Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story

I need to get the Lapband surgery. I am getting it next week Monday June 25. I am so excited. Can I Loss 100 bls. I hope so. Linda

After a long journey of medical tests, visits with a psychologist and nutritionist my surgery has been scheduled for July 16, 2012. I still need to attend a pre-op class and see the surgeon a few days before the surgery. The date is coming up fast and I'm getting nervous and excited. I've had lots of surgeries in the past and pain relief wasn't an issue afterwards because I would just get a prescription for pain meds after I was discharged. But, how do you take Percocet or Vicodin pills after a sleeve? Can any one tell me what meds were prescribed for pain and how you got them into your new, tiny stomach?

The day has finally came:) my surgery is in 5 hrs. Gotta check into hospital in3 hrs....oh my! I'm wide awake. Excite. Sacred, nervous, OMG!!

Hi everyone New to the site. Long history of yo yo dieting, pills, plans, yada yada. Never really heavy as a child or teenager. Entering perimenopause (46 now) and it's a lesson in futility to lose and keep it off. The 30 lbs I lose keeps hunting me down, finds me and brings more friends! Completely frustrated. I have a 2 1/2 year old grand daughter now and I want to have the energy to continue to enjoy our times together. In addition to being heavy (okay, obese according to BMI chart), I was born with congenital hip dysplasia and now I need a hip replacement (putting off as long as possible). I am hoping lowering my weight will help with delaying this. I am not try…

Hi Everyone I just went for my op on the 1st of May and just wanted to introduce myself, as I've just registered. Pre-op - 140kg Op-date - 130kg Today - 115Kg Yes, its very encouraging and I've feeling very excited.

With my low BMi I have to have diabetes sleep apnea or high blood pressure to get qualified. I don't have high blood pressure or diabetes. Got my blood tests results today and I do have hyperthyroidism. I have a sleep study the 29th. Does anyone else have hyperthyroidism and sleep apnea?

Hey everybody, I am just getting started on paperwork and have phone intake Friday. Any suggestions or questions I should ask...thanks

Well I'm having my surgery on June 26 I'm getting a little nervous. Any suggestions

Hello :] My name is Kaylee, I am 20 years old and am 9 days post op from my RNY gastric bypass. My heaviest recorded weight was 276lbs and my weight before surgery was 263lbs and as of today I weigh 252lbs. Still in a decent amount of pain and am relying on my pain killer every 4-6 hrs, but am finally able to walk around a bit without holding my left side (my most painful incision) Required to consume a minimum of 80g/protein and 64oz/fluid a day, is that similar to your experience? If I didn't drink 2 Protein shakes a day (20g/protein each) I'd never make that protein quota. Can't wait to get off pureed foods, but am thankful for eggs and sugar free popsicles :] Ca…

Hello everyone, had my surgery November 17,2009. I've lost 139lbs. In 8 months.

Hello there...I've just received my phone call today that I've been approved by my insurance for the surgery. While I've been on this journey for months, I'm now getting a little anxious. I figured the best way to help myself through was to take a look at some success stories and came across this group. I'd be very appreciative of any feedback, comments, or anything else.

Hi all, I'm new to the group. June 11th was my surgery. I'm feeling really great, but look 7 months pregnant. When will the swelling go down?

Aging my surgery on June 20! Nervous and excited! Scared that I won't have enough will power to deal with the pain and getting hungry! But I'm sure I made the right decision and I'm sure God got my back!

I guys has anyone else been through this I am 7 weeks post op and all of a sudden I'm having problems keeping anything down I can take my protein fine but anything else just comes right up I called my doctor and he wants me to go see a GI doctor and now I'm scared something is wrong can anyone please give me some advise I'm very worried :-(

I have 12 weeks after surgery and I have lost 38 pounds only. Someone did this happen?

