Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story

Hey everyone I want to see what everyone was drinking when first few days out the hospital .

Had my 2nd doctors visit since my op jan 31st yesterday and I'm down 54lbs from 261lbs to 207lbs !!!

Had my sleeve 4 days ago. Everything went well and I have had no problems so far, except I am hungry. What's up with that? Also I have no problems getting down 4 oz of liquid. Shouldn't I have some difficulty getting down the liquids?

I signed up for this forum two and a half years ago when I first began considering lap band surgery. Since I never became part of the online community I thought it might be appropriate to officially introduce myself. My name is Shoshanna and I received my band in March of 2010. My weight loss was slower than that of many people and I hit my share of plateaus along the way, but that is okay. My highest weight was 240; I now weigh 160 with a final goal weight of 148. Currently I am resting on another plateau and thought perhaps some interaction with other banders will help me over what I hope is the final hump. If I can lend an ear or benefit of experience to others alon…

i an having my surgery wed. please share some positive experiences with me. have some of you had an easy time right after surgery. was anyone able to get in all the liquids and protein they needed to.

I'll be going in for surgery on April 16 at 7:30AM. I start my two week liquid diet on Sunday, April 1 and I'm not looking forward to that........prayers will be welcome. Stay tuned....more to come later.

I am 37 years old and I finally decided that I'm gonna do this! Started this journey in the fall with Kaiser South San Francisco. I've jumped through all the hoops except loosing the 18 pounds to be down to 235 THEN Dr. Le will hopefully give me the green light and a surgery date. I have my next appointment with him on May 1st. Anyone here have an existing DVT going into surgery? If so, how was your Pre/post surgery different ?

Had my lapband done 2-29-2012 just looking for people that are going through the something

Have not had much pain at all thus far but today I am feeling a stabbing pain in my incision in the belly button. I put a call in to my surgeon but was curious if anyone on Berenice had the same problem?

Hello I am new here. I am getting my band in two weeks I hope. I am getting a hernia repaired so it will be cheaper. I have not talked to my dr yet. What is plication? I just came across that here.

Hi I'm a mother of 2 girls my youngest is almost 12 weeks old. I have been overweight all my life. I have tried every diet out there I'm doing wieght watchers for the third time. I jut can't get the weight off. I'm about to turn 34 and I want to live my life the way it should be lived. I had a friend that did the sleeve and she recommends it highly I want results and I like the idea of not having a foreign object in my body other than the staples so here is my story. I would love any feedback on things I should be asking and things maybe you where told or not told. Thanks for the help and insight.

Hi everyone! I am new to this site so let me introduce myself. My name is Lisa and I live in a very rural part of the great state of Alabama .. Roll Tide!! I am 52 years old, have one daughter and one 2 year old grandson and expecting another grandson at the end of May! I am a teacher and will finish my 30th year in May. I am always had a weight problem. I joined Weight Watchers in the early 80's and have been a member off and on over the years. The program works, but my problem is and has always been keeping the weight off after I lose it! I am so hoping LapBand will fix that problem. I am scheduled for surgery on April 16th. My current weight is 270 and I a…

I just got home today and still feel terrible! What did everyone do too make this feeling go away

Doing really well - down 58 pounds (260 to 202), feel great, diabetes is gone, HBP is gone, don't miss the pills at all. On long vacation right now and in a garden spot (kauai) it is always so easy to overeat and let your guard down. But I am holding my weight and as long as I don't gain, I am ok with delay in meeting my goal. If I eat anything - even a tiny snack within 3 hours of bedtime, I am getting acid reflux. Taking Omeprazole near bed time. We are in a rental condo but did manage to get a couple 2x4 scaps and put one under each bed post. Both helped. But the key is apparently no eating in the evening. I take a med for phantom pain (I am an amputee from a…

I had my surgery on 02/02/12 and I have been doing good for the first three weeks with the protein shakes, since then I have not had a protein shake because I don't have a desire to drink it. Am I missing anything if I don't drink the protein shakes? Besides me feeling sleepy I'm perfectly fine.

today I woke up at my usual time - normal routine. I feel as though I have not lost a pound.......... somedays it is better to look at where I have been, not where I am going.

has evediete had to go on a pre op diet. my surgery is scheduled for wed and my doctors office said I did not have to. also any tips.on good protein.shakes and where to buy them. what about the ones they advertise online. do you start shakes right after surgery

I would like to introduce myself, my name is Graham and i had my lap band operation November 2nd 2011 and i have lost around 83lbs i started at 306lbs im around 223;bs right now.

