Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story

I have my stress test today!! So nervous. Hope I pass. This is the last requirement for my surgery. I've passed everything else no problem. I've already got my surgery date March 13th. Longest 2 weeks ever.

Hi everyone! And first off if you are here and reading this either you are thinking about getting sleeved or have been sleeved so i just want to say congratulations! Its been the best decision ive made in a long long time! My highest weight 198. Day before surgery 193. Day of surgery 188. Today 4 weeks post op 175. I feel amazing! Iam a little scared when i go to see my Dr on Friday she's gonna say "that's it?" Anyone else feel that way?

Hi everyone..My name is Kari and I am 51 years old. I've been trying to get approved to have the surgery for over a year now and finally just got the approval on Monday! I am excited and nervous at the same time..My surgery date is April 2nd. Last year when I first decided to get the surgery I had decided on the lap band, since that time after further discussions with my surgeon and reading these boards I have now decided on getting the sleeve..I hope I am making the right decision. My family isn't very supportive of my decision on the sleeve instead but I'm hoping this decision is right for me.They can't understand why I would want to remove part of my stomach if I don't…

Could NOT be happier with my choice of hospitals or surgeons. He said everything went flawlessly. Was expecting mild to moderate liver enlargement, but thanks to a 70+ pound weight loss before surgery that was not even a factor. Slowly feeling better each day. Be patient and listen to your pouch!!! Jeff

Feb 28th....

Surgery was done yesterday at 10:30. I'm glad it's over with my I'm still in quite a bit of pain. I feel very weak and shaky. I have a morphine PCA pump but when I start moving, i'm hurting pretty bad. I haven't had any gas pains at all though. Just sharp pain but even that is going away slowly. I'm so glad I did this. This is the beginning of my new life!

So, my wlj started in October of last year. I applied for a gastric plication study and was denied due to a discovery of a few SMALL gallstones. I had researched extensively and was so bummed (or depressed) when they told me i had been disqualified. My insurance doesn't cover any form of wls, and there was no way (I thought) I could ever afford any weight loss surgery on my own. I have tried EVERY single diet ever, I swear... the latest being the hcg diet. It worked, but I gained most of my weight back once I stopped taking the injections. One night, it hit me to research the gastric plication in Mexico. Low and behold, I found that it was actually in my reach (finan…

I'm in the pre-op phase. Thought this might be the right WLS solution for me. However, I'm reading all these horror stories about leaks, stents, acid reflux, not being able to eat at all. Now, I'm scared to death. On the other hand, I'm 5'10" and way 294, the highest I've ever been. Have no will power and, at 55, don't think I will find it now. Should be at goal weight of 160. That's why I'm looking at WLS. What is typical life like after being sleeved? Is it worth the risks????

3 days post op I made it!!! Lol (knocking on wood) day 1 was ruff I remember everything up until surgery pre op after that I was gone!! I woke up in recovery they wanted me to cough no problem. I can here my husband and mother in law just don't remember seeing them. That's how my day 1 felt like I had my surgery out by 12:30 walking by 5pm boy does that help. Day 2 pressure pain on abdominal area super bad gas pains horrified left side of shoulder just kept walking as much as I could. 10am cathedeter removed peed solo by 12:30 again I just kept waking Ice chips wasn't feeling them but I had no problems with them just didn't have a taste for anything!! (Food commercial wer…

3 weeks post opp. and I am soo done with soft foods. I just want tacos, tortillias! bread, salad,noodles, chips, meet, popcorn, ect anyone know when I can have some or one of these things? thanx

Hi everyone I am currently completing my pre-surgery evaluations. My name is Jennifer and I am going to turn 45 tomorrow!! I have done my initial consultation, pre-op class, support group, cardiology eval, primary care eval, GI eval. Tomorrow I go back to my surgeon & hopefully we tentatively schedule for mid-March. I have my sleep study tomorrow night and an echo stress test on Thursday. Next Monday I have my psych eval and next Thursday my NUT visit. So...if everything goes ok, my doc said we can go ahead and get me sleeved! This timeframe really works for my work and school schedule (I work full time and I am finishing up my bachelor's...I graduate this Ma…

Hi, I was banded early Feb so im a few wks post op. Trying to learn to eat more proteins and stay full. Eating lots of fish, eggs, and chicken for dinner and lunch with shake for breakfast. Feels pretty much the same as pre-surgery so dr said might get fill next visit. Seems very early to me but Im often hungry and do want results. I'm down about 20 lbs since my pre surgery diet-so most pre-op weight loss. Any suggestions or tips? Im just about ready to begin exercise so im hoping that kicks it into gear.

