Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story

IS it true that you can use slimfast on the pre op milk diet........ That would be heaven :-) im day six and struggling ive just cooked the kids pizza!!!!! NO I DIDNT EAT ANY honest, and why cant we have cup a soups???? Being banded tuesday nervous very nervous but cant wait to start loosing weight, good luck everyone:-):-)

I had my sleeve surgery on the 30th and got to come home yesterday. I am doing pretty good....still pretty sore & stiff but no real pain, but overall doing great. It is tough to try keeping track of everything I consume and do, but I just have to get used to it! My doctor makes all his patients take Lovenox (blood thinner) shots for 11 days after we come home to help reduce the risk of blood clots. Fair warning.....after my insurance paid their part, it still cost me more than $300 for only 11 injections! Dang!!! But when you gotta have it, you gotta have it! Good luck to everyone!!

I had the lapriscopic gastric bypass surgery on October 30th 2012. I am 22 year old female from Minnesota. When I went in for surgery I weighted in at 288 pounds. Size 18 jeans and triple x shirt. I have high blood pressure and I'm borderline diabetic. I have to small children who I owe you everything to. They are my reason for having this surgery. Two days out of surgery and I can say I'm feeling pretty good. I'm still pretty sore. Just kinda curious as to what I should be eating so close to after surgery.

So, I'm about a month in on my 3-month pre-op program. Since my first official doctor visit was on 2-October, I'm looking at early January for my surgery. I've been dieting again - the usual; 1800 cal, 200 Protein, 100 carb per day, and so far, I've seen around an 11# loss. One of the guys here at work in the warehouse has noticed, which is cool. I was talking to him yesterday, and he was saying how he wants to organize a weight-loss competition to start with the new year. Apparently, he has no will-power (or desire to have any) over the holidays. Also, know, that I think I've only told one other person here at work about my VSG plans, so I'm thinking, "I'm in!!" …

Yes, I'm a pastry chef, cake designer, cupcake maker...I own a successfull cake business and I'm on day one of my pre-op liquid diet. I have no idea how I will ever make it through these 9 days...working in the bakery this morning, I quickly realized how bad my habits were. I kept grabbing, unconsciously for cookie dough, an extra piece of chocolate, a little lick of frosting and had to stop myself. Honestly, I don't know if I even did take a sample of anything, my unconscious eating habits have gotten that bad. I'm starving...I have a headache and I just want to stuff a turkey club, chips and a cupcake in my mouth. I certainly hope this gets better after surgery, an…

Hi everyone! I'm new here, still learning the ropes. I am 2 years post-op. best decision I ever made. My surgeon is dr. Vollinger in Charlotte, NC, he is great. I have had an easy journey so far, just lately getting food stuck. Not a pleasant experience, gonna try to prevent this at all times. My band is 10cc with a 4.4 fill. It works fine this way, if I go any higher I get reflux at night. Haven't had an adjustment in awhile. Only thing, this week I haven't been able to get food down since Tuesday after I ate some BBQ potato chips and a few cashew nuts! For dinner that night, tried 1 bite of fish and spent an hour in the bathroom PBing and in pain. Is this normal? I ca…

My name is Bob! I have been struggling with my weight and diabetes for years and I have been debating the lap band surgery for awhile, I want to start the process but my Dr is not on board with me having surgery. I don't know what to do. Anyone have suggestions?

So my surgery is coming up on Friday and I'm excited and scared but I'm going to stay over nite In the hospital so what I'm going to need going in and when I get out Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

I see the doc tomorrow it's been a week I was so out of it I didn't ask about fill. Was he suppose to tell me?

I'm so excited I just came home from my last visit with the nut & have passed the psyche with flying colors so now I'm just waiting for the authorization to be submitted and auth'd hopefully with in a week or so I'll be able to get scheduled.....I have a million feeling going through my head right now, the main one being happiness. I can't wait for the weight loss to begin, there are so many things I want to do but right now I just need to start with some kind of physical activity tomorow after work I'm going the the local gym and will renew my membership I also will start walking our new puppy more often & make him my #1 guy since the others are not really helpi…

Hi! New here! I had my band surgery in 2006. I lost a bit over 100 pounds but had all fluid taken out due to severe anemia. I am starting to be refilled and need some emotional support! I have gained 60 pounds due to poor habits. I know how to do the band, just need a boost to get back on track! Thanks

Surgery was 10/22/12 and everything went really well. And 17 pounds lost since surgery. I'm thrilled but I also feel really weepy. Maybe it's lack of good sleep. Plus, I am so sick of sweet tasting things. The shakes,jello,Popsicles ....yuck. On Sunday I can add some strained veggies , maybe that will help. I have lots of support and help which I really appreciate. But right now I just feel like locking the door, turning off the phone and crawling into bed. Blahhhhhh! Anyone else really emotional?

