Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story

Hi there everyone~ I've been lurking around the forums for a bit, and decided it was probably time to actually introduce myself and get involved = ) I'm 28 years old (just had my birthday 2 weeks ago!) ~ been overweight and up and down my entire life. I stopped to think and I said to myself... I'm almost 30 years old, and I'm so incredibly unhealthy... how is this any way to live? My mother died from a heart attack at the age of 34, and I realized that I'm so close to being right there -- and I absolutely don't want to go the same route! So... here I am = ) This is actually a big week for me all-around: tomorrow I have upper GI x-rays, Thursday morning is my appoin…

Hello y'all! I been lost, a stranger lol, but I'm back! I been soooo busy working a full-time job, going to school at night, plus trying to live a hole diffrent life (MY NEW HEALTHY LIFE) it's not easy but IM POSITIVE that I CAN DO IT!!!! Plus my reward will come at the end of this 2yrs sacrifice I don't even remember what was my last TGIF wt but this is my current WT info: Surgery date 04/02/12 wt 265lbs Today: 3 months and 1wk out 190lbs yay!!! I'm so happy that everything so far has been amazing for me! Congrats to everyone who lost and the ones who gained or stay the same keep focus b/c WT will continue to come off! xxoo Yode

Yesterday was my last visit with my suergeon Everything is good to go for Friday 5 am. Dr DePeri asked how I was doing I told him I am excited but scared and nerveous he assured me this is normal. If it is,boy am I normal. I have completed all of my hospital registration Everything is Good to go. All I have to do is show up for the party since I am the guest of honor. I started this journey 7 months ago it is hard to believe it is just a few days away.

well guys, today was my 1st time in the gym since having surgery. its been over 7 months! i took it easy & didnt go too too hard like im a body builder but i also didnt go too easy as to where i wasnt doing much. i have been in and out of gyms for about 8yrs now & i have NEVER sweat so much in my life. sweat was pouring down my face. i loved it! i also had a non scale victory! i usually do assisted pull ups because i have no upper body strength. for those of you who never used this machine, basically the more weight you add on to the machine, the easier it is & more assisted it is for you to do a pull up. you kinda have to climb up onto the machine. any…

At the surgery center, about to be taken back. Keep me in your prayers please!!!!

I had my surgery on June 13. I immediately lost 20 lbs in the 1st 2 weeks. Then nothing. The weight then just fell off. I began to think that the surgery didn't work and I would be the exception for weight loss. Well I stopped weighing myself for the past week so that I'm not so disappointed! Well this morning I weighed in and I've lost 25 lbs in less then one month! I am so happy! Next week I am going to a Zumba class for the 1st time and I am stoked! Before I would be dreading it! I'm ready for my new life! Starting weight 278 Day of surgery 270 Today 245

Well well everyone the time has come SURGERY IS TOMORROW!! Yay!! Super super excited. But this bowel prep meds is nasty I have drink it every 10 mins until everything is clear. I am willing to do it because my surgery day is here. Hold on her is the new me. Whoop whoop there she is!!!

Hi all. I just joined this site yesterday. Probably should have joined sooner. This is my first post. I'm scheduled for surgery, with Dr. Donald Hess at Boston Medical Center, in a little over 36 hours. It's been a 1 1/2 year journey to get from my first info session to this point. I've had lots of surgeries in the last few years - (double knee replacements, reconstruction on both thumb joints and - a prophylactic mastectomy - following successful surgery and treatment for breast cancer almost 18 years ago). This will be surgery number 7 in the last 4 years and I think this is the one, that has me the most anxious. Not necessarily the surgery, although that is kind of …

hi, I'm newbie here,I came here to gain knoledge andknow much more about this forum.I hope all of you will help me to stay here long enough.And I appreciate to you all to make such forum.I think i will find much from this forum. Thanks

Hey what is everyone eating ? Enjoying now more than ever? Loved about their sleeve?

Did you tell everyone that you were having surgery and what it was for? My surgery is scheduled for June 28th. I haven't told very many people yet, but I'm wondering about what I should say when I get back to work after a week off. On one hand, I can see telling people so they can watch and hopefully encourage if they know what you're going through. On the other hand, the judging, oh the judging! So for those of you out there who have been through it, do you wish you had told more people or fewer? I'm excited, but starting to get nervous!