Hi all, I'm new to the forum and thought I should introduce myself. I'm a 27 year old social work student from Portland, Oregon and after years of wanting to get banded it's finally happening. I went to an information session two weeks ago, filled out an application and next week will have my first Pre-op doctors appointment, sleep study, and nutrition advising. I am self pay so I knew its go a little bit more quickly but I didn't expect it all to happen so quickly. I'm excited but I'm a little bit dizzy from the whirlwind I'm currently 5'5 and weigh approx 320 pounds. I'm so excited and feel so blessed to have this oppurtunity. Not gonna lie, I'm also a little …

I AM NOT REALLY NEW, BUT I HAVE BEEN AWAY FOR SUCH A LONG TIME...I AM DIANN, AKA, LARGE AS LIFE...I WAS BANDED 5 YEARS AGO NEXT MONTH...I STARTED AT 237 AND NOW I WEIGH 120 LBS...LOVE MY BAND...I WOULD HAVE IT DONE OVER AGAIN IN A HEARTBEAT...

has evediete had to go on a pre op diet. my surgery is scheduled for wed and my doctors office said I did not have to. also any tips.on good protein.shakes and where to buy them. what about the ones they advertise online. do you start shakes right after surgery

So my surgery date was rescheduled from April 9 to April 16th. That's cool its not a denial so I'm happy. At any rate I have gained approx 3 lbs since my last surgeon appt and since my insurance approved me. I'm sure its due to my menstrual and I'm positive I will loose it during my two week liquid diet that I start Monday. My question is if I gain weight prior to surgery can my insurance company or surgeon take my approval back?

I received notice for BCBS Anthem today that my surgery was approved on the 26th, so now I am waiting a call from my surgeons office to schedule the surgery. For all who might want to know the timeline, I'll include these facts: I first saw the surgeon for the consult on February 1. I spent until the 16th of March going through all the tests and PCP approvals to get to the submittal stage. The surgeon's office submitted the paperwork to BCBS Anthem on March 19, so it took just about a week to get the approval. Getting anxious now, and can't wait!! I've been mostly lurking on this site until now. Now I will begin posting progress reports as they come.

I had my vgs 6 days ago and was discharged yesterday from hospital. I am still having major trouble in drinking anything and have bad pain just under my breast bone. I am trying to keep up my liquids but can only manage about 600ml a day. Anyone got any suggestions.

Hi all, I have never posted before just kind of hung out in the back of the class. I'm 38 and was sleeved on 3/23 at 243 lbs. I haven't had major surgery before so am wondering if I'm wimpy or if the weirdness is what everyone experiences? Weirdness as in you don't feel anything like yourself, you are just existing from hour-to-hour. I have horrible headaches which aren't helping me at all. Could some of you recently transformed people tell me how awesome I will feel and when I should start to expect to feel that way? Just need a boost right now. Oh, also had the gallbladder out same day so maybe that is contributing to my feeling like crappola??? IDK Thanks in ad…

Hello...I'm a new member to Lap Band Talk Forums. Thought I'd share a summary of my experiences so far. My surgery was on March 8th with Dr. Fisher in Colorado Springs. I couldn't have asked for a better surgeon and team - very professional and caring all around. I chose them because of their Center of Excellence designation and extensive experience. My weight at the start of the pre-op diet was 306. I lost 12 pounds on the 10-day diet, and another 11 pounds the week after surgery. The last two weeks I've lost only two pounds total. My next appointment is in early April and perhaps I'll have my first adjustment then. I was quite anxious having never had surger…

Hi everyone, I wanted to throw in my introduction here and say hello. I'm Eric and as my screen name shows, I am dad to two daughters as well as husband to the woman who absolutely inspires me and pushes me to new heights! I am actually starting this journey with my wife as she is set to have a date set for her surgery, which should happen in the next month or two. We figured that if we could have our surgeries about two weeks apart, then I would be able to help and take care of her while she recovers and I would have her there when I am in need as she would almost be completely healed. I have been through the seminar, have an appointment set for the visit with the …

I am in Tujuana. Got here yesterday. Did all the pre op testing yesterday. Well, it is now 3:38pm and I am still waiting to have surgery. OMG! I am going nuts. I am actually getting pissed. I don't understand what the issue is. I had to be here at 10 am. There are 4 of us getting sleeved and I don't think they have even started yet.

