Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story

Hey there! You can just call me Blossom. I'm 21 years old and I was sleeved on July 2nd! My surgeon is Dr. Neil Floch and he is a God send. Very kind, funny and caring man and I am so grateful that he did my surgery. He made me feel so safe before getting the procedure, if someone else was doing it I probably would have backed out. Hm, I'm not sure what else to write so I'll just say whatever comes to mind. Being only 4 days out, I am doing surprisingly well. I figured I would have more pain and be this miserable bedridden person, but I’m the exact opposite. I did have very strong pains due to the air they pumped me up with, it was beyond uncomfortable, but that feeling…

Hi, If you're reading this, you're probably considering sleeve surgery. I will share a shorten version of "my long story." I am 51 yrs old. and have not been obese all my life. Three years ago i quit smoking (30 yr bad habit) and my small 5'2" frame went from 120 lbs. to 195 lbs. I know, it was bad. But that's not the worse part - apparently the rapid weight gain had decided to reek havoc on my liver. Having some routine blood work done was showing my liver enzymes beginning to sky rocket. I was trying weight watchers, Atkins, starving myself, etc. and like everyone else, I would gain everything back again. I used to be semi-active but with the added pounds on my…

Does anyone eat sandwiches with the thin round bread?

Hey guys! I am new to this forum. First let me say that it is so inspiring to see how supportive y'all are with each other. I am so excited to get this surgery and feel some support from other people going through the same thing. I'm 23. I got the lap band 3 years ago. At this point the sleeve hadnt been approved yet. And before surgery I was 250. After surgery I really got on the bandwagon, but I just couldn't lose the weight. I struggled with trying to eat constantly. I threw up constantly. Even Protein that I was supposed to eat, I couldn't get down. It was depressing. It was enbarassing. I couldn't go out to eat without staying in the bathroom throwing up all my foo…

ok went to dr getting pre opt diet i can handle that. got post diet i can handle that NOW i talk to nurse she begins to tell me i have to give myself blood thinner shots in my stomach for 10days. have a bag on my left side for 5days pain medicine that i have to take ouy myself when empty. n a fluid bag on my rt side for 5days. i am now in tears i have waited 6Mnths n now they telll me all this i Wanted to run out anyone make it past all this., all II know is i pray it's worth it.

Hi all I am new here and really interested in getting the band and my wife is also debating on doing it too. Could any please tell me what the usual routine that they went through when they decided to get the band from the first dr app. To the day of surgery thanks

Hello, I am so glad that I have this resource to help me through my weight loss journey. I am 1 week post-op. To give you a little history, I have yo-yo dieted for 25 years. I finally had enough and decided to look into WLS. I went to a seminar at a local obesity center. It was just what I wanted, however my insurance does not cover bariatric surgery. So I found out I could still have the surgery I would just have to pay $19,000. Well I felt totally defeated there was no way. My sister suggested out of country. I thought that was crazy, but I started researching this idea and found out how common this is. The prices were unbelievable $4500.00 and up. After a week or so o…

Had RNY June 12th. I'm doing great no pain no sick. Have a lot of head hunger though down only 12 lbs in 3 weeks. I'm from central PA

Hi, I'm new to the forum's. I will be going through True Results in Richardson tx. I've been told my insurance will pay all but my co-insurance ( which amounts to about $2500). Is this typical? Thx, Jw

So I ate my dinner, waited 30mins to drink my Water and now I have this horrible pain in the center of my chest that goes down to my sternum along with on and off nausea... is this dumping from drinking too soon or something else? I've never had to wait more than 30mins before. Really doesn't feel good, almost like terrible gas pain but in my chest - Kaylee Ann ~ Surgerversary: 6/11/12

Hi Everyone, I figured since I have officially started my two-week pre-op diet I should stop lurking and start posting! I will be having my lapband surgery through the Surgical Weight Loss Center at their Vancouver Clinic on July 18th. I have already found this site to be a great place to search for information and share experiences. Wishing everyone all the best on their journeys!

