Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story

I had surgery in Juarez Mexico with Dr. Rodriguez. Abiyoyo dieted over the last 8 years. I am a u.s. Navy disabled veteran that suffered military trauma and a physical injury and then I had 2 kids and under 2 years in 2013 and 14. My starting weight was 240 and I am still healing from surgery it's only been a couple of days I had the gastric bypass and I'm doing very well with recovery I was discharged the next day and sent home because I asked to go home. I am looking forward to this journey. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930AZ using the BariatricPal App

Tomorrow is the big day! I'm really excited and a little nervous. My life changes at 9am tomorrow, my parents and my little brother are coming with me for support. I trust my surgeon 100% and I know god will be in the OR with me. [emoji72] Wish me luck !![emoji4]

I got the surgery 12/27 was in major pain from gas in my chest is what the doctors said felt like sharp stabbing pains they stopped 12/28 today 12/29 I was able to come home with help from my mom still have pain in my lower right abdomen says it's gas. Grape juice diluted in Water goes down the easiest just water gives me bad acid reflex doctor also said that was normal. I was on nauseous on the bumpy car ride home Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I have had a terribly dry throat since the surgery, which leaves a tickle in my throat, and the coughing is AWFUL! I had an upper scope done 4 days before my sleeve surgery and my throat was already irritated from the tube going down my throat during that procedure. Having a tube back in my mouth during my WLS surgery didn't help either. Has anyone had an itchy throat with major pain from coughing? It feels like my big incision is ripping open every time I barely cough. I've been going away from the fruit flavored Protein drinks for now bc they irritate my throat. When does the pain from the incisions go away? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

#Speechless. Please read: I remember vividly waking up March 11th and being so nervous, questioning if I should go through the surgery... Dozens of fears about the unknown surfaced. I shook it off and told myself that I could do it! I carried two babies full term, so this was nothing! Now that I am 9 months out, I feel AMAZING! While I input my weigh-in for this week, I was blown away to read that I'm OVERWEIGHT and not OBESE! My BMI is almost at my target goal, I am 25LBS AWAY from my goal weight... I can just cry right now! I'm becoming a normal, healthy person and that is so valuable to me. The time I have invested in this for me has definitely been worth it! This is …

Hi everyone I have my surgery on January 17th everything went great today I am 10 days out in 18 pounds down I am on my 2-week liquid diet day 10 of it and I am struggling so bad because of those awful heartburn that I have I was just wondering if anyone had ideas or should Justin's that are going through the same thing they can maybe help me please help Sent from my SM-G900V using the BariatricPal App

Our local newspaper did an article on my twin sister and I. http://www.livingstondaily.com/story/news/2017/01/26/howell-bariatric-surgery-twins/96992790/ Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

March 1st is the beginning of a new journey for me. Well actually Feb. 15 because I'll be going on a 2 week liquid diet. I'm only require 1 week. Question: I have Tricare Standard. Those of you who have Tricare, how much did you have to pay on the day of pre-admission? I called the hospital to see what the cost was going to be but they told me they won't know anything until 24-48 hours before surgery. I called insurance and they said if my deductible is met all I'll have to pay is the hospital stay. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I have made it to the losers bench. Last night was rough but feeling better today. Glad to be home. Thanks for the words of encouragement. Sent from my SM-G935V using the BariatricPal App

Good morning Sassy Sleevers! Good luck to everyone who is starting their new journey today! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

So I had my sleeve done. Post operatively I lost 6lbs. Had my first follow up with my doctor yesterday and lost a further 6lbs. Am so excited that an on my way to being healthy again Sent from my SM-G531H using the BariatricPal App

After a long self imposed stall, my scale moved this week. I'm down 118 pounds and weigh 205 as of my 66th birthday on Monday . It dawned on me today that my late mother weighed 118 pounds for most of her life. Then my manicurist shared that is what she weighs. It really has hit me that I have lost an entire person. Awe inspiring! I'll let you know when I make it to Onederland. It shouldn't take too much longer. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Wondering if anyone had sleeve surgery following another major surgery. I was scheduled for the sleeve in February but had to have a hysterectomy due to a suspicious fibroid which thank god ended up not being cancer. My sleeve was rescheduled and it will be 8 weeks between surgeries. I know its going to be hard but I'm ready for this. Just wanted to know if anyone else who had close surgeries could ease my fear a little.

