Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story

My wife just ask me what I wanted when I reached my goal weight of 165 lbs ????? Has any one given any thought as to what they would do when thin that they can't do now. Or set a prize for them selfs for losing all the weight

I piled on weight during pregnancy and even after giving birth, my weight still seemed to increase. I had tried dieting and exercising but post natal depression really kicked in and chocolate and wine became my best friend. I had seen my GP who referred me on to dieticans and a phyciatrist. Although they tried to help me, I still went on to the internet and searched for the Worlds Leading Bariatric Surgeon and the name Dr Bruno Dillemans under International Surgery Group came up. I contacted International Surgery Group who I personally found to be very professional and informative and they helped me to get approved for surgery by Dr Bruno Dillemans. Within two wee…

Hi everyone I'm just starting out . Finaly have made the choice that I want to go throw with this .. I have a lot of anxieties that I'm fighting like what if I can not control my emotions with out my comferting food , being put under is a big fear of mine and I also have anxiety and I finaly found meds that work and I'm hoping I can still take them afterwards.. I think I'm getting to ahead of myself because I don't even know if my soon to be new insurance will cover the procedure.

It would be impossible to put into words how absolutely fabulous I am feeling. I will let my pics explain! Pre-op: 368 Today (5 months po): 358 For all the pre-sleevers, I went through days even weeks when I got so discouraged. The scale had times no matter how I stood on the scale it wouldn't move. I promise though, before you know it, it's dropping again!

I only have 2 vacation days left im gonna try to have surgery on fri and go back on tues has anyone gone back this fast ?

I had my last phone conference with my nutritionist...(had to do the 6 month thing). I've been looking forward to this day since February! Now i wait. Wait for my Insurance to give the go ahead. I've been watching many of you get to this point and I've been so excited for you all. Thanks for all the great posts and fabulous advice! Keep it up! I've learned so much!...can't wait to learn more!

I'm a post-op patient & I was wanting to get some input on what I need to do. I had my surgery in 2003 & did extremely well, as far as losing the weight. I lost 130 lbs. The only complication I had was in 2005, when I had lost some much weight that my intestines moved & got in a knot. Well, I had corrective surgery, a hernia repair. In March of 2011, I had my first child & maybe my only child, I haven't decided yet. My dilemma is that I have gained a good bit of my weight back. I'm wondering if this has happened to anyone else & if so have they lost the weight & what did they do to get the weight off? I'm strongly considering having my bypass turne…

I've heard that aside from walking, you should lift weights to tone and help avoid any loose skin if possible. Does anyone know anything about this? I would like examples of what type of exercises to do. I know absolutely nothing about lifting weights.

Well today is exactly my 90 day sleeve anniversary.. I wanted to write about how my experience has been. The good news is that I’m down 55 pounds, well according to the doc only 47 but that was with clothes on : I had a very long recovery time my doc had me out of work for 4 weeks, and boy I could have used 5 just to get the hang of things. I had 8 holes in me 4 on the left and 4 bigger ones on the right, the big ones hurt it felt like I was getting ripped from the inside out. I’m just sitting here thinking about literally dreading trying to move, whether it be get up, turn over, go potty, walk stairs, cough or sneeze like I said it was pretty brutal. Now I’m pretty…

It's 3:55 am right now and I'm up just thinking about my life is literally about to change forever..I'm hella scared and it's getting closer and closer to the date I kinda wanna run and hide but at the same time I want to get this done and over with..I think what scares me the most is that it's so permant and it's not like a diet I can say I'm on one day and off the next..I won't have control over my body and it kinda scares me..this is really real and there's no turning back now I hope this really works for me and I end up happy in the end. I dont wanna look back at this and think this is some kind of mistake or something because I haven't thought it threw. Idk maby it's…

Just wondering how is all the Italians out here are doin with out doing the whole Sunday pasta meal cause the fat guy in me is crying third week wit out my fav meal but my weight loss over powers the meal lmao (also anyone else who does a Sunday dinner or anything else I like to hear doesn't just have to be Italians)

Sleeved on July 26th 2012 and have dropped 5 pounds. Man that took awhile. I started this whole process almost 1 year ago and in total have lost 34 pounds. This is slow going and I know now that this is definitely a tool and not a miracle surgery. I have always challenged things I "have to" do and it is painfully apparent that it is up to me to use this new tool properly. I pray for strength and direction for success.

