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Well quick bk ground Went in for surgery 19th August 2016 (cheated abit) no really just went on to the food version of the liquid diet but guess I wasn't following it strictly. So on day of op went in surgeon went in but couldn't perform the sleeve without it having major implications.i was allowed to eat again but i sly over did it n now im bk on the liquid diet that I should've started from the 22nd but only managed to really put myself bk on from the 25th. Its so hard getting bk into it. Guess i just want to say it always good to try follow everything ur surgeon says. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Well hello everyone. I am about to begin my weight loss journey, or I should say I've already began. It has always been a struggle of mines being over weight. I loved my body for years until I stepped on the scale back in January 2016 and it read 386 (HRW). At that point I decided my life is spiraling out of control and I need to do something.I started seeing a nutritionist whom have me great pointers but I did not follow after 2 weeks. I contacted the doctors office and went for a consultation. She then began to work with me and stated it would be best for me to get weight loss surgery. So here I am. I have one more requirement and that is to see the nutritionist. I pra…

I had my sleeve surgery done on August 22nd. I feel great but I haven't lost one pound in the last 12 days! I eat fat free Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, chicken mixed with hummus in my food processor and I walk 45 minutes everyday. How is it possible that I've not lost any weight at all in 12 days? What's going on? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Today is the 7th day of my pre-op liquid diet. Maybe my thoughts may help others. First, I'm proud to say I did not cheat. I was tempted a few times when I was around prepared food such as at a meeting I attended. Fortunately the meal was at the end of the meeting so I made an excuse and went home. Also, I did not go to Lions Club which has a buffet meal during the meeting. I followed my Drs. guidelines religiously. Generally I would have a Protein shake with almond milk or skim milk for Breakfast, then a half cup of Greek yogurt for a mid morning snack, then a premier Protein Shake and another half cup of yogurt at lunch, then drink an Isopure in the afternoon, 32 oz of …

Would like to hear from any long-term sleevers out there. How are you still feeling about your procedure, and the progress/regressions you might have had? Thanks in advance!

Like most Bariatric patients, I sometimes require help for BM. Couple of times I noticed acute pain in my abdomen after taking laxative. Once I even ended up in ER. Does anyone else have similar reaction to laxatives? What am I doing wrong? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hello fellow sleevers, I was sleeved on 2/29/16 and I have to say even with some of the minor complications, it was one of the best decisions I have ever made for "myself". Being a dedicated wife and mom, everyone else became a priority and before I knew it I had ballooned up to around 274 and at 46, it was affecting my health. Anyway, at my heaviest and while waiting for surgery approval I would browse this website for encouragement and I would find it. I wanted to post my before and after pics to hopefully encourage someone else. Btw... I am 5'8 and my health has dramatically improved (woo hoo). I would still like to lose another 15-20 pounds... Sent f…

It's my 6 month surgeriversary. It's been a hard, long road. I've learned so much about myself over the past 6 months. I am a strong person, I can overcome the worst of situations, and I am beautiful. I've learned lessons about love, life, and pain. It has been the hardest 6 months of my life. It's not easy learning a whole new life habit, it's like I've learned how to live all over again. I've had some amazing family and friends stick by my side through all the times, they have cried with me, laughed with me, celebrated with me, encouraged me, and been there for me when I needed it. I have also learned heart break, I've had people who I thought were there for me leave my…

Starting weight: 349 Surgery weight: 326 Current weight: 299 I'm 2days from wk 4. I am just about to move to soft foods...yay! New food tastes make life better. Does anyone worry they are loosing weight fast enough? Like I'm not doing it right. I follow the diet to a T, exercise 30min a day...I still feel tired a lot. I keep my Proteins up and liquids mostly up. Am I just worrying too much? Drs say I am doing fine, but I have a hard time believing it. My husband went through a gastric bypass just 4days ago, so I am taking care of him. His weight is dropping really fast, I try not to be jealous, we are doing this together, so we'll be there for our children an…

Hello, anyone have anything they did - or wished they had done as you started to drop the weight after surgery? I'm about 8 weeks out and just wanted to reach out to those further along or at maintenance and get thoughts, tips and tricks for success. Thanks

I love hearing everyone's story. I am very inspired. I a 54 year old female and ready to change my life. I have only shared my surgery with my s/o and my 3 sons. Like many, I have lost and gained 30-40 pounds only to gain it back and more. My BMI is 35 right now, on the edge for criteria for surgery. I have several co- morbidities that helped me get approval. For that I am thankful. A little scared of the recovery time as I am planning on going back to work in 10 days post. I am a field rep for a medical device company. My question is post op pain and timeline for feeling good. I lost my 29 year old son 1 year ago in a car accident, he was the picture of health. Surfer an…