Just wanted to pus up some numbers since i went to the Dr this morning HW: 450 SW:430 CW: 375 moving out of the 3's !!! The Losers Bench

The moment when you decided that you would have WLS? My moment was when my doctor told me my BP was no longer being controlled by meds and he wanted to hospitalize me. He told me that if I didn't lose weight my heart would give out. I left there and cried because I realized that it was a very real possibility that i would not live to see my youngest graduate high school. Now I plan to be around for grandkids! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I have my surgery on February 2nd. I am on a liquid diet.. I am so afraid of failing .. However, I am excited to see a change within my life... Wish me luck! Sent from my LG-H820 using the BariatricPal App

Well, 3 months + 1 week I can feel the beginning of carb/sweets cravings. I've gotta get this in check asap. So I decided to cut and paste my "before" and "now" pics side by side. I may need to tape this to my fridge. Unlike many, I've felt hunger, real hunger from very early on. I seemed to heal quickly and have had absolutely zero intolerances. I'm quickly finding out that I like sweet stuff way too much. Thought I had more control than this. No regrets, but no illusions either, this is going to be work for the rest of my life, sigh. For now I'll take solace in each little victory. I've been telling my husband I don't think I look all that different, but the side …

Hi, guys. Just wanted to share a progress pic and celebrate with you all. Went to the sleep doctor today, and for the first time ever, I didn't dread stepping on the scale. I enjoy moving more and have so much energy. You all gave me tons of candid insight into the process - thank you! Was a great choice for me. HW/SW 231 CW 191 (40 lbs down!) Sleeved 11/7/16 Instagram: a_sleeved_story

I had surgery feb 13 2013 and im down 221 lbs its been a very hard course but i am mantaing. I am so much healthier now and im greatful just for that. Im at a stand still as of now. My goal is 60 more lbs. I found this app online hoping to find some kindred support. Sent from my LGMS550 using the BariatricPal App

I may have mentioned it somewhere here before, not too sure, but some years ago I was pursuing a degree in diet and nutrition. Fast forward to now, I am the one who needs reminding about it. My husband calmly told me yesterday "you can't keep talking about how you used to be, you are here now." So, I have decided as part of my journey to a better health, to pursue the studies again. Whether I go to a college or just take some online courses, I'm going to dive right back in. Number one, staying focused on it and being somewhat passionate about health and nutrition (it's always been there-just ignored it for 8 years) I know I will be successful in achieving weight loss. And…

I am now on day 3 and I can't lie, it's been rough. The pain of my incisions isn't that bad but I will for sure gets sharp pains at my incision sites if I move too quickly or cough. The worst part is the gas and, I assume, the fake hunger pains . I've been walking a lot and that definitely helps. I threw up within the first 12 hours after surgery but haven't thrown up since. But dang am I nauseous! I have always had bad anxiety so I'm pretty sure that's making me more nauseous and uncomfortable. Any tips to help with gas pains and also sleeping more comfortably? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Things are getting better and I weighed in today and I have lost 11 pounds in 8 days. What a big positive piece of reinforcement after a challenging first week after surgery. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Finally i was sleeved yesterday with no complications [emoji72] . Im still in the hospital waiting to do the leak test and go home.[emoji179]

I knew i was feeling better but i wasnt ready to take body shots what i see in the pics the mirror never showed me The Losers Bench

Hi guys ! So I'm 3 days out from surgery. Day 1 and 2 were pretty bad, today I feel much better. Yesterday I kept crying for no reason and it had me very worried, has it happened to some of you ? Also my back pain is very bad, I'm not sure if it's because of gas or because I'm not confortable. It worries me also cause I can't lay in bed or sleep properly... I wanna know about your experiences, how are the first weeks of the surgery ? How is your experience Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi my name is Wanda. I have struggled with my weight for 30 years. In January 2016 I had gastric bypass surgery. I weighed 231 and I am 5 5. I now weigh 138. Met my goal of 140 in 9.5 months. I feel so much better about myself. I wore a size 22 in elastic waist jeans, I now wear a size 8 skinny jeans and they ZIP. Sent from my VS995 using the BariatricPal App

