Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story

Hello Everyone, I am 8 weeks out. I have lost 38 lbs, and Doctor said today I am doing great. I dont feel as Great as I think i should. I have lots of heart burn, and feel sick to my stomach a lot. Food does not settle well on my stomach. What did y'all eat at 8 weeks?

Hello all I'm new to this, I was currently hospitalized due to dehydration, My surgery was jan 31 2013, I don't want to eat. But they tell me I have to find things to eat. I need help or suggestions. Also I feel like a acidic pain in my belly is there any type of OTC drug that anyone could suggest?

Hello Everyone, I My name is Nicola. I am new to this site and would like to find support and information from others who have, or looking to be sleeved. I am a quiet person and I have been on this journey for over 3 years with having insurance with my previous job but that did not cover WLS, to not having insurance at all now. I have been on this roller coaster for so long that I have decided to self pay this time. I am going to be 50 tomorrow and want to become health, happy, with myself by doing something different. I struggled for so long with yo-yo diets and to only gain every pound back within weeks sometime months. I am looking to be sleeved on March 1, 2013 i…

I'm so afraid to do this and I have surgery scheduled for March 22. I'm afraid because it's a new surgery and there aren't many long term facts about how people fare. I'm a little afraid too because I had a panic attack after having my lapband removed. I'd never had one before and I actually had two after that. I don't have them now. I'm a broken person though and I need fixing. Pretty much out of other options. That's where I am and if it were my heart, I'd have surgery right? What are your thoughts?

I cant wait til its my turn to post my surgery date.. I read and read everyones posts and I get sooooo anxious!! I had my psych test last wed the dr said I passed and to start practicing the chewing and water sips etc. But I havent heard from my surgeon yet so I called to check if they have gotten all the paper work from the pysch test and they havent.. which sucks!!! Sooo Im waiting for that then I have to do more waiting! Since it still need to be submitted to the ins comp and thats more waiting... I hopefully I can get my new life and journey going!!!

194 this morning! Highest weight was 307, day of surgery was 192! I went from size tight 24's to 11/12 jeans and M/L tops! I am loving life! I eat normal, have never thrown up or felt bad! I did lose some hair - but the new growth I have now is amazing - and honestly, the thinning of the hair would never have stopped me from having this life changing surgery! I love crossing my legs, having men rush ahead to open doors, my husband wrapping one arm all the way around me, shopping any where I want, fitting in chairs - all chairs - easily and not worrying if they can hold me! I love that food does not control me - I make my choices! I love that I can have a cupcake …

Ok since surgery I've noticed that my heart is rAcing. It's not constant, it's only when I am doing things. The simplest things, though I notice my heart racing. Taking a shower or even blow drying my hair. Is this normal? Why is this happening ?

6 years and 2 kids later and I have finally reached my "wedding weight". I don't post much, but truly am grateful for my sleeve and for the people on this site who share their experiences (good and bad). HW. 225 Surgery: 11/7/12 219lbs Today's weight: 170 Goal weight: 140

I have gone through all of the pre-op requirements, been approved by my insurance company, and have a surgery date of 3/5. It's been a hard journey. At 37, with high blood pressure (been on meds for six years) and high cholesterol, I chose to look into this surgery to live a longer and healthier life, and to get my weight under control once and for all. My BMI is 38. I have three children and want to be around go see their children grow up. My husband has been amazing and supportive. I have an excellent surgeon with a fantastic track record and very low complication rate. I feel like I'll be in excellent hands, but of course I'm still nervous and anxious because …

I was very afraid of having loose skin after the weight loss, however coming into some foresight I now am no longer afraid, you see after the weight loss I will no longer be afraid of high buildings or airplanes, I unlike skinny people will have a natural ability to flow through the air like a flying squirrel.

HI, I have Fibromyalgia and am starting my appointments for the Band. All the doctors say it's fine. I'd like to know what real people with Fibromyalgia (FM) think and experience! Any and all thoughts are appreciated!

