Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story

Greetings! I'm another newbie here. I was banded in November, and lost 30 lbs to date. About a week after surgery I found this site, and I'm glad you did. Most of my questions were answered and then some, so thank you for that.

I had surgery on October 15th I was 19st 9 lb as of today I'm 14stone 10lb when will I start to slow down?? I'm 5 ft 10 so only want to loose another 2stone 10 lb

I had eaten and went out for a ride with my husband. We hit a big bump and that was the worse pain ever since sugery & I'm still feeling the affects! The bump seem to have shaken my stomach contents and I immediately felt like burping or throwing up and having movement from the other end! This was/is horrible & scary! I dislike vomiting...still belching big & painful....gas rivaled gas pain after surgery! My husband was like oh Lord are you ok? I said no I feel I need to throw up!

I do not have a for sure date but I have 3 sessions left and the I will get my date. 20lbs left to lose and I need vitmans. I have no clue what to get.

How do you know your over eating. I had my opt 12/4 lost about 45lb. Im nervous on how to gauge my eating I don't know if I'm stretching my sleeve how do you know or not

I was banded on 12/28/12. After a life time of dieting finally decided I needed some assistance. Just finished clear liquids. Moved to full liquids yesterday. I'm having the most trouble getting my water in, my surgeon wants me to take in 64oz a day. It seems like such a chore. I have never been a big water drinker.

I have just completed week two and have yet to have a bowel movement. Day 4 I passed this yellowish liquid and haven't had any other "activity" since then. I'm drinking my protein shakes, getting in about 50 grams of protein per day and trying to drink as much water as possible. Anyone experiencing anything similar?

Hello Everyone and Happy New Years!!! Well it's been just over 3 months since I was sleeved on 9/27/2012. It's been an awesome journey thus far and I am so happy that I've made this choice. I've been overweight all of my adult life, but I didn't really have any health problems until I hit my thirties. I have a history of high blood pressure and diabetes in my family and feel like I'm on the road now to long team health. I feel a major difference in the clothes I wear and notice more energy every day. With that said... I've included a couple before pictures and one picture that I took today with my wife. I hope everyone is doing well.... God Bless! dinner 7 14 …

Just found out that my surgery for lap band will be in just 10 days! Took my surprise! Starting to get the jitters a little. That's normal though, right?! I'm so blessed to be living with someone who has had lapband for three years now....my mom! She is my biggest cheerleader and supporter in this journey. I can't wait to see where this lifestyle change will take me!

Yesterday I got all of my appointments set up for the Dr supervised weight loss that Ins required... last one is April 8, so hopefully sometime in,May I can have the surgery. :-) im excited, seems like it's all working out! My husband and I are going on a short cruise next week, the Monday I come back I will have my first appt..

Anyone else still having trouble with their largest incision and area around it healing?? It is hard to wear jeans, bend or lean forward. Yes it has been 23 days since my surgery and at day 12 I screwed up and shoveled Snow- i can only hope i dd not do crazy damage

Anyone eat the light soups from progreso I have a light cream of potato with 2 grams of sugar and. 18 grams of carb for a cup of soup could this be eaten when we start purée food

I'm a new vsg to. I started at 244 and 5'4" Jan 2012 then 231 the day of surgery 09/04/12 and 2 weeks later I'm at 214. I've been at 214 for a week though is that normal? I'm so nervous am I doing this right. I research and see other people doing and looking amazing and thinking no way am I gonna look like that. I would love any advice.

Hi. I am considering having the VSG surgery. I am 30 years old I weigh 272 pounds and I'm looking to lose between 80 and 100 pounds with this surgery. Most of my weight is in my arms my thighs and my stomach . I am worried about having excess skin and droopy skin. This is really a big concern for me . At this point I'm going through the process and just getting more information to make up my mind as to whether this is a good decision for me. By reading all the posts on this website I have come to the conclusion that this maybe a good decision but I just have a couple of questions. Is there anyone out there who has already went through this process and through the surgery …

Hey everyone im almost six months out nd im down 77 plds wish I would hit the 100 pld mark im almost there ben slackin a little bit on my mackin but this is me as of new years day the black nd today imma weight myself time next.week hopefully to see a change in the scale. [ATTACH]7775[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]7776[/ATTACH] MaryPoppings

Hello everyone! I've been lurking for some time, a post here or there. I had my surgery on Dec 19, AND got flu at the hospital. Yes folks, I am one lucky gal, hah! So far lost I've lost 19lbs, I can finally stand the smell of food but meeting my liquid and Protein requirements is just not happening. Would I be losing more weight if I were taking more in??? You are all so generous to post your tips here for me to learn from, and I will be very grateful for any and all advice offered. surgery Dec 19

Well its been nearly 4 years since gastric sleeve surgery, and what a continuing battle it is.

