Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story

food has become a pain in my ass sitting with the family is great I just don't want to eat at normal times . My poor wife's every woken thought is what I'm eating and drinking and how much ....just started the 3 sip thingy with water so I know I'm getting enough water in over the day I haven't been over the last few days happy with the results so far just want to settle down to some sort of normality . Dinner is ether I'm eating to fast or starting with wrong food first some stuff I can eat one day and not the other tomato soup seams to be the best going to try the protein shakes to get a handle on how much I'm getting in any tips tricks or menus would be appreciated. R…

Hello everyone I'm a newbie to the sight it's crunch time now I have 5 days left b4 my big day I am so nervous any suggestion to help me get over my nervousness

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Hi my name is Shellie, and my story started when I was lil as is most of u.. I've struggled all my life been through an abusive marriage. Went through breastcancer at 35 had a partial hysterectomy so now goin through menopause. My cancer was one of the biggest reason for this surgery. I just had my surgery a week ago today and I had some complications with a small obstructure so I'm hoping and praying I go home tom. God bless and good luck everyone.

Yayyyyy.....got my approval....so omg.I don't even know! So excited.... wanted to share with all of you....

I am waiting on approval and its got me biting my nails lol....I am asking you guys to send up a prayer a thought or just cross your fingers for me. I was told to start my liquid diet while I wait on approval, because once approved surgery will take place very soon...I'm nervous but excited for my life to change...my brother was just banded a few weeks ago and he is doing great...thanks guys and I am claiming this victory I know I will be approved... I just want you guys to think of me...thanks

I'm having surgery done on March the 21st. I'm very excited and very nervous. I've been using opti-.fast for a week. I feel hungry a lot of the time. craving salt a lot. [ATTACH]2822[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]2823[/ATTACH] nicki763

I have my surgery on October 19th 2012 Went in at 227. I weighed in this morning before I ate anything and I was 183. I tinker back n forth between 185 and one 182. Is this normal. Or am I done losing.

it fuckin hurts Fred Montana JR

Hello everyone, this is my first night on here and my surgery is scheduled Friday. I'm overjoyed and terrified all together, I'm ready to begin my new journey ,but fear consequences of going under the knife. I have two small children and they depend on me , but I have to keep reminding myself that I'm doing this for them, and I have to be healthy for them. I also fear the pain and recovery time, I've had two csec but I see that the pain can be worse than that...I also work and attend school, how will I juggle this? Is there anyone in the same boat or had a smooth recovery with minimum pain? I do know everyone is different but I still fear intense pain:-(

After 6 months or more of being on this website I have finally made my decision to get the lapband. I am going with True Resilts in Houston. I only have 2 more appts. I also have my psych eval. I'm so excited and nervous about my whole world changing.mi have started to implement better eating habits as of last week. It's going good. All I do is daydream about my new body but most of all, my health! There is so much inspiration on here.

I have been prone to obesity most of my adult life. I have dieted so many times I cannot even remember. Alot of times I was very successful and lost tremendous amounts of weight in very short periods. But as you all know the routine......I would get overconfident once I reached my goal weight and I would quickly gain it all back and some. Five years ago, I was in fact very far along with yet another diet and feeling pretty good and healthly and out of the blue......wham........I had a MI. (myocardial infarction) My heart stopped from a blocked artery. I got zapped five times in the ER........as in dead!!. Well......I'm writing this...... so ......they were able t…

HELP..3OZ OF LEAN MEAT (BRKFST,LUNCH,DINNER) WATER,POPSICLES...i don't think i can stick to this...Any One else going through this special diet...five days before surgery

I am in the process of getting a conversion to sleeve from the Lapband and I'm just curious as to how long should I expect to be off work? I work 2 jobs.... so when I got the band I was out for a few days and back at it and I know this is more of an intense surgery. So any and all responses welcome.

