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Had my surgery on 10/11/2016 ( November,10th). On the day of surgery I weighed 133kgs (293lbs, 20.9st). A few hours after the surgery, I was extremely tired and I tried drinking Water...Jesus! I vomitted like I was about to die! I could hardly sip anything for two days. Two or three sips and I was so done! Once I got home (November,12th) my mum made me some nice chicken broth and I took my time with it and it went down just fine. From that point on, I've been fine. No issues with recovery thus far. I have not had to take any pain medication whatsoever and this was the case since the hospital. I haven't weighed myself as I feel bloated and I have not moved my bowe…

I have been heavy my whole adult life. I have dieted and gained as you do but nothing stuck. Thanks to back to back surgeries (bunions/hammertoes - both feet and a new knee) in less than a year my mobility has been stagnant due to pain because of my weight. I decided it was time. I had told myself I wasn't going to do this unless I promised myself I would follow through to the end (plastic surgery upon completion). I asked my PCP to refer me for bariatric surgery. I had thought about it off and on for a very long time but was never a candidate. Oh I had the BMI covered but no co-morbidities. Lately I have added high blood pressure and severe obstructive sleep apnea. So …

Hello everyone, I'm new to this site. I've been learning about the Lap-Band and it's positives, along with it's negatives. I'm beginning to see the benefits outweighing the risks and I'm thinking it could be an amazing tool for me to have on my weight loss journey. I currently weigh at least 100 lbs above a healthy weight and have never been a thin adult. I've already seen personal successes of others in my life, and now, I believe, it's my turn. Still, I have some reservations and I'm not 100% sure-I'm probably around 60% convinced right now. I just went to an info session @ NYU in NY city and learned a little bit more. I'll be checking out the forums and learning …

I am so excited.... I got my surgery date - Dec 5th. Starting pre-op diet.

I am literally 13 days away to the start of my brand new life!! ???????????? Sent from my LGLS990 using the BariatricPal App

This process seems like its taking forever. Im in Maryland i have Kaiser and am required to do a 6 month program and im on my 5th month now. Im so ready....but the messed up part is the hospital im having surgery at now only has one suregeon so even when im done the program and after i get an approval how ever ling that takes. Then its a 2 to 8 week wait for surgery.......omg this is buggin me out right now! Anyone else on they 5th month or close to me. I need a friend. 《BreBaby》

I need some help! My story goes...lost 59% of excess weight...255 down to 170...at 6 month post op checkup. A month later surprise I'm pregnant!! Only gained 16 lbs and had a wonderfully healthy sweet baby boy (child #3!) . I am now 18 months post op and weigh 167. I picked up bad eating habits due to nausea. I am now trying to get back on track to lose my last 27 lbs and need a jump start. Any suggestions or support you can provide would be most appreciated!!!! Thanks !!

I am 24 and have struggled with my weight all my life. In 2013 I started the process to have the gastric bypass and realized at that moment in my life I was not ready. In December of 2015 I was in a car accident that turned out to be a blessing in disguise. When I went to the hospital I was told my blood pressure was so high I was stroke risk and I needed to be treated immediately. After lots of doctors appointments, being told I'm a type 2 diabetic, and pricking myself with needles a few times a day I decided I was done. I wanted to live. My weight made me hate myself. Although I have not had the operation yet, this journey has already changed me. When I look in the m…

I'm new here, so glad I found this forum. I've been excited and looking forward to my surgery scheduled for November 11th...until today. I'm really emotional and having a melt down. I've had several surgeries, so that's not the issue. Just hearing and reading post op horror stories. Family and friends are concerned, of course that this is a drastic move to lose weight. I need to lose about 75-80 lbs that I've been battling with for almost 10 years now. I'm over it! I'm trying to read as much as I can and watch YouTube videos about VSG to educate myself and feel confident that this is the best decision for me. I love success stories and the before and after pictures are a…

First day wasn't too bad. Just one of the areas near an incision is sensitive to touch. Just the T-shirt flowing across the area. Can't say I'm big on pain killers, but have been taking a bit just not the full dose. Spoke with the nurse and she said that was a good compromise. The painkiller leaves me thirsty and feeling dehydrated.