AUG 8 I was sleeved up. I went in weighing 239,as of today I'm 213. Its been a long time since I've seen this number. I'm so excited. Sent from my VS987 using the BariatricPal App

Just celebrated my one month anniversary post-op and am excited about where I am so far! Just bought clothes from Old Navy for the first time - didn't think that would be as big a deal as it was but I was psyched. I'm glad I found this forum as it can feel like a solo journey at times but this provides a lot of support. Thanks in advance! High Weight: 316 Surgery weight: 285 Current weight: 256 Sent from my SM-N910T using the BariatricPal App

One year ago today I made the biggest decision of my life thus far. There are only a handful of people that knew and to this day, only close friends and family. I made the decision to get healthy for not only myself but for my future husband, our future children and our overall life together. I was a serious yo yo dieter, constantly up and down with my weight. So in August of 2015, after months of research and doctors appointments, I had gastric sleeve surgery. To this day, I haven't told many people out of fear of judgement, embarrassment and being told "why didn't you just eat right and exercise like everyone else". Well, I had and couldn't lose the weight. So no, this…

Hi I have scheduled a gastric sleeve surgery for June 27 through Bariatric Pal Mexico. I have had terrible problems with acid reflux, and currently take double dosages of pantoprazole which works most of the time. After reading on here about reflux just curious if a sleeve helps it or does RNY help better? I'm 5'9 and 245 pds Thanks in advance! Tom

I'm new here, looking to get sleeved. From what I'm reading, Sleevers still need to have strong will power to eat the right things. How has having the sleeve made a difference compared to regular dieting and choosing the right foods? I fear i might not have the will power, and i will fail at this too!

Is it just me or do you processed canned foods don't digest well. What other foods don't digest well?? It seems my body has finally come to realize that we had surgery. Sent from my SCH-I545 using the BariatricPal App

My journey toward gastric sleeve surgery has been frustrating and far from typical. To make a long story semi-short, I have liver disease. A couple of years ago my liver doctor suggested that I get weight loss surgery so I could be put on a transplant list if I needed to be. You need to have a BMI of 35 or less to go on the list. I first went to the Barix Clinic in Ypsilanti, MI, and everything went smoothly up until the day of surgery. I was actually on the gurney with an IV stuck in me when the dr. told me he was backing out--he was worried about my liver. I have no complaints with him saying he was uncomfortable doing the surgery, but I really wish he could have …

Hey y'all I'm from New Zealand. I just want to say thanks firstly. Reading all your stories, with your honesty and tips has helped me so much. I had surgery last Monday..All went well, and apart from the initial pain and usual side effects, it has been fine. The nurses gave me a tiny bit of pureed food the night after my operation and have been incorporating this with broth and Protein shakes. I have started walking about 30 to 40 minutes a day and trying to get all my Water down. My question is this. I have dropped 14 pounds since surgery (and 4 pounds pre op) however the weight loss has completely stalled in about the last 3 days.. Has anyone experience…

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Hello! I'm due to get sleeved next week in France (where I now live). Anyone nearby? Sent from my SM-G920F using the BariatricPal App

Feeling proud of my progress. I can't believe it's been 6 months. I'm down 86lbs from the pre-surgery weight of 350. I have struggles with eating too fast and then getting sick from it and I getting worried about cravings taking over and leading me down a path I hoped was gone forever. Despite these two hurdles i am pushing through and losing weight slowly. At 264lbs I am much more mobile and even though I have chronic pain, I am able to move around more. I need to start going to workout but I really hate it and haven't found the motivation to get my behind down there. (I have a membership). I keep reading about people's successes on this site and am hoping to get m…

I started my 10 day liquid only diet yesterday. I did get hungry but nothing I couldn't handle. My sweet supportive wife has cleared out the refrigerator and cabinets to ease the temptations. At my age, this is my effort to improve my quality of life for whatever time I left on this earth. God willing, I'll be successful. My wife took a couple of starting day pics as a reminder to me of my obese self! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi everyone! I am new to this forum! Had my sleeve done in Medellin, Colombia yesterday September 5th. I am not going to lie, I felt like hell yesterday, I kept asking myself why I ever did this to myself. I had horrible throw up fits and was just puking contrast. They kept giving me some nausea medicine and it finally calmed down. Needless to say my stitches bled a bit, I was really worried that I was going to pop one. But thankfully that didn't happen! So today, day 2, is a brand new day. I am still in pain and feel like I did 550 abdominals but the back pain and discomfort from the CO2 has passed for the most part. I am now in my hotel room as I got let out …

