Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story

Hey you guys! My name is Salina! I am 28 and I have done months worth of research (books, websites, forums, blogs and YouTube) and I am SO ready to get sleeved. I have been over weight my whole life and have had two babies. I am 5' 10" and almost 300lbs. I have my seminar and consultation January 27th and 28th but I have to wait to schedule the surgery because I am trying to figure out how we (my husband and I) are going to pay for it because insurance doesn't cover the surgery. I just can't wait! I am praying that we are able to figure out how to pay for this surgery!!!!

So I'm new here. I had gastric bypass surgery on February 7th 2012. I had decided about a year prior that it was the best decision for me. At that point in my life I had attempted every type of weight loss aside from illegal drugs or starving myself. I was a gym addict. Portion controlled. No snacking. I was seeing a dietician. I had been checked multiple times to see if there was anything health wise that was hindering my weight loss. Nothing. Couldn't lose a pound. So at age 23 and 311 lbs. I had RNY. It was difficult at first. I remember the miserable feeling when I woke up that next day. The first time I tried to eat something my stomach didn't agree with post surgery…

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Any senior gals get the sleeve? I'm in Florida for the winter and have a consult with a dr in Cleveland Clinic? Any advice?

100 lbs down.

Hello everyone my name is Taisha I’m 45 and have been married for over 22 years. My weight loss story started sep.2013 i can't say that I’ve been heavy all my life just 15yrs of it when it started. after having children i picked up a lot of weight and as time went on i got really sick and was diagnosed with chf (heart failure) then came diabetes, high blood pressure, arthritis in my spine then depression and that's where my problem came in. i began to eat to keep myself calm when i became unable to work because of my back it got worse. What brought me here was i needed help my health is failing and i needed the weight off i tried everything i could think of and it became …

I'm looking into the sleeve I have a consultation the 29th I'm nervous I'm 28 5"6 and 268 I'm just started working out this week to start toning I'm scared of excess skin?

Hi. I'm writing about my upcoming surgery and would like to share about it with you all. I'm a 25 year old woman from Rhode Island with a starting weight of 345lbs. I've began this process earlier this year and finally got my surgery date set for December 2nd. I'm currently on day two of my pre op liquid diet and so far so good despite being a little bit tired. Thankfully I have a great support system consists of close friends and family. I can't wait to get this over with and start on a clean slate.

Hello, This is my first post on here. Ive been reading everyone's journeys as I prepared to embark on my own. I am 22, male, 370 pounds. I am getting surgery done in December on the 28th in Mexico. Very nervous, but excited to start getting healthy. I plan on making video logs and posting them on YouTube as I progress through my journey. I've always been overweight and I'm tired of standing on the side lines watching my friends and family live life. It's my turn. I record music as a hobby and would love to make music and preform someday. I'm hoping to find some friends on here to form a support group.

This seemed like a better place to post than in post surgery questions.. So today is 3 weeks for me. I've got a cruise scheduled for this coming Saturday and pre-surgery was pretty nervous about it.. I'm feeling pretty comfortable with it now and I'll be at day 26 when we leave.. I'm not saying I don't have some nervousness about it but I sit on my ass programming all day long already so not much of a change, just a different locale.. It's going to be challenging walking on the ship and not being drunk though.. I'll have no natural balance. I haven't had any booze for 5 weeks now and not that I'm not interested but my stomach is constantly busy.. Either full of Wate…

Excited and yet oh so nervous! Hope I can sleep tonight. Prayers and positive vibes please.

Well I realize I haven't been making the best food selections and I've been at a stand sill on the scale. Luckily no wt gain but I feel I should've loss something this week. Realizing all the following I'm going to do two to three days on my phase 1, maybe I can jump start my wt loss and get the scale back to moving, what yal think? 2mts and 18days post op 33lb loss

So this thursday i am going in for my blood work as well as a chest xray and an EKG for my surgical clearance. All these tests are being required of everybody in my Options class. On 12/15 i will have a 40-50 minute meeting with a nurse to go over my results and (hopefully)get the medical go ahead on my surgery. Really hoping that all goes well, i really dont want any kind of delay to get in the way. Im not worried about the blood work or the EKG, but after years of being a smoker, even though i have quit for some time now, i will either be really relieved, or find out some really awful news. Loosing my brother in law to lung cancer a few years back really took its toll o…

I had gastric sleeve surgery on 11-16-15 and am 51 pounds down as of today. I am happy about the weight loss but I am having extreme buyers remorse now. I can't get in all of my fluids because I am always nauseous my nausea medication makes my heartburn worse and me extremely sleepy. This is beginning to feel like a nightmare I cannot wake up from. I don't eat much because of the nausea I don't really know what to do starting to get depressed feeling alone in this battle seems like everyone else is breasing through this.

I have been on yo-yo diets, last was hcg, wt goes down then up, up, up. Now on blood pressure meds, statins. Considering gastric sleeve in Mexico. Anyone been there w a bmi of 30? Suggestions? Comments?

It's funny, I didn't think I would be affected by the holidays in terms of temptation to overeat... Boy, was I ever wrong!! Doing everything I know to stay away from overindulging--for me, one bite leads to a whole slice! I'm working on that, but I'm a work in progress. Haven't gained any weight but struggling to lose. Still working out. Fighting the good fight! Don't count me out quite yet... Any words of advise from our veterans? A before & after of me. I've come so far but I'm not stopping until I hit 160!

So Monday 1030 I go for surgery. I'm super nervous..somewhat about the procedure because I've never had surgery but mostly I'm worried about still not being able to lose weight or stick to the diet! I've done 1 week liquid protein and cheated twice..and in my 6 month work up preparing for surgery have only lost 12 pounds. I don't want to have this done for nothing or always feel like I'm on a diet post op..I feel like I should be having brain surgery to get my head right instead of sleeve surgery but I keep telling myself one day at a time and slip ups are inevitable and as long as I don't fall into old habits and follow the guidelines (protein, don't drink with meals, et…

im 7 days post op. wondering when is it safe to start to have sex? i started masturbating 3rd day post op. felt much better after it.

My surgery was 10/22/15 I had no complications and actually everything went better that I had thought. When I started the program in 3/2015 I weighed 298 pounds my heaviest ever. I had trouble breathing and just life. On my surgery date I was 255 At my one month post op I was 233 I have my 2 month post op 12/17 and as of today I'm 224 and have been that for a week and a half......I'm frustrated...I'm exercising and following my diet except yesterday I nibbled a sample of one of my Xmas cookies I had just made(new receipt) The guilt was awful. Also how long does it take to get taste back ??? Everything taste awful and my pouch is funny something I ate one day may make …

Hello, My name is Josie and I'm 20 years old! I was my highest weight at 373..... I got my gastric sleeve on November 20 this year. And I've already lost 25 pounds!! ???????????????? my start weight was 368. I'm excited to meet new people ❤️

It's been exactly 6 months today on thanksgiving. It's been a surprising time. Definitely giving thanks today for the weight I've lost . SW 320 CW 200

Week 4 today. So I feel great, walking a lot, get my protein and water in and can start ground turkey and chicken this week. Everything has been going great until I started having severe pain in right calf. Leg swollen - checked for blood clots - negative. Went to Orthopedist yesterday have to have MRI could be hair line fracture due to going from little exercise to full blown exercise. He