Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story

For starters my name is randy im a 27yr old male from kentucky. Ive always been borderline overweight at any point in my life but i played sports all through school so that kept me a little athletic build. At my best 5'11 230lb and held records for weight lifting. Once i graduated high school i went on to quick stent at college sports and decided i was done with it and thats when the weight came. I got in a comfortable relationship, stopped working out and started drinking and eatting and blew up to 360. But with my past no one accepted i was that big even my self i still just looked like a brute. I kept that weight for prob 7 years and lately i got all the way to 391. Ha…

I had my sleeve surgery on Nov 23, 16 . Surgery went well no problems at all was able to into all my liquid with no problems, But gosh I am so tired of this liquid business. I'm starting my phase 1 this Tuesday can't wait. Surgery was Peezy Weezy. My HW:208 SW:190 CW: 180 Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920AZ using the BariatricPal App

I have 10 more days guys and I will be getting the VSG. I'm so excited starting to get anxious. People trying to talk me out of it and scare me. Sent from my SM-N910T3 using the BariatricPal App

Hello, I'm Kelli and I had my sleeve surgery on Tuesday, Dec 6 at UTMB in Galveston, TX. I'm so glad to be home now resting in my own bed. My hospital stay was not very pleasant. I'm looking forward to learning from all of you here and hopefully I can help others as well. My insurance required a long pre op program that was started back in March! Sent from my SM-G900V using the BariatricPal App

That's the old me on the right.. So happy with the results thus far!! Had to share Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Surgery date August 17 2016 BW 237 SW 230 CW 191 GW 150-160 Best decision I've ever made. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using the BariatricPal App

This is a time line the bathing suit is the month I found out about the sleeve The corner pictures in white pants is when I was in college over 30 years ago The black dress is me now down over 70 lbs .... and counting Their has been some hiccups with my Anemia and Graves disease and my hernia as returned, I'm not going to quit my Dm is normal only one pill now, only one pill for the Htn and, one pill for the Dm neuropathy. ..one day no pills goal is to be at 150-160 The doctor's don't think I can do it. ... well I've surpassed my BMI ... NOW WHAT!!!! LOL HW 290 PRE SUR 269 DAY OF SUR 261.... HIGHEST SIZE 24/26 Surgery day 18/20 2x/3x Today 12/14 L/Xl Sen…

Hello! My husband and I both had the surgery done on September 6th 2016. Both same day. I hit 304lbs and new I had to do something about my weight. Decided to get the surgery and it changed my life. I am currently just 3 months and 3 days out from surgery and so far lost 70lbs. Day of surgery weighed in at 288lbs and now I'm 218lbs. I couldn't believe how quickly I lost all that weight. I was a size 26 in September and now down to a size 16w. Its scary how quickly everything is happening but this has been the best thing I've ever done in my life. I had issues the first two weeks and and couldn't keep anything down so they had to go in and dilate my incision in my esophagu…

I had gastric sleeve surgery December 5th 2016 and have already lost 6 pounds and today is December 10th hooray Starting weight was 232 day of surgery 224. Sent from my Z970 using the BariatricPal App

I have been dragging my feet on posting an introduction, so I apologize! My name is CC and I'm 38 female in Central Texas. I have committed to VSG surgery for December 15, 2016. I have always been bigger but not always overweight. I allowed people to tell me I was "too big" and I didn't protect my self esteem. I became complacent and lazy, and failed to address issues that led to being greatly overweight as I got older. The truth is I will always be big, but I desire to no longer be morbidly obese. I vow to never be over 400 lbs again, and I know there are others betting the challenge of higher #s in being overweight. Let me share some basic stats: Highest reco…

Hey y'all ! I'm in the pre op phases. I'm looking for a surgery buddy close by. I live about an hot north-west of Birmingham. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hey everyone just wanted to share a little bit of what happened with my gastric bypass surgery I had my surgery on 11/7 and had to have another one on 11/8 and stayed in ICU 4 days after yes that's right ICU and had to have two tubes put in me to drain the fluid's out of my stomach stayed in the hospital for another 5 days Now am still recovering just got the last two removed 12/7 I am getting more energy every day and every day is better day and I'm just grateful that I am here to tell my story at first I wasn't feeling that I made the right decision but now since I am healing and feeling better it's okay it's okay I should be returning back to work in another wee…