Okay everyone, we have a small group who meet every week to support each other - if you would like to join the next meet up is July 23rd at Lake Lenexa black Hoof Park 9053 Monticello. It is shaded and beautiful shaded walking trails. Nice benches covered overlooking the lake. Meeting time is 6:00pm. Its a pot luck picnic, bring some "sleeve friendly" food for 8 - 10 people Reply if you are able to come chicken salad and Babybell cheese and Tuna Salad is on the "whats being brought" list

Today, July 13th, is the first day of my pre-op Liquid Protein diet. Made it through today with no problem. Well, maybe one little problem. I was'nt able to finish all the protein that I was supposed to consume today. I had 4 Protein drinks, which used up two pouches of the protein, but I still have one pouch left. I'll try something a bit different tomorrow and try to get it all in. My Dr. prescribed a medical grade protein that has all of the nutrients and Vitamins that you need on a daily basis, plus, if you drink it all you get 107gr. of protein. Seems like a lot, eh? The only solid food that I had today was 1 very small zucchini, 4 mushrooms, and 6 asparagus spea…

K still figuring out how to post on here and well how to use this darn phone of mine lmao But here goes I just got the pre aproved for the lone for my bypass o.0 I know it's not a 100:/: yes to the lone but still good news will still be saving 5k a month for it lol But just had to tell someone

hi fellow sleevers Today i was on facebook and saw we are having our 40th high school reunion - egads 40 years the reunion is friday 7/27 - i am nervous and scared, but i'm going. If this had been before WLS, no way, no how would i attend. i'm near goal - I look pretty good, and i feel fantastic I will buy a nice new outfit - and lookout,world here i come friday night i will attend a Cocktail Party Hors d' oeuvres i don't drink - and maybe i'll have two eeny eeny hors d'oeurves the next morning there will be a tour of my old school. Can't wait for that. Sunday for $40.00 there is a barbecue -no thank you - if the cocktail party goes so well, and i…

I am early into the process. Last Friday I hade my visit with the nurse practitioner and took the psych eval (I passes). Preop blood work was Saturday. Today I started my preop diet. Have to get cleared for anestesia by my general practitioner this Thursday. Looks like I will meet with the surgeon to schedule the big day (no pun intended). I'm a not too nervous about the procedure. Actually excited. What I am nervous about is that some technicality is gonna pull the floor out from under me.

Hey y'all! I'm new here... Just happened to stumble upon this app and I can't wait to check it all out. I've been looking for a post-surgery support group in my area, but can't make meetings with my work schedule. A little of my story: My name is Erin. I'm married, 24, and August 16 I will be 18 months post-op. I've had an unbelievable success story and am getting ready to speak at my surgeon's pre-op presentations. Although I've not had any complications due to my surgery, the emotional journey has been one heck of a roller coaster! Becoming an entirely different person at 22 is the scariest thing I've ever experienced. At that age most people are just beginning to fig…

Hello all! I am new to the forum and am trying to get as much information as possible. I am considering having the lap band surgery. I am right on the edge of being approved. My BMI is 35.1. Being diabetic puts me in the position of being a candidate for the surgery. To give you a little history, I'll tell you my "story". Almost 6 years ago I was prescribed a medication that destroyed my thyroid. At the time I was very healthy, working out 5-6 days a week. I gained 67lbs in less than 6 months. In the end, I topped out at 210. I am 5'2". Over the past 5.5 years I have tried just about everything possible to lose this weight. P90X, Zija... went to 2 dieticians. I managed …

I what to ask anyone if you weight is 350 and can you lose about 200 with the bypass or just the 100. Sent from my iPod touch using RNYTalk

Hi everyone, my name is Wendy and I live in FL. I have been researching RNY for over a year. I had my consult this past week. I am in the process of scheduling all of my pre-op testing. So excited! I came across this app as a fluke but so happy I did. Learning so much already!

I'm super excited but super nervous. Surgery is 7/23 and I think I am more scared about the liquid diet. Will I feel hungry? Will I succeed? I made a cream summer squash soup which turned out pretty good. Separated it into separate containers then froze some for when I need it after surgery. If you want the recipe let me know. Tastes like a Turkey dinner! Does anyone else have some tips to get through the week? I want to make sure to get enough protein in. To tthose of you just starting out, hang in there!

