Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story

Im curious for how many this was their first surgery ever...and how you felt...

Does anyone else have sleep apnea that has gone away after surgery? I am doing whatever it takes to have this surgery, but I am a bit upset. I just had to go and get a CPAP machine because I have very mild sleep apnea. I'm on the lowest setting the machine has. I can't help but feel that it is just a doctor wanting more money. I was told that the apnea will probably go away after surgery but I still have to have my CPAP machine for these few weeks that I have left before surgery, and right after. Ugh. Wasteful. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I ran on the treadmill for the first time ever. It was short bursts throughout my workout, but I did it. I would not have even thought about running 12 months ago!! I did it!!! I am excited that I could do it and that I actually wanted to do it!!! I was sleeved in June 2015 and I am down 91 pounds. I feel great and can do so much more than I ever thought I would be able to do!!! I am loving my "new life"!!!!!

Well I'm 6mt out and I'm feeling great with a total loss of 44lbs[emoji4] my dr say I'm right on schedule with my wt loss, but when I read others that may have loss more than I in the same time frame or less I question what I'm doing wrong, why haven't I loss more...I try to remind myself that without my "tool" I wouldn't be as close as I am today to my goal, therefore I'm doing something right(56 more pounds to go.......)I'm very excited and I'm looking greater and greater in my clothes. This is my second week going to the gym I go 4-5 days out the week doing Zumba, power hr, Bosu, and yoga. I really enjoy it and I have my workout partners right there beside me, can't be…

Hi..I am going to have the sleeve soon..the only hoop I have left to jump through is the dietician seminar and that is scheduled for September 4th. I have been reading and of course many people are giving advice..and one recommended a book called "The Art and Science of Low Carb Living" ..the science is making sense but I am 5'6" and at my first visit with the surgeon I weighed 335..so I needed to lose 193 lbs reach my goal weight of 142..I not willing to take a chance I won't lose my weight and I believe the sleeve is a tool to do that, but I don't want to be just skinny I want to be really healthy and strong. Can I do a low carb high fat diet with the sleeve?

As of today I have lost 200lbs. I started at 439 and today 239. My goal was to reach 239 by April 1st, but with God's help, hard work at the gym by burning 2000 - 2100 calories a day in cardio and weightlifting and eating around 1100 to 1200 calories a day i have hit my goal much earlier than expected. I'm so proud of myself because i haven't weighed under 250 since i was 13 years old and I'm 38 now. For anyone thinking they can't lose the weight use my story as inspiration because it can be done, and i will help anyone that wants to try. I have to thank my husband and kids for keeping me focused everyday and loving me. I also can't forget the rest of my family, who has a…

So I have my consultation in January and then hopefully my surgery in early February. This is 6 years of planning, researching and dreaming now it is a reality! Hello to everyone and I just want you to know your stories have given me even more confidence that I am doing the right thing!

I'm feeling AWESOME!!! I know I have a long ways to go to get to my GW, but the dramatic change physically is something!! HW:435 (Pic on the right) CW:308 (Pic on the left) .. and 2 days shy of my 4 Month Post Op and im already down 127pounds!!..go me!!???? go me!!????..I hope everyone else is doing just as well, if not better.????????????????????

Hello I'm on track for a mid May RNY and I'm experiencing some nerves

Hey Yo!!, I am a week through pre-op and decided that a good way to keep on the straight and narrow is to do a no holds barred, tell it how it is Video Blog about my journey, from before, until after. Ill try to even post my thoughts just after surgery about pain etc... www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rph5JkY6tGY&feature=youtu.be Be great to have you follow Thanks Rob

I started this process in June/2015 the surgery was August/2015. I went through so many different emotions, one of the largest hurdles was bored eating. My family didn't support me. The only 2 people that did was my husband and sister. Everyone else said it was the "easy way out". I couldn't play with my children. Go on field trips with them or anything like that. I would sit on the bench during the time at the park because I couldn't keep up with them with out feeling out of breath and embarrassing them. I Had to sleep downstairs sometimes because I couldn't make it up stairs. (Laziness) Coming to this decision was never an easy task, but ultimately the best decision I'v…

