Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story

After seeing my sister have the sleeve. I researched and came to the conclusion this surgery is for me. Unlike waiting 6 months, I only had to wait 3 months. Dealing with Anxiety I was very nervous operation date January 17, 2017. The first day I was relieved that I groggy but awake because of the anesthesia. Second day walking, pain meds was something I looked forward to. I was tired and couldn't get any fluids down. Third day, ER visit chest pain, arm pain, back pain, gas pain and throat hurt. All test came back negative. No blood clots. Dehydrated had to have 3 bags of IV fluids. At this point I asked myself why did I do this? After talking to my surgeon and getting mo…

So I spent my one month post op in the ER. I was having serious issues with vomiting after I ate or drank anything. I left work and went to ER. They gave me fluids and something to relax my esophagus and to stop the vomiting. After get that in I felt so much better. So now I am going to take my time and ease into eating. Sw263 cw235. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I was sleeved on 11/28/16, and am down 34lbs. I had a b12 shot the week before surgery, then the week after and the beginning of this month. I have one more in February, but it doesn't seem to be helping. I take all my Vitamins, and eat meat with high Protein. I'm doing everything I should, but I am constantly exhausted lately. I was wondering if anyone else has had or is having this same problem? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hw: 346. Cw: 294.9 Surgery date: 11/14/16 Feeling bummed and no motivation. I see the weight going down but don't see it in the mirror. Also no one even notices ???? need inspiration. Sent from my LGMS550 using the BariatricPal App

Between pre-op loss of 30 and 4 week post-rny loss of 15 lbs, I'm down a couple of pant sizes & I feel healthier. When I look in the mirror, I kind of see a difference but I do not really see a difference (not sure if that makes sense). When people compliment me, I think they are just trying to be nice because they know I had wls. Has anyone had a hard time accepting that the weight loss is actually a reality?

Asking again if anybody has had the MinMiser ring fitted with getting their Vsg?.... I was sleeved with the m/ring dec 5th 2016 and would like others regardless of surgery date to discuss how thy are doing!... Cheers Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I cannot stress enough how important is to measure yourself. I had my surgery on 11/22. I decided to take my measurements prior to pre-op diet. I am coming up on my two month anniversary on Monday. I am excited to not only go down a pant size, but more importantly seeing the numbers drop. I hope this is motivational for our post-op peeps that are struggling with bring stagnant with weight loss. I have been stuck at the same number on the scale for over a week and it finally moved a pound down today! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My doctor was happy with my progress of losing 40 pounds since surgery but is urging me to add more Protein through a few more small meals. That's hard, any suggestions? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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This is my first time opening to what I am attempting to do! Get healthy and live! I'm ready for this kindergarten teacher of 26 years to get that second wind in life and meet others that are having that same goal as I. Hello Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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Surgery Date: 2/17/16 HW:356 SW: 332 CW: 206 Indeed this has been a journey. Blessed indeed. Not at all an easy journey but worth every challenge! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I have seen on a couple of other feeds people talking about Stalling where you don't see any movement in the scale or see movement in the wrong direction. I know for me I was in shock when i first got out of the hospital to see the weight come off so quick I lost about 30 lb the first two weeks then it slowed down to maybe 10 a week I know I am addicted to my scale I get on it about 5 times a day> i freaked out on week 6 when the scale didn't do Sh\it for a week I was getting a little depressed thinking that I did this surgery and it didn't work I'm going to get fat again. But then the scale acted right and i lost 7 lb in a week. what i want to know is what do you do w…

So, my VSG date is January 23, 2017 and now I'm on the liver reduction diet but it's been very difficult to stay on the diet. How was it for you all and did you cheat a little? Sent from my SM-G930T using the BariatricPal App

Starting wt 378 Current wt: 199 Surgery day 7/2015 Haven't been one to post much. But needing a little encouragement to reach my goal of the last 39 lbs!!!? Suggestions, thoughts. All the above I do stick to the diet and workout and hike regularly. Mfp: ash09876 add me Gw: 160