I'm 8 months out so far I am currently 5 months pregnant I've lost 90 pounds so far I'm having trouble gaining weight I'm worried about my baby not getting enough nutrients

Its been 5 weeks and 4 days since surgery ...either I have an amazing doctor or I just handled the gastric bypass extremely well. I lost 35 pounds...every time I get on the scale a few more pounds are gone I haven't had any real trouble with food or Protein. I did have a problem with apple juice ..my stomach just hurt so badly! I have not tried it again i am gonna wait LOL I started going to the gym 7 days after surgery and walking on the tread mill. People have told me how good I am looking ..I just have a tough time seeing it in the mirror. BUT...I see it in my clothes and how big they are getting ..what a great feeling! If anyone ever said this was easy...its surel…

I am 5 wks po today. I just dont feel like eating. I work 6:30to 3 m~f and in order to have energyI still do protein shakes. I have tried lots of diff allowable foods Im just no longer interested in eating. Unless its liquid It sits and I feel uncomfortable. Will this pass? I also have not exercised other than walking cuz i dont have the energy. Please tell me this will get better. Eating is like laundry, I hate doing it but must.

Hi everyone! Glad to be here. I had my lap band surgery February 8,2011. I haven't lost much weight either. I have finally come to realize that I am the one responsible for my weight loss. No more over eating and not feeling like I have anyone to talk to. I go for my second band fill this Friday, March 8, 2013. I'm ready to start this journey again and do what I am told instead of doing what I want. Please bare with me and offer encouragement....that's what I need!

Well after 3 years of deciding which surgery to have and speaking with my surgeon and dietition numerous times I have decided that the Gastric Bypass is the right way for me to go. This has not been an easy decision for me to make as I am over 55 years old. I have done all my testing and the results have been sent in to my dr. I have had my final meetings with both surgeon and dietition and on Monday March 11th 2013 I will be having my surgery. Needless to say I am very nervous and scared just like so many of you who are about to have this life changing surgery. I have faith in my dr and his team. I have tried so many diets over the years, you name it and I have tir…

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Well hi everyone. I asked a couple of questions before posting my hello but since I'm sure I'm going to be doing this surgery I figured I'd be formal and introduce myself. I'm 25 and live in Bloomington, MN. I have been overweight all my life. I've tried pretty much every diet out there, Jenny Craig, WW, Atkins, ketogenic, calorie counting you name it and nothing has worked. I've lost weight and gained it back quickly, usually plus some. About 6 months ago I went to a therapist to discuss other symptoms I was having and diagnosed with binge eating disorder. I've since been in therapy at The Emily Program (http://emilyprogram.com/) and since I feel like I'm coming along…

Hi everyone! I'm new to the group and just wanted to intro myself! I was approved for my surgery after participating in a 90 day exercise/nutrition program with my surgeon(per my insurance requirements). Since the start in November I have lost little over 11 lbs. most of which has been this week as my doctor requires you to do all liquids for 14 days prior to surgery. This is so difficult but getting much easier. I am so grateful to have a group to bounce ideas and get feedback and support from. Thank you! So excited for this new phase of life.

So today was my pre op appt and exactly 1 week til my surgery!! And on the 1st week of the pre op diet I lost 7 lbs!! Im so excited!! I've been soo good and stuck to it. Tonight I kinda cheated for Valentines Day but back to the strict diet tomorrow! Can't believe how fast surgery day is approaching !

I must say I have been so lucky. I have not thrown up at all. I did get burping gas twice which hurt like hell LOL but I work out at the gym 5 to 7 days a week. I follow the diet completely ..I always count my proteins. My vitamins even travel with me should I be out and about. At this time I am almost 35 pounds down and feel amazing with no regrets! I wish everyone could recover the way I have...I still have a long way to go but am extremely so very happy and feel blessed to get this second chance in life:)

Did any one else have a hard time getting in the Water and Protein they needed to post op? I keep saying I'm going to drink my three Protein drinks but I get half way through one and I'm full. I drink water throughout the day but it's not the 50ox they want me getting It's like I don't have enough hours in the day to get all the nutrients I need. I tried using the unjury unflavored protein in my other foods but I can't stomach the taste.

Hello everyone, I am 2 weeks post op and I'm having so much problems with staying hydrated. I feel like I have Peanut Butter in my mouth all the time. I have tried crystal lite and almost every other drink and I hate the taste of everything even Water. I have been up since 6:30 drinking water for the past 3 days but its not helping at all. Any suggestions?

Hi everyone, My name is Chevonne. I just had the sleeve done on Feb 26th. I'm a bit scared because I'm trapped between being excited, and "omg what did I just do". I want support, meal and exercise tips , and offer any where I may be helpful. I'n deathly afraid of becoming overly flabby. I went on the table at 399 lbs. my highest weight ever was 404 lbs. i am currently 4 days post op and have no idea where to begin. Well that is the start of my journey and my story!