I was talking to my baby brother today and was telling him that I had decided to go the lapband if I can. I told him he really should look into it. He weighs about 400 lbs. He said his doctor was very much against it. He told him that 1 out of every 250 people die from the surgery. I answered that that couldn't be right as both my cardiologist and my GYN are advocates and are supporting my decision whole heartedly. They wouldn't have recommended it if it wasn't safe. I guess I will just have to be the example for him. If my cardiologist, who first recommended it, feels that it is safe despite my having Aterial Defibulation then I'm not going to worry about it. Beside…

Hi all im so excited i have tried every diet there and nothing helped i am a mother of 3 teenage boys and i weigh 276 lbs and i knew if i didn't try to do something about much weight i probably wouldn't live to see them get grown so i decided to look into having the gastric sleeve and after thing for the past six months thank God i got a surgery date today it will brought June 12 i am so excited

Hello everyone! I am a bit tired here, so please excuse any major problems with what I write. My surgery was this morning and I happened upon this group after I got home. I am so excited now, with people just like me that I can ask all sorts of questions to. Thank you for this chance. I will be navigating my way around so please excuse me if I ask some questions that others have already asked and has been answered. Thank you!

Hi. I'm from Macon area and attended a seminar today and really think this Lapland route is for me but dread facing surgery again. Gallbladder surgery last year caused me many very severe complications and I worry about yet another abdominal surgery. Anyone faced lapband surgery within a year of gallbladder, pancreas, and liver surgery from gallstones? Any bad side affects? Recovery reasonable? Quite worried that this will keep me down and out for long recovery. Thanks.

How many have had their bands for 10 years or more? Just remembered another comment from a doctor. He said that the band worked fine for some people but most people gained their weight back after about 10 years. Since I don't personally know anyone with a band I'm curious about his statement. Fact or misinformation? Deb Sorry to ask these questions but that is a lot of money when you are on a limited income and I don't need something that will quit working after a few years and needs to be replaced.

After 2 yrs, I received an unexpected phonecall last Friday, a week later, I was under the knife! I'm back home now, but feel a bit unprepared. I also have a LOT of trapped wind!

I was seeing if there was anyone from Greeley CO that has had the LapBand or who is getting the LapBand ?

Its started and I was really hoping to be one of the lucky ones....lol. But I noticed MANY strands all over my clothes, brush, drain.....I wouldn't be so concerned if my hair wasn't already thin. So after reading some blogs I ran out and bought the most promising talked about items,......Nioxin hair care, biotin tabs (obviously my chewy bites aren't helping) and silica tabs. I also increased my protein.....side my surgeon recommended 60 and others say 80 figured it couldn't hurt. Does anyone have any other suggestions that helped them? Thanks

Welp, I was sleeved feb 13th and all together with preop diet ive lost 97lbs. However, I wasnt getting enough protein so I am experiencing the effects of muscle wasting and going to physical therapy. I have been getting 60-100grams of Protein now and cannot wait until I have the strength back in my legs. I am in a size 18/20 down from a 28 thats exciting, but ill really enjoy my sleee when im fixed 100%

Hello I am a 38 year old man. I have always been overweight even as a kid. Some due to a slow metabolism but mostly because I like food way too much. I have never had any lasting success with dieting either. My ex wife had gastric bypass 2 years before she left me. We both couldn't afford the surgery and she was heavier than me and it always bothered her more than me so we agreed she would have the surgery and I would try to lose weight on my own. She lost 200 lbs and I didn't do very well. She of course changed since she had always been big and now she was getting lots of attention. She left me so she could live as she put it. So I am no stranger to bariatric surg…

I just was wonderin who maintains this site? Is there a reason why the view count on the blogs don't work anymore?

My Journey began in November of 2011 when I decided on the RNY procedure. I had to attend 6 months of dietician appointments for my insurance approval and had my surgical consult 6/13/12. I was set on RNY but then my surgeon was sort of leaning towards the sleeve for me. I initially said no because I hadn’t researched the sleeve at all. After leaving his office, I spent the next 2 days researching the sleeve and then had a change of heart. I am scheduled for surgery on 6/28/12 and have decided to go with VSG, mostly thanks to this forum and all of the positive things you all have to say about the sleeve. I started my 10 day liquid diet yesterday and feel like I am g…

I've been up and down. Not my weight (it's still going down) but It's been 38 weeks since my Sleeve surgery. I went in at 441lb and as of this morning I am 313lb. I have a little ways to go and now I think it's time to amp up my workouts. I haven't posted in a while (sorry) but will at least try to log on 1-2x's/wk.