I had my lapband surgery almost 4 years ago and have lost 86 lbs. -- 45 lbs. the first year, 10 each of the next two, and about 20 in the past year. Ideally, I'll lose 20 more, which is a luxury to say. Although the weight loss has been slow -- or perhaps because of it -- I'm very grateful. I have ongoing challenges, e.g., some of these least healthy foods (ice cream, cookies) go down the easiest, and the fiberous, healthy ones (fish, some vegetables) get stuck or I reflux them up. It's a learning process and I'm a bit nervous that I've substituted online shopping for eating (although I still do eat too much at times).

February. Is the month hell yes

Hey guys I'm new to this blog and I have been reading through some of the threads and I really like the way you guys support each other. I've been struggling with getting this weight off for over 2 years and now I'm at my heaviest 224lbs and I'm 4ft 11inch tall. So I'm really excited to start this journey! Talk you soon!

I have been on this journey since January of 2012 - through two surgery centers (found out 3 months in that the surgeon had only done 5 surgeries!), full testing for both and a 6 month "diet" with my PCP. Got approval today and now I wait for the surgeon's office to give me the date. It's all real now...not just theory and lots of reading of forums. I am 67 years old and at this tender age I have learned a few things...one is patience. I waited nearly 50 years to reunite with my hight school sweetheart and finally marry him (2 years now!). You are never too old to start a new life and do it right. I am excited and nervous all at the same time. Bless you all for an…

OK...so I wanted to explain to my 13 yr old daughter what exactly was going on. So we pull up You Tube and watch the procedure that is going to happen. She was a little skidish at first but continued to watch.... After it was watched and all questions answered, she says to me "Mom, that is just a pure lie!" I am floored because I have thought I did a good job explaining and even included video. She continues on and says "You are not as pretty on the inside as the outside." I could barely contain my laughter! Told her that was technically true. It made my day.

I almost cried today on the scale as it read 299 lbs. I can't remember the last time I was under 300 lbs. Yesterday I was 8 weeks out HW: 352 CW: 299 Still 130 lbs to my target but am positive I can do it. Sent from my Galaxy S III using RNYTalk

Im so happy and motivated I had my surgery 16 days ago and I've lost 18 lbs....

Hi I began my journey almost five years ago with the lapband. Started at 285 and a year later was down to 235. After eight years of infertility we conceived in 2010, baby was born on 1/10/11. Our son is such a blessing. Vomited till he was delivered, developed a hyetal hernia, band complications and gained 20 lbs. It was getting incredibly difficult to keep up with my son so I decided to talk to my surgeon about a revision which he supported. Got approved in a week and when I got the call to schedule it was for the following week. Starting weight 256, day of surgery:252 8/3/12 Current: 233 Nice to meet you all!

I am crazy about my new southern sisters. But am I the only person from the north on this site?

I had my surgery two months ago today. I feel amazing. I have lost 42lbs. I feel amazing.

Anyone from the Long Island, NY area? If so, what surgeon do you see?

Hello everyone! I was sleeved on September 10th which puts me 7 weeks out. I have lost 40 pounds in 9 weeks and I am do happy! Today is my birthday and I am looking forward to many more with my sleeve. This procedure changed my life in a positive way and I thank God for it! This birthday I felt healthy and normal for once in a very long time!!!! I am looking forward to the rest of my life

I recommend my surgeon, Dr. Roc W. Bauman, he's excellent!!!! He's very serious about my care & his patients! He's the Doctor of Carolinas Weight Loss Surgery in Concord, NC. He practices as bariatric surgeon @ CMC Northeast. He is accredited & his practice is considered a "Center of Excellence". Over 2500 surgeries with positive results. He personally offers free info sessions at his office...it's on the website when they're having a session. I think it's worth the time & they're very informative!!! Worth taking a listen to, especially if your in search of a surgeon or information!!! There's no obligation, it's just to educate YOU! WEBSITE: www.caroli…

Sorry for not keeping updated. Am too sick to really post. the paun is way worst and nausea wat worst then expected. was not given binder or pain pump