Hey All, I am a professional web developer and am putting together a website, http://myrouxeny.com, for anyone affected by morbid obesity and weight loss surgery. I want this site to be a haven for those who are afraid to speak up themselves (like in this forum), but need support and encouragement. If any of you would be interested in writing regularly or just once, to tell your story to the site's audience, I would love to answer any questions you might have, and get your story out there. It can be an entirely anonymous contribution or entirely... un-anonymous(?) if you do choose. This is solely to benefit the community of our peers. Email me at cj@myrouxeny.com w…

M 17 days post op! From previous posts I stated I was at a standstill and a little discouraged, I haven't got on the scale but once in 4 days but man it's been hard! Still no lbs down but I'm bring patient! You know I see a lot of patients have suffered from nausea and I haven't got sick one time! It seems most do - Im not complaining I just wondered what was different - why they did ? Not eating right? Too much?? Not enough? Then... I don't want to stretch my stomach out! I am only eating 400-540 calories a day and 50 oz of water - could you? I don't want too!

Today was my first appointment at the Weight Loss Center. I was completely prepared to discuss everything involved with LapBand surgery, which I did. However, the Dr. suggested that I have a Sleeve Gastrectomy instead. I am seriously considering it, because one of my main goals is that I will be allowed to get pregnant after loosing the weight. He said that a sleeve will still allow the baby to get the nutrition that it needs during pregnancy. Plus, I won't have to go in for fills and adjustments, and I will lose the weight a lot faster. Therefore, I will actually be able to try getting pregnant sooner than if I have the LapBand. The post-surgery diet is exactly th…

.... I really would like to talk with a few of u to help me with this journey .......

ok went to dr getting pre opt diet i can handle that. got post diet i can handle that NOW i talk to nurse she begins to tell me i have to give myself blood thinner shots in my stomach for 10days. have a bag on my left side for 5days pain medicine that i have to take ouy myself when empty. n a fluid bag on my rt side for 5days. i am now in tears i have waited 6Mnths n now they telll me all this i Wanted to run out anyone make it past all this., all II know is i pray it's worth it.

Was sleeved yesterday. I was in severe in yesterday, bu I'm now feeling better, just a lot of soreness. Who else got sleeved on July 2nd?

In 3 days it will be a month for me since I am sleeved. I feel so tired still. Is this normal? I do work full time, so I can't take naps. My friends tell me that they think it's because I eat so little. I am averaging between 50-60 grams of protein per day. My meals are very, very small still. After a few bites of anything, I am totally full and need to stop or I get pains. I am walking every night after dinner.

Hello all.....just started liquid diet today and my surgery is scheduled for next Wed. Just wanted to introduce myself....... I look forward to talking with you all and sharing our experiences. It will be nice to have the support of fellow bandsters! I can do all things through Him who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13

Today is my first day on my liquid diet oh boy it's it's really hard

Hey everyone my name is Ashley, I am 21 years old and plan to be banded on July 19th (two weeks from today....I guess you could say we are in the final countdown! ) I will be banded by Dr. Mark Shina at Norton Suburban Hospital in Louisville, KY and Im soooo excited its like a little kid on Christmas! I currently am 5'7 285 lbs and BMI 30%. My goal weight is to reach 150. I love this site already and I can feel it will be a major lifeline after surgery!! Wish me luck!

New poster to the site here. 3 weeks out and kinda freaking out because I'm not hungry at ALL and the thought of eating anything makes me feel physically ill. I'm not getting anywhere near the required protein, and have zero energy. I'm a little worried and wondering if any other sleevers out there are familiar with this?

Hi everyone...I am in the process of getting a few tests done to submit to insurance to see if I will be approved for the sleeve! I am excited and nervous at the same time! My surgeon is Dr Ciranle with www.lapsf.com...has anyone had him? I, so far, have loved him and his office staff! I have blue cross insurance, and right on the cusp of 40 bmi...how quickly have any of you been approved? And have you all had good luck working with blue cross? If any of you have any tips, words of wisdom, suggestions, and/or things to look out for, I would love to hear it all...good and bad! Thanks in advance!

My insurance will not pay and I am looking for an afforadable option. I live in Arkansas and I am willing to travel. I am researching US and Mexico doctors. I am having a hard time finding a Dr clost to me to do fills on a Mexico patient. What are some of the prices that you self pay people have paid? Can any one recommend a Dr in my area? What about the Mexico experience?

