Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story

Started at 368 day of surgery 351 and just come back from the dietician and was 316lbs! I am so excited, The sleeve is the best thing I ever did!

Does anyone get soreness on the right side? I am 5 weeks out and some days it's better than others but today it's really sore. Doc says its still healing but seems like a long time to be sore.

i had my sleeve DEC 3 2012. I'm not going to lie i woke up thinking what did i do? i'm now post op day 14 and love this new life! i don't know how much weight I've lost other than pre op because i'm trying my best to weight until my first post op appointment so i can have a big number! any tips yall can give me on food recipes would be greatly appreciated

Ladies and gentlemen....friends I have made and friends I have yet to meet, I want to that you all for this site and the sharing of your experiences. I'm not nervous...merely excited to get it over with. As of Thursday I was down a total of 37 pounds preop. And that's without any exercise...due to my bad ankle. If anyone else is near Allentown, PA and using Lehigh Valley or Dr. Harrison please get in touch with me. I wish you all the beat of success. Jeff

Had surgery around 1ish this afternoon and YIPPEE! Everything has gone perfectly! I don't even need pain meds.. Although, I will take one as soon as I'm done writing just so I can sleep in a steange bed. I'm getting very antsy and want to leave. Been up and walking so much the dr asked me to settle down.. Hehe! Don't get me wrong, I am sore, but it's like a good sore after a work out. Only iv Fluid for now and haven't eaten anything for 36 hrs and have no hunger pains or desire to eat. My daughter has brought in plenty food for herself and it didn't phase me in the least. YIPPEE AGAIN! Praying the easy time and sucess with having sleeve surgery continues.

Today's my 2 week anniversary. All has gone and continues to go well - but for some unknown reason today I feel a little 'blue'. In the past I would self soothe with snacking (crunchy things like chips or popcorn) . I'm not craving any of that food but just feeling at odds with how to deal with the feelings without my old crutch. Since I started my journey I have lost 30 lbs but more importantly, I am off my diabetes medications and only take 1/2 of one of my HBP meds. Has anyone else had some feelings of sadness following their surgery? Maybe its the general feeling of the country following the tragic attack in CT, maybe I'm tired, maybe it's a normal post op fee…

I'm still on liquid ugh I'm not hungry but I just want something to chew on and the protein shakes suck I'm sick of protein shakes

Hi all! I am new to this forum. I stumbled upon it while looking at other stuff. So happy to find others going through the same thing as I. My mother & I are having bypass surgery on Jan. 7th. We have to start the liquid diet 5 days before surgery...any good suggestions on things other than protein shakes & broths?

Hi everyone! My name is Mandy and I'm 31 years old. I'm married, and mom to 3 daughters. I began the process to have the lapband in March of 2012, and completed all requirements in November. I received my insurance approval after only 7 days, and have been given a surgery date of February 1st....seems sooo far away, but it will be here before I know it!! Looking forward to this journey, and following others who are on this same journey as well.

So they just scheduled my gastric bypass surgery today I'm really nervous but I'm so excited at the same time I just can't wait to get out of surgery until I feel. I just feel like the surgery can be what I've been waiting for my whole life a chance in the world to be skinny to be happier I'm happy but I could be happier.

I got my approval! I'm super excited! After so many months of waiting and jumping through hoops and cutting through the red tape I've finally gotten my approval. My scheduled surgery date is the 18th of this month. Thirteen days! I can't wait!

I just found this page and am thrilled to have found it. I am doing my preop as of yesterday and it has gone pretty smooth--not bad at all. I have been pretty hard on myself the last 2 months in order to lose the weight I needed to be able to have surgery before years end. Made my goal that my insurance required as of November 26th and my surgeon set my date. I am having my surgery @ Cendar Park Regional in Austin. They have a great staff and bariactric staff there---it has made this the best decision of my life. I will post more after I am back home after my surgeryl.

Well I have been on a liquid diet for 2 weeks and lost 14 pounds. Tomorrow is the big day for a big change in my life.

I have my surgery on the 17th of this month! My surgeon is Dr. Vierra in Monterey California. I have a meeting with a nurse tomorrow to get my exact time and everything. I'm super excited! I'm 20 years old and my Doctor recommend I join a forum so here I am! I'm a college student and I'm hoping to get into the nursing program soon. Within a year or two. My mother, two aunts, my grandpa, and two of my cousins have had the gastric bypass so I have a lot of support at home.