I've been reading from the forums for about 3 weeks and I have had a lot of my questions answered, I want to add that I love how supportive and straight forward most of you are. I've waited to post any thing because I have been waiting to make sure that I would be able to get the band. My surgery date is April 5th, I'm self pay and this has been in the works for a while, my husband and I hate using credit or having payments so we've saved for this. I'm very excited my DH is very supportive I'm surprised i'm not more nervous. I'm really looking forward to learning from all of you and you don't know it but you all have helped me already!

Just got my sleeve march 11 I'm excited about this journey

Just talked to my patient advocate and she is calling cigna as we speak for precert and sending everything in....she says I should have a response within 5 days!!! I'm ready I'm ready I'm ready.... Thank you Lord in advance!!! Amen

I'm starting to think about life after surgery....6 days from now. How much protein am I supposed to try to get in every day? I know it will take different forms as I progress through the food chain again but where do I start?

I have been thinking, researching, contemplating, debating, and every other "ing" word possible the sleeve. And today I finally had a consultation with my surgeon and Im beginning the pre-op process. Little about me: Im a 27 year old ER nurse who weighs 336lbs. I've tried for years to lose weight... Diet, exercise, nutritionists, etc. Im a nurse, I know what I need to do and the right way to do it. And yet... Nothing. Very little improvement. Im blessed to have a boyfriend who loves me the way I am and is doing his best to be supportive of me. He just wants the best for me. My family is supportive, but doesn't think Im *that* overweight. My BMI says otherwise. Im bl…

Yay buddy! Now need to lose 10 more to be at my "stated goal weight" LOL or the weight I been saying I WANT to weigh for years and years. It's almost here! Can't wait! And I'm also excited that my slightly loose skin is going away yay!

Surgery march 19th. I have one last pre-op appt...Can anyone tell me what does your doctor go over with you on your last pre-op appt? Just curious

So excited about tomorrow. Surgery at noon. Looking forward to a new me!

nervous.. but excited to start my new life.. having it performed at O-Band center in Las Vegas.. Startng weight is 266..

Omg I have a problem. I have 4 days that the only thing I want to do is eat am always hungry can't stop eating. Gosh plis help. I would like to know how can I know if I stretch my pouch plis help

My friend and I have been best friends since we were 15. We have both battled weight issues since our teen years. Despite living completely different lives and living in different parts if the country, our friendship has always flourished. She let me know during the pre-op phase that she was completely opposed to the surgery, and that I could do it the old-fashioned way (even though neither of us had ever reached a healthy weight doing it the old-fashioned way). I love her so much and don't want to lose her, but se actually just asked me to back off and give her space. Anyone else have any issues with friends related to their decision to pursue surgery, and have any …

Never get on here but just checking in reading posts. Everyone has the same concerns, issues but eventually everything turns out fine. I have put on about 15 pounds that I am trying to take off from the 75 I originally lost but not too bad after 7 years. I have the tool to do it I just need to make my mind up! Unfortunately there is nothing that I cannot eat but I will get there. Have never exercised, I know, isn't that terrible! I swear I am going to start though! Just want everyone to know that seven years out it is still all good! No regrets!

I am 7 days out. I had my surgery in Mx with Dr. Ponce. I noticed the incision over the umbilicus which was the largest of the 5 began to get hard. I had scheduled a follow up with my regular Dr that I see before I went to Mexico. Yesterday I went for the appoint and he said I have a hematoma. He said that I should just watch it and if I began having a fever go to the ER. I am now so worried that I will have to have it surgically excised or something. Today it is bigger and has been hurting all day. It is the only source of discomfort at this point. I have already made another appointment for tomorrow (Thursday) because I return to work on Friday. I am a RN …

Strange I have been 187 pounds before. Back in 2003 and believe it or not I was happy in my skin. Now I'm smaller but I see so much fat. And the depression is overwhelming. Wellbutrin isn't working and I'm afraid to take anything else. Any one been here.