Hi, I am a Type II Diabetic and am getting started with the Lap band seminars and first appointments. Is anyone a Diabetic and have information and knowledge of the liquid pre op and post op diet and how to do this as a diabetic safely? I am worried as I go into a hypo very easily if I don't eat every three hours. I can't do liquid diets to prepare for procedures nevermind this 2 weeks. Nutritionists must have a way. Any thoughts?

Hello every one. My name is Ohood. I am 30 and new at this, so I don’t know what to do. I had my surgery 11 days ago. I don’t know exactly how I feel, sometimes I am happy that I did it, other times I feel sorry. I feel like I won’t be normal again. I wake up some times full of energy, other times I feel so tried that I just want to stay in my bed.it hurts a lot when I try to drink anything , and I am hungry all the time. I thought that after the surgery I am not supposed to feel hungry. Maybe it’s just in my head, I really don’t know. I lost 5 kilos so far, but I am not happy about it. Sometimes I feel like I am supposed to lose more. Sometimes I say it’s better to l…

I am 4 weeks post op and I am tired of drinking water. I have tried everything from flavored water to flavor drink mixes. It has gotten to the point that drinking water has made me sick to my stomach. Any solutions out there I'm in need of help

My journey began in August when I got a referral to see my lap band doctor. I didn't have the courage to admit something was wrong with my eating and I was just too ashamed to take the "easy" way out. As I learned more about the procedure and spoke to the doctors, the more I realized nothing is easy when it comes to weight loss when you truly enjoy food and don't make changes based upon one's physical activity. I waited until after the holidays and met with my doctor on Jan. 11th. I told no one of this decision not even my husband. I looked into all the appointments and got all the pre-tests that were needed. My immediate family supports me on this and understan…

so far so good my surgery went well the only thing as last night around 1am I had so much pain my stomach actually moved. I didn't just have the gastric bypass only I also have reflux surgery which he still had how to remove a piece of my stomach out and I also had a hernia patch. [ATTACH]2675[/ATTACH]

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Ok so my surgery is march 6,2013 I've been on a all liquid diet since feb 18,2013 with the exception of a salad. Since Monday march 4,2013 I've been suffering a horrendous migraine. I'm convinced its my nerves for this upcoming surgery. I don't feel nervous but the way this migraine feels I'm figuring that's it. I've always suffered from migraines they've gotten worse since I was pregnant and found out I have high blood pressure. But now it's like a never ending pain I haven't slept cause it hurt so bad and they don't want me taking aspirin but I had to take some excedrine just now cause that's the only thing that heals my headaches and prayers! Please y'all keep me i…

Well I really need some feed back on this one. Do I begin fertilty treatments or have the surgery first? The problem is the age factor. My ob/gyn has told us because of issues with my husband and my age we would need fertility treatments to have a higher chance of concieving. However, he is not willing to do treatments after 46 years of age and guess who turns 46 this year, ME! He is willing to try 3 cycles which will give me a weight gain of course. The road to surgery is just lacking insurance approval, waiting on me to tell them to submit. If I have the surgery I woudl have to wait a year before we could try and that puts me closer to 48. I have fought thru months o…

Nervous about not being able to get plication. My insurance will cover surgery but not the PROGRAM FEE. I asked what the program fee covers and was told for facebook support group, one fill and reduced fee for dietician $35 per visit. Thoughts?? Comments??

It is in and I'm doing better than expected! I would like to share my observations to this point as an RN. First shoudler pain from the gas is bearable for me. Would like it to go away. Body position is everything. Move around, find a spot that is comforable. right side usually, this brings the gas away from the left shoulder. Belly pain is tolerable. I rate mine as a 3, dull consistant ache. Feels like I ate Thanksgiving dinner and I overate. Ask your surgeon if he is able to perform the surgeryvia single incision. Dr Abkin was able to conduct this and I have three instead of 4 or 5 incisions. Of the three the port site is the most sore. ICE POPS ARE THE BOMB! Th…

I'm in the process of having vSG and I'm having a lot of people tell me that it's better to have a baby before the surgery then after. I'm 38 years old and want to have one more baby but I'm worried about putting more weight on my frame and possibly having a high risk pregnancy. I'm 318 pounds .

I am 5 days post op and was told by Dr to start full liquids everything I try even water feels like omg what have I done so I'm not getting very many calories or protein... Did any one else have this problem also I get that foam

yes. .i know ..i know..while i know there's nothing better then having a slice of pizza or order take out right about now...my biggest accomplishment will be to go home after work and prepare a nice healthy dinner. once IM eating...ill be fine. my mind is playing tricks on me...I refuse to fail...day # 2 on my way to day # 3.