Hello there! I'll try not to make this too long! I was banded on 12/2013. My pre op weight was 280.. Dropped to 260 on pre op diet and all was great.. Until I lost my job and couldn't afford but 2 fills. I was only able to get up to 7 cc and never felt much restriction. Fast forward to 2016 I haven't had a fill in 2 years and since I'm the worst I would drink when I ate and eat bad. Until fall 2015 I started working out hard and eating very little helping me go from 270lbs down to 240 which I am currently at. This Wednesday I have my very first appt with my surgeon because I have insurance now. I am hoping to kind of start over and retrain myself and use what I spent …

Hi all. After waiting a year and seven months and a postponed April date, I am on the schedule for tomorrow morning and am beside myself. Mostly nervous as hell. My whole life is about to change and I know that even preparing for over a year and a half nothing can make me feel ready for what is about to happen. If anyone could send some words of advice and encouragement I would appreciate it. How were you able make it up to procedure time? Thank you in advance

Well i was meant to get sleeved on the 19 August but ran in to complications n ended up being closed up unsleeved.was told to lose a another 15kg. I was so angry i let 2 hrs after waking up. I was so determined but they sed take couple days then get bk into it. I had been in liquid diet 3/4 weeks prior. Now the problem im having is getting bk into the diet successfully. No please no judgement cause i know i really want the surgery and know what a difference it will make but for some reason im just not able to kick myself in the butt hard enough to do it. I need a push but feel like so much is going on and food has always been my comfort. I was 205 now im 210 going bk on m…

I am 1 week post op and have had the worse has pain in my chest the past 2 days. Is this normal? I had gas pain in the hospital but it went away before I was sent home. Anyone have an idea why this is happening now? I feel like when I burp it feels better but only for a few seconds. It even hurts in my back. Sent from my SM-G900R4 using the BariatricPal App

This is so awesome! My highest weight ever was 302 and I got down to 251 on my own but just struggled with the up and down yo-yo of losing weight then gaining for the past 3 years. food was an addiction to me and I needed help. I started having all of these issues with my health and I was so unhealthy. I'm so happy I got sleeved despite everyone who said I won't look right! I got sleeved 8 22 16, today I went to my follow up and I now weigh 214.6!!! I couldn't help but cry because I haven't seem that number in years! I still have a way to go but I'm so happy I let go of the negative people in my life and finally I'm doimg what makes me happy! I'm taking this journey one p…

My name is Nena and I am currently in week 4 of Post-op. I've lost over 28lbs and have so much energy! My surgery was performed in Lubbock,TX by Dr David Syn and he did an amazing Job!! I've begun to stall some it seems and I'm wondering if anyone else has experienced this around the 1 month mark. Still in some discomfort, however, do not regret this decision one bit! This Southern Belle loves to cook (and EAT) THIS WAS MY LAST HOPE TO BE HEALTHY livin LA Vida sleeve

I decided to make the decision of gastric sleeve when I left my boyfriend of 5 Years. We have a 4 year old son and I felt so insecure and miserable. My health was deterriating and getting worse by the day. I just couldn't take it anymore. My unhealthy eating and lifestyle habits were rubbing off on my son and I knew I needed to do something about. So in February I went to see my bariatric Dr and yesterday august 18th I was just approved for surgrey!!!! My insurance was super easy. I have partnership health plan of California and they approve mostly anyone with a bmi of 40 and over. I had some co morbidities like high blood pressure, severe heart burn and also discovered t…

I finally decided in April it was time to make the change I knew I had needed for many years! I made the appointment to see a surgeon at our local Bariatric center. Went and got all the info I needed and then some! Of course the doctor dropped a bombshell on me! They do not do surgery on anyone over 450 pounds. That day I weighed 520 on their scales. My insurance requires 6 months of monthly weigh in appointments. So I had 6 months to lose 70 pounds. I thought I had went their in hopes of surgery to help me lose the weight! So with some help of some prescriptions from him and a lot of will power I have been exercising at least every other day if not more and eating much l…