Good morning. Well I guess I will start by introducing myself. My name is Minnie and I'm from Ga. I had my surgery on 1/4/17. It was in Gainesville, Fl with Dr. Jeffery Friedman. I must say my hospital experience in Gainesville was great . My husband and I were treated great by the whole hospital staff. The one fear I had was that I would be up there having to beg for pain medicine but that didn't happen. My Dr. made sure I was comfortable. They said my surgery went fine. First night, I was in so much pain and I was so sick to my stomach. The nurse kept saying it was normal to feel the way I was feeling but I was so sick and I could not stop dry heaving and that was hurti…

Ok sooo, it's been a while since I've posted on here, probably close to a year!! , but lately I've been struggling badly with my Surgery to the point where i think I'm coming into depression. I was fantastic about 3 months before my 1 year anniversary, no complications lively always happy smiling from ear to ear just an all around happy person. Until i was about 9-91/2 months out, now I'm groupy grouchy miserable stressed angry rarely laugh or smile..because im not able to keep anything down throwing up DAILY bones and body weakening swelling in my feet then it traveled throughout my whole body now..immense body pain on a daily, in and out of the hospitals frequent doct…

My RNY was done December 28/16 .Since a week ago I have notice swollen around my eyes and looks dry. Has anybody experienced this swelling? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

hi guys so i was sleeved on 11/18/16 my surgery date weight was 243 and as of 1/22/17 i am down to 204 (i weight myself on Sundays LoL) i feel it has been a slow process and i believe i have hit many stalls because i am eating variety and more then before but i am grateful it hasn't been a bad one, my goal weight is to hit 160???? anyways i wanted to know if anyone else is experiencing very bad dry skin, i am on my hands (see pic) i am open to any advice.... Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I had my Gastric Sleeve Surgery on 12/19/2016 i am currently 4 weeks post-op. When i woke up in recovery i had burning heartburn that lasted 5 days. I was unable to get Fluid into me. I kept telling my surgeon and his team how i was feeling. They released me after 2 nights knowing i was not getting the fluids in that i needed. To make matters worse, i had 2 hematoma's from the surgery which caused me to become anemic. I did not know any of this. After my release i was very dizzy and went to my surgeons office the next day. I saw the nurse practitioner. I explained how i was feeling and she instructed me to "just keep sipping all day long". A week later i saw my surgeon wh…

Hi all, I've had a visit with my surgeon and I'm trying to decide if I should stay on phentermine until I get my approval for surgery. (I still need 5 more monthly visits). Personally, I'm paranoid of gaining weight since I'm afraid if I do I won't be approved. Also, I'd like to try and lose as much weight as I can prior to surgery (even if it's 10 pounds). Realistically my surgery won't be until February 2017 at the earliest. Any thoughts or recommendations? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

There is nothing I can't eat, but (usually) my choices are not so healthy now but my portion sizes are far, far smaller. Today: Breakfast: Protein snakes, coffe with 2 sugars and 2 creams. AM Snack: 2 Bananas all try to eat them. Lunch: just home left over like a peace of chicken breast with veggies, I have about 6 oz of lunch, so it will take me the rest of the afternoon to eat it all, but I am going to the club tonight for an intense workout, so I need the calories. Usually, I would have an apple, orange and prunes. When I get home from the club, I will probably have a cesar salad. I'll finish the night with a small bowl of ice cream or some crackers and cheese…

On 1/26 I will have my gastric bypass surgery. After 5 months it is finally getting real. Sent from my SM-G935V using the BariatricPal App

