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I had my gastric sleeve op on the 12 of August and I have lost 70 lbs which is 5 stone already this is so over whelming for me Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Should I be able to eat one whole large scrambled egg with a fat free piece of American cheese ? It took about 45 minutes but I finished it and felt fine Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

4 days post op... am having trouble sleeping.. tossed and turned for hours... i have no idea what side to sleep on i am a belly sleeper and im scared to sleep on my belly to cause leaks. any tips for a good night sleep sleeverfarah

64 lbs down! I've had a very positive journey although I feel as though I lose slowly. I'm 54 lbs away from my goal weight and 36 lbs away from the surgeon's goal weight for me. So far so good! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

So I had my surgery Nov 22nd, in the past 2 weeks I have thrown up every morning and I feel nauseous all day long. I have been burping a lot and my burps have a horrible smell.. In the past week I have hardly been able to get my Protein shakes down the taste makes me feel sick.. I have been getting fevers on and off.. Doctor wants me to make a appointment for next week. Just curious if this has happened to anyone else and any ideas what I can do to feel any better.. Sent from my SM-G900V using the BariatricPal App

This is my first post... I wasn't sure where to post but this seems like an active board. I am scheduled for RNY gastric bypass on January 16th. I have a big appointment Thursday called a team meeting at my hospital and I'm hoping that is supportive. I've done a ton of research and gone through all of the pre-op clearances (just a few more appointments to go) and my spouse (who is naturally rather thin) is generally supportive, but I am still feeling very nervous and alone--and terrified about both the pre op liquid diet and the surgery itself, even though I am in therapy and emotionally preparing (long history of anxiety and depression--and yes, I have a psych clearanc…

never thought chicken sea-throw Soup would taste sooo good lol appreciating food sleeverfarah

so i had my sleeve done on the 25th. the first day was very hard for me.. the pain and the nausea was horrible. but now 4 days its getting better, i wont lie i still have pain and trouble getting drinks in but my dr said its all part of the process. today i had my first liquid sea-throw soup but after 4 hours i had my first bowel movements and it was diarrhea lol so bye bye soup . some of the things that is happing to me after op is: 1-pinches of pain from my back and goes to the stitches in my belly is it normal? 2- im having trouble knowing when i need to go to the bathroom 3- vomiting is still going most of it they said because the anesthesia is it ok to still…

Then there are days like today. The photo on the left showed up in my news feed on Facebook. I am only 5 months out from sleeve surgery and down 80 lbs. I had dropped 40 on my own over 4 years by just working out and eating better. HW - 360ish SW - 323 CW - 242 Feels good. I have about 25 lbs to get to my goal and I know I'll do it as I have always enjoyed working out. The holidays and sweets are a battle for me. I am lighter now than when I graduated high school. This journey is amazing and I know it's not over for me. I'm training to do a sprint triathalon in June. This just there's me for a loop today. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My name is Elizabeth. I am 34 years old. My highest weight was 315. My current is 269. My goal is 144. I wear a 3-4X or 26/28 depending on the clothes. My surgery for gastric bypass was 12/23/16. Sent from my SM-G935V using the BariatricPal App

Everyday is a challenge. Every meal is a question of "do i really want that?". Every month is a question of why am i not loosing more. When i look at myself in the mirror i cant see the difference. People keep telling me that i changed, but i cant see it. I went from a size 24 to a now 16/14 and im 7 month out. From 318 lb to 228lb. 90 lb difference that i cannot tell by looking at myself. Maybe its a good thing, it wakes me work harder at the gym, helps me make better decisions with my diet. This is the first time i compared pictures of my face....definitely looks like a different person Dasha

Hello everyone! Im a single mother of 3 kids 10, 8, and 4 yrs old. I finally hit rock bottom I want to be able to be there for my kids and I realized I can't do it if I continue to live an unhealthy lifestyle so it took a year to finally make my decision but here I am joining the crowd with our journeys. I just had my GB 6 days ago. My start weight was 280 and now I have lost 17lbs. I know I'll get a stall somewhere but I'm going to keep at it. I can't complain about anything after reading so many other stories I think I'm doing good so far besides not being able to take big gulps so I just stayed on liquid diet until I heal more. I'm super happy to have made this deci…

Hello everyone I am new here and just wanted to say hi , introduced myself and tell you my story. My name is Tom ,I am 40 years old and I am from Toronto,Canada. Yes, I almost use to weight 1,000 lbs. I actually was 910 lbs at my highest just about a year ago. On December 10, 2015 I checked in to a hospital weighing 910 lbs and I am currently still here at the hospital continuing to receive the treatment and help I need one year later. My 1 year anniversary stay at the hospital was just 11 days ago and on December 10, 2016 I weighed 475 lbs . So I lost a total of 435 lbs + in one year. Now , I also had another problem. I had developed a big nasty a localized lymphe…