I feel blessed to be on the other side of surgery. Everything went well, just sore from not being able to burp or pass gas. I didn't take in much fluids the day of surgery because I slept so much. The funny thing is I weigh today than I did the day of surgery. I'm guessing it's the gas . Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I have lost 80lbs since last September. This is great and all but my most accomplished was getting off all insulin and pills. That was the real goal for me. My co-workers were very skeptical when I told them what I was planning. They discouraged me each and every day and said all kinds of things like, "you are taking the easy way out!, you will have to take Vitamins for the rest of your life." etc. In response t0 the negativity I kept thinking I would rather take vitamins every day for the rest of my life than have to stick myself 4-6 times a day with an insulin syringe. I would rather have a few possible complications after surgery than feeling like crap every da…

Hello Everyone, I am new to your forum and am happy to be here! I live in Cuenca, Ecuador with my 12 year old son. We made the permanent move in July of this year from Seattle. It has been an adjustment but we are getting settled little by little. My husband passed away from ALS in September 2009. I had gained a bunch of weight during his illness and after. I decided I had to do something positive for my health and decided on the vertical sleeve. I had the procedure done on December 10, 2011. I thought I had done my research and due diligence but wasn't really prepared for the recovery. I thought it would be snip, snip, go! I was in the hospital for 4 nights.…

Good evening, this is my before and after 6 months after my surgery, I lose 113 pounds so far, good luck to all, this was the best decision of my life. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My husband is 4 weeks post-op and is having the worst time of his life. What can be done for his gout? He was told he can't take any of your typical medicine for gout, but yet he is in severe pain. How do we get the gout under control. Any feedback with experience greatly appreciated. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

I'm 3 days post-op and I can barely sleep at night. Is this normal? I'm sooo over chicken broth has any tried veggie broth? Is it better?

Hello everyone, so I am going to try to make a long story short. Almost three years ago I went for the lap band surgery, I was 19 years old struggled severely with my weight since I was eight. I went through puberty at a very very early age, was gaining weight quicker then I would ever be able to lose it. By the time I was in high school I weighed 225lbs and couldn't shake it in five years. I had terrible uncontrollable asthma and sleep apnea and at risk for diabetes. I have diabetes and high blood pressure runs in my family, my family doctor recommended me for the surgery. My surgery doctor recommended the band over sleeve as I was still young and said it would be better…

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Hello everyone my name is Shareese I'm one week post op. My surgery date was 4/20. I'm still in pain. I've heard people say they weren't hungry but I am. This 1st week has been a little trying. Tomorrow is my first follow up appointment and I'm a little irritable. Sent from my SM-G928T using the BariatricPal App

Hello Sleevers! I am 2 weeks post op and am beginning to feel hungry for the 1st time today, all day. I have 20 more grams of Protein before I reach my 80 gram mark today. Although I can not eat a lot. I'm worried that the hunger may be a frequent experience (more than normal) Any suggestions? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I got my call this morning guys...APPROVED. Now im on pins and needles waiting these last 10 minutes until the Dr office open so i can call them first...Im so excited. I feel like i just been on death row and the Governor has granted me a pardon....lol. Cant wait to get my date. Will keep you posted. Im so excited, and i just cant hide it im about to lose control and i think i like it....lol Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

Hello everyone, just sharing to those I've met here my current status. I was sleeved on May 2016. HW 340 SW 320 CW 200 . My GW was 220. It was the hardest decision to make to have this surgery at age 44 but I'm glad I did. It was the best decision I've ever made.

Has anyone tired juicing ? Do you recommend it I'm 2 months post op and I've lost 40 pounds. I really really don't want to just juice all day. since liquids including Protein shakes do fill me up and leave me satisfied I was wondering if I could leave the protein and just juice ? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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I have been participating in a bariatric surgery program for four months, and before that, an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for eating disorders for eight months. The IOP required twelve hours per week of nutrition, supported eating groups, individual and group therapy, movement therapy and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT). I have completed my two sleep studies, my psych eval and my endoscopy. I learned from the endoscopy that I had an ulcer, so I completed two weeks of an intensive regimen of antibiotics (blech!). I start my CPAP tomorrow. I have also completed six weeks of Physical Therapy for a torn meniscus and learned all kinds of fun things I can do in th…

It was this day exactly one year ago 8/31/15, that I laid on the table and woke up as a brand new me. I have no regrets whatsoever and I would choose this again without a doubt. The journey hasn't been easy regardless of what some people think. This journey is 90% mental and only the strong survive. WLS is a tool, not a miracle worker. You will get out of it what you put into it. My SW was 349, today I float around 225. I went from a 28 to a 14. I loved to travel before even though I was embarrassed about my appearance. But NOW!!!! I almost can't stay off the airplane. I no longer have to pretend that my seatbelt is fastened while I ask the attendant for an extender. I ha…