Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story

Hello Everyone! My name is Emily and I am from the Cincinnati area in Ohio. I am 27 and have struggled with my weight since about the 3rd grade. I've tried many different diets, including South Beach and weight watchers numerous times. I had success at the time with weight watchers but as soon as a fell off the wagon it was all down hill from there. I have always had a problem with eating way too much but the problem is I usually never feel full no matter how much I eat. Like I have always joked with my family and friends I tell them "I have a never ending stomach." Im tired of it though. Im tired of always feeling tired and down on myself. Im tired of the lack of self…

Hello everyone ) I'm one year RNY. I've lost 81 pounds. 30 more from goal. Was a size 26. Now 12! Feeling great. So happy I made the decision for WLS.

I made it I am not sure what the difference was in this surgery was but Truthfully it SCARED the fire outta me. I have had 3 other major orp and nothing like the fear with this one NOW on to the better part I am home as you can see & well enough to be on here.lol. It's hard getting in the liquid but I am working on it. Wishing all the other waiting out here the very best Fastest & Healthiest recovery

Pain meds can not come faster!! I swear! Im not so much in pain pain it's just an really really really uncomfortable feeling like I've been tryna fart but can't now I'm just stuck like this lol the compression socks are love! Swallowing isn't so bad as I thought it would be just take ur time..and this back n forth peeing is horrible I've haven't has to pee this much since I was preggers lmao thank goodness that's over! But I am doin fine you guys just thought us check in with you all

Just wondering if there is anyone from SC that has been or is going to be sleeved. Who did you use? I was sleeved Myrtle Beach by Morris J. Washington MD. He is AMAZING!!!

All, I am almost 4 months out and I am just noticing my hair getting thin. Its really making me nervous. I am getting about 60 grams of protein in a day an just started on Biotin. Any more advice???

I really want to get this optifast started and finished. Any pointers.

Ok so im in my 30s I am a mother of two kids, my surgery date is set for Oct 8th and I start my 4 weeks of Optifast on Sept 8th. I cant wait to get started. Im doing this simply because I dont want to die, I want to be healthy, for my kida and myself, and also because I cant remember a time when I was healthy all my probs. Started at age 14, not weight issues but since then it seems like I done been thru it all, short of being a diabetic.

Hey All I'm new here, It has been over a month since I've had the Lap Band Op. feeling great, and I had my first fill last week. My health has changed dramatically in a good way! I feel so blessed.

Hello, everyone. I just wanted to introduce myself and say how much I have enjoyed reading the posts of my fellow banders. I had surgery in November, 2010 and from 2011 up until recently, I did not fare so well. We had a lot going on in life and I quickly learned that fast food was not my friend. We also were overwhelmed with selling our house, trying to buy another house and moving so again, turning to fast food because things were in total chaos. Not to mention stress on top of stress! Now, we're settled in our new home and the past few months have been going great! I weighed 212 before surgery. Much to my disappointment (in myself), I had only lost 10 pou…

How do u let family and friends about u having lapband? Should i just keep it to myself

Today is my Husband 's 1 year anniversary of being sleeved and he has lost 224 lbs. I have been approved but still waiting for my date I really hope I'm successful. Watching him and helping him with his Journey I think I will do well.

I have just started to research lapband surgery. I am 61 years old, 5'7" and 280 lbs. I am so tired of living this way. So tired of having to tell my 3 year old granddaughter that "Grammy can't sit on the floor with you to play." ( because it would be so hard to get up). I am a type 2 diabetic ( well controlled on pills), take meds for high blood pressure, and both knees are in terrible shape - getting shots in them every couple of months. My question is, am I too old for this surgery? Most of the posts I have read on this forum are from younger people. Also, I inquired about coverage through my insurance company (Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida) and they have said thy …

Surgery was the 21st a long day not goin to say it was easy was not that easy was in some pain but got through everything and got to come home still can't take down very much mainly on water going to try some sugar free Hawaiian punch today see how that goes trying to get every figure out what to take and when to take is rather confusing

I'm 22 days post op and I'm down 28 pounds. Still getting used to my sleeve but I have no regrets.