Its been a long journey ! I havent posted in a long time and I regret not posting my journey. Its been 10 months since my gastric sleeve, the first few weeks where very hard I will tell you that. I dont wanna scare anyone or even someone that hasnt done to read this and change there mind! Dont change your mind we all went through this path and its a life changer! I was a very very big guy in others words i was fat. Everyone used to make fun of me and it hurt me!! Like really bad, I use to eat to forgot my pain the more i ate the bigger i got witch got me bigger and bigger till my doctor told me to stop but i didnt listen to anyone didnt care i was very depressed all the t…

Hey guys, I had procedure 1/19/17. I've done well; however sent home with no pain meds, just tylenol. Again, I've managed BUT my main left surgical incision is wider than others and still having moderate pain. Is this normal? Should I be concerned? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Just has my sleeve yesterday and everything went well. But today I feel awful! The worst part is the crampiness. I think it's gas but it's not moving. Is this common? Suggestions?

I was wondering why we can't have sugar? Is this always or just in the beginning? I never even thought to ask my surgeon! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi. I have recently just been sleeved 1/16/17 and I have a couple of concerns. I am in no pain, but when I drink fluids I get a sharp pain in my mid chest area until the Fluid subsides. Does that make sense? Has anyone experienced that. It has only been three days so I am praying that it is just has build up. Hoping someone has an answer. HW. 303 SW 285 CW. 278 Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hello everyone so I am now 2 months out of surgery have lost 53lbs and couldn't be happier with the weight loss. But lately I've been having the biggest cravings for sugar and dairy. Has anyone experienced this ?? Also I get some mood swings in the morning I'm happy but somewhat mid day my energy levels and even my mood gets lower and lower. I feel alone while I'm not. Is this normal Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

HW: 290+ SW: 260.8 GW: 160 My surgery is scheduled for 11/3 in Tijuana with Dr. alejandro lopez. Today I am starting the pre-op diet. I went to Sam's Club yesterday and stocked up on Premier Protein (chocolate, vanilla and strawberry), lettuce, cherry tomatoes and grilled mesquite chicken breasts. My pre-op diet will be the following: Breakfast: Protein shake Snack: Activia Light yogurt Lunch: Protein shake Dinner: salad with chicken breast Snack: Additional protein shake (if needed) This menu has 825 calories, 21g fat, 40g carbs, 121g protein I would like to lose 15-20 pounds over the 4 weeks before surgery. I took my "before" pictures this morning …

My surgery is scheduled for 1/30. I am on my liquid diet for past 5 days and by now used to it. Lost 11 lbs. I have a lot of doubts about surgery. Keep telling myself that I can do this on my own. Although. I've done it before but always came back to same weight later. Did you have doubts before your surgery? Does anyone here regret having it? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Yesssss!!!!! it is a beautiful thing I mean I have been a overweight man all of my life and I have never had any problem performing at all never had a problem getting it either always had a few on the team at all times. but dammit if I knew then what I know now I would of had the surgery a decade ago. I mean I'm on porn star status there is nothing I cant and wont do. energy level is on 10 and yes it is true when you lose weight it does look bigger what I find its not really bigger it less stomach to get in the way so your able to go deeper. I knew it was the case when getting it in with someone I got it in with a few times stated I was going to deep. sorry if this is to …

Hi I'm new to the site and in need of support! I got my band March 23, 2016, I started out at 243 pds. - went on the sugar busters (required) diet and lost like 5 pounds. I got my surgery and I still struggle to lose weight! I have lost a whooping total of 15 pounds and I feel like I should be down more. I do count calories (for the most part) and I walk daily at least 30 mins a day. I can say I have recently increased my water intake and that helps me feel fuller longer. But Im wondering if this is normal? I know they say slower is better but I didn't think it would be this slow. Any advice! I will listen, for sure!

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....why didn't I do this sooner? I am starting to really see some results in the way I look and feel. Belly starting to decrease in size.

Can someone give me advise on how to deal with the itching of the incisions Sent from my 5054N using the BariatricPal App

Looking for some advice on traveling at 11 weeks post op. We're driving from NY- Florida with our 2 toddlers. We're breaking up the drive over 3 days and will be staying in a house with my hubbys whole family when we get there.