I had my lapband surgery this past Thursday, 6/14/12. It has definately been an adventure already! I am here to have a place to ask questions. I have found myself wondering lately if certain thing are "normal." I am already losing weight, so I am excited about that. I just want to make sure I make the most of my new belly and take care Of It well!

Hi all! I'm Erica. I have not been banded yet. I'm researching the procedure to determine if it's something I want to do. That's why I'm here! I'm married with 3 boys. I've been overweight since I was a teenager. I've tried to do it on my own. I've lost some, but I gain it back. I have diabetes and arthritis in my knees...and I'm tired of all of that. So here I am...to learn about this. I look forward to chatting with you all.

Hi Everyone I am new to this site! I am day 4 into my pre-op detox and I am kind of getting bored with my menu! I have found some great spices that I am using for chicken...but always looking for more ideas! I am having my surgery in Toronto on June 29 and look forward to making friends on this site and getting info about all stages of this process!

I had my surgery on June 5th & had my 2 week post-op dr. visit yesterday. I have lost 25 lbs so far, I almost cried when I found out because I was so happy. I don't have a scale at home so the number was a total surprise. Other than some pain at the incision sites, I have had no other issues. I totally expected to feel nausea or feel tired but none of that has happened. This was the best thing I ever did for myself. I am doing lots of walking, so off I go for another walk!

Hi everyone! I am new here.... So trying to get used to navigating.... My name is Jenn and I am 29 years old. I had gastric bypass surgery in Buffalo NY on May 8 2008..... So just a little over 4 years ago. I lost 200lbs in all, but had a slight bounce back...... So my current totally weight loss is 170lbs. I am really satisfied with me decision even though I do suffer from some long term setbacks (which I am sure I will seek advice in other forums). I am married to a caring and loving man for 6.5 years now. He met me at my biggest weight.... And saw me for who I was then. We have a gorgeous daughter together that will be 6 yrs old next month in July. I actually ga…

Hola everyone!! I am 28 5'4 and 260 pounds. I am still trying to decide what operation is better the RNY or sleeve. My goal is to get to 120 and I have seen a lot of people reach goal faster with the RNY however so many people have said that the RNY doesn't work after the first 2 years. Needless to say I am confused. I am willing and wanting to work out before and after my operation and I truly am excited to change my life. Oh another thing is that I've heard if you have the RNY you get hungry more often and after the fist 6 months you get full on hunger back. Is this true and can someone give me some insight? Thanks guys.

Today I had my last nutritionist appointment...I've done my psych eval, EGD, ultrasound.... I'm done!!! Now the waiting game for insurance approval begins...wish me luck!

Has any developed drug or alcohol problems prior to surgery? My doctor say its a big possibility for surgery patients?

I have decided to stop worrying about the numbets on my scale. I love my scale when the numbers go down, but hate it when the numbers do not move or go up. We all know what this is like. However, I am super excited because I am losing inches!! The jeans I bought 3 weeks ago are getting baggy! I wish I was under 200(207.4 currently), but I'll take inches lost over a number on the scale any day! Take it from me folks, those scale numbers do not mean a whole lot.

Hello ladies and gents.... My name is Jasmine I'm 22 turning 23 July 3rd. I am scheduled for the gastric by pass July 9th my current weight is 259 I've lost 3lbs my surgeon requested I lose 10 lbs before surgery..... I actually came across this forum while googling ways to prep myself for surgery. Its very comforting to read so many stories from people who are going/have gone through this same process. Although I have a some what good support system at home I look forward to making new friends on here and sharing my journey with everyone. My mother had Gastric by pass surgery 9 years ago and is my main source of a support system. What opened my eyes mainly to want to …

Hello everyone my name is Steven and I am 52 originally from NY and now living here in Northern Virginia since 2001. My weight-loss journey is similar to many of yours as well. In my youth I was "Stocky" and I have progressed to obese by definition though I hide much of my weight and people never guess I am over 200 pounds. Like most here I have tried with limited success every type of diet and fad, skipped over a few like the growth hormone and starvation diet. Slim Fast for sure, Weight Watchers, Nutri System (several times) and always stayed with it for a short while, once I lost 26 pounds and kept it off about a year and a half. In the past 11 years I have…