Okay I understand that I'm not as heavy as a lot of sleevers but I want to lose weight too. I had the surgery 11/9 and I've only lost 25 lbs. Trust me I'm grateful; however, I've been at this weight for over a week. I've read post where no exercise take place and these people have lost 30lbs +. I'm drinking water, eating nothing but protein and walking an average of 18 miles per week. I'm crying because I feel like something is wrong. I'm even fighting the hungry that I sometimes feel. I can't talk to my family because they don't understand because they can see my weight loss. Can anybody relate to what I'm saying?????

I'm new to this but I'm going to be 4 weeks post-op tomorrow Monday! This journey has definitely been a big change! Anybody have good recipes they can share? Any suggestions on healthy drinks besides Water and crystal lights? There gettibg old Thanks, Stephanie

My new birthday will be 11/29/2012. I will be sleeved that day and start my new life.

I'm new to this site and would like to heard back from anyone that have done the surgery with a doctor at M'boro TN? Who was the surgeon? What did you do for pre-ope? Any additional information would help.

I was sleeved on Dec 7th I was very nauseous first two days then started feeling better on day 3. I came home from hospital day 4. I am 9 days post-op & am suppose to be on full liquids but have ate sf pudding & yogurt. I tolerated them well just could only eat a few bites. I just looked again at post-op diet & realized these are technically suppose to be started during pureed foods. has anyone else made this mistake?

Along with the band I also received a 3cc fill in the OR. I am on a clear liquid diet but find it very hard to get my daily liquid limit in each day (65oz).... any suggestions?

It has been 15 months since I had my sleeve surgery. I am doing very well, however I am at a stand still. I have lost 105 Lbs. to date. I am not loosing anymore weight right now and I am getting worried. I am not on any blood pressure meds or thyroid meds my sugar levels is normal and I don't have to use my sleep apnea machine anymore. I'm afraid I am going to relasp. Help!

I am almost 3 weeks post op and I am so tempted to nibble here and there on "regular" food. I'm still on the full liquid diet. I'm wondering would this stretch out my stomach by nibbling on that stuff??

Just started my journey with my consultation last Friday, my blood work today, and my endoscopy scheduled for next week....my surgeon said if all goes well, there's a possibility that I can have the durgery by the end of the year...love my health insurance...just gotta have my psychological evaluation and get my proof of previou weightloss attempts from my pcp.....

I had my surgery Monday, Dec 10, and came home Tues night. Stayed with a friend til Thurs then came home Thurs morning. I haven't had any bad surgical pain, just the typical gas pains, but not enough to need pain meds. I haven't been hungry since the surgery but getting my 64 oz of Fluid and 60-80gms of Protein in by Wed. Started back driving Thurs with no problem. Also started back to gym on Thurs with a slow walk on treadmill for 15 min. Up to 32 min on treadmill and 18 min on Arc Trainer on Saturday. Haven't weighed yet because several people on here recommend waiting 2 weeks to let overload of fluids in hosp come off. With all this being said, I really feel good. I a…

On Nov 27,2012 and its been harder than I expected. My first week after surgery I had difficulty with clear liquids. Water didn't settle well and neither did crystal light. I drank my broth and protein shakes and had to drink children fruit juice. I found that diluted apple juices and decaf mint tea work for me the best. So fast forward to week 2 my dr put me on soft foods which I was so excited. I yet found soft foods that agree with me. Which isn't too good because I'm afraid to try other stuff. I found that low fat cream of chicken and mash potatoes don't upset my new stomach. I tried ground chicken and it don't work. (Chicken used to be my favorite meat). And to get …

My white blood count came back very high...blood in urine and vitamin d levels very low....have to redo test on Monday....it feels like there's something always in the way...and they r making me take one more Swl class..I'm just ready for a new start healthier start in life

Hi everyone, I'm Rebekah and I'm having my surgery this coming Monday. I'm hoping this procedure will help launch me onto a happier and healthier lifestyle. I started researching WLS after seeing Lauren Manzo (Real Housewives of New Jersey) and her success....it was like it dawned on me that I didn't have to be older and 500 pounds to do this so I got the ball rolling right away. So here I am...all prepared...I feel I've coped well with coming to terms with all the change this will bring but the past few days I've been alternating between being excited and being really sad and scared. I'm hoping I can make buddies here that understand what I'm going through. Only a handfu…

I don't feel sore any more but all if a sudden today my left side hurts like a muscle strain .... I haven't done anything crazy and haven't lifted anything heavy....