First off hello! I am new here and I am 5 wks out of my surgery. It has not been fun so far. I had my surgery on July 18, 2012 was in hospital for 4 days and released. I was re-admitted one week later for dehydration for 3 days and than released. To be re-admitted 3 days later for dehydration/dysphagia was in hosp for a week. I can't drink or I am sick or it won't stay down. While in the hospital the last time I had a picc line put in. I have been on TPN now for 2 wks. Still can't get anything down. I have lost 40lbs pre-surgery and now I am gaining weight from TPN. I hope I am not the only one with this problem (not that I would want anyone to suffer like have been)

Hello I've actually been a member of the forum for almost 2 years but I haven't really been on the forum since I had my band put in almost 2 years ago. I have not used my band to its full potential at all, and have not lost but 30 or so lbs and have about 150 left to lose I'm determined to get this right and finally lose some weight. I go to see my doctor tomorrow and most likely get a fill. I need a support group and I think that my family members need to see me putting in some effort before they are jump gonna on board again. Therefore I'm here to get some support...if y'all are up to it! I'm looking forward to participating and finally using the tool I'm luc…

Hi everyone I'm a 26 year Chicagoan I'm planning on having my sleeve done @ northwestern hospital, has anyone on here have there sleeve done here??? So far im gotten all the way thur class 2 I've met my surgeon & they sent out my pre aproval request to my insurance. I have aetna insurance & they have requested 2 years of proof of obesity before they will approve it. The problem is that in 2010 I didn't have insurance for half the year & the other half of the when I did start work I didn't c a doctor, someone have any knowledge of this problem because I almost want to give up??!!!! Help me Plz

ive been on liquids for 2 weeks and dr said i have to be on liquids 2 more weeks anyone else deal with this. everyone else seems to be on the mushy stage after 3 weeks!

I had my surgery Sept 25th 2011. I weighed 225. I now weigh 156. For me...it was easy. At first it restricted my eating quite a bit. Now I eat normally. I can eat anything or drink anything I want. I just don't eat the massive amount I used to. I'm still loosing. Not alot, but it is coming off very slowly. I get alot of feedback from people who havn't seen me in a while. Was it worth it. Hell yes! I would be 250 by now If I hadn't done it. Dr. Rodriguez in Mexico was great! I have absolutely ZERO regret, and I never ever got sick, I recommend it for those who feel desperate. That feel they will always be fat. For those that have no self control over quant…

I joined My Fitness Pal about two weeks ago so I could log my food but the daily calorie allowances frustrates me. I am not sure what a banderster's daily allowance should be and it suggests 1950 daily for me based on my height and weight. Does anyone know what calorie range a bandster should be eating a day? I vacillate between 450 and 800 daily, I am afraid to go any higher in fear of my weight loss stalling.

I had a band slip and had surgery on saturday thy place band back in place but left it open didnt do a fill at all ..im on a 2 week liquid diet but am hungry!!!!

How do your husband's feel about you have RNY ?

I kind of knew I would have gained weight since last months weigh in due to me quitting smoking 3 weeks ago....gained 7 lbs. But they did say because I just ate and it was a evening appointment and water retention can be part of those lbs. They scheduled my last 2 appointments for September and October so looks like surgery may be in November

I know that you would be risking a lot by having the band removed buy has anyone done it after they reached their goal and maintained it. I understand that we get the band because we cannot control hunger and portions so removing it would make us go back to our old habits but i am just wandering if the months or years of having the band has taught us the discipline to do it on our own. Just wandering

My name is Morgan and I am 22 years old. I have been overweight all my life. I grew up where we would go to burger king about 4 nights a week and on the way to school we would get McDonalds for Breakfast. Once I hit 200 pounds at a very young age I kept telling myself I wouldn't gain anymore weight. Then I would get to 225 and tell myself I would never get to 250. Then I hit 250 and said I would never hit 300 pounds. The huge BUT (not pun intended lol) is I never did anything about the whole losing weight thing. I kept eating the way I did. I was so self conscious and had zero self esteem. I ended up turning to drugs, alcohol, sex, and self harm. I have come a very long w…

2 weeks post op today im down 30lbs but im starting not to feel full from liquids. has anyone else been on liquids for 4 weeks ive done 2 and dr told me i have another 2 to go.will i feel more full after i move to solids!