I had surgery Oct 10. Today is the 1st day I feel better. I am really wanting to eat some solid food. I did a 2 week full liquid diet before surgery. I am struggling today. Sent from my SM-N930V using the BariatricPal App

So I'm at the very start of this, I had an intake with a nurse, dietician an psych. Because I have some psych problems they decided to put me in a 3 month trail where I have to prove that I'm able to lower my amount of binges without relapsing in Other destructive behavior. Im at 1 month now and its been really hard (tbh quitting smoking was easier than this), but I'm managing. One step at a time. My next appointments are at the beginning of August, i'll talk to the dietician and psych again and 23/8 I have an appointment with the endocrinologist (secretly hoping I'll get a go then ). Ill keep you guys up to date Starting weight: 150,4 kg or 331,5 lbs Current: 14…

I was sleeved on 11-29-2017 at the VA Medical Center in Palo Alto, CA. Surgeon was Dr. Eric Kubat. First of all, I can't say enough good things about the quality of care there. I went in for a simple sleeve and ended up spending 6 days in the ICU with heart and lung issues along with out of sight blood pressure problems. I was under anesthesia for 5 1/2 hours and almost died on the table, but I'm alive and feeling much better today. I walked into the hospital on the 29th and weighed in at 396 pounds. I'm male, 5'10" 57 years old. My weight today on Christmas Day, is 344 pounds, resulting in a current weight loss of 52 pounds! I was cleared to start eating foods(Protein on…

My name is Hannah. I am 23 years old from the DFW area. I am 3 days post op. I had gastric bypass surgery on 12/16/16. My highest weight was 465 and I had to lose some weight before surgery, so when I weighed in on the day of surgery I was 419! I haven't weighed myself since surgery. I figured it probably wouldn't change much in just a few days. The only post op struggles I am having are gas pains. I also scared myself a bit when I drank Water the first time. I drank far too much and felt like I was dying. Not a fun feeling! I am a little hesitant about my journey. My boyfriend broke up with me right before surgery after spending the entire 8 months before helping m…

Soo my story is a bite strange I used to be a skin kid extra shy and cute. Then in my teens i started to gain weight till i reached 38% body fat aka Obese. During that time i went to all the nutrients out there until i become one of them with all the healthy information i learned. I did every workout there and I Lost the weight and gain it back. (10 pound to 40) Then after i finished college I made my mind to change my life drastically and loss all the weight. (110 pound) I went to about camp for 6 months working out like theres no tomorrow Eating 1500 cal and burning 3000 to 5000 cal a day. 6 month post that i was a 8% body fat i can see my abs and i w…

Looking for one piece of advice what would it be. And go..... btw I've been researching weight loss surgery for 5 years and specifically the sleeve for a year but looking for the nitty gritty details. Tia Excited ( slightly nervous) for the journey. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hey guys, my name is Robin and I'm a brand new bariatric patient. I had the gastric sleeve performed four days ago, December 20th, 2016 in Coral Springs, FL. The reasons why are certainly familiar to all of us; I was tired of failing to be healthy and I decided to hard boot my life by removing will power from the weight loss equation. Day one was decent, actually. I'd hear horror stories about the pain, the constant vomiting and dry heaving, and I was prepared for the worst. Going into surgery I was given Zofran (an anti-emetic) through my IV, requested it upon waking, and then after I was transferred to my room, I received a shot of phenergen. There was never a point …

Hello all im new here and had my sleeve done 12/20 after having a lap band in place for over 11 years(which worked great) until about 2 years ago. I am really annoyed with the amout of people who say to me "you didnt need to do that" how do you know what it feels like to walk in my shoes? I am sticking to the diet but am feeling fatigue and still having trapped gas pain...i might sleep for a few hours but set my alarm to wake me to walk and drink/protien...i am finding that as little sips i take i feel it go down get a lil stall then pass through...discomfort but not terrible...im optimistic about being able to move around with less knee and back pain i plan on living!...…

Starting weight 377lbs Day of surgery Sept 14th 343lbs On 11/30/16, 311 lbs Goal weight 180lbs . I have the steering wheel , so i am in control of my success & greatness . I came to far to screw up by taking my hands off the steering wheel ,So I shall keep steering in the right direction and i know i will always pull up to greatness as long as i stay the course. Have a Bless day everyone