Hey everyone. I'm new here and am thinking about having the bypass surgery but wanted to talk to some people who've had it done before. It's not an easy decision by any means and I would love some advice. I'm 23 years old, 290 lbs. I've struggled with my weight my whole life and I'm tired of worrying about the complications of being obese. Any advice and before/after pictures would be greatly appreciated! Megan Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I had RNY bypass on 11/29 . My incisions are healing nicely but it one large incision of my left side can be agonizing with a slight sneeze or cough. I finally had a BM today on day 6 post op. How long do the incisions pain last? Have any of you had trouble getting in hydration fluids? I get all of my Protein, but it is hard to get the 64 oz on top of the liquid Protein shakes. I haven't vomited yet. I find my anti nausea medication makes me feel nauseous. My weight is starting to come off from my liver shrinking diet high of 362lbs. I just really want my recovery to be a textbook case.

I got up to 505. Started getting ready 6 months ago. Was staying at 468. When I went on the liquid diet I lost 15 pounds. Had the surgery on the 12th of October. Weighed 453. As of November 9th I've lost to 420. My journey is at 75 pounds so far. Hoping to be at 250 within a year. I was a bulk eater don't care for sweets. This is the best thing ever. I'm losing a pound a day with no hunger. It's great. Haven't found anything I can't eat yet except pork. And milk makes me gassy. I go back to work Monday as an OTR truck driver. And figure I'll live on chicken and slim fast shakes. Lol Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi everyone I was sleeved on 3-17-14..I call it my (pattysleeve) for St Patrick's Day lol ..lost 75lbs been up and down about 10 to 15lbs. Just had my baby girl on 9/27 gained about 40lbs ???? want to get back on track. Before my daughter i was scheduled for tt but rescheduled for 2017 anytime. so I need any suggestions to help me lose 40 plus pounds to get back so I can have my tt..feeling really depressed plus now I'm a stay at home mom which is not bad but I'm home so I tend to snack a bit more. Need help thanks in advance Sent from my SM-G930T using the BariatricPal App

Hello all. Happy holidays. Just doing a follow up. I was sleeved 5/29/15. Pre surgery weight 345 SW 320 CW 200. My Dr told me my goal would be 225 but I passed that in the first 6 months. It was easy losing. The hard part is maintaining but I'm trying my best. It's just important to surround yourself with positive people and unfortunately at times we have to let go of some relationships because of their lack of respect. Hope everyone is doing well. You're welcome to ask any question. I'm in NYC if there are any locals for chatting.

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I did it! My surgery was yesterday and today Is the first day of quest for transformation. I have started a blog about my journey. ... Please check it and "follow" it if you liked it. http://celebratingmymetamorphosis.blogspot.com/ Sent from my SCH-I545 using the BariatricPal App

So I've been experiencing an awful amount of gallstone pain so I scheduled to have my gallbladder out on 12/22. I'm nervous since I'm going away the 5th of January and I just wanted to hear some experiences people have had after getting their gallbladder out! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Nothing left but the surgery now. Set for Dec. 12th. Every day that gets closer I get more nervous. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi guys !!! Well I had gastric by pass on june 30 when I started this journey I was 260 SW 245 CW 163 I had a couple oof stalls along the way but manage to move I see the size went from 20 to a size 7 but I don't see the skinny minni they are calling me am not at goal weight I don't see what other people see so mi parents want me to go to a shrink maybe its just part of the process???????? Sent from my LGMS428 using the BariatricPal App

I just received the call my insurance approved me for sleeve surgery. My pre-op appointment is Monday, December 12th. Everything seems to be happening so fast, I'm experiencing many emotions right now. I've had unexpected changes in the last few days that's adding to my options. People that have been here for the journey up until now may not be there with me for these appointments, surgery, and post life. It's been a long road even though things are moving so quick now. I first applied for my program in September 2015. My surgery will likely late January 2017. I'll know for sure this Monday. Sent from my SM-G530T using the BariatricPal App