Good morning all! I am having my RNY on 11/28. I started the pre op diet yesterday and I'm doing ok. A little headachy and a bit sluggish, but I've been reassured in a few days I'll feel pretty good. I'm both excited and nervous regarding the surgery. I know it's the right thing to do especially since I have health issues I was born with. My surgery is obviously right around the holidays and I'm wondering how others have dealt with the holidays since having the surgery and ALL the questions. At times I struggle with wondering what the holidays will be like now compared to what they've been in the past. I know the surgery is the right thing to do and I will get th…

I'll be having the full bypass on Dec 6th... I am so so excited but also scared. Can anyone give me any good advice? Start my Protein shakes tomorrow.. Only one a day. Go back on Nov 16th for the class they have you take before surgery then my last appointment before surgery ! Ek! I'm so excited Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hello, I am very upset, because I am 7 weeks post op from gastric bypass. I lost a lot of weight on the liquid fast pre-op diet and post op diet. For the past 2 weeks I have plateu'd . I haven't gained but I'm not losing. I'm trying to increase my exercise, but I'm wondering if anyone has any suggestions for how to break this and kind of re-set. I'm very worried.

Hello everyone As I write this I am one month and three days post op. I've been doing some reading here on and off before surgery and since, and decided to join up and say hello. It took me years to get here. I have been overweight most of my life. I would have done this sooner, but we (my wife and I) had two friends who died from this surgery. It took us a while to get past that, but we did, and I started the process back in June. I lost about 65 lbs on the pre op diet, and struggled with the notion of going through with the surgery or just doing it the old fashioned way. But as the doc reminded me, it isn't the losing that is hard for a lot of us, it is the …

I will be having the gastric sleeve in 24 days. I have already been approved by insurance and my leave from work is approved. Until this point I have been so motivated and excited and now that everything is set I'm finding it sooooo hard to stay on track. Did this happen to anyone else? If so how did you get back on track? I'm really struggling and I need some help! Sent from my SM-G928T using the BariatricPal App

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Here's a story that was done my my local media. http://www.wtsp.com/news/health/after-extreme-weight-loss-local-man-still-suffers/348549254 Please feel free to follow along on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @SalOdyssey.

Reached my goal.... so very happy and grateful for the opportunity I have had and the hard work I have put in. Heres to skin Surgery in January.. bring it on !! A very thankful Kate

Well today is the first day of my new journey. Must say I have mixed emotions. I'm scared,excited and a little anxious. I keep telling myself you got this girl. Starting weight 250 and I'm 5'7". So let the fun begin. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

So in the beginning i was doubting and regretting that i had the sleeve surgery ! i hated life and i just wanted the pain and agony to go away. today was my 10 day post op visit, i had my surgery on 10/27 ( over 10 days by a little) and i can say now that i'm happy that i made the choice in life to better myself ! not only for myself, but for my child's sake. i don't want him to go through life without a parent because i chose food over him. my father passed away when i was 11 to a massive heartache due to be extremely over weight. so i know the struggles. i left the office today with such a smile on my face ! i did something that my family thought i would fail at ! i l…

New to the forum surgery date Halloweenday. Excited nervous happy sad etc: I will take all ideas, suggestion, and info Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Hi I've just had surgery 11/1 and I think I'm doing well so far.... having trouble getting in my Protein and Water... feel super full all the time... is this normal? I know it's all still new and I'm only 4 days out but just making sure! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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Sleeved 08/29/16. HW 318. Sw 308. CW268. I can't see the weight lost looking in the mirror but when I put the pictures side by side I see the difference!!!!!!!!! Sent from my SM-G900T1 using the BariatricPal App