I love how people who never had a weight issue are putting their two cents in about my choice to do lap band surgery. The best part is they are telling me what I need to do before getting surgery. Thanks, but I'll leave that up to my doctors and Aetna's requirements. Iol ridiculous ignorance about WLS

I'm Donna and I'm new here. I has an appt with a surgeon in 2 weeks. I weigh 285 with a 48.9 BMI. My primary care dr has been talking to me about the lapband, as well as my pain management dr and my lung dr. My primary care and pain dr have had a conference call with a bariatric dr about me so maybe I will get approved. We never know about insurance companies though. They can be fickle. I used to be over 300lbs, on oxygen, and in a power wheelchair most of the time. My mom died a few years ago and my sister (who was my best friend) died suddenly this year. It has spurred me into not wanting to have my kids and grandkids bury me and go thru this pain so I have been puttin…

One of my questions is, when you cook for ur family do they eat what you eat ??? Is it hard to see other people eating a lot more ??

I had my first of six NUT appts yesterday. It was very informative. Everyone at the surgeons office was very nice and supportive. Second appt is scheduled for 1-30 so I feel like its gonna move so quickly. I'm anxious and excited. I was told by the Dr. That I should only lose between .5-1 lb a month. Thats easy so, no pressure there. I gave up fast food so that alone should do it. But, I'm starting back to zumba I made the decision to change my life Dec. 1st. I swear the more I think about surgery, the more I read about it, the more I'm on this forum and , the more jouneys I follow on youtube, it makes me do a lot of soul searching. I'm trying to learn more about mysel…

I had my sleeve surgery on 12/10/12. I woke up with horrible back pain and it has not stopped. I am going to see a specialist on Monday has anyone else had this issue? My other problem is MetLife is driving crazy even with all my issues and my surgeon wants me out work until at least 1/14/13. MetLife told me they can only give me 28 days off. I am having so much back pain my neck is starting to hurt. Please help I am so stressed that I am regretting getting the surgery.

I had my surgery done 8/23/2013. So far I have lost 67lbs and am so excited. At first the only way I could tell I was losing weight is only by my pant size and by people telling me. Sometimes I was not sure if ppl just say that you look like you have lost weight just to be nice. I still get frustrated at myself when its still hard to find pants and am a size 16 now and I was 24. This surgery was hard at first I was out of work for a month. I cried and was in pain and had regreted my decision. I know now that I would do it all over again. I have noticed that I have been happier and way more confident then before. I wish the best if luck and happiness to anyone who wishes t…

had surgery Dec 31st 2012, I am doing ok, slow going which is best way to go http://youtu.be/abhvbAYJzxg

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How much pain where u in after surgery? What was your recovery time?

Yes I am six lbs down from my last nutritional visit. 20lbs to go then they schedule me asap. Im excited and nervous all at once.

hi all im knew here, 3 yrs ago my health started to get worse & 12mts ago my walk started to go, at that stage I was told ID be in a wheelchair in 4yrs, I'm a diabetic type2, but 2 yrs ago it was getting worse and I was put on insulin & I started gaining weight rapidly, even do I was over weight it got worse, Last may I broke down & cried to my doctor told her I cant loose my walk please help me, I went to see the consultant and he accepted that I was a priority for the sleeve opp, he was hoping to have me in for the operation in January, but all the pr-op test haven't been done, so we are now looking at April for my operation which considering its still fai…

I'm new to the site. I was banded in April 2010. Starting weight was 272. Total lost is 70 lbs. Goal weight is 155. I found this site because I feel like I need more support. I am married and have 2 kids. My husband is usually supportive but he doesn't want me to get any fills or to go to the gym. He wants me to do it all on my own and not use my band or even the gym as a crutch. I enjoy going to the gym and it really helps me deal with stress. I know that I am an emotional eater and when I get stressed, I always used sweets as a comfort. This fall has been pretty stressful and busy at work and I have been feeling overwhelmed. I haven't been taking care of myself. S…

I was approved today! Just got the call. I am so Happy and nervous at the same time. My date is Jan 22. Yippee!!!

The great object of life is sensation, to feel that we exist, even though in pain. -- Lord Byron

Hello all, I'm brand new to not only this forum, but to this whole world. I have struggled with my weight as long as I can remember...I have tried every option out there- hitting the gym in boot-camp style 3 hours day for 15 weeks, lost 10 pounds...weight watchers 16 weeks, lost 15 pounds...BodyByVi shakes program lost 8 pounds....walking 6 miles/day and my own healthy diet routine lost 10 pounds...Adipex for over two years now- down 20# total. Nothing seems to work, I have become so uncomfortable in my own body that I know it's time for a change. I've exhausted my efforts. I met with my doctor for the first time and really discussed my options for bariatric surgery. I'd…

If I gain a little weight during this supervised diet, is that bad for Aetna to see?

Has anyone used BCN MI? What was your approval process like? How long did it take?