I'm new here. Expecting my lap band surgery about the first week of April. Getting excited,nervous. Learning things here,looking forward to the support. Thanks!

So frustrated with the staff in Modesto Ca ;0( I feel like I'm doing the work for them. Can't never find my faxes been waiting over 2 months .. I have done everything they have asked ;0( very lazy and unprofessional staff.....

I am not sure why I came here right now. I am actually packing for my trip tomorrow while my son is in the bath tub. Today seems like any other day really, except well I am done work for 3 weeks, I am leaving my family tomorrow to go to San Diego and on Friday I am having surgery... The strangest part is.... yes I am scared.. so scared.. complications, seriously not waking up and PAIN.. I worry breathing wont be comfortable or that I will regret it. I have been reading here and I hear the same worries and I know I am not alone. I think it is part of the journey.. I have been in the considering stage, the researching stage, the telling hubby (and hoping it wont think I am …

I have been wanting to start some exercise regime but can't seem to get motivated or find time or make it a priority. I am truly a very busy mom raising 5 boys under the age of 7 , working full time, and keeping up with chores at home. I would love to be able to run. Any advice?

Anyone banded around 11/26/2012? I am 33 year old and my pre weight was 250 and my current weight is 236. I have 5 cc in my band and can't stop thinking I should be doing better? Any opinions welcomed.

Hey , so I was sleeved on 2/20 last week yay! And my birthday is 2/28 and my BF had just asked me is there a way we can get u a sugar free low carb mini cupcake ? I was laughing so hard but I did think it was very cute and considerate . MY question now do u think I can have a scoop of ice cream that is sugar free or something ? Or any suggestions . I would ask my doctor but don't see him till weekend to get JP removed. Thanks

I am new to posting on this site but I started this journey in August 2012 and got my Approval in less than 4 hours today!!!!!! Yeah me! I am set for preop on April 10th and surgery on April 23. My birthday is the 22nd so I am just beyond excited because my "new" life begins 38yrs after my original started....how cool is that. I am however very nervous about this surgery because of the rerouting, that REALLY freaks me out!! Please share ur thoughts and comments about this procedure. I wanted to do the sleeve but my Dr. Has not started it and not sure when he will. I had "gotten comfortable" with my decision on the sleeve but know I am changing. Thanks in advance for …

trying to get the last 60 lbs off fustrated cause it has been stuck with little fluctuation in the last 1year. My doctor only has me at 3 fill out of the 10 being all the way tight. The doctor has gone slow cause i have lost so much in the beginning but I am getting discoaurage that mabye i should have got the gastric bypass like some of my friends have there are all at their goal weight and I am still struggling ...so I saw this site thought maybe someone would have ideas.

Hi all! My name is Jennifer. I live in Orlando, FL and I am very excited to start this process. I recently switched insurances after I found out that the insurance through my new job covers bariatric surgery! My husband and I are both having the surgery done (hopefully soon)! We have chosen Dr. Kim at Florida Hospital Celebration! We meet with his nurse practitioner tomorrow to see which medical clearances we need! Hopefully we will get our surgery dates soon! I am loving this forum....all the support and encouragement is great! I will keep y'all posted throughout my journey! Keep those before/after pics coming because those are keeping me motivated :-)

I have a true fear of bread. Don't know why. How far post op is it safe to try??????

I am a 51-year-old male, married with 3 children and I live in Virginia. After years of promising my doctor that I would lose the weight, it is evident that my only option is WLS. As my hypertension slowly developed, I said I will do it. Once I developed severe hypertension, he warned me that I could develop Type II diabetes, I said I will do it. As my hypertension became more pronounced and my diabetes began to worsen and I excruciatingly had my back go out with three herniated discs, I SCREAMED I WILL DO IT! I have watched my weight continue to rise over the years from around 180 lbs in 1983 to my current all-time high of 266 on my 5'7" frame. I am a healthcare worke…

do u eat corn just wondering cuz i heard before surgery were not supposed to but im really wanting some corn

It has been a year and one month and my day is here. I am so calm that it is scaring me. Not so sure how to feel about that.