Before surgery I was 326 and I am now down to 275.I had been overwight to morbidly obese since childhood. Now I am finally going to be the woman I always wanted to be. The first four weeeks were the hardest. I am now eating solids, which is a whole new experience. I did find that I could still eat pretty much anything but just in small bites, and I get alot of gurgling in my stomach after meals. Drinking water on a regular basis is a challenge aside from drinking juice. I don't know why but water just doesn't seem to want to go down that easy for me. Thats going to take some getting used to. Anyway, I hear alot of post op's saying that they are not feeling 100% at the beg…

4 days and counting till the day. What is the best advice you can give me, that you wish someone would have told you at this same point...GO

Hello everyone, I'm so excited. I've waited for a little under a year. Finally the day has come, tomorrow I will be sleeved. I can't wait. I've been on clear liquid diet, and I'm fine. I'm just mentally and physically ready for this. I think I have everything, gas x strips, vitamins, pillow, ect. So any tips, recommendations, thoughts, and prayers are appreciated as well as welcomed.

Good Morning! Just found your site last night. Exited to read all the posts! I'm 44, married mom of 2. I've been overweight since I was a teenager. Never really been able to stay on a diet, to much work counting and measuring, I always busy busy. I have had diabetes for about 10 years, I also have high cholesterol, blood pressure and few other things. I take 11 differnt medicines plus vitiamins and supplements. I'm so tired of feeling bad, so tired of taking all this medcine. I have a friend who had similar issues, had gastric bypass and now takes no more medicine at all.... I know there are major lifestyle changes if I do this, but I feel so bad, I'm afraid what wil…

HELLO: I AM FROM THE MIAMI AREA AND HAD MY SURGERY ON AUGUST 2010. I HAVE HAD ABOUT SEVEN FILLS AND ONE OF THEM TOO TIGHT THAT I WOULD VOMIT WATER AND ENDED UP GOING BACK TO THE DOCTOR. I CAN SAY I HAVE NOT FOUND MY SWEET SPOT. AT THIS POINT, I AM SO DISCOURAGED THAT I DON'T KNOW IF TO GET IT REMOVED, GO TO ANOTHER SURGEON OR VISIT A NUTRIONIST, DIETICIAN, OR EXPERT. I RECENTLY DID THE HCG DIET AND LOST 15 LBS. RIGHT WHEN I HAD THE SURGERY WITH THE LIQUID DIET I LOST 5 LBS. I HAVE A DESK JOB AND MORE COMPUTER AND WRITING DUTIES AT NIGHTS. MY ACTIVITY LEVEL IS LOW AND AS A SINGLE MOTHER I HAVE NO MORE ENERGY TO WORK OUT. I ALEADY WAKE UP AT 6 AM AND GO TO BED AFTER MIDNIGH…

Ok, i have learned i am a goal person. I have been floundering since reaching goal. So i am moving on to physique goals. I am between 158-163 on most days. I want to add 15lbs of pure muscle. I know many say u cant really donthat with the sleeve. But i dont agree! I have soent the past two months getting my protien up to 125-135grm a day. I know i need to increase it to about 175-200 to really pack on muscle fast, however, I believe i can take a slower approach and get there. I thought i would begin keep track here so if others want to join me, or have advice/questions then maybe this phase of the journey can be helpful to others as well. :-) GodSpeed

hi friends, i lost 38lbs till date from my surgery n 2 sizes down. i walk 6kms daily. am i on the right track. feb sleevers pls give yr feedback.veterens pls let me know what shd be my wt.loss paterrn

Hello Forum! My name is Kathryn, you can call me Kat if you'd like. I am 25 years old, and 5'3" but I am going to get measured again and see if I am shorter than that, can't hurt right? I am currently living in Amarillo, Texas. My home town, my husband is prior Air Force, and we just moved back here from Okinawa, Japan, still getting acclimated to the american way of life. I went to a small seminar about the procedures, and I was glad to know that I could get the VSG done in my home town instead of traveling. I just had my consultation with the surgeon (Dr. Brent Bell of Amarillo Baptist Saint Anthony) yesterday. I had a NINE vial blood draw today, that's a lot o…

Hello Everyone, My name is Amy. I'm 24 years old. I'm 5 feet tall and I weigh 250 lbs. I started this journey on January 3rd, thank goodness with my insurance (Blue Cross Blue Shield), I didn't have to wait the 6th month period. Yay!!! So I have completed everything and my surgery date is exactly two weeks from today, on April 11! Super excited and nervous because I have never had surgery before. I'm so happy I found this amazing site. I'm trying to get informed as much as I can before surgery so I know exactly what to expect, no surprises. But if anyone has any advice for me it will be greatly appreciated :0) Thank you Everyone!!!!!