Has anyone gotten surgery through dr barker in Dallas tx? If so would u reccomend him? Thanks! Sent from my iPhone using RNYTalk

I may be over reacting but I am not sure what to think. I am 7 weeks post op, and I feel like I did before I had surgery, I can eat more, I get hungry more often, I have been trying to stick to the basics and it has been hard. I will catch myself eating too fast and slow down, after I eat I feel like I have something stuck in my throat it does not bother me and goes away within min. Not to mention I have not lost any more weight. Which I am ok with my main concern is being healthy and not having a slippage or something to that affect. With a slippage is it possible to not have any symptoms? I have seen the dr once and have an appointment on Sat to do my first fill. I am n…

Hi I am currently day 2 of my pre op liquid diet. My surgery is scheduled for July 23 rd. I am now having second thoughts about which surgery I want! I am thinking of changing over to VSG but am not thrilled about having half my stomach cut out. Did any of you have these struggles and how did you decide lap band over VSG?

Hey! I got into this cool study on the metabolic changes of weightloss surgery. They are in desperate need of sleevers so if you are going to have the surgery (you need to start pre-op) So if you are getting the sleeve and live near enough to Johns Hopkins to go 22 times in 2 years, you get paid per visit, for a total of $2500. Here is the ad from their website: A study is being performed to evaluate changes in blood glucose and heart function before and after weight loss following bariatric surgery. Men and women, ages 21 to 65, are needed to participate.The study involves 22 outpatient visits over the course of two years. Participants will be eligible for compens…

Hi, I am new to the forums. I have finally after 15 long years decided on WLS. We are currently stationed in Bogota, Colombia and I have decided to have my surgery here. I will have my first meeting with the surgeon this week to discuss my surgery options. I personally haved decided to go with the sleeve; however I am sure he will tell me my options. I have known several people here to undergo WLS and have had great results. At first I was very concerned with doing it abroad, but through research figured it would be a little easier. My husband has been so amazing through this whole decision making process. I will keep you posted on my experiences in Bogota, Colombia…

My wife and I have been getting her pre-approved by insurance for the past year. She is going to have her surgery in September. So we were thinking that we should start getting used to eating the types of foods that we have to eat once the liquid and soft diets are done, so it won't be such a drastic change. I need to find as many normal recipes as possible. and any tips on making the liquid and soft diets more enjoyable/acceptable would be awesome. Thanks all.

I'm 8 weeks out my diabetes isn't going away!!!! Does anyone know why??'n

I was sleeved on 7/2/2012, just 9 days ago. Since my preop diet which started 7/26, I have lost 29 pounds. I had a pain ball and a drain after surgery. Okay... the drain????? I swore it was going to be the death of me. I had it in for a week after surgery. My pain ball was nothing. I actually got the drain removed monday. My husband wasn't sure if he could hold my hand so my surgeon did it. Although I was grateful, he forgot to tell me to take a deep breath once the nurse was pulling the drain. I am pretty sure I said something like "woahhhhhhhhhhhh"... umm, ouch. Well, here I am 9 days out of my surgery. I spent 3 days in the hospital and when I got home, I…

HI! haha. I have been reading this forum for a while and decided to make a profile as this is my second attempt at getting my LAPBAND surgery! It has been difficult trying to find a surgeon that works with my insurance etc, So it is nice to see all this support- especially when all this stress brings me down! Anyway I am sure I will be posting more, for any new people who would like to chat or anyone else for that matter do not hesitate!

I went to Kohl's today to get my boys something and there was a really cute dress on clearance in the "regular" section for $18 and I had a 30% off coupon so I bought it even though it was a XL. I figured I am only 2.5 weeks post op it will fit one day. I just tried it on and it fit!!! The best part when I took it off I saw there was a zipper, I didn't even need it!!!! Now that was a feeling I have been waiting for!!

Hello! after along while, I've decided to do the sleeve. I just set up my 1st appointment just few mins ago. I'm nervous, excited and alittle scared, but I can't live my life like i am anymore. Hopefully Things will go well.

well stayed busy. cooked for family tried to pinch a piece of chicken and thank God i couldn't eat. i am determined to change. no means no. and my little cheerleaders are cheering me on every step of the way. go momma u can do it go momma go. lol..

I'm 2 and a half weeks into life with the lap-band. I had the procedure done in Dubai at a great private hospital Emirates Hospital, with Dr. Roger Batrouni and his partner. They were are great team and the nursing care was excellent. I'm doing well, I'm 15 pounds lighter and feeling really good:).

well stayed busy. cooked for family tried to pinch a piece of chicken and thank God i couldn't eat. i am determined to change. no means no. and my little cheerleaders are cheering me on every step of the way. go momma u can do it go momma go. lol..