I'm back! I was banded in April of 2014! I lost about 50-60lbs all together. I struggled around holidays and started to eat bread again. I found out I was pregnant August 2015. I had my fill taken out in October of 2015. I went back in just a week ago and had a upper GI done to make sure my band and port were in place. My port has flipped twice and I also had a hernia repair a year after my bad was placed. It's been a long road 2-3 years will surgeries (I have to have c-sections when I have my children) I was just diagnosed with PCOS. They thought I had it back when I gained all my weight but it was confirmed a few days ago. I got some fill back in 2cc yesterday…

Hi! I'm three days from being released from hospital, and day 6 of post-op. After having the hardest medical year last year and dealing with multiple co-morbidities, I started looking into which weight loss solution was right for me. I could afford the surgery locally and while visiting my parents in Mexico, after they recently retired here, they took me to a battery of doctors to get second opinions about my co-morbidities and came across a family friend and relative who is a general surgeon and has been a god send. Her son is a surgeon as well, and know for laparoscopic procedures. Her daughter is a registered dietician, who has monitored ny weight, nutrition plans …

Stated my pre-op diet today. Not to bad. Am 57 and 350hw am scared and excited. Having it done at Carle in Urbana IL Sent from my LGLS990 using the BariatricPal App

This will be my new birthday because this is the day I start to live!!! I am also going to post on social media how I kept my new year resolution to lose weight!! I am a little nervous but I am ready to do this!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

What can I say? This has been a very long process of adjustment. And I wasn't as prepared as I should have been I thought it was going to be a painless and easy process. Boy oh boy was I wrong. The pain is just now starting to ease up and trying to eat on a schedule is really hard. Especially when I would rather drink gatorade. So I have to give it up all together just so I would eat. And finding Protein that I can tolerate is even worse.. Everyone else sees the changes but I don't see them as of yet. I only can feel the difference. I was able to fit into my daughter's coat which is a large and it zipped all the way up, from mines with has always been a 2 or 3x for a…

I have tried everything you can magnesia milax, prune juice, stool softeners I can just not use the bathroom I feel like I'm bloated so I've decided to stop eating and just drink Sent from my SM-G928T using the BariatricPal App

RNY 12/5/16 The pre op diet was one of the biggest journeys I've been in, it was great because I was able to identify my triggers. I am in a lot of pain but moving around is getting a lot easier. So far my biggest issue has been hiccups! Which is a nightmare right after surgery! Even waking up from it in the middle of the night. I am excited for this new journey, I'll be telling more of my story as the days go by. [attachment=66993:ImageUploadedByBariatricPal1481140037.776231. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

hello all, I finally am just days away from my surgery...11/14/16 and I am to be sleeved, yay!!! ...and so my journey begins... Sent from my SM-G900V using the BariatricPal App

I know I should be able to handle this myself, but I'm scared and everyone here seems to be so supportive I just want to know. How do you go about telling your family and friends? My mother, father, and boyfriend know. They've been incredibly supportive even in this early stage. I've literally just started the process, having gone to a seminar, referral from my PCP, consult with my surgeon, upper GI, and ultrasound for my gallbladder. I have a while to go before the surgery. But I'm worried about telling other family members and friends. I feel like I could get my feelings hurt by those who think they know better/don't understand, and I'm tempted not to tell anyone beside…

Hello everybody I have not posted on here for while but I thought this might be some motivation for people that are struggling. I weight . 276 at the hospital on 2/29 now in with 175! It's been a crazy journey but it has changed my life. Here's some pictures Sent from my SM-G900V using the BariatricPal App