I hope all have a wonderful holiday Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I used to be a big drinker when working it- I'm just under three weeks post op and find myself not working out to full potential because I can't seem to get enough Water in during my workout to push harder ( uses to drink 32 oz for an hour of cardio - 2 mile 5.0 run , 20 minute elliptical, 20 minute stair master ) Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm sitting up, pain not so bad I can't seem to peepee Sent from my LG-H634 using the BariatricPal App

Hi my name is Dan I live in ky . I started my journey in Feb and have surgery in 2 days. This pre op diet stinks lol. Anyway I'm hoping to be able to get support and advise from fellow sleevers. I'm 52 and started out at 309 but I'm now down to 278. Sent from my BLU STUDIO 5.0 C HD using the BariatricPal App

... so I'm returning to this app after giving up on trying to add my birthday and age which I noticed from clicking random profiles... seem to be empty for a lot of people... I don't really know if I have a "story yet".... I have a collection of completed appointments, more miles on my car, less cash than what I started with but tons of priceless knowledge and endless determination to press forward. In about 30 minutes it will be Christmas Eve and on Monday of this week I completed my last appointment and have not been able to reach the scheduler since. Perhaps she took off for the holidays. Would have been nice to get a date or just to know something. I left so many m…

Hello, I'm Rose, I'm 21 and live in Denton Texas. I just got the sleeve gastrectomy and duodenal switch done on 12/5. The surgery was a lot more painful than I originally expected. I was supposed to stay just overnight and ended up staying in the hospital for four days! And I had to get a drain put in that wasn't removed until 12/13. Since I've been home I'm still struggling with getting in all my liquids and Protein and I'm already supposed to start the purée diet Monday. I'm really anxious but excited about my journey and everything still to come. If anyone wants to be my friend so we can help each other along I'd greatly appreciate it. Anyone else get the vsg and ds d…

Next week I should hear back from insurance for their "approval" and then find out the date for my surgery!!!!! Super stoked!!!!! Went out to eat at one of my fave restaurants in New Orleans...it was so yummy! So happy I got that out my system before the new year. All the January sleepers are gonna be like "new year, new me" hahahah that will shamelessly be me! Hahahah And that's what I'll do....I'll laugh and laugh and laugh about losing weight while actually doing it! Can't wait to get back into Crossfit! 2017 will be a good year for everyone! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Seeing this in black and white really hits hard. I want to cry right now knowing that I have PCOS....but I'm staying strong because I know my lord and savior Jesus Christ is a healer and he's making a way for me to lose this weight once and for all and to get rid of my diabetes and my cysts. I know one day I'll be completely healed in Jesus' name! I'm remaining confident in his word over my life that I will be a Godly wife and mother! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

please share before & after pix! i am very interested!!! Sent from my iPhone

Hi there, I am also embarking on a new journey. I will undergo Sleeve Gastrectomy. I don't have a date yet and I'm only half way through my clearances. I am both nervous and excited about it. Will post a " before " photo in the next few days.... I'm looking forward to sharing my progress. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm omw see you losers later Sent from my LG-H634 using the BariatricPal App

Today I reached 100lbs lost from my highest weight! I lost a two month old horse. I still have a ways to go but I am off all meds, no longer diabetic, no longer depressed. I no longer hurt and I can play with my niece and nephew. Overall more active and more engaged in life. I thank God everyday for Dr. Sadek and his team. HW 336 SW on 7/7/16 Gallbladder surgery 8/20/16 CW 236 GW ideally 136 Height 5'2

Started this journey in April but finally jumped through all the hoops for insurance approval. I am "vertically challenged" at only 4'10, and have struggled with my weight most of my adult life. I'm determined to make this work! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Surgery was November 21st and I am down 40 lbs and 4 inches in my waist. Couldn't be happier with my decision. Not one pain medication since anesthesia and going strong. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920A using the BariatricPal App

Hw 271 CW 265..SURGERY AT 830 IN THE MORNING...nervous and excited at the same time Sent from my LG-H634 using the BariatricPal App

So had my one month post op and I'm down 27 pds! Stitches have healed nicely and I no longer feel as tired as I did at the beginning. In phase 3 of my diet, so now I can do soft foods finally! The challenges I've been experiencing have been constipation and making sure I'm hitting my Water goals. I'm in the middle of househunting too so things have been a bit crazed. So crazed that I have had to remind myself to eat, something that was never an issue before. All in all, happy to see the progress...tough getting sleeved during the holidays (11/21/16) but it was worth it! HW 243 SW 233 CW 206 - LET'S DO THIS!????