My surgery date is January 25th 2017. The one thing that helped me during the liquid diet for three weeks without going through caffeine withdrawals was starting the eating process early by using artificial sweeteners, no sodas and decaf coffee. Now I have to face the surgery. My starting weight was 389lbs. I lost 35lbs. own my own and 12 more since this diet. Now I am 342lbs. Sent from my B1-810 using the BariatricPal App

After my weight loss stall that seemed like forever!!!, I was happy to see that the scale started moving again . That was more annoying than getting your shirt snagged on a drawer knob. Well I finally hit the 30 pound loss mark. Whoot!!! I personally think that's a decent amount of weight for the amount of time since I've gotten my roux en y surgery on January 9th 2017. I do want to actually lose weight at a normal pace. Not no landslide. All in all I feel great!!!!! The incision on my right side where the biggest instrument went in still bothers me. When I stand up it feel like my insides are going to drop out. There is a lot of straining and pulling. …

So my surgery is just a month away now and I had to go for my bi weekly weigh in this morning. When I started this process in September they had asked me to lose 37.5lbs before my surgery. Well as of today I am down 44lbs and that leaves time for me to lose even more hopefully making surgery and recovery even easier. Sent from my 6045O using the BariatricPal App

Hello, I got my surgery done on the 22nd of December. I am 3 weeks in and i cannot even digest anything other than liquids, I tried mashed potatoes, pureed things. For some reason i cannot get it to stay down. Even with one bite or 3 it just sits in my stomach, and i feel like i want to throw up. I am supposed to start solid food on Thursday, and I'm scared to do so. Has anyone else had this problem? Oh and i also burn a lot after eating Soups or anything for that matter.

Hi everyone! I've been lurking on this forum for a little while so I figured it was time to introduce myself. My name is Angela and I am in the process of getting approved for a VSG. My husband is also pursuing this surgery and we hope to both be sleeved by the end of the year. We will have to space our surgeries out a little since we have a soon to be 3 year old to look after. I have type 2 diabetes which should qualify me for the surgery since my BMI is between 35 and 40. So far, I've met with the surgical PA and the NUT. I have my appointment with behavioral health scheduled as well as a follow-up with the NUT. I also have to have a sleep study consult done, which wi…

I'm so excited my surgery is Jan 24th I am getting the gastric bypass, I had the lap band in 2012 and did pretty good lost 100 pounds kelp it off until I had to have my band removed in 2014 because of severe acid reflux, so it's now 3 years after and I have gained on my weight back plus some, finally got approved for revision from band to gastric bypass, I am so ready for my new life changes, will be posting my journey as it goes, I love this site it helps a lot with questions I've had and know I will have so many more, good luck to everyone having are have had weight lost surgery, we deserve to live healthy and feel good about ourselves!! Sent from my iPhone using the…

I had my surgery 2 days ago. I felt like I did everything ok, leading up to and after the surgery. I walked, I sipped on Water and did breathing exercises. I was released this evening to go home, and the only pain I am having was smack dab in the middle of my chest. Pain melds don't seem to do much and I feel like my esophagus is cramping or something. I told my surgeon about it and he didn't seem to worried. I've only had Clear liquids so I can't imagine it's a stricture. Anyone else have this? Am I being impatient? Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Sooooooo i normally don't share photos, or post anything like this. nor do i show any of my friends or family, i kind of keep them for my personal keepings. but i'm extremely excited about my transformation so far, i still have a long journey to go, but i'm heading in the right direction surgery date was October 27,2016 start weight was 467 current weight is 381 i'm so proud of myself ! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Anyone drinking boxed H2O? I LOVE it! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi my name is VaNeSSa I had my surgery on April 2014 and I have to say it's been a journey but don't regret having the surgery done .. My weight was 360 and right now I weight 204 I'm so exited knowing I'm almost in onederland lol.. all I have to say is keep it up never give up I thought I would never ever be in my 200s and look at me now almost in my 100s it's an amazing feeling... trust yourself cause you can do it Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Anyone else have a 5 January 2017 date and is a low BMI, my weight is 184 today, I hope to be 180 on surgery day. I am so excited for this journey. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hey all just starting my process with Kaiser and I go August 5th for my medical and mental evaluations and was just wanting to hear of any experiences with Kaiser. How long was your journey? Classes? Pre-op diet? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Recently I had an irregular ekg reading... has anyone encounter this and if so what was your outcome? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Well SW260 SW 145 CW 155.6 am super happy and excited from mi journey am a little over 7 months out this is me pics you guys will see the excess skin and I hide it very well too I have 4 kids and am 31 Sent from my Z981 using the BariatricPal App