My journey began when I met Stacey Yanez threw a friend of mine. I had been researching surgery in Mexico because my insurance would not pay in the states. Not only did her and her husband Bill work for a medical tourism company.... They lived in Mexico. They drive, eat, work, sleep and experience life in Mexico. They know the doctors and hospitals. They see with their own eyes and hear with their own ears. Nothing is word of mouth! So when Stacy said she lived in Arkansas at one point in her life I knew that was the sign I needed to trust this lady. Then she recommended a doctor. She didn't recommend this doctor just for sales and marketing she recommended the doctor bec…

I had a gastric band fitted approx. 8 years ago, I lost 12 stone so was very happy. But in the last six months I have gained 3 stone, I have had two in fills in the last three months that didn't work and have just had a barium x ray that showed the band had completely slipped off. The operation was done in Belgium by Dr Mignon at Elyzea, However I have been told that he no longer works there. I am now at a loss to my next step??? any help would be appreciated

Are they safe seem like the only combination of items that won't make me gag from the thought Starch Protein veggies hot sauce and sour cream heaven in a bite

I've been reading a lot of posts about people who are supporting each other as surgery date buddies. I think that's such a great idea and thought I'd try to find one too. A little about myself: I'm a 51 year old, mother of 6 (yours, mine & ours family). Have 2 amazing grandchildren and a wonderfully supportive hubby. We live in northern Alberta, Canada. My husband is originally from eastern Oregon so we travel back and forth a lot. I started my WLS journey in January 2014 and have worked with dieticians, exercise therapist, councillor and doctor. I was approved for surgery in May 2014 and have been patiently waiting for this surgery date. Ok, maybe not patiently!…

I just wanted to post today because I hit a significant milestone. I am in the 300's! My scale this morning read 398.8 and I am thrilled. I can't remember the last time I was under 400. It has to have been over a decade ago and maybe two. I was really good about sticking my head in the sand for a very long time. Just saying the numbers out loud is a huge change for me. I also started treatment on my lymphedema a couple of weeks ago. I met with the PT pre-surgery and we decided to wait until after surgery to start aggressive treatment. It already seems to be helping. I am also starting a creative writing class this evening in a neighboring city. I couldn't have done th…

I'm Jodi, and I was sleeved Jan 11/16. I'm down 65lbs and feeling great, but I'm finding I'm craving more support from people who understand what I'm going through. Only my parents, my husband and my 2 friends know I had this done, and they are great, but it's hard to talk to them. I kind of feel alone right now. I'm glad I found this group and hopefully will meet some great people! Please feel free to message me anytime! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Every since I was sleeved 5 weeks ago I had dreams about eating again like I used to , I've been weird on the scale for 3 weeks I've lost a very tiny amount of weight and I'm starting to worry I've stopped working out the last 4 days and today well I first felt hunger the bad unstoppable hunger and threw up twice and I just can't get my mind off the food , I felt so much better the past weeks but I don't know what got to me this past 2 days I need help and guidance I'm starting to lose my mind and my faith for all this !

Help I feel my weight loss is goin so slow? It's been 2 weeks an I only lost 13lbs am I doin something wrong?

Hw. 222 lb. Sw. 202 lb. Cw. 160.6 lb Im very happy with my sleeve 3 months Post-op Dec-3-15 thru March-3-16 Sent from my SM-G360P using the BariatricPal App

I began my liquid diet on 2/1. Had a vertical sleeve gastrectomy on 2/15. It has not been a smooth ride. I have stayed dehydrated. Everything I attempt to drink feels like it gets stuck and then backs up into my esophagus, giving me horrible heartburn. I am still on a liquid diet. Last Friday I had 2 liters of fluid through an IV. It didn't help. Today my doctor informed me that I will have a picc line inserted Monday morning so that I can receive liquids at home while I sleep at night. I think he wants to try this for at least 2 more weeks. If this doesn't work, then he will resort to a CT scan with contrast. My diet right now consists of sugar free Popsicles.…

I had my surgery on 3-10-16. It went great and I feel good. Very little pain, sitting up in a chair. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My surgery was on Tuesday around noon and I left the hospital around 4-5 hours later! I felt so good from the anesthesia that I told the nurse "This can't be this easy". I actually refused the wheelchair and walked out on my own. Well, I was somewhat right. Second day was a little rougher just because I was tired and a bit sore. Day 3 is better and I'm getting all my Vitamins and Fluid down but it ain't easy. I know it will improve daily. Got to start getting my walking in! Just feel too tired right now.