Hi I'm Lisa from the uk. Had my gastric sleeve 19th oct. really struggled the first week , mostly from wind (very painful). I'm feeling great now ...but concerned about not loosing any weight for over 2 weeks. I lost 28 lb really quickly during the pre op diet and first couple of days after operation . I have only lost 2lb in the last 3 week , really slow. I have read about the stalls but can't help thinking I am doing something wrong. Hope the weight will start shifting soon as it is worrying me that this process is not going to work for me. I would appreciate to hear about people experienced and any advice would be appreciated Sent from my iPhone using the Bariatric…

I am at the hospital getting ready to get pre prepped for surgery..oh my gosh...butterflies like crazy!!!!!! You guys have been a help in real information and not a commercial..Thank you and I will keep you posted on my journey???????? . Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App

Hey everyone... Im having a hard time finding food to eat in stage 4. My surgery was 6 weeks ago. Im allowed pita bread and wraps now. Ground turkey and ground chicken. A lot of pureed foods. I also teach so i cant take time and eat i feel rushed...then i chew and chew and then i feel like it get stuck. Im bored of what i am eating. I need to spice it up and i know its possible. I need some advice and a pep talk. Ive lost 60 lbs but its been rough. I feel like i not eating enough. I start the maintenance stage in 3 weeks and im worried i wont be able to eat any of that food. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I had my gastric sleeve on 9-8-16..today makes two months for me. The beginning was rough because I developed a strangulated hernia and had to have a second surgery a week later but all in all I'm doing much better. Highest weight was 430 Pre op weight was 409 Current Weight 360....you don't realize how heavy you are until you start loosing the weight Sent from my LG-D850 using the BariatricPal App

Anyone else have to give themselves anti coagulant shots at home. My surgeon requires us to give ourselves a shot every day for seven days... Ouch Sent from my SM-G550T1 using the BariatricPal App

I had my gastric sleeve on the 19th October and could do with some support. I am still trying to get used to my new stomach. I am on the puréed stage at present but mostly just eating puréed Soups. I tried fish this evening, I didn't purée it but mashed it and chewed very well. I am now suffering with sharp pains in stomach below rib area. Have anyone else experienced this , did I eat to much ? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Is anyone else 2 weeks out ... How much weight did you loose two weeks out ? How were you feeling etc ? Just want to see how I'm getting on compared to others ! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Was on here as Mysticpink74....but since I officially have my surgery date now I can actually say I'm a BariatricGirl 4Life!!! Which is also my YouTube channel...Finally!!! After all the work, the Insurance denial, the appeal, the approval, and of course let's not forget all the waiting.... I finally got my news of the surgery date!! 11/21/16!!! ???? Sent from m

I was sleeved Sept 19 2016 and all I lost was 19 pounds. This was a revision from having that horrible lap-band. Is it true it will take longer for people who have revisions of a lap-band to a sleeve to lose less weight? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I will say I don't have as much pain as I thought I would. The trapped gas is the worse thing I'm experiencing. I've been walking and using the gas x strips. But still hurts. I am very optimistic. My mother and I actually had the surgery done together we are home and recovering together and routing each other on!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I was sleeved nov 7 and had one complication which was i could get all my pee out so they ultra sounded me and saw why . so we had to put a cath in to wake up my bowels i guess.. Today is my 3rd day out trying to get Protein in and liquids too. Pouch is some what nice at times and at times they are mean.. Sent from my LGMS330 using the BariatricPal App

I had lap band 2008. Seeking to convert to gastric sleeve. Downloaded app to learn and understand more from others who have been there done that. So looking forward to meeting some inspiring , positive folks here. I know you're out there!!