I am half way thru my 6 month process. At the same time, im still trying to make sure this is right for me. It is almost an obsession with all of the research ive been doing. Is there any advice anyone can give going into this??? Thanks in Advance...

Hi everyone! I'm 5 days post (17.Aug) op and I think I'm doing ok, Ive been feeling ok and just taking it easy. Had one dumping episode on Monday coz I drank my protein shake too fast, ya live and learn anyways just wanted to say Hey

Hello , I'm Dawn I had the lap band a year ago Aug 26th . I had my first fill in Jan. I have lost 20 pounds and have stopped loosing .I really need some support and friend ship . I only get 1/2 a cc of fill at a time . My doctor tells me I have a finicky band and I cant tolerate much fill at once . Looking forward to meeting you all .Thanks, Dawn ,from Columbia Sc .

I went for my Lapband and I was one of the unlucky one's! Yes they do talk about possiable problems and it does happen as I found out... Had op and went for swallow test! Found hole in my stomach and then removed lap band! My over night went too a few days in hospital care after repair and cleaning of stomach cavitiy...Can happen too anyone........ Asked if I would go back -- NO I am afraid too and want too do it on my own if I can.! Been working well for my wife!

This is a question for bandsters that have reached the green zone. I am in early stage of starting my band journey so i am doing a lot of research. One thing i cannot wrap my head around is the meal size of 1 cup. Doctors say that when u have reached the green zone 1 cup of food, when chewed and swallowed properly will make you feel satisfied and full. Can u guys confirm this and tell me if its true or it is exagurated? I just cannot imagine myself feeling satisfied with 1 cup of food with any kind of WLS. I need assurance. Thank u in advance!

I've been considering lap band surgery, but I have some fears. First, I'm 33 yrs old, 5'5" and weigh 235. I'm pretty sure I have sleep apnea, but the rest of my stats are normal (blood work, etc). I'm nervous about having something in my body for my entire life. I realize the lapband can be removed, but it seems as if this isn't an option most ppl take. I'm scared I won't be able to have fun with my friends anymore. I want to be able to go on vacation with my friends and eat some bad food and drink and just be "one of the girls." Will this be over for the rest of my life?? I wonder about the port, too. I like to sleep on my stomach... Would this be weird/uncomfort…

September 6th. I've lost 50 lbs, but I know if I wasn't having the surgery it would just come back. Excited but super nervous. I just keep reminding my self why I'm doing this. To be a better healthier influence for my son.

On August 16th, I finally made my 1 year. It was a long process but with the support of my family and friends, I made it. My wife Carrie was my rock and my two sons are my inspiration. Pre op shirt size 5x Post op shirt size XL Pre Op pant size 60 Post OP pant size 40 489 lbs was my heaviest Pre Op 404 Post Op 263

Why do we need to eat sf jello and popsicles then regular

My surgery is the 23rd of Aug. Any suggestions any recommendations? I sm so ready to get this over:)

So I just recieved an email from the psych evaluator and she doesn't think the Lapband would be the right choice for me.. Since I would like to lose 100 pounds.. For all of you that have lost 100 or more pounds ... Did you have the lap band or did you do the gastric bypass or sleeve ? I know with all of them it takes a lot of work regardless .. I guess it's just a little dishearting that something I've done research on and that I think would be the best for me is realistically not?

Could someone please explain where I go to upload my b4 & after pics on my profile? I was able to upload a photo but it is showing up as my main photo when I post and I wanted it to be my b4 photo. This is a photo from my heaviest weight from Dec. 2011. I have very few photos of myself at that weight since I avoided cameras but I was with my bff at Melting Pot and she wanted a pic of us. I am almost 60 lbs lighter now & proud of it.

Getting really nervous. Been big my whole life and don't know what to expect. I'm 385lbs now. I'm really worried about muscle loss. Anyone have any advice?