IM not as excited as i was...i gained weight ..i was supposed to loose before surgery. im going to START THIS DIET...TOMORROW...and i have my last pre~op appt on Friday march 8. ugh IM so fustrated

I admit that 2-3 three years ago, I would have never considered this. My assessment of folks going in for bariatric procedures was that they needed stronger willpower. Of course, this was how I analyzed things as I yo-yo'd back and forth with my own weight. My wife began her journey 2 years ago and has since lost 100 lbs and truly begun to enjoy life more than she already was. I watched over this time frame as she would still occasionally struggle and came to realize that this is not an easy way out or cheating but rather a tool to help achieve an end. So, as I've once again yo-yo'd up to 300lbs, I've taken my first steps toward losing my weight for good. Met with…

I got approved! Just got home from seeing the psych, And I'm sane! Yay! Now I'm just waiting for her to contact the surgeon and I'll be able to get my date! I'm so excited.

I am so nervous but excited!

Hello All! I have been reading your posts for the last two weeks and decided that it was about time for me to join. I have been considering RNY for several years, but always had one reason (excuse) or another to stop me. Well, it's time to take care of myself now! I went to the information seminar on January 29th, immediately made appointments for colonoscopy and mammogram (my sweet dad passed away on Christmas Eve from lung cancer . ...had colon cancer a few years ago) so my PCP wants to rule that out for me. I had my 1st PCP appointment on 2/6 and will have blood work results back next week. I also have psych appointment scheduled for early March. I am so excited…

Well here is a little bit about myself. I am 28 years old, i stand 6'5" and my heighest weight was 470. I decided to have the surgery as I was on and off diets all my life and was really fed up with it. I decided to try an abroad clinic as a friend of mine tried it too and was very happy with the approach and the results as well. I went to Prague, Czech Republic to a clinic called Medical Travel Czech. Everything was great, they took care of me and I was informed the whole time about what was going to happen. Surgery went very smoothe. Woke up and was walking within an hour. Honestly I thought it would be a lot more painfull. I had the usual gas pain but walking helped. …

Not long now for the Lapband to be put in. Surgery scheduled @ 0730, preop, 0630. For you NASCAR fans, Im gittin, my restrictor plate! boogity, Boogity, Boogity, Lets Go Racing Folks! More to come. will keep you posted!

Hi Everyone! New to this site and the community here. What I've read so far leads me to believe I'm in the right place. I'm encouraged just reading the other posts. My surgery is scheduled for March 19th. I've been trying to get this scheduled since October. A 'miscommunication' between my surgeon's coordinator and my insurance company created the long delay. Long story, it's over, and I'm on the schedule now so I'm happy. I've been overweight my whole life. Genetically predisposed, I guess, growing up in an Italian family where every occasion was marked with celebratory consumption of massive amounts of food with every member of the family present and bringing…

Hello everyone I'm 15 and I weight 327 pounds I have been through a rigorous work op I am so excited to be submitting! If I could get some prayers that'd be great thank you all! Ill keep everyone posted

My surgery is Monday March 11, 2013. I am 395lbs heaviest I have ever been in my life. Im am scared and nervous the closer it gets. I need to do this for myself and my family. My wife had gastric bypass on Friday so we are gonn go through this togother. Its gonna life changing experience for us both and we are excited.

My surgery is scheduled for 1:30 this afternoon. Fear and self-doubt are rearing their ugly heads. What if this doesn't work for me? A lifetime if unsuccessful yo-yo dieting has left me wondering if I'll ever get my weight under control. But I'm hopeful that this tool will help me get to a healthy weight for the first time since elementary school. Today my amazing and supportive husband is going to take some dreaded "before" pictures for me, as well as my measurements. Hope to be able to post some "after" pictures in a few months!! This forum has been a great source of information, inspiration and support. Thanks everyone : )

Hi my name is Richard and i am having my gastric sleeve surgery with Dr Almanza on the March 7th. I started my pre-op diet yesterday. I Am Currently 320 lbs and my goal weight is 180. I am new to this message board and would love to here your comments or any advice you may have. I have been big my whole life and have been looking into the surgery for the last year and a half. I dont have insurance so i am paying for it myself. I have finally gotten all the money i need for my surgery and have booked my surgery and my flight.

Is it normal when trying to eat on the puréed stage to have pain in your chest!? Every time I take a bite and swallow it I have pain. And the bites are small! Will this go away?!