I WENT for my pre op physical today and it went very Well I was really happy with my results. And What really put the icing on the cake was my Dr. said I lost 8.5 lbs since she last weighed me on this Monday when I started my 10day high Protein liquid diet! I was in shock I couldn't believe I lost that much... I don't think I Gave EVER LOST THIS MUCH IN AS LITTLE AS 5 DAYS! AND I STILL GOT ANOTHER 5 DAYS TO GO BEFORE MY SURGERY NEXT THURS. THE 21ST:) :)VERY EXCITED AND SO PROUD OF MYSELF...IT TRULY WAS HARD!

Hello I am 56 years old and I am doing this for me. I know that it will be a complete life change. I am worth it. I have been on just about every diet/food plan and lost and gained many pounds in the past 16 years. I have not always been obese. I weighed 108 lbs when I graduated from high school and even lost weight when pregnant with both of my children and only gained back 10 lbs with the first child and 11 lbs with my second. The weight just crept up on me. After my first marriage ended, I gained 70 pounds, then joined weight watchers and lost it. Then I got married again. That lasted 4 years and I didn't immediately gain weight, however, a few years later I…

Well it is officially 2 weeks since surgery. I am doing good. Had a problem with ripping my mucsle-OUCH but other than that its been good. I have no regrets. I don't get very hungry. My stomach growls and I know I need to eat. I get really tired. Like today, came home from work and said I was going to take a nap. I slept from 3:30 to 7PM!!!!!!! Dang!!!! B12 is not working....does anyone have any other suggestions on how to get some energy? My scale said 265. So that means that I have lost 18 pounds since my surgery. I am not going to focus on this damn scale so much. I have read so many posts where people are obsessed with the scale. I do not want to be obsessed with the…

Had a barium swallow omg that was horrible

Was sleeved Monday by dr aceves and am down exactly 10 lbs today! 250.5 to 240.5. Not physically hungry but certainly aware of some emotions coming up not being able to eat anything I want. So trying to focus on the weight loss instead!

Just to compare to what others follow, my diet is Pre-op:None Week 1&2: liquids Only Weeks 3&4: Purees 1 Month and over: soft foods and progression into soilds

My surgery date is this Friday. I am feeling really nervous and afraid. I keep thinking about the risks associated with the surgery. Did anyone else feel this way? and What did you do to not think negatively?

I had my last apt today till surgery!!! I got my 9 day liquid diet before surgery also today. If anyone has some good recipies for these powders plz let me kno. I start July 22! So excited n nervous.

The past 2 weeks have been so hard! I haven't had surgery yet it isn't until september or october but I am trying to stay on track with weight loss and working out and I've been cheating several times ....like last night I went out and got a huge ice cream Sunday and felt horrible afterwards. I feel like a failure. My husband has been laid off here and there for about 2 to 3 days a week for the past 2 months and it has been very stressful. I decided to let my gym membership go because I couldn't afford to pay for it anymore. I have a horrible problem with binge eating. I use to be bullemic (sp) a long time ago and every now and then I binge eat and want to do it again...o…

so today i met with my Bariatric doctor and we went over my food journal..yea not the best but its a work in progress..learn from your mistakes right? so anyway..let me back up and explain somethings..i had started this journey in october with the seminar then November with the consult..then i lost my car and wasnt able to get to appt's so skip to April, got the bloodwork they needed taken and had another appt in May and now the one today..along with another consult with the Psychiatrist (since it had been since November since i saw her)..so my insurance requires a 6 mon study .(I have Anthem blue cross/blue shield of GA) .i was hoping to bypass that since i tech hadnt be…

Hi VSGers! First of all I've been here a little while but haven't properly introduced myself or told my story. I've been overweight my whole life, struggled with dieting. I've been over 300lbs since I was a teenager which was tough. I've looked into WLS on and off since I was a teenager but never went through with it- which I am glad for because the sleeve wasn't an option when I was looking into it and I'm sure this is the procedure for me! So I finally had my consult today- I got the appointment back in April but there was a long wait. Everything went great and things are moving along fast! I have a bunch of appointments scheduled already- Nutristionist this Friday (1 o…