Hello all I am new to this and would like to have some support . I am 43 diabetic male with 35 BMi . I was diagnosed last year and now I have it "under control" because I lost 33 lb with diet but like always I gained 17 back. My primary dr refuse categorically the idea of a surgery for its complications.i also have osteoporosis and in the future will need a hip replacement my joins are killing me one morning it is the hip the next it is the knee ankle....I also started developing symptom of gout in my big toe. My eating habit is bad ice cream chocolate and Snacks every 2 hours. I am in confused to what to do listen to my dr or to my body, I feel like my weight and dia…

Omg am so care. Am almost 4 moth post op n I was today at my friend house n she did tacos omg I hate a taco the whole taco. I feel so sad n bad with myself. It the means the my pouch got bigger ?

RNY on 10/25. A lot of thoughts going thru my head this week. Excitement and fear. Looking forward to a new life, but a little overwhelmed about the Vitamins and Protein shakes what to take with what, and when. It'll all work out.

I am so upset with myself. I started my journey earlier this year. I have all my appointments done, my nut done, my psych done and my surgery date of 12/18//2012. I was so psyched and came here and read and studied and took notes and starting jumping into conversations and trying to make a home for myself. And then, the crap with my thyroid started. And it took off like a rocket. I went from a few months ago to not even knowing i had a thyroid to having a total thyroidectomy 3 weeks ago. And I lost my steam. My motivation. For some reason, I really don't care about the surgery. But I do..KWIM? Granted I have dealt with horrible vertigo from my inner ear since …

I feel like I've been waiting for this forever! I had to quit smoking, which by all accounts is the best thing I've ever done. Then it was all the hoops, and ridiculous "medical supervised weight loss", what a joke. So now I have a date, I'm just so worried the psychologist will call my surgeon and tell him, "you know, she didn't seem crazy, but I know how to make her crazy!" or the sleep doctor will say, "we need you to come back for a month long sleep study..." every day drags into weeks. 49 days. I wonder if my surgeon would mind if I camped out at his office??

Hi everyone. My name is Kim. I had my surgery one week ago and I am seeing some good results already! I lost 7kg on the pre surgery diet and 4kg since my surgery last week! So a total of 11kg already :-) just wondering if any of you out there have some tips or advice? I'm pretty much doing this on my own so I can use all the support I can get :-) Thank you.

Hi everyone I had gastric bypass rny on 5/23/2012 I started at 379 lbs as of today I'm 271 lbs ,yes that's a total lost of 108 lbs in 5 months and 3 days I'm super exited about my weight loss and can't wait to keep em coming off from me may goal is to be 200 lbs by may 23 which is gonna be my surgiversary ...

I got my surgery date, which will be November 17th 2012 :-) I'm super excited... Hope time goes by quick so I can be ready for a brand new me...

Greetings all, I am just going to lay it all out there because that is WHAT I DO! I am active duty military and I want to continue my military career! I have had two children back to back and since then have struggle significantly to lose weight (story of my life). I absolutely LOVE serving my country and want nothing more than to continue. Weight Loss surgery is actually frowned upon and could get me in a lot of trouble, but so could being overweight. I am at a cross roads with what to do. I already know I will come out of pocket if I was going to follow thru. My question is, from start to finish how long did it take to get banded? Time is NOT on my side and this may be…

who live in south Missouri. cant believe there is only 3 of us on here.

6 days post op and I'm FINALLY down a pound from surgery. I know I was retaining fluid, etc but I'm hoping I will start losing now.

My biggest fear is that I won't lose any weight after the surgery. I have surgery 3 weeks from today and am scared that I'll be the ONE to not lose weight. Is this a common fear? Any advice? I see sooo many people out here that are success stories and am worried I won't be one.

I've been to the seminar and have gotten a few tests done. Waiting on my Dr.'s office to get more records to them. So I've just been researching on the internet alot and eating anything I can get my hands on until the day I can't do that anymore. I know, it's not good and I know I've gained some weight just in these last months waiting. I've been struggling with my weight since puberty. It wasn't so bad when I was young and playing any sport I could but even then it wasn't easy. I've had two c-sections with 10lb babies and a botched spinal fusion, then a revision surgery from the front and back. oww. Then I just had a spinal stimulator inplanted a few weeks ago. I'm nervo…