I had my original band about 25 years ago: It worked for a while and then I became a gym junkie, lost heaps more weight, it eventually all went back on when I did cartlidge damage to my leg and the band and I co-existed for many years. A couple of my friends had the lapband surgery and it was easy, successful and seemed the answer, I had my original band removed about 3 years ago and the lapband inserted. For me, it was never successful, I was mostly uncomfortable, could not get the fill right and only lost about 6kgs over the entire time. A couple of months ago I felt as though I had a virus then I had trouble with my tummy, it felt really tight and I was just unwell,…

I am 6 weeks out and lately I've been hungry every 2-3 hours. Will this feeling go away? I hope so it's scaring me. I am trying to eat high protein to fill me up for longer periods but it's not working like before.

This book is AWESOME and such an easy read. Al is very amusing in the way he tells his gastric bypass journey. Even though we are all having or have had the sleeve, this story is so inspirational and fits us all in such a personal way. I got it on my Nook Book http://www.amazon.co...s/dp/0451414934

Today is my big day im a little bit neverous but I know God got me.. never had a surgery before so its natural to be neverous I guess. Everyone please keep me in your prayers!

I'm 50 yrs old about to be sleeved on the 28 my question is there anyone out there in my age range and if so how successful was the surgery and the weight loss so far?

Hi. Im a new member. I had my vertical sleeve on Valentine's Day. So i guess I am 10 days post op. I have a lot of questions. At my 1 week appointment I had lost 18 pounds. I am now down 23 pounds. I haven't lost any weight in three days. I kinda feel on my own as far as diet goes. I got no real instruction on to how much of anything I should be consuming. I was just told to start on creamy liquids. Like soups ,milk, Puddings and things like that. I know im not getting in enough protien.? What should I be eating? How much liquids? For 3 days i had really bad diarrhea. Is that normal? Im also experienceing some new pain what feels like its under my rib cage. Is that norma…

Hey Yall! I am Gaby & I am scheduled to have VSG WLS on March 7th. I am new to this forum & wanted to introduce myself I am 27 years old, 5'2" & my current weight is 227. This is the highest my weight has ever been since having my two children. I am looking forward to a new beginning!!

OMG i cant believe this day is here already. Im like is this really happening? I know im protected. I'm covered in the blood of Jesus. But I 'm not going to be able to enjoy food for a while. Well better now then never. I want to live to see my kids have kids.

It don't seem real.

Hello everyone, my name is Cindy. I am scheduled for the Lap-band on 03.07.13. I am in day 4 of my pre-op diet. I searched for a forum just like this one to help me with support and information. I would also like to encourage others on their journey as well. I'm not very good at reaching out to other, and this is one of my downfalls, so I've been told. I have been overweight most of my 50 years on this earth. Like many others I'm sure this has been a yo-yo syndrome. My starting weight is 324 and my current weight is 311.4. I would love to meet new people with whom I can build a supporting and loving relationship. My husband and family are great supporters, but I would …

I'm so excited!!! I can't believe my day is finally here!! I'm starting to pack my bag. (anything you think I shouldn't forget)???

Hello Everyone. My surgery date has been scheduled 2-19-13. I'm 5'1 194. I'm on my 2wk liquids only diet before surgery i've lost 9lbs so far. I will document this journey, so welcome.

Hi all! I was sleeved Friday 2/22 and was discharged from hospital today. It's been a rough couple of days. Although the pain is much better now, all you sleevers must prepare yourself for pain. You will be full of gas and be very sore. It is not comfortable at all trying to sleep! Everyone reacts differently from surgery. Unfortunately I was very nauseous and was throwing up the first day. It was hard to hold Down jello or tea or anything! I did not really take much morphine due to the nauseousness however I did get relief from different meds! The first 2 days are the worst! Just waiting for my post op drs appt on Thursday!

Hello! I am new to this forum and I am so excited to have found a community of people who are on the same journey as me! I am nine weeks post surgery and have lost a total of 50 pounds. This has not been an easy journey for me. For 14 days post op I could get nothing in except water and only minimal at that. I should have been rehospitalized but it was Christmas and I refused to go to the hospital! I had to work closely with my doctor and dietician to get through it and am doing much better. Eating is still a struggle for me and I find myself having to often force myself to eat and trying new foods is also a challenge. I am terrified of trying bread! However, I a…

I'm set for march 6th and excited but mostly nervous about the long term effects. It's hard to find any info on people who have had their bands longer than 10 years and the stuff I find says 60% of patients needed to have their bands replaced because they (the bands) break down in the body......can ANYONE tell me something reassuring??????

my doctor put in my insurance authorization request. I have husky insurance and they request that we must have 6 supervise weight loss.nutritionist visits. my nutritionist cleared me at 4 visits...the.doctor will count my first and mid appointment visit as my other 2 visits...should i be nervous that my insurance will deny me. My coordinator said not to worry that she doesnt for see any issues...but i can't help but to be nervous. The authorization request has been sent..how long am i expected to wait? aaaahh the waiting game!!! i have so many emotions running through my mind. HELP!