Hi I am 38 and I had RNY on July 21st 2015. My hw was 402. Right now I am 248. I love my decision. I have never thrown up and after my surgery I didn't have much pain b at all. One thing I did have was GAS! That made me so nervous and almost regret my decision. Eventually after gas strips and a good "poop" I felt better. One thing about me that's strange is I have NEVER gotten sick. I don't really eat much but I eat whatever I want just not much. I do make sure Protein is ALWAYS included in my meals. No shakes. .. yuck! When I did drink shakes slim fast protein chocolate shakes were my favorite. I sometimes get them when I do my pouch test b and fast for a few days. Othe…

Waiting for the dietitian and psychologist to call is torture! Trying to have patience with the process but I just hate feeling not in control. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

At the soft foods stage everything going well, but not sure I'm eating enough, I only eat about 3-4 teaspoons of food at each meal. I try to eat every 3 hours. What amounts should I be eating at each meal. I usually stop because I feel a little reflux or I start light belching. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi friends, I really need some encouragement. The scale has not moved in over 2 weeks. I'm really questioning if it's working... Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I had my gastric sleeve surgery 24/11/16 SW=216lb and now I'm 195.7lbs Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Had a egg for breakfast yesterday and have yogurt for lunch and cantaloupe for snack time and ended the meals with mash potatoes! Was only able to eat about 3 teaspoons each time, but oh my! Really embracing this new adventure. Anybody know when I will be able to start light exercise? Surprisingly I do feel a little more tired, but it's the new body adjusting to a new change. I'm still going to enjoy and appreciate this new journey! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

SW:370 CW:298 SURGERY ON 9-7-16 Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

Hey everyone...I posted a new video today on youtube! Blessings to all! youtube cannel: cajunboy_VSG

So between May and my surgery in September I dropped 55 pounds. Since then, I've dropped another 45. No one said anything pre-op, but I'm starting to get compliments now. I've also learned that there was speculation around my office about my surgery (I only told my boss). I'm not bothered by the compliments, but paired with the subtle hints on surgery, I'm a little miffed. I did all that work pre-op, and no one noticed. Now that people notice, it feels like surgery and not me is getting the credit. In either case, people speculating about my medical issues is uncomfortable. No one has said anything unkind, but feels like my privacy has been invaded a bit. And …

Did y'all have to do a bowel prep my surgery is in two days and I'm nervous as heck Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi everyone!! Just wanted to share some success! I've actually been really down lately about how I look. I keep saying I look the same and I still have so much more to go. I wish someone had prepared me for the head games involved with this process. It takes a while for your head to catch up to how far you have come. My boyfriend suggested I do some shopping and it was the first time I really said to myself "wow, if I stopped here I would not be unsatisfied" and MEANT it. Target shirt in a MEDIUM (whaaaaaaat! I was in a TIGHT 3xl), Uniqlo jeans in a 29 (they're really stretchy Ive been wearing a 10 lately and my waist is 33 1/2 inches)! Anyway point of this…

So it's hard to believe that I had my surgery yesterday. I am at home now resting. I really did not experience any pain, nausea, acid reflux, or anything out of the ordinary. I almost feel guilty because I felt great the whole time. So I'm hoping that this inspires others to go through with the surgery God bless you all...thanks so much for the support! youtube cannel: cajunboy_VSG

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Didn't want to have surgery, but new I couldn't do it on my own. Finally gave in. After the surgery I was not happy. The pain and nausea was bad. But next day I went home. For 3 days I couldn't really stomach anything. I wanted so bad to gulp Water. But it was to painful for that. I took it slow. Second and third week I felt like I was starving. I realized I wasn't getting enough Protein. Everybody is different on what they can eat and digest, during the different phases. The day I was to go home, a girl two beds down from me had the same surgery. So I asked her if we could exchange phone numbers. She said yes and it has been great. We've helped each other thre…

I’m scheduled for gastric bypass surgery on January 5, 2017. To date I’ve lost around 20 pounds but I still have some fear of the two week liquid diet that starts December 22. Any recommendations on how to get through the two weeks before surgery would be greatly appreciated and I will keep you up-to-date on how things are proceeding. Thank you for the support in advance

I'm so excited !! I'm nervous and excited! Merry Christmas to me! Sent from my SM-G550T1 using the BariatricPal App