Howdy! So - surgery was MOnday, had to be at the hospital at 8:30 and surgery was to be a 12:00. Hubby and I went to my room and I got into my gown and footies. I still had a cough left over from my pneumonia, so I had to have another chest x-ray and a breathing treatment. 12:00 comes and goes and I don't get taken to the pre-op room until 1:30. Now keep in mind, I am totally freaking out now. Since my original surgery date (june 5th) didn't work out because of me getting sick, I started thinking maybe it was a sign that I shouldn't do it. Then I read an update on here of someone living their moment of regret at day 6! What was I doing!!!!! Couldn't I just lose …

Hello, I am a 33 year old male and I live in Riverside, Ca. I've been lurking on here for while, reading very insightful posts, and gaining a lot of knowledge. I am a District Manager for a well known retailer and it certainly takes most of my time and attention. This year I've decided to make myself the #1 priority and give myself the needed attention as well. I am in the Kaiser Options program in Corona and actually just finished my final class today. I am very excited, but also the whole concept of getting the sleeve certainly cemented today after finishing my final class. I have my Medical Interview Appointment on 7/10/2012 which will determine if I am referred for…

Just want to know how all this works i'm still waiting on a call back from the surgeons. This insurance is driving me crazy

My name is Holly and my surgery date was July 2nd... I started this journey @ 272lbs and I am currently 252lbs... down 20lbs!!! I can't believe it. I would love to hear stories

Hi, I'm am about 3 months out and very nervous!!! I am 31, I'm from Long Island, NY, and I'm an EMT. I decided to have surgery for a few different reasons. First, I have struggled with my weight my entire life and I just can't do it anymore. I'm tired of my weight being the first thing people notice about me. It doesn't matter how nice I am, how good I am at my job, or how I carry myself. It's always there front and center. It's lucky for me though that I have always been a tough chick and I tend to let what others say or think about me roll off my back. However, I am my own worst critic. My second reason is because my uncle just passed from cancer. He was only …

Today is the day!! So nervous! yikes

Hello everyone, I've been reading this forum for a few weeks and I cannot thank you guys enough. Well, tomorrow morning at 7:30 I have to report to the hospital for surgery. I just packed my bag with items that I will need. I'm nervous and excited at the same time. Hope everything will be ok. Please everyone keep me in your prayers. Sent from my HTC EVO using RNYTalk

I am extremely new at all of this. Made the decision to look into surgery after a friend went to Mexico for a sleeve procedure...local program here in SC is where I will be going and hoping to have procedure in Sept-ish....I thank ALL of you in advance for your insight and help and hope I can assist others as well....have a great weekend and to those who just had their surgeries, get ready for your great journey! [ATTACH]3714[/ATTACH] Sent from my DROID RAZR using VST

Well, I made it to my one year surgiversary! I went from a size 16/18 to a 6/8. To be perfectly honest, I prefer the way I am now to the way I was before! Shocker right? I will turn 50 on the 17th, but feel younger than when I turned 40, I am not in pain like I used to be. My feet and legs don't hurt all the time. I can bend over to tie my shoes or pet the dogs without losing my breath and don't have to shimmy out of the car. I flew to Chicago a couple of weeks ago and had so much room in the seat, I felt like I was in first class! I had a reunion with friends from my teenage years and wasn't ashamed of myself for the first time in decades! This year has flown by and wa…

My name is Sakoia I am 28 years old, I weigh 262 pounds and I live in the Milwaukee,WI area. On June 30th at an office vist with my pcp I decided to move forward to have LapBand surgery. By having this surgery I know I no longer have to deal with low self-esteem, high blood pressure, depression/anxiety, and other health complications i've faced over time. My weight gain started in 2005 after being in an abusive relationship and being a single mother. But I am now have three beautiful girls and a loving, supportive husband of three years. I now want to move forward in my life by dropping the baggage/weight and be the Sakoia thats trapped inside. I found this community afte…

I have got a ton of questions. I need all the info I can get! Thanks guys.

Is there anyone from kentucky on the forum?

Hi everyone, Some of you may recognize my name on here. I was sleeved on June 7th out of the hospital a few days later and was off pain meds right away. I thought it was successful except for the pain after I ate. No matter what went in a for a very sharp pain right below my left rib cage, it was awful and no matter what position I laid in the pain wouldn't subside. Until I would puke up whitish/clear flem. very few times did food actually come back up, it was really bizarre. Since I was afraid to eat I was taking in about 250 calories a day on a HIGH day, therefore I was getting very dizzy upon standing and even blacked out once. Finally exactly three Weeks to the …

It's nice to have a place where you a free to express your concerns, aspirations, and your achievements. I am definitely looking forward to connecting to others people as we all transform beyond our wildest dreams. Talk to you later. D

Hi! I'm new here. What was everyone's BMI before surgery. I'm going to see a doctor next about this surgery and im afraid he's going to tell me no. I'm 5'7 and weigh 220 BMI 34.