So my 17 year old daughter and I were talking last night and she said I'm obsessed with my weight..that it's all I think about that I'm suppose to be the person she looks up to..guess that means she doesn't at the moment..lol I told her I'm human..not perfect..and that weight has always been a sensitive issue for me. I've never been very big but over 200 lbs for the last 20 years or so. I was raised that men don't like big girls, even though I've been married twice and dated fairly easily over the years. The last two years I haven't. Something has changed in me mentally and I think about my weight a lot. I saw on FB a guy from back home that has asked me out on and off …

so three months ago my mind was made up. I was going to go through with weight loss surgery. at the time my bmi was 39.9 I was worried my insurance wouldn't cover it because besides my weight, I had no other medical issues. I didn't want to wait months just to find out I didn't get approved. I had decided I was going to take action. I was going to loose the most weight I can before surgery. just a little more than 4 months later and I'm 41 pounds down. I definitely do not qualify now and I'm ok with that. I still have 47 pounds to get to my goal weight but after loosing 41 pounds already, I have faith that I can continue. My mom is getting the surgery. she has a bmi o…

Hello everyone. I am officially sleeved. I'm am home walking around every hour. My vision is a Lil blurred so I'd this pot don't make since please forgive me. My throat is extremely dry. Other than that I am feeling good. Not sure how I would feel tomorrow Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

It's been 8 weeks, 2 months, since my surgery and I have lost 47 lbs, and 7 inches off my waist, I wanted to put this up as a motivational reminder to myself.

Hi I actually started this Bariatric Surgery in the beginning of 2013. I had the lap band put in July 2013. My HW ever was 255. My LW after the band was 225, and because I had problems with them getting me in the Green (Right) Zone. I couldn't lose anymore and as of the beginning of 2016 I was at my highest post Lap Band in 2013 which was 244.4. Considering to have a revision, I called my insurance company who said the maximum number of Bariatric Surgeries was 2, I decided to start the Process. I had my revision done in one day on Nov 14, 2016, the day after my 50th Birthday, at which time I was down to 231. Also, I actually almost backed out the day of surgery, bu…

I arrived in San Diego Thursday afternoon, picked up on time and taken to Marriott in TJ, Mexico. Friday AM hotel shuttled 4 of us to surgical clinic for OCC at 6:15 am. Entire process was very organized, very friendly staff and great Doctor who came in and chatted for about 10 mins to get to know me a bit. One patient had arrived late Wednesday so all her tests were done Thursday so she was first one for surgery while rest of got all our tests done and taken to our private rooms. I believe I went 2nd or 3rd (little after noon). In recovery around 1:30 for 30 mins then back to my room. This is now where I'm wondering if I had the surgery (I do have the 5 scars though) …

Hey y'all!! My name is Erika and I'm just beginning my journey into gastric sleeve surgery. I have been to my information session and my first appointment at my weight management center is January 11th! I am very excited and nervous to begin this journey' Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My brief story is that I was banded 6 years ago. Horrible tool. I lost about 40 lbs. and have gained back about 35. I am now starting the process of getting insurance company approval for the gastric sleeve. I am terrified of this surgery! I have to follow a 6-month diet prior to approval and I've started and stopped twice due to changing my mind. I just can't get passed permanently removing part of my stomach. I'm searching for any advice you can offer. Will my stomach eventually stretch back out (if I overeat? I assume that after a year or so that I want it to stretch out a little. Can you eat carbs? Will I be able to take normal size Vitamins again. Will fo…

My name is Nikki I had the sleeve on 12/12, everything went well. The liquid diet before surgery was the hardest thing ever but I made it. Before surgery I weighed 319 , the day of surgery I was 306 I'm looking forward to my appointment today fit my one week check up. I'm so sick of liquid and I could finally try tuna today and it literally took all day to eat it all. I'm excited and nervous about the new me. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using the BariatricPal App

Hi everyone! I had Gastric Bypass on December 16th and surgeons said it was textbook perfect. However 36 hours later my heart went into atrial flutters (184 HB) so I was moved to the cardiac post op floors for a few days observations. This was the first time I had ever had any heart issues. I'm home now and will wear a heart monitor for 30 days to see if this was just a random occurrence or an undiagnosed issue. Did Clear liquids for 4 days, haven't felt hungry at all but I made myself eat a couple of ounces eat meal. In the hospital I kept forgetting to sip Water in between meals.....don't forget your water! This week is full liquids and I got to add strained cream Sou…

Hw: 347 Sw: 337 Cw: 289 Gw: 145 I'm 5'9 25years old, lost a total of 58 pounds. I'm finally feeling normal, besides when I drink cold drinks it hurts my stomach. Anyone else like that? Also I get hungry probably about 6 times a day but can only eat a few bites. Is that normal to get hungry like that? I'm so scared I'm going to stretch my sleeve;( that's my biggest fear. I feel like I'm not on track where I should be for being almost 3 mouths out. Any advise? Anyone have any good healthy recipes they can share? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App