Hello all, Not been posting much but been reading every day. I am headed to Dr. Kuri in Mexico to get banded...flight leaves 1am tonight. I am very very nervous but so ready, my decision is made and I am at peace with it. I will post everything when it's all over...Tuesday is surgery date, and will be in hospital Mon through Wed. I have this really weird fear that while under anestheisia I will be able to feel everything pain wise but I won't be able to move or wake up. I know it's totally irrational...but I think that is what I am dreading the most-actually going under. Anyways, I'll let you guys know how it all goes

Hi, I'm Nicki. I got my surgery date Friday, and due to the fact my insurance changes next year, (my part increases a LOT) my surgeon scheduled me for the 26th. Of this year. Like....10 days from today. Whoa. I've thought about this a lot, I know this is the right decision for me, and I've been working towards this goal for months now. But man, 10 days from now? That's the day after Christmas. I haven't even finished my shopping yet! I'm already behind! Sorry, don't want to be freakin out. I am, though. Little bit. I've never had any type of surgery before, so that's not helping. Even more embarrassingly, I'm a nurse. I should know better, right? Anyhow,…

Before surgery at 251, at three months 200!

I have been on liquid diet going on 9 days. While doing the liquid diet, i had 3 finals at school (make all A's), I have going to three Christmas party and have had wondering and delicious food around me, but I did eat nothing except my Slim Fast protein shake. I keep telling myself that I can't eat this food because i don't want to get to the surgery date and the doctor tells me "I'm sorry but we can't operate on you because you did not follow orders and your liver is too big" so I'm almost done with my liquid diet. Now is time to pack and get ready for the new me. I have to be at the hospital at 7am tomorrow. For all the people don't the liquid diet just hang in the…

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Right now my house is a diet nightmare: I am on high protein, low carb post sleeve, my son is on high protein for body building (he lost about 60 pounds on his own and wants to keep it off) and we like whole grains BUT hubby has renal failure and is on the transplant list so NO whole grains, only white bread, pasta, etc. Thank God my daughter is healthy, no weight issues! I hate to even think about making a meal....I wish I had a cook.

So I was just banded on Thursday December the 6th and it's day 2. The first day was horrible the anestisia gave be nausea and vomiting but after calling the doctor he assured me it was normal and I should be ok. For the past 2 days I have been on full liquids. Drinking broth, tea, popcicles, sugar free Jell-o. Today I tried cream of wheat and my protien shakes. It wasn;t too bad. I don't really feel restricted but I do feel tired. I have been walking around and taking me medicine but since this afternoon I have been finding it hard to stay awake. Did anyone else feel tired? I had two protien shakes, apple sauce, 5oz of cream of wheat, tea, a popcicle and Water. So I don'…

Hi...my name is Nadine. I have a surgery date of Oct 11th. Starting this process was easy for me. I made up in my mind that I no longer wanted to be heavy and have my knees hurt all the time. Half of my family is type 2, and I didnt want that for myself. But now that my surgery is only 3 days away I dont know how I feel. Am I nervous or just chicken (scared to change)??? And this 5 day clear liquid diet is not making things any better. I have no energy and im dizzy all the time. HELP!!!