Hello everyone, I just want to introduce myself. My name is Ammisuu. I am 49 years old and have been yo-yoing weight gains and losses my entire adult life. Since early July 2012 I have been attending a bariatric surgery program. I attended several general information meetings, met with a social worker, met with registered dietitian, met with a nurse practitioner, had blood work, answered multiple questionnaires, took quizzes, communicated with my primary care physicians office several times regarding insurance referrals and prior authorizations with my insurance company………all while exercising, eating right and losing weight. My starting weight was 246. BMI = …

Just becareful who adds you as a friend like yesterday some "supposely" chick added me and commented on one of my post, and was chatting like she was on a date site. i was like WTH she added me to her friends, I checked out her profile and said she was 6'5 and 80 lbs at surgery. she was from the states it appeared. said she had surgery back in 88. just really creepy. anyway i did report her as spam and reported the profile and deleted myself as her friend. dont need no weirdos please. :ph34r:

Well, got back from the 1 week follow-up today and everything is perfect! Down 15lbs from surgery and 55 since 4th of July!!! No pain, no nausea, getting 40-50g of Protein, and having no issues with liquids! My labs said everything is fine but i'm a little low on Vit D so I just stopped and grabbed some gummies. To Celebrate i'm going for a nice jog! Then off to Vegas tonight! Huge thanks to everyone on here and especially Dr. Kim and all his staff at Trophy Club!!!!

I can see a difference not much but at least something.,

I am new here. I had my sleeve surgery don Friday Oct 26 2012: so far no complications, just trying to figure everything out. I'm still on liquids. I seem to be doing well. The first day it was hard to get it all in but the last two days has been easier. I can drink a lot more without feeling full. Was beginning to wonder if this thing is working. But after reading some posts on here I found that is normal and the restriction comes when I start foods. You guys really cover everything. A little about me, my starting weight was 368 and I was 354 at surgery. My first post op visit is Nov 12 and I don't really want to weigh until then because I don't want to bec…

My day is Wednesday- the day the hurricane is supposed to hit Virginia...I'm am so worried their going to bump me- or that they won't bump me but that the storm will make something go wrong(cant get supplies, staffing issues)

Well I finally decided to have the Sleeve done. I was thinking of having the band at first but after lots of research I think the sleeve is a better way for me to go. It seems to be more successful )) now waiting for insurance to be approved . Would love to hear about some weight loss success stories if anyone cares to share .

The start of my journey began about two years ago. I started having bad stomach issue where they pain was getting bad. At frist the doctor thought it was my meds. Then they thought it was milk and other foods. Then moved on to stress and work related. I know none of them will admit it but I believe some even thought I was making it up. Very time I ate no matter what I ate I was in pain. I went in for a test where they have the machine watch me eat an egg sandwich. My egg sandwich did not move at all from my stomach. After four hours the guy giving the test sent me home and send it is not going any where. So then I was told that I have Gastroparesis really bad. They sent …

I am 35yo female. I made the decision to have bypass surgery. I only have to do 3 months with dietitian before i'm able to schedule. I had my first appointment yesterday. All the "food stuff " makes me feel overwhelmed. I haven't been to a support group get but I am planning on it. I don't know anyone else going thru this. My fiance is very apprehensive about me doing this. He is all for me getting healthy and hopefully getting better as far as my diabetes and htn. He has just heard all the horror stories and is worried. Any ideas about how to calm his fears? Thanks!

Hi everyone, my name is Becky and I have been on this site for about a month now and I can't say enough good things about the people on this site. I have not shared my story yet because 1.) it's not the normal journey 2.) I never wanted to scare anyone who was preparing for surgery and 3) it's still very difficult to talk about. So here goes nothin! I was banded back in 2007 and had the typical problems with vomiting and terrible heartburn/reflux. I started my journey at 245 lbs and after my first year with the band I got down to 170...not bad! Unfortunately, I misused the band and ate whatever I wanted and then threw it up. I did this every day after almost every meal.…

Hi everyone, just wanted to drop in before I go to sleep and get the ball rolling. My surgery (Realize Band) was performed by Dr. Jeffery Hannon in Mobile, AL, January 2009. My story might be depressing to some of you just starting out, but the good news is that I'm here right now, taking the proverbial "bull by the horns", right!? Four months post-op, I was doing great! I had lost almost 60lbs and was going to be fitted for wedding gowns, and then life just laughed and said "oh, how cute!"-- I found out I was pregnant and Dr. H immediately had me come in to have a complete unfill. My son was born in February of 2010 and I had put on 35 of the 60lbs that I'd lost. T…