Well, last nite I had my food funeral with some friends. I will be starting my liquid diet for pre-op on Monday, and decided I'd like to go out with some friends, eat some good Mexican food...have way too many margaritas, and just soak it up while I can. Everyone wore black...and it was awesome. Definitely glad I did it. I'm going to truly miss food...but i'm not going to miss what it does to me. I won't miss this fat suit that i've been wearing for so long...it's for the birds. I'm probably going to have a mini-food funeral with my mom today...and then one last hoo-rah tomorrow. This is going to suck! But, it must be done.

Hey everyone! My name is Christy and I am 24 yrs old. I live in the Pacific Northwest, I just had my sleeve this past Tuesday August 7, 2012. At the moment my doctor still has me on clear liquid so that means broth & jello lol. Because I am not on protein yet I have been feeling weak but that's ok, has anyone experience feeling weak right after surgery? Anyway my Facebook page is Christhee VSG, please feel free to add me! I am always up to meeting new friends.

I had my surgery on Monday, August 6, 2012. It is truly a new experience for me. I just don't like the gas that I am experiencing right now.

Hi everyone! I am a new member to the site and my surgery is scheduled for this Monday March the 12. I am excited but also nervous about the weeks to come. My main goal after the surgery is to get to a healthy weight where I can play with my beautiful 4 year old daughter without getting tired quickly. I started at 261 and I am 5 foot 4 inches tall. I have lost ten lbs during my two week pre-op liquid diet so currently at 251. I am very excited to have found this site before my surgery!!!!!!

Can you all give me an idea of weight loss though 1 month, 2 months, or 3 months?

i had my gbp july9th & still cant eat aaanything im still on my liquids like my dr said..anything & everything make me sick & i cant keep anything down, i take my time with my liquids like im suppose to..& i ONLY TAKE SIPS at a time..im gettin scared :-\

I had my surgery on the 7th of this month and have already lost 12 lbs, I'm addicted to food and was just wondering if this whole thing gets easier day by day.. I'm only 20 yrs old and want to be a new person.. What are some ways to stick to this %100 and lose mad weight mad quick??!! Any and ALL suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Much love #TheBO$$

I'm from Miami and got the band done 6 weeks ago. I got my first filling this Thursday however, I can eat just as much as before. I have anxiety and it makes me wanna eat so that's what I do. I've suffered from anxiety all my life and figure this would help. So far I feel discouraged. I haven't started working out yet because I have been working 60 hr weeks so I'm exhausted. Also, I'm guilty of making poor foods choices. Anyone have any pointers? I have to make this work.

I'm 20 years old and need to lose 200+ pounds I don't know if I can do it. I would like to be under 200 pounds and I know that weight loss slows down after 15 months. Anyone lose 200+ pounds in that time if so how did you is it true if you lose weight before it makes it easier and you lose more weight

My first goal was to loose 100lbs in 6months after my vgs and I did it! In 6months and 3 days! I was worried and scard I wouldn't and wpuld u belev I cheated a lil.lol. I had my fair share of junk but I was also walking 5 to 6 days a week for an hour or a lil longer sumtimes. My second goal was to be 180 by my sergerversery and I'm 180 now and I have 2more weeks befor my one yr. Sergerversery.. and now I have set a new goal and that's getting down to 160 lbs and maintain it by oct 31st so let's see wat happens. My doctor wants me at 170lbs so I'm 10lbs away!

Hello, My name is Miriam, I will be banded August 23rd and I'm nervous, scared and excited. The Dr. put me on the Protein shake diet and this past few days have been really really difficult. Not only am I hungry but I have a headache and I have low energy. I also have felt lightheaded, my husband is worried about me, but I think this is normal and should go away in a few days. Am I right? Is it ok if I have a handful of peanuts, I don't know what else i can eat to make me feel better. Thanks Miriam

Someone, anyone.. I had my surgery on the seventh of this month and since I've been home I can only think about food. I'm hungry and miss regular food. Is there anyone out there that can give me advice about staying away from food, or what can I do to stop "obsessing" over regular food. I'm still on my liquid diet it's only been a couple days and it's already so hard! Help?!!