Can't seem to sleep and have to be at the hospital for 5:30 for my procedure,and have to stay bc the insurance seems to want you to stay at least one night.

I'm considering the lap band I've been over weight my whole life & the older I'm getting it's starting to give me multiple health issues. I heard that bcbs no longer makes you do the 6 month diet but I have bcbs of Alabama. I've been told however they still require it. I'm currently between jobs so this is the perfect time to get my surgery done before I have to go back to work & will not have time off for awhile. I was wondering if it's true about bcbs of Alabama still requiring 6 months? Also is there anyway to avoid the 6 months diet? I'm new at this and totally lost. Hope you guys can help me out! Thanks

Hi this is my introduction My surgery is on the date above. I start my pre op diet on the 23 july. Any information is helpful. I am not nervous but excited!!! Thank for this support blog...

http://www.bariatricpal.com/blogs/entry/29627-two-years-come-and-gone-so-fast/ Saturday was my 2 year surgiversary, I've gone from a 26 to a 12 and am still going. Please read my story, whether you are new or and old-timer, support and ecouragement are always appreciated!

I am new to this my surgery is Aug 23rd. I am so excited yet scared. The pureed foods scare me. Just looking for some advice on what can be pureed?

Hello to all! I am new to this forum. I have my sleeve scheduled for this Monday 4/25/11. I have been doing the pre-op liquid diet for the last 6 days and like everyone else am hungry! I just keep focused on the success I can have by doing this. I have been thinking and researching about WLS for about 3 years now. I have chosen Dr. Daniel Cottam in Salt Lake City, UT to do the procedure for me. I am very pleased with his knowledge and experience. I would recommend him to all and I haven't even had the surgery yet! I will post more after I have surgery on Monday and hope that I can make a few friends here on the forum. Thanks Lilyv

First off, thanks to everyone who shares their experiences on this site. The forums have been so helpful!!! My surgery has been scheduled for July 30th!!!!! YAAAAAAY!!!! Gotta tell you guys, I'm so nervous about this two week diet (which I start tomorrow). 10 lbs in 2 weeks?!?!? Yikes! In fact, I'm about to go out to shop for my shakes & grocery items. I think I can...I think I can...I know I can

I'm sorry, this post isn't strictly about the sleeves... Today was supposed to be my first day of the 2-week pre-op diet. I had a big canvas bag of shakes, pudding and yogurts that I was going to keep in stock at work. I know some people really don't look forward to this liquid diet but I was excited to lose more weight and it meant the final step before my surgery on the 24th. Well about a minute before I was headed out to work, out of nowhere, my beautiful 19-month old son went into a seizure. This has never happened to us before and for a few minutes there I thought I was going to lose him. He ended up having 2 more seizures today and now we're here overnight at PI…

June 1 is my last appointment for my 6 months supervised weight loss. I've lost 30 pounds but I have not been as strick these last couple of months. I've been feeling like really enjoying these last weeks of endulging in food before I am sleeved! I'm am super excited to be at this point and just want to have my sleeve and lose all this weight!!! I wished I knew my surgery date already!! My current weight is 283 and I am 6'0" I would like to get down to 170. Come on sleeve!!!!

Lost 32 pounds so far!!!

Hi Everyone, I'm finally introducing myself. My surgery will be in San Diego on August 6, a few days after I return from a trip to Greece and Italy. I've been reading everyone's posts for months and feel so grateful for all of the wonderful information! I'm so excited to start getting my life back.

Got on the scale today and I have officially lost 100lbs!!!! I'm so excited I could cry:-). Start weight 11-29-12 252 Weight 7-14-12 152.3. I wanted to reach the 100lb mark before I got married and I have!! I get married next week!!!

Well, it finally came. My first business trip 7.5 weeks after surgery. It was from NJ to TX just for Wed-Fri. I'd been on an emotional roller coaster lately, and finding myself wanting food for comfort - mostly resisting, but some days with higher-than-average calories (700s instead of 500s). I got more hesitant as it got closer, but decided it was something I needed to try out since I have a 12-day international trip (a mix of business and pleasure) coming up in three weeks. I'm at my company's conference center with tons of free food available everywhere. The upside is that there are plenty of healthy appropriate options. I haven't gone off the rails with my options, …

Just curious, what radical changes have you made within your life (other than eating habits) while traveling down the lap band path? Divorce? Eyebrow piercing? Etc...