I have battled with my weight since I was young but pretty much kept it under control with working out and diet. Late 2009 I started having issues with my hips and was unable to walk more then just a few feet, so the weight just piled on was at my heaviest 312 I'm 5"7. My doctor recommended I have a bariatric consultant. At the time the way things went with the bariatric doctor it seemed like the magic pill we al dream of. Just one consult and I was underway to my upcoming surgery I had to lose 10% of my weight. Took me about 3 months and had my surgery January of 2011. I was outpatient surgery and was home by dinner. I have to say it was fairly easy very little pain, so…

Hey bandsters, I was banded in June 2008. Was 345 at my highest. Dropped down to 260 before gaining all of it back. I am restarting my journey today. I was 330 this morning and went to the gym did 1hr of cardio. Here's to 2017 and starting the journey again. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G870A using the BariatricPal App

Before I had my procedure done, I had such a way of living that didn´t really followed my dreams and hopes and aspirations. I was always insecure, and it goes without saying that my health was in such a state that I was always in and out of the hospital for problems with my respiratory system and my gastric system. It was a long journey before I decided I wanted to go through with the surgery. I had to make the decision for myself, for my own benefit and thinking about my future, what I wanted and how I wanted to continue to live my life, if I wanted to keep feeling bad about my appearance or if I wanted to be pro active and make a change for the better, to take action,…

Okay, so I got my lapband back in Feb 2013 and everything was looking bright. I was ready to change my life and habits. I lost lots of weight and was on a new path. Fast forward to 2016, Ive gained half the weight I lost back and dont know where to begin. I will make this short and sweet. I need advice and I need help right now. Its almost like im getting depressed about it all over again. Where should I start with my diet and workout plans? Its seems I have every excuse in the book when it comes to working out. I have an online boutique business that keeps me occupied and a 7yr old daughter with learning difficulties. Im in a rut and need advice seriously. Where do I …

I got the lap band in 2011 and did okay, but now I feel there is something not right. My band should be full, but I have no restrictions! I think I have a leak! Hungry all the time. Sent from my XT1080 using the BariatricPal App

Hi my name is Rebecca and I'm on my way to a healthier life! So I am a 46 year old mother of 4 grown children (amazing children ) I have suffered from bipolar depression, ptsd, anxiety with panic attacks, and borderline personality for many years. As a result I have been on numerous medications that have caused me to gain significant weight, as well as having used food as my "comfort" food... That was the beginning of a life long struggle with weight. This past two years I have had a stroke and a mini stroke, my left knee has been totally replaced twice and is still very unstable so exercise is virtually impossible and my weight reached an all time high of 383lbs! In Augu…

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I wish I had good news!! Long story short...appeal Kaiser's 24 weeks in San Diego program. Reasoning is the OC is only required 12 weeks. I did 12 weeks much to my dismay as the entire class was like a bad sorority meeting weekly and I had also lost my job. Appeal was approved and basically Positive Choices BS'd me and sent me to Pacific Baritriatric knowing full well that the surgeons would make me finish the whole classes. Waited 5 weeks to get the surgery consult and in the mean time was told I could not continue the classes until the surgeon decided when they knew full well that the surgeon would would say return to classes. Pacific Bariatric is a mess!! They ar…