I am going to be "sleeved" on my actually birthday April 22nd! I have always made a big deal out of celebrating my birthday & this is going to be an unusual way to to it. I'll be 54 & a brand new me is about to emerge. I am nervous, excited & scared. I would of never thought of doing this but I am Type 2 Diabetic now on 2 kinds of insulins. When I tell people I weigh 231 lbs they say, "You do?" I am not ashamed of being large. I just want to get healthy again. I don't want to lose toes, eyesight etc... I have a good surgeon & team in Cambrigde,MA. I also have this website to help me. So that is part of my story for now. My biggest fear is can I do it. Wil…

It's been 3 weeks since my surgery and I've had brief episodes of being light headed. Not a big deal, after all I just had surgery and I feel exhausted most of the time. Well yesterday I took my dog to the vet and while speaking to the vet I had another spell, but this time I totally passed out. I woke up on the floor to the vet asking me if I'm ok. I was so embarrassed and scared at the same time. I've never fainted before. My post op appointment said I had low levels of iron and vitamin D and I am taking medicine for that. Has anyone else experienced this???

Hi! I just got sleeved on Jan 4 2013!! It was painful at first, but now I am doing great! I have lost 4 lbs so far.. Actually gained some weight immediately post op:( I guess due to swelling. Started my weight loss journey at 252 lbs, down to 237 after preop diet. Looking toward to losing my weight:)

HW 340 RNY GB date was April 4th of last year. 11 months later, I have dropped 141 pounds! I still have a little left but I'm not very concerned anymore as I am much more healthy and active. The last 30 pounds will be hard I'm sure but now I almost enjoy the journey lol

Hello, I'm Rebecca and I live in New Zealand. I was thinking of going to India for mine but have since read A LOT of North Americans go to Mexico (I was born in Toronto) so I've changed my mind and going through "alighterme.com" I am going to pay for a friend to come with me but I think cancun or PV look nicer then tijauana but everyone I've heard of goes there? I want her to have a nice time while I'm in the hospital or napping once back at the hotel. It costs a little more but she's doing me a huge favour and taking time off work. Has anyone got any story's of other places in Mexico? Thank you ????

I can finally take a chill pill and start getting things in order before my surgery on April 9, 2013, exactly a week after my 39th bday. I guess this will be the best bday gift to myself . Haven't quite hit me yet, maybe as I get closer to the 9th I'll start freaking out. This online support has been my lifesaver at times and I'm thankful for that. I have read about the good, the bad, and of course the uggglllyyyy! And as we all know each individual is different, however I do look forward to major changes coming my way. I'm not expecting things to change over night, but as long as this dreadful wt comes off I'm good with that. Its not going to be easy, but I'm ready to ta…

Hi, I'm new to this forum. I was banded in April of 2008 & after 14 fills I lost 75 lbs. I got to where I was able to eat more & more & I started gaining weight back. It was like I didn't even have weight loss surgery cause I was following the same pattern I did before the band. Recently I started having stomach pains & gerd.When I finally went to my Dr. he had an endoscopy done & found I had prolasped & my esophigus was inflamed so he did a biopsy. My wife & I met with him on Monday & he said the biopsy came back OK but we needed to select one of the 4 options he had for me. 1. He could empty the band & allow the stomah to go back in …

Got my insurance approval yesterday (Monday the 11th)... cried tears of joy when I found out over the phone! I was adament to NYU where the surgery will take place that a March date was important to me... so my official date is March 27 which means I start the pre-op diet TOMORROW! Did not expect to start so soon but I feel so happy and motivated that I know this was meant to be. YAY!!! ~Mark

I had my last diet appt last Tues & they where to submit to insurance but Thurs 3-7-13, but I find out Friday they never did & her reason was she is short handed plus she's in charge of weighing clients in. So my submitting had to be put off, so after me calling a few times for someone else to submit my info at last its was sent off yesterday 3-12-13 yippeeeee... Now waiting for Cigna insurance approve, I so nervous I don't know what to do.. lol

