed by this number because it appears I'm losing not just slow, but very SLOW. I eat about 600-700 cals a day. 60g protein. I'm not getting as much water as I should be, maybe 40oz on a good day. I have cut out all breads, pastas, sugars etc. I'm looking for encouragement, tips, motivation and reassurance that made the right choice. I'd also like to hear from someone else who succeeded in similar shoes.

Hi everyone I lost a total of 130lbs, last week Tuesday was 1 year since I've had surgery...I went from 280 to 150...I'm feeling so blessed!