Hello Everyone, My name is Amy. I'm 24 years old. I'm 5 feet tall and I weigh 250 lbs. I started this journey on January 3rd, thank goodness with my insurance (Blue Cross Blue Shield), I didn't have to wait the 6th month period. Yay!!! So I have completed everything and my surgery date is exactly two weeks from today, on April 11! Super excited and nervous because I have never had surgery before. I'm so happy I found this amazing site. I'm trying to get informed as much as I can before surgery so I know exactly what to expect, no surprises. But if anyone has any advice for me it will be greatly appreciated :0) Thank you Everyone!!!!!

Hi. My name is Cheryl and I am a 54 yr. old wife, mother and grandmother. I have been married for 33 yrs. My husband and I love to travel and we are avid Harley riders. We have 2 grown sons and a 9 yr. old grandson who is absolutely the light of my life. I started this process quite some time ago...we have Kaiser and there was a long wait list.....I was on it a year before my name came up. I was approved and had my first intake appt. and was set up to start my 6 weeks of classes. A few weeks before the classes, I was injured in a car accident and have been in treatment and/or physical therapy for the last 7 months, so everything else was put on hold. I have anoth…

Just wanted to say hi. I'm just over a week post-op, DOS was 3/12/12. I started at 287.7 the day I began my LSD and am currently at 268.8. Of course, I'm thrilled! If only I could eat something that required chewing! lol I'm soooooooo ready for purees Friday. Anyways, Hi!

I'm sooooo excited, and a little anxious. I've worked and waited to get this surgery for the past 3 and a half months! It will be very nice to get to the other side. I'm ready to lose a LOT! Tonight I'm reading through posts about what to take to the hospital. Pray for me!!! Cynthia

2days till band revision and sleeved

ok now I am getting really nervous surgery is next wed. the process went much quicker then I thought. I started last month. I feel really clueless in. regards to post op everything. my dr just sent put my packet. where do you her the protein shakes and which are the best. are there good recipes for them. I plan on going back to work the following week has anyone else gone back a week later. please give me wasn't tips you can I am having my surgery in louisville ky. dr geller. thanks

Well! This is my first post. A happy one I might add! I was sleeved on Mar 12th weighing in at 304lbs. I am 2 weeks and one day post op and I am 283lbs. I am finding now that I am on puréed foods, I find myself wanting to eat a bit more. I'm scared that I will fall into my old habits. I am constipated which sucks arse lol. I am thinking I may have to use Metamucil or something in my Protein Shakes as I'm sure constipation is not good at this point. I am consuming about 69-80 grams of Protein a day, a litre of Water and two puréed meals along with a snack (jello or Popsicle) per day, give or take. I've been given the okay to start back to the gym at week 4, only to …

So I thought I had it all down yesterday, I had 60g protein, 64 oz water, took all my vitamins, b12, calcit...but today I've been sooo nauseas all day long. I drank a light muscle milk, ate a jello, and just had a few bites of cream of wheat. Everytime I sip water I feel like I'm going to throw up. Its the tiniest sips too. I have no fever. Throughout the night I woke up in a large amount of pain in my left side where one of my incisions is. It felt like someone was stabbing me and twisting the blade. Please help. Does these feelings go away?

I am looking for a place to find some encouragement. Seven years out from surgery, lost 250lbs. I have gained 60# in last two years. Gotta get back with the program.

Hey all! My name is Steph and I am scheduled to have RNY on 4/20/12. Just checkin things out on here hoping to get some good tips and support. My sister is having RNY 10 days before me so that's pretty exciting. I'm 5'6 and 290 lbs. BMI is 46. I have a husband and 2 little boys.

My surgery is scheduled for tue. 3/27/12 and I am ready. I have all my post surgery chewable vitamins, calcium and protein powder. Took off work for 2 weeks to recover. I have an easy job college professor/ coordinator. I may have my gallbladder removed as well (Dr. will decide whens best know or latter).

Hello! My name is Amber. I'm 33 years old wife and mother of four. I had my RNY 12/21/11. I started at 238lbs and am 176lbs today. I had a couple complications; gastric outlet restriction and gastritis I was hospitalized for those as well as twice for IV fluids due to dehydration. After having my pouch dialated I have been doing great. I can get all my fluid in and I'm doing ok on soft foods. I do have trouble getting my protein in however. I'm still learning to work with this grouchy pouch of mine but everyday is better. Good luck to you all!!

Down 27 total 19 since surgery and 40 from my highest weight. Feeling good looking better I told my Dr I feel like I'm losing sooo slow but he said for my height and weight each pound is about 1% of my excess weight. That made me feel alittle better. Plus I know that most likely unless I eat really BAD that those pounds will never ever come back! 40 til goal Now and I got my free 6 mo membership to the gym that came with my surgery sooo I will be taking advantage of that starting next week ! yayyyy I will be looking much more forward to summer this year! Sent from my iPhone using VST