Hello everyone! I am from California & as I stated had a gastric bypass & am now 6 weeks post op. The main reason for going so drastic was, because I could never get enough weight off to be completely satisfied with myself despite the MANY weight loss programs I've tried in my lifetime! Oh yes, I'd lose but was unsuccessful in keeping it off. I never let myself go over 250 pounds but still being 5'3" this was too much for my body. then the fact that there is diabetes running on our family not to mention high blood pressure well this was enough for me. Given my age & these factors alone was enough to scare me. I have enough back problems and knee problems as it…

I am new to the forum! I have date which is April 18! I am really excited! Anything to help with pre surgery diet would be greatly appreciated

I finally told my nosey boss that i was having a 'procedure' done on Monday and now the whole office knows. I only mentioned it to her. I am so embarassed because people are coming up to me asking what am I getting done?!! Another asked how long would i be out. None of your damn business. Isn't some sort of HIPAA violation. Can I sue my employer??? Do I have a case? I should also mention that i never stated that i am having surgery only a 'procedure' but my out of office notice filled out by the surgeons office has Surgical specialist on it..

Has anyone experienced a leak after gastric sleeve surgery?

going to have my surgery tomarrow any tips?

Ok everybody. I had my 3 week post op appt today. 3 weeks will actually be Friday but so far I'm down 25 lbs! Is that average or should I have lost more? I lost 18 lbs between my pre op and 1st week post op and lost 7 lbs in 2 weeks. I hope it goes a little but quicker than 7 lbs in 2 weeks!

I am struggling already with this liquid diet and its only day one. I really need some help!

I think I posted my intro on the wrong topic area. I am 48, female, from Canada. Weight is 225 and I am 5 foot 4 inches. Getting sleeved on the 25th and yikes ! 1- Lots and lots of question pre-op, going on march 25th, 2013... I know why I am fat. 1/3 is my stomach can stretch and I don't feel full, 1/3 is my body's economical ways, 1/3 is my emotional over eating. The sleeve won't fix the emotional eating but it will make it impossible to do for at least 2 years, I plan to learn new coping mechanisms before my honey moon is over. At least with 2/3 of the problem at bay, I will have a fighting chance to finally win this time. Not that I have not before but the cost w…

DIET IS #1200 DAILY CALORIES..I MESSED UP AND ATE 1638 CALORIES ...ADVISE ON HOW TO STAY FOCUSED...MY DIET REALLY ISNT SUPPOSED TO START UNTIL MARCH 7TH...BUT DECIDED TO GIVE IT A TRY NOW. ADVISE PLEASEEEE ?

With Blind faith and trepidation... I find myself, like many others im sure feeling a sense of trepidation (feelings of fear about something that may happen), but I also have Blind Faith(belief without full understanding) about it.... It's one of those situations that is similar to many of life's obstacles... Or as Randy Pausch would say about Brick Walls... "The brick walls are there for a reason. The brick walls are not there to keep us out. The brick walls are there to give us a chance to show how badly we want something. Because the brick walls are there to stop the people who don’t want it badly enough" ... I find myself in front of a brick wall... and Im in the ro…

I am 9 Weeks Post Op, and I am cold. My hands, My feet,My toes, even my nose. I feel chilled to the bone, I sleep on a heating pad, and under an electric blanket, Still Cold.....Anyone else been throught this, if so how long does it last? Why does it happen?

Couldn't wait for my mushy food. I had eggs. What a disappointment! Now I'm just mad that I have to wait 15-30 minutes to take a drink of fluid. Couldn't even eat the 4 ounces. Maybe tomorrow I will try cream of wheat. I am scared that I will never be brave enough to eat real food again I'm so careful what to moniter the way I feel and the things I put in my mouth.

IS THERE ANY SPECIFIC REASON? MY SURGERY IS IN 7 DAYS