Went to meet my surgeon at Emory Hospital in Atlanta,Georgia today.I had everything I needed.My surgeon was so please with all my documents. She said I could be looking to have surgery in 3was.....all smiles this way .

Just got a call saying tri care is not going to pay for me to see a nutritionist, has this happened to anyone else that has tri care?

Hello everyone, I am new and am impressed how generous and insightful people are on this forum. I am an American living now in Melbourne Australia, am married with 3 kids and 2 new puppies. Any words of wisdom to get prepared for the surgery is most welcome!!! Please let know, those who have had the surgery, if they would have done anything different pre-op what would that be. What is happening now: My weight became an issue after my last child- gesational diabetes, other complications, and further down the road , loss, stress, and entirely too much work and not enough play. The additional weight has caused emotional and medical issues, and I have been trying t…

Hi all. I thought I'd share my story. I'm a guy, 38, 5'7", and I was up to about 255 (I stopped weighing myself at that point, so I was probably heavier). I come from a long line of short, fat Italians, so I knew early on that I'd struggle with my weight all my life. This turned out to be quite true. My only saving grace was that I had a "large" frame for my height (according to the doctors' charts). And I was able to gain muscle quite easily as well, which is a trait I share with most of my family. I was skinny until puberty, which is when I became "husky", or "stocky", or as my evil sister would say, "fleshy". If I dieted, I would lose weight, but I found d…

I am still kinda sore, really still sore I am craving sweets but staying with my liquids. i have not really been hungry, but I keep thinking about the mashed pototoes. I will be going to the Dr on the 4th of Nov. People have said that they see the weight lost in my face. I am really glad that I found this area on line I really needed to talk with others at this point.:thumbup:

Hi My name is Lisa. I am 39 years old, a mom of two wonderful young ladies ( Amanda - 21 and Meagen - 16) and am engaged to the love of my life... Stephen. Oh I think I forgot to mention.... I am 110 pounds over weight, have been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, Herniated Discs, Bursitis, Migraines, Artheritis, Water in both of my knees and Carpel Tunnel. All in all that pretty much sums me up. A loving mother, fiancee and morbidly obese woman.... I weighed 125 pounds soaking wet in High School.. fell in love and got married straight out of High School. Two daughters later and about 100 pounds later the SOB left me. OK I dealt with that hurdle... by eating !! Gained about 2…

I had a lap band put in back in 2007 and it never worked much for me. I told everyone I was having it done and when it failed..so did I. I was extremely embarrassed when people saw me years later and said "I thought you had the lapband". So when I have my sleeve I didn't tell many people because I was afraid of failure again. But now 8 weeks out I really want to tell the world but I am still afraid. I have lost about 58 lbs so far but everyday I think...what if this is all I lose or what if I gain it all back. Especially when I am in a stall or gain some instead of lose. It is still a daily battle and I have to remind myself that I am doing great. I fight head hunger…

Hello all - so I am now 2 weeks out since my July 23rd surgery I have been reading this forum for a couple of weeks - thanks to all GREAT INFO I started @ 352 - I did NO pre surgery dieting , weighed today @ 306 46lbs - feeling great - soreness almost gone. my Dr did not request enything more than nothing after midnight before the surgery. I have kept strict on my Clear liquids depending on just Water, crystal light, broth, and Jello a few times. last night I had wonton broth , I strained out everything - didn't go great today I start Full liquid stage - started with my Breakfast 4oz of Skim Plus going shopping tonight to stock up on more full liquid option…

On August 28th I will be getting my VSG in Louisiana with Dr. Lavin. I'll be glad to be on the other side of this and on my way.

At my doctors office they require you to do 4 nicotine tests ...1 per month for 4 months if u were a smoker in the past. I just got my 4th nicotine test back and failed it. I was shocked. I couldn't imagine what had happend. Come to find out they failed to tell me to stay away from people who smoke because second hand smoke can show up on a test. 4 days before the test I was at a bachelorette party which was at a casino filled with smoke and our hotel room was a smoking room and almost every person was a smoker except me. I typed up a letter to the surgeon and faxed it to her explaning how I think this happend and that I do smoke. I already got my surgery date and if she …