Hi everyone. I'm Loren and was banded on 12/14/12 in Tampa, FL. I have been lurking around and have found a great deal of helpful information. So, I just wanted to say thanks. I am looking forward to this journey and changing my eating habits while becoming healthier.

I was all ready mentally and in the process of getting all my paperwork together for the insurance to hopefully approve surgery . Then, Hurricane Sandy struck and the hospital I worked at got severely flooded . Now, I am out of a job. The only good thing is that I have my husbands insurance to rely on. The bad thing is that the surgeon wants me to meet with a psychologist which is $250.00 cash. To me it's BS the insurance company wants to make sure your not crazy before having this surgery . It's hard to spend that when you don't have your income right now. So, I postponed the surgery and now I'm getting cold feet about proceeding with it. Im also gaining more weight in …

So basically I'm just having a pure protein bar and salmon, chicken, tuna and muscle milk light everyday I'm trying to get enough protein in without 2 protein drinks btw not all of that in one day but a combo..but I'm not eating anything else... I'm confused on what to b eating. ...

My surgey is on 31of December and woke up this am with the flu hoping the dr doesn't cancell me

Hi! My 4 month surgiversary is tomorrow. I started at 200 lbs & have lost 50 so far. I no longer take high blood pressure medicine. I still take one injection of insulin a day, but I don't have to take the three pills & one other injection anymore. I'm very thankful for this new opportunity at life, but this journey has definitely not been easy. I'm looking forward to getting some advice & connecting with others that are dealing with the same issues.

I found this on another support group site; I thought it was very informative and thought I'd share. (I just copied and pasted below) 1.Things I wish I'd known, part 1 These thoughts on "things I wish I'd known" were compiled by Lisa M on thinnertimesforum.com. Originally compiled in 2007, the "thoughts" were updated in 2010. They all come from people who have "been there, done that." Though the post is lengthy, I encourage you to read through to the end. There is much to discover here; comfort and company, hope and inspiration. Here are LisaM's notes on her efforts: "I gathered these off a thread that we had on here around about four years ago, took off ever…

1 week chk up today down 24 lbs. since first visit with dr. on Dec. 06 .Get my first fill on Feb.14

Hi, Boy am I glad to find this group. Please help me not to chicken out. Awaiting final approval from insurance company and nurse says I should be scheduled within a month. I have wanted this for years, have researched the procedure, and now the time is here. I am an RN and understand the risks and benefits but I am still nervous. Not of the surgery itself, but how it will change my life forever. I am 50 years old and in a very social oriented work field as a Director of Marketing. I am afraid I may become "no fun" after my surgery as I can't partake in the socializing aspect of my life, i.e. eating and drinking. I know I have to change my way of thinking but I l…

Im planning on going on hiking trip 2days after my first fill what are ya'lls thoughts on it.

I had my surgery on 10/2/12.Since i started my journey i lost 78 pounds, 51 of them are since surgery,27 on the diet before surgery. I have a hard time getting protein in. and the water intake... Im at a stand still and i cant stand it but I feel so much better!!!!!!

I am a 35 yr old male, 280 lbs at 5' 11''. According to BMW calculator, I'm at a 39. I haven't ha bloodwork in a while, other than weight and elevated cholesterol...I'm not too bad off. I'm scared of future if I don't get it. Do you all think insurance will approve?

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My friend was sleeved in June and has been my inspiration. She now down 110.1lbs down in 6months and looking amazing! I'm 21days post op and she's my idle right now Just thought I'd share her motivational progress.

So this is my first post to RNY. I have been reading alot of the post and the replys by the users. I have to say, you people are amazing. The way you all share opinions, experiences and support one another is almost unheard of in every day life anymore. I go in for my surgery in 75 days. I am actually getting the surgery done on my birthday (I requested by birthday and my doctor was able to accomodate me). I figured I started life on this day 36 years ago and might as well start new one on this date again. I am a type 2 diabetic and my doctor has told me I may not have to take anymore of my diabetic pills even as soon as the day I am released from the hospital. An…

My names Greg. I live in Las Vegas. Looking forward to my surgery but nervous at the same time. I've been looking at some of your Before and After pics and wow.. some of you dont even look like the same person! I'm turning 40 in 12 days and it's time for a new begining for me. Looking forward to meetingnew people here and for support..

I had surgery on Sept 14th, 2012. I did it for many reasons, but the main was that in June my mother passed away. She was 55, 2 days short of her 56th birthday. She was extremely overweight and if she hadn't been then more than likely I would still have my mother today. My whole family battles weight. I have been overweight from the day I was born! I decided that I did not want to lose my life over something like my weight. I made the decision to have the surgery. I have a very smooth surgery. I had surgery at 11 am on a Friday and was discharged by noon on Saturday the very next day. My recovery was easy, no complications other than pain and some ankle swelling that I wa…