I'm 6 months out and I've been wondering about cokes? I'm not trying to go back to drinking them but when would that be acceptable to try it out? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I was sleeved one month ago. I feel better than I've felt in years! Sent from my SM-G900M using the BariatricPal App

Hi! I'm super excited to use this app, and kind of wish I'd downloaded it sooner . I am currently four and a half months post rny gastric bypass surgery. I always feel awkward writing about myself so apologize in advance if this is a rambling introduction that is difficult to follow. Since I'm not sure where to start, I think I will begin before surgery (kind of makes sense for a timeline) Before I had surgery, I heard so many mixed views about the results of weight loss surgery, some really amazing and some absolutely horrible, so I was very unsure what kind of results I would see. I live in a smaller town, which of course means gossip travels fast, and since everyone …

Hello, this is my first post. In addition to this life changing procedure (sleeve) I will be undergoing on December 5th I am also mourning my inability to have children. There was a glimour of hope that i chased for 3 years but that glimmer faded away after my last doctor appt on Friday. That story is long and I'm willing to share if anyone is interested but since this is a bariateic group, I will stick to that for now. I'm 33 years old, 5 foot 9, and current weight is 328. My goal is roughly 150 lbs of weight loss. My ultimate goal is to always range between 145 pound and 175. That is the healthiest weight I carried in my younger years and looked and felt great. …

I had gastric band in 2010 in uk england lost 15 st then it slippedcpouched had gastric bypass 8n january 2015 ..lost another 5 st 8lb grand total 20 st 8lb Sent from my SM-G920F using the BariatricPal App

Hey guys! My name is savanna, I had my surgery on October 10th. Honestly the first week was super rough and I ended up getting c diff (infection in the intestines) which made me super sick. I dealt with quite a bit of nausea until about 3 days ago it seemed to have subsided. I began realizing that hot foods/drinks work better for my sleeve. It seems like every time I drink or eat something cold the nausea comes back. However it's only been 3 weeks for me today and I am down 31 pounds. I am beyond excited to see what the future holds for me and all of you!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Today I start my journey with the gastroscopy pre-op! I live in regional Victoria and it will take another 2 months before I have Sleeve surgery - and I can't wait! Completely depressing getting on the scales (at 133.4 kgs), heaviest I've ever ever ever been!! Can't wait! Never been 'under' before, so it's all very exciting!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Having spent the first 4 months of this year procrastinating about whether to have surgery or not I finally saw the surgeon today. But a little more about me first I think. I am 56 years old and been overweight since I was 8. Sure I have lost weight plenty of times, but it never stays off. Eventually that nibble of cheese in the evening becomes a plate full of cheese and crackers or that couple of squares of chocolate becomes a whole bar ... or two. Damn the supermarket for always having a 2 for 1 special on some type of chocolate. I can't deny it is my own fault. I know I eat way too much of the wrong things but somehow after intense periods of self control it falls …

Today was my last appointment the next time I go to the hospital it will be to get my surgery done that is amazing. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi guys so I had surgery on 7/19/16 I'm now almost 4 months out and I'm almost down 100 pounds However I'm having a really hard time with eating some days I can eat fine and then other days the same thing I had no problems eating I can't get down and I get sick. I've become weak on days I can't get food down and I can't seem to stomach Protein shakes anymore trust me I try. I do try to get in milk on days that I can't seem to eat because it does have some protein so I'm not lacking as much but I am stuck. I figured I'd be able to eat a little more normally at this point. Any suggestions? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I've noticed not every doctor gives the same plan. How long after surgery before you ate regular foods and what was the first thing you ate? Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

Got my surgery date today I so Happy it is November 14th this is so surreal for me feels like I am dreaming!!!!!!!!!!!!

I had my gastric bypass on September 30th and had complications that same night got a fever and a leak so they had to go back in that same night I got to come home two days later I'm still in a lot of pain on my left side I've had a lot of issues but the coughing and the pain on left side with lake of sleep has been hard Sent from my SM-N920R4 using the BariatricPal App

Sleeved today, hernia repair as well. Here for a standard overnight in hospital, no nausea only when I first woke from surgery but zofran helped. Worst is the shoulder gas pain. Been walking, using my incentive spirometer and asking for pain meds. It's been improving but super slow over the hours. After my nap it improved but then I walked and when I had to take deep Breaths it hurt all over again. The hospital staff and docs have been amazing, I'm happy for my new life. Now to eat liquid for a month.....lol!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App