I start my 2 week liquid diet and then my surgery is aug 22nd. I am so excited. But I really hate wearing this cpap machine. Insurance requirement

Dear all - just felt like sharing something totally positive: Today I am 17 days post-op. I've lost 23 lbs so far and I'm feeling good. I took my daughters to the beach (Cornwall in the UK) and swam in the sea with my 5yr old and taught her how to Bodyboard! I had porridge and banana for Breakfast, scrambled egg for lunch and salmon and veg for dinner (about 3 spoons of each as purée style at moment and tiny amounts fill me up). This is for those who may be struggling or scared about surgery - there are great success stories out there and for me: so far so good and fingers crossed I'll get to where I want to be and keep living my life to the full for as long as possi…

Hello Everybody, I am just starting my journey to getting my lapband surgery. I am 5'2, 222 lbs with a 40 BMI. I am going on my 2nd month of getting setup for this procedure. I have TriCare Prime insurance. My PC doctor sent in my referral and I have been referred to Dr. Lavin at Surgical Specalist of Louisiana. I have completed my inital visit and I have completed all of my "Homework" as they call it. I have one snag that is holding up my paperwork from being sent over to Tricare for final approval.. My Thirod levels are out of whack. I was diagnoised with Hypothyroidism about 3 months ago and I was prescribed a 25 mg dose of Levothyroiod and I took it for a few days…

Already started my journey and I meet with my surgeon on the 30th to talk all about the surgery...but today has been a bad day. Went to go get dressed for the day and I noticed that I have so many new stretch marks all over my stomach that I'm in so much pain! For gaining 100 lbs in one year I'm so uncomfortable... I've been on prednisone for 3 years and the weight gain is so bad. I have been so strong about this because I know its the medication but going to my moms today.... I broke down. I am so looking forward to the surgery. . I want to just be comfortable and have a day where I go to put on a T-shirt I bought last week and have it fit!! Feel like I'm moving in sl…

Hi I have a quick question. I know 99 percent of docs say no pill NSAIDs. What about injectables? Has anyone received Toradol which can be given in a large muscle? I'm trying to find an option for my awful cramps. I cannot take narcotics and my beloved Advil! Oh dang! Thanks!

Getting clothes packed and leaving in two hours. I'm having my surgery in the morning.

Im using dr nausbaum so far he has been great did any one use him

Finally after being in a stall for almost 3 weeks I am out of the slump. Let the losing begin again !!!

None else having surgery in Dec?

Hello, everyone! I am a 39 (almost 40) year old wife and mom of two awesome boys. I decided a few months ago that lap band surgery was the way to go. I have lost and gained and lost and gained for the last 10 years and I'm over it. I have Carefirst BlueCrossBlueShield and I feel like I've met all of the requirements, but I am afraid to get my hopes up. I go back and forth between a BMI of 39 and 40...of course the 40 is required. I plan to have a big lunch on Thursday before I meet with with the surgeon. I feel like my future is in the hands of someone who doesn't even know me. It is such and uncomfortable feeling.

Hello new friends. I had a lapband 4 years ago and it has given me trouble from day one. It simply wasn't the best tool for me. My sister had full gastric by-pass the same day. Shes down 100 pounds. (she made the right choice for her). Four years ago I thought lapband would be best for me. My body has not responded regardless of amount of Fluid in I have had port pain- side pain- and choking and vomiting. I recently decided to go forward in my life and after prayer, research and counsel I have decided to have the sleeve. My doctors feel that I will be successful. I also feel that I will be successful, but I have to share that I am not willing to share with fr…

I'm 5'9 in quarter and I'm 180lbs now..my problem areas are my stomach. Between legs..inner theigs has loose skin.my belly has loose sking but its not a whole lot but I do need a tummy tuke..oh my breasts saggs a lot so I cpuld use an algumatation but for now I use gud push up bras from walmart..the smart and sexy collection and others and I use a long waisted support brief.. the heavy ones..walmart has decent ones made by hanes and the beauty supply has them too.thy cum wit the booty pads lol but u can take dem out if u wish but I use dem sumtimes becuz my butt lok flat sumtimes in certain clothes since my 126 lbs loss.bacally I want tp loose another16lbs and I wil be ha…

I had my sergery aug29.2012..I started out at 306lbs and now I'm in my 12th month..I wil be one yr. Sergerversery on aug29. 2012(correction) I had my sergery august 29.2011..one yr has. Almose come..I weigh 180lbs now..I have lost 126lb in this little time..I luv my sleeve..it has save my life..I don't take blood pressure pills anymore and I feel and look great! I use to wear size 20-22 and now I wear size 8-10 and mediums..I have no regrets.