I have been preparing for surgery Wednesday bought all my Vitamins, Protein drinks etc. And then I went through my closet and drawers. I threw away everything I hated and had to wear becuase it would fit. I threw away most of the black, stretchy, anything that wasnt my style but comprimised to wear because it fit. Feels so liberating! It is mentally preparing me for success and the good road ahead. I actually got rid of 2 large trash bags. I have been raising kids and accepting the fact that I am a mom and everyone else is first, I have been sleep deprived for 17 years..lol I dont really buy my self anything nice to wear, instead I find my enjoyment in shopping for …

Hi Everyone, Im new to this site and awaiting my surgery. This was something I was going to go through with about a year and a half ago, but chicked outnow since my knees are giving me serious problem I now need to tackle this problem before the rest of my health is in question. Im in Stockton, Ca and it would be nice to meet and talk with someone in my area and maybe hook up to go to the gym.

Schedule appointment. Super nervous.

I had my surgery on June 5th, 2012. I have lost over 125 lbs. so far and feel the best I have in yrs. Although the first few weeks after surgery were an adjustment, I wouldn't change my decision for anything. I have gone farther with my weight loss than I dreamed that I could. I can now fit into booths, wear clothing that is from a regular store, sleep without a c-pap machine, walk without getting winded, workout at the gym without feeling self-conscious, my skin cleared up (prob from not eating junk anymore), and I have more confidence than I have had in years which is the best feeling of all.

I am a week away from being 3 months Post-op. I have stuck to my NUT recommendations pretty closely. Today I was immersed in homework. Before I realized it 3pm & I hadn't eaten anything & I didn't have anything in the house. I decided to order a salad to be delivered from my local Italian place. Last minute I added on garlic bread with mozzarella & a side of sauce. My delivery came. I put the salad in the fridge & went to town on the garlic bread. This is the 1st time that I've had bread since surgery. I ate 4 pieces of bread dipped in sauce. I immediately felt like my sleeve was super tight & yucky so, I tried to drink a few sips of water. It was like…

I was just getting around after my 9 am surgery. The minute I woke up, I thought (and said out loud) what in the heck did I just do to myself? I was in so much pain and so so thirsty. A friend had told me - even if you don't feel like it - get up and walk. That's what I did, almost non stop. I was ready to feel better and go home. Each day got easier and easier, I tracked everything I put in my mouth. Everything. It made me feel like I had some control over what I was going through. Over time I started getting compliments, you look great or wow you've lost some weight. I look back now and yes, I had lost weight. What I think was so noticeable though was I was smiling - …

Hmm was getting a little concerned about one day liquid diet of Only liquids the day before surgery did anyone else only have to do liquids on only the day before? I see alot of ppl out their struggling with 2 weeks of only liquids feeling a bit guilty. My surgery is on Wednesday so I am just going to go all liquids from today til then. I know its too shrink the liver or make it softer.

Hello everyone I am now 8 weeks out from surgery and settling into a routine. Surgery was on 12/26/2012 and I haven't looked back. I started the whole process at 257 pounds. Lost 9 pounds during the 2 week pre-op diet and that put me at 248 the day of surgery. I had a pretty easy road and had no issues with the surgery or recovery. I read this forum every single day and got a lot of good tips from those who have been there before me. I learned that you need to sip, sip, sip and walk, walk, walk so that's what I did. I was able to recognize what was happening when it happened because I read about it before I got to the hospital. I knew I was going to ha…

I just made chicken alfredo for dinner tonight I love it it tastes good you know but just a little heavy on my stomach a lot of things different heavy on my stomach some more than others I think it's mainly meats it's not that it hurts my stomach it's just all there and it's blah anyone else have the same problem there is 1 thing that I can eat and that is cereals that don't seem to set too hard on my stomach or should I say just heavy Julie