So I had my surgery done on 3/9 at around 1230. I was hoping to stay in the hospital only one night but my surgeon decided to keep and extra day. Especially since when I drank he contrast (eww) it still showed in x-rays that it was sitting on top of my stomach. However the next day, they did another x-ray and it's all better now. Walking is not that bad just full of gas, and the hunger is curved, I'm surprised. Sent from my SM-G928T using the BariatricPal App

I got my gastric bypass surgery on February 16, 2016. I had been preparing seriously for this surgery for about a year, researching, documenting, and questioning everything from the good, the bad to the ugly, the physical, the emotional and the psychological. As ready as I was, I was not ready for this. I understood intellectually about the lack of appetite, but I had no idea what it meant in real life. I had never not been hungry. I was not ready for the lack of energy. I was not ready for the distaste of some foods that I truly like (the first two weeks pretty much everything – and I loved Protein shakes/smoothies before). Most of all, I was not ready to give up my v…

It's my last day of pre-op diet, I am starving, I have been really good, talked myself out of cheating many times, but for some reason today the day before my surgery my cravings are insane...help!

So I been trough a lot, on March 16 2015 I had gastric RNY bypass. I lost 104 lbs. start weight 220 current weight 116, I'm 5'6' I think my ideal weight is around 145 because I had much more energy, working out every day etc. now my energy level dropped significantly. I been very restricted on food choices. Can't digest meets, chicken, fish, eggs, I love cooking and try all those foods in different ways, soft simple, backed, fried, etc smothers in sauces etc . Nothing worked. Well today I was able to eat chicken at lunch and soft meatballs in a soup 2 of them. Did I need to be 1 year out to be able to eat? Am I finally be able to eat normal? Still in small quantities but …

My surgery was March 7, 2016. I'm feeling good, still sore and a little nausepus. I'm 14 years old and one of the youngest patients my doctor has ever had. How long until the pain starts to go away? Or how long until I'll be able to start to do stuff normaly again?

My surgery was March 7, 2016. I'm feeling good, still sore and a little nausepus. I'm 14 years old and one of the youngest patients my doctor has ever had. How long until the pain starts to go away? Or how long until I'll be able to start to do stuff normaly again?

Can't believe it's been almost a year already. I've lost 130 pounds so far. Went from 258 to 128 and a size 24 jeans to a 5. I feel so much better. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A using the BariatricPal App

Do I went through tricare to get my work up for my surgery. It took months but I got approved finally. Then I get an email from the surgeons office saying because I have Kaiser they're my primary insurance coverage. I was devastated, I've been waiting since 2012 to have this done. So I'm having to go to Kaiser, I was supposed to have my surgery in two weeks. Do I have to start all over at Kaiser? I'm just soo sad about this whole thing.... Please help of you happen to know....

Hello All, I found your forum a day before my 2 week pre-opt diet started. I will be sleeved tomorrow! Help me get through this last day on Clear liquids. The greedy girl in me smells everything people are eating, it is so intense I feel angry. My 2 week pre-op diet has been about 85% accurate. Ive felt like i was on death row, so i nibbled a few items as if it was last meal. But my nerves have not gotten to me yet because I have been reading your post and they have comforted me. My fam will be staying in a nearby hotel, so packing the kids uniforms, gaming devices, clean and organizing have kept me busy slong with my faith. My hubby is not the best nursing type and he i…

It has never worked for me. Unfortunately, I lost insurance coverage so I was not able to get my band adjusted for over a year and a half. Now I've had it tightened three times over the last few months and now I think it might be where it should be. But I can't figure out if it truly is or if it's too tight or still too loose. Yesterday, I couldn't even drink Water, I think something had gotten stuck. Eventually, it moved through and I was able to drink and eat again. I'm still able to eat some things without a problem, but then I'm also very successful with other things. I just discovered this app Yesterday, so I'm excited to finally be able to chat with others who know …

I started off in the Sleeve forum but after days of research, I believe RNY is better for me since I have GERD. Hi all, I'm Dawn and just turned 40. I have been over 230 pounds since 2002. That's the year I got married and moved to Texas (San Antonio) where Tex Mex food became my best friend. I have been every size and have tried every diet. I got down to my smallest adult size when I was 21 and went from a 12 to a 4 in 2 months because I was a nanny at the beach. I walked, rode my bike, swam, walked on the beach, played with the kids and ate light because I was so busy...and the weight melted off of me without even trying. Why can't it do that again!? I was dia…