Well hello! I am getting so excited and nervous about my vsg on Monday!! Any words of advice, what your surgical experience was like, or encouraging support welcome. Looking forward to meeting some nice friends on here. BTW, who are they kidding with this pre-surgical fluid diet?!? If I could just do this, I wouldn't need the surgery! Already missing food...

Just wondering: How many people know about your plans to have wls or that you have had wls? I'm the sorta person to tell anyone/everyone because spreading the word can help inform the ignorant and inspire those who need it... My sis had breast implants- doesn't tell anyone, in a way I think (although her choice) because womens bodies are "public objects" she is doing a disservice to girls who are told they are natural and then feel bad for wanting the implants she secretly has! Although there is a lot of judgement with wls I feel confident I can handle it but would love to hear from people who keep theirs private and how they deal with people who ask how they lost…

As anyone experienced their blood sugars rising with whey powder I have no problem taking in protein just wonder I'm I taking in to much. I'm still on a liquid diet and everything I take in is sugar free so Whey Powder can be the only thing. Maybe I should try a day with out and see what happen. And light headed andbody have that problem to.some say it may indicate that I need nutrient ?

Okay so today was my Great uncles Funeral and afterward they served the food. Now in my family and our culture it's kinda disrespectful to not eat. My only issue was it wasn't ANYTHING there that was remotely healthy and what I like to call "Bypass friendly" lol I'm still pre opt and was tempted/forced into eating the delicious Sin! I Ate really small portions and tried to eat slow as if I already had it. How can i maintain a healthy diet at family events or do I not eat even if I'm hungry? How can I still be around my family and not eat what they give me? I tried to be polite but my family won't take no for a answer! Lol does anyone have this problem or is it just my cra…

How do you know when your hungry?

Im really curious to know how long I'll be staying! I hate hospitals! How long did you stay and how was it??

Hello everyone. I am glad I found the forum! I just turned 37. I have been overweight since about 8 or 9 & dieting since 14. I have lost & gained the weight too many times. I have been trying very hard for 2 years. Nutrisystem , Weight Watchers, even a dietician. I spend hours in the gym & tried to be a runner again. That only hurt me worse. The weight isn't budging & it has to. I am in extreme pain that is only getting worse. Degenerative disk disease , sciatica, osteoarthritis (worse on right side, my reg leg is shorter and recently my right shoulder has stopped 3 inches. I look gross & my body hurts. While trying to lose weight I have al…

Hello, I had my gastric sleeve 6 weeks ago in Mexico, it was a wonderful experience and if given the chance I would recommend it to anyone who has tried absoulutley everything with no prevail. This is a tool to teach us how to rethink our choices and retrain our brains on how to eat what to eat. When to eat. And defiantly not to over eat lol. As I mentioned earlier I am 6 weeks in and down 30lbs and stuck not losing and not gaining thAnk GOD. Is there any advice on what more I should be doing to get the ball rolling again? I do mild excercise when I have the energy but for the most part getting it in. Thank you in advance

I I just had gastric sleeve surgery 6days ago and just got off the liquid loritab yesterday. 2days ago I started feeling a burning sensation just left and below my belly button. I wasent sure if I've always had this pain and it was covered up with the medicine and if this is something to be concerned about? Hv any of u experienced this?

I wanted to be down to 250 by labor day and guess what I am 250 today!!!!

I just ran across the site. I am so exited to start my new life. It's a tough road ahead. Here's to better health.

i just had surgery on July 11th of this year and lost approximately 27 pounds. but for the last two weeks i have been stuck at the same weight. i am trying to eat right, even went back to a liquid diet. I started to goto the gym twice a week on the treadmill, but sometimes my mental hunger gets the best of me. can anyone help me Orlando. P.S. will be going for my first adjustment in two weeks.

So I just did my seminar Friday & waiting for Monday to get here so I can schedule My Appointment to get this show on the road. I am From Ohio & was wondering if there was any supoort groups for Ohio?