Hello everyone! Just a few hours a away and it's go time! I can't believe it! Feeling some type of way and excited to start my new journey Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi everyone. So far I have chosen not to post pics etc of my weight loss. But now I'm ready..... I have lost over 44kgs since October last year. However, more importantly being a chronic renal patient, and having rheumatoid arthritis and AS....the bariatric surgery was a godsend for me. My renal function has improved and rheumatoid and AS not currently causing any concern either... I can only hope my story helps to inspire others.... My sleep apnoea is resolving as well. Looking forward to continuing this positive power of recovery that I'm on..... Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

I have been exploring WLS for 10 years. Kept backing out for various reasons. Cancelled in August because I just couldn't get my mind around doing something so dramatic that I should be able to do on my own. Almost cancelled 3 days before my surgery but my nurse talked me down and I read a lot of success stories and... Had surgery on January 9. Went very smoothly. Very little pain or gas. Was able to eat without much nausea. Nausea only happened with Morphine. Eating and drinking fine. Walking on day 1. Home 2 days later. Eating is fine, exercise fine, no pain. Stopped pain meds 1 day before leaving hospital. Only annoyance was incision drain. Very sore by the tim…

I got my wls, Roux en y, on January 9th 2017. Things that held me back, things that seemed impossible, will soon be a distant memory. Only looking up from here.!! Pre surgery 1/09/17 weighed in at 316 Currently 01/18/17 weighed in at 292 That's a total of 24 pounds in 9 days. I couldn't be happier. I'm soo glad I bit the scary bullet and decided to go through with this. Now I know my weight will fluctuate. And I know this is DEFINITELY not the easy way out. This tool so far has changed my life. Sent from my XT1575 using the BariatricPal App

I had my surgery 2 weeks ago and I'm down 13lbs. Ive been the same weight for days. Could I be hitting a plateau now? Or is my body just getting used to the lower calories? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

One weeks after my surgery of my gastric bypass i got surgery January 9,2017 and im staying hospital for two days and leaving hospital on january 11 but i got quickly recovery and rest lots.. i have no pick heavy things till third weeks of February because of my surgery.. I'm been rest lots and also i walk one block from my house help me lose weight till my appointment on February 2 after my surgery but im still sore.. im been thinking about going shopping and i cant carry heavy things till third weeks of February or I would straighten to hospital immediately I don't wanted hernia torned my surgery like that.. i told my mom about sushi and sushi will easy choke…

I'm 8 days post op I feel great had some Soup broth had about 8 to 10 ounce the most I've had I feel full but I thought I couldn't have that much Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

As exercise, I'm learning to dance Kizomba, it's amazing!! You Tube introduced me to it and now I've got enough nerve to actually learn how!! So excited!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

June 2012 I had the lap band surgery. It was outpatient and at a clinic that made you feel like you were just another number. I swear they heard you like cattle, but I was desperate to have weight loss surgery so I was ok with it I guess. I lost all my weight really quick, 69 pounds in about 13 months. I always went for my fills and x-rays to maintain, but then I started having troubles with fills, overfilling, couldn't locate my port, couldn't eat a lot of healthy foods, I would have to find a bathroom everywhere I went so I could throw up. I gained 20 pounds back and had to have my port fixed because the clinic caused it to leak because they never could find my port a…

My surgery date is February 21st. The only appointment I need to complete to send my papers for insurance approval is the psychology appointment. I'm having surgery at Bellevue hospital in NYC. They have no psychologist available, so they might need to postpone my surgery date... Anyone in the same situation? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I am so going to regret it tomorrow lol I have to wear metatarsal boots for work Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hey y'all! So I am super proud of myself! I went from wearing a size 44 in MEN pants to a 30! I'm so happy with my journey and it is going to keep getting better! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App