Today I got on the scale and it said 242. I've officially lost 100 lbs. I feel so good and it seemed like it took forever. I started this journey at 342 lbs, surgery date 4/8/15 and now 8 months later I'm at 242. I still have 62 lbs till I get to my doctors goal of 180 lbs, but I'm gonna listen to what you all said from my earlier post and stick to the plan...Oh yeah, and today I also got a NSV to share. I went to pump gas this morning on my way to work and this guy pulled up next to me and said, "Hey, Gorgeous!" Wow it has been years since a man has actually noticed me...I didn't know what to say so I just gave an awkward wave and he drove off...I felt so embarrassed …

Today im one day shy from having my surgery done. I had my 1st visit since i got my band and i was so happy i lost 10 pounds i thought i had gained but nope! I go back in 3 weeks for the 1st fill. What I'm finding hard is sitting down and eating. Sent from my SM-G900P using the BariatricPal App

Im have been talking to a few people and I hear many have either new found energy or just energy in general where they never did... Tell me your energy level before and after surgery.

For those of you who had your surgery in the US and it was covered or partially covered by insurance, how long did it take for you to finish your prerequisites and then have it submitted by insurance and approved? I know my clinic told me they have a month, but I was just wondering what you all experienced!

I did it!!! ​I reached my goal weight this morning!! I can't tell you how successful I feel!! About my journey; started in 2007 at 300 pounds and had lapband surgically placed on June 27. I actually gained 20 pounds during my pre-op phase(so embarrassed to say this). Lost down to 260 pounds and that's where it ended. Vomited a lot, couldn't eat many healthy foods resorted to eating slider foods. Fast forward to 2012; I lost my job, moved to a new city, life was on a downward spiral. Then something happened; I was somehow guided to this site! Life changing experience and how grateful I am. Within 6 weeks of finding this site I found a surgeon in Tijuana Mexico and had ga…

I had a gastric sleeve in Mexico in August 2015 and flew home 2 days later as many do. On September 1 I noticed some weird pain in my upper left chest. I was in the ER with a post op infection so mentioned it to the doctor. I spent 5 days in hospital with the diagnosis of multiple pulmonary embolism (blood clots) in my left lung. I was told it was from flying so soon after surgery without being on any anti clotting medication. Many don't have this problem but discuss with your doctor prior to surgery. I am still on blood thinning medication twice a day and should be finished it in another month. Overall I am so happy with my surgery. 65 lbs lost in 6 months and an…

My food is staying down the pain is okay. What hurts is getting of the bed with out help and the samething when i sit on the sofa. I dropped something and that really hurt bending to get it. But i am looking forward to the future going to the gym being able to bend! I have been having cravings weired right. Idk Sent from my SM-G900P using the BariatricPal App

It's been 6 month since my surgery and I've been at the second weight I can't seem to loose anything. It's frustrating but don't know what to do anymore. I lose 5 and gain it back, has this happen to anyone? Any info helps.

I am home from the hospital and im happy to he home but in pain. Tomorrow i start my stage 3. 1 to 2 oz of pureed soft, hight Protein for the next 2 weeks plus my Protein Drink. Sent from my SM-G900P using the BariatricPal App

The day has arrived! Im getting my lapband. Feeling excited! I know everything will go alright. So looking forward to a new healthier way of life. Thinking positive! And looking forwa4d to my new adventure/journey. Sent from my SM-G900P using the BariatricPal App

Just wondering if anyone else was sleeved on Feb. 12 and would want to share stories? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

GAS ANY SUGGESTIONS IT'S THE WORST Sent from my Z970 using the BariatricPal App

I have to sleep sitting up is this happening to anyone else Sent from my Z970 using the BariatricPal App

Well all I have finally done it and booked my gastric band for 1st Feb at Dolan Park with The Hospital Group! So excited that I now have a confirmed date! Bring on the most challenging yet rewarding journey that I will ever be on ????

I just had my Surgery yesterday and I feel great they're sending me home tonight! Sent from my Z970 using the BariatricPal App

My surgery is just two days away and my nerves are starting to get to me.