Today was my first appointment at the Weight Loss Center. I was completely prepared to discuss everything involved with LapBand surgery, which I did. However, the Dr. suggested that I have a Sleeve Gastrectomy instead. I am seriously considering it, because one of my main goals is that I will be allowed to get pregnant after loosing the weight. He said that a sleeve will still allow the baby to get the nutrition that it needs during pregnancy. Plus, I won't have to go in for fills and adjustments, and I will lose the weight a lot faster. Therefore, I will actually be able to try getting pregnant sooner than if I have the LapBand. The post-surgery diet is exactly th…

Hello everyone!! Very excited to jump in the bandwagon will all of you. I will be getting banded on July 20th. I've been lurking in Lap Band Talk for a couple of months know and have gotten great information. My doctor and his staff have provided me with a lot of information. So with that and all of ya'lls experiences if I fail, I have no one to blame but myself. Thanks to all of you for sharing your stories!!

March 26th was my surgery date. And my starting weight was 441 and today I am down to 340. I have staying away from the scale and today I have officially became addicted to it. I never would've thought I woulda lost a little over 100lbs in just over 3 months. 5 days of Cardio and weight training have kept me away from saggy skin. Unbelievable.

Hello! My name is Stephanie. I am 23 years old and I live about 30 minutes east of Kansas City.I just went to one of the seminars for LapBand surgery this last week. I have been struggling the last 6 years with my weight. When I was a junior in High School, I got pregnant. I became very depressed and ate everything in my path. I gained about 60-70 pounds with my son. The last 3 years, I have been trying to get all this weight off, but have just been very unsuccessful. I'm tired of not being able to run around with my almost 6 year old. I have some people in my life that are truly against me getting this surgery. Mainly,, my boyfriend of almost 7 years and my manager at my…

I'm five weeks post op. Going ok apart from nasty headache and dizziness upon standing. Drinking abou 1.2 - 1.5 litres of fluid per day, eating, meh, a bit. I've always had good blood pressure (around 110/60) and pulse rate (60pbm). In hospital my obs were 90/50 for blood pressure and 45 for pulse. I was hooked up to the IV for fluids and pain relief. The nurses didn't seem peturbed by this and I never asked my surgeon about it - assuming he read my charts when he visited. Now that I'm out of hospital I felt dizzy again this morning and had a bit of a headache. At the chemist I asked the assistant to take my blood pressure, thinking it might be high - 110/60 - great…

Someone in the group after sitting or lying down dizziness when standing up?

Happy 4th of July But BBQ really. I am only 6 weeks out any ideas of what to eat? Also has anyone tried grapes yet?

Hello! My name is Stephanie. I am 23 years old and I live about 30 minutes east of Kansas City.I just went to one of the seminars for LapBand surgery this last week. I have been struggling the last 6 years with my weight. When I was a junior in High School, I got pregnant. I became very depressed and ate everything in my path. I gained about 60-70 pounds with my son. The last 3 years, I have been trying to get all this weight off, but have just been very unsuccessful. I'm tired of not being able to run around with my almost 6 year old. I have some people in my life that are truly against me getting this surgery. Mainly,, my boyfriend of almost 7 years and my manager at my…

Hi everyone, I am at the "very" first stage of lap band... thinking about it and doing some preliminary research, although the sites I have visited do offer me some great answers to my questions, I figure I would post the questions out there to all of you who have had the surgery as I am looking for some HONEST feedback. I live in Canada where the surgery is not covered therefore it will be an investment of $16,000.00 therefore I want to make sure it’s money well spent. I have read a ton in regards to post and pre op (liquid diet, surgury side effects) however I was wondering if there are any physical side effects down the road… what I am questioning is the following: …

I am so so so happy and blessed to report that my feet do not hurt anymore at all! I had such bad edema and plantar facitis, I was seeing a physical therapist 2 days a week for the pain! Pain is GONE! 21lbs down, and I am feeling very good about my surgery! I have a slight feeling that this is going to be the very best investment I have ever made in myself!

Hi! I am new to the forum and trying to learn as much as possible about the Lap Band. I'm scheduled to attend a pre-surgery seminar with Dr. Curry in Cincinnati on July 25th. I'll be doing self pay so I'm a little nervous about how much pressure will be put on me to schedule too soon. Also, worried it might go the other way and I won't be as desirable a patient as someone with insurance. My goal is too lose 100 lbs. Hope to meet a lot of new people on the forum and learn as much as possible.