Hi fellow sleevers! I haven't been here for almost 1 year, the fact that I got sooo very frustrated that I only lost 35 lbs within a full year!!! I did all the right things that I was supposed to do. I work for 11 hours and on my feet for most part, I try to eat healthy and exercise as well BUT to no avail! On my 3rd month post op, I even did a swallow test to make sure that everything inside is ok and it was. They didn't see anything wrong. My surgeon mentioned about having a revision done after few more test. I'm not sure at this moment, there are days that I want it redone and some days that I don't! I DON'T KNOW YET! I always ask myself should I or shouldn't I? I'm cu…

Hi all. Had my op on 12/12. So today is day 3. Feeling absolutely terrible. Little depressed. Haven't been able to drink much because I'm finding it hard to understand what my body is telling me. I've been trying to keep up the water but and don't think I'm drink enough. Craving real food. Have had to stop watching tv cos the ads are making it harder. Can someone please tell me this is normal. I'm not sure what's happening and would love some advice:-)

Hello Everyone! Today is my surgical consult! I attended a seminar with my wonderful husband on November 24th. We both realized that day that surgery was the best choice for me. My insurance requires a 3 month post op diet and if I am approved will cover 80%. I have struggled with my weight my entire life. I am 5'8 and at one point 10 years ago I was able to make it to 175 on my own. It has slowly edged up to over 300 in spite of all of the diet plans I have tried. I have done Jenny Craig, Atkins, Low Calorie, South Beach, appetite suppressants and weight watchers too many times to count!! Each one would give me success only for me to gain in back and then some!…

I havent been banded yet. Still doing paperwork. Excited about getting banded and beginning this lifestyle change. ...I have actually already begun

Happy 6 month Surgiversary to me! I luv my sleeve and would do it all over again. I will be 62 next week and honestly can say I feel like I am in my 30's for the first time in years. It's hard to believe it has been 6 months ago today that I was so miserable, with only 60 pounds of weight to lose, but ALL in my abdomen and chest area heading for my heart! I could hardly breathe after I walked and was constantly out of breath. I have gone from a size 18 jeans to a size 6. My % of body fat had gone from 57% to 32% (at last month's f/u visit). I could not get any of my clothes on, and when i did always wore a spanx or a flexees and was still miserable. I refused to bu…

Just got my approval I have been praying for this now im scared to death and happy at the same time..

I was just approved for surgery on Friday and I have an appointment on Tues. guess I'll find out my surgery date then. I'm so excited! I started this process in April! I was online doing some research and found this awesome app! Reading some of these posts has been so informative. * I have a big family and alot of friends; But, I haven't told anybody that I'm having the surgery. Not sure if I will tell anybody, has anyone else done this?

I am now 10 days post op and just now experiencing nausea. I am still on a clear liquid diet, so I am not sure what I'm doing wrong.

Hi all! My name is Tara, I'm a married mom of three and we live in Indiana. I am having my surgery with Dr. Ray on the 21st. I had just finished all my prereqs last week and had approval from BCBS in about 3 days! Maybe I'm worse off than I thought! Anyway I'm 5'7" and 260 and will be enjoying broth for Christmas dinner. I've learned a lot from exploring this website and hope to be an active member and successful LB patient. Thanks!

Hello everyone, I'm new to this page but had my RNY 5 years ago. Unfortunately I've gained most of the weight back. I'm on a mission though to get healthy again. Any advice on getting back on track?. I will be starting over with liquids this week and I've done that before with success but just don't have that fear or willpower like I did post op.

i don't remember life before WLS i have been climbing those steps up the mountain - higher and higher into the sky this past year - what a wonderful year it has been i am healthy-diabetes meds/insulin,high blood pressure and CPAP gone, epilepsy meds (can never be gone) BUT dosage cut in 1/2!!) i have a feeling of self-confidence i find myself smiling in the grocery store for no reason!!!! (keep a smile on your face, makes people wonder what you are up to ) My NSV's keep coming i am so happy, life is good!!! i look forward to the best, most wonderful years of my life No one is as proud of me, as I am :wub: DOS 12/15/11 235 lbs 5'3 100.1 lbs los…

On my way to hospital. Good luck to every one today, yesterday & tomorrow!!!!

Hi all. I am a 27 year old nurse who lost 30 lbs with the lap band. I had the lap band on 12/19/11 and lost the 30 lbs from Dec until March. I had fills, but never seemed to have the right amount or I would completely neglect to follow my rules. This November I developed a bad bout of Reflux (which I had prior to the surgery and subsided up until this Nov). Since then I have established that my band did not slip, had all the fluid removed, started on a stronger PPI (Dexalant) and find drinking EAS & fluids make me not feel miserable. Today I met with my surgeon and he is recommending removing my band on 1/28/13 and then 6 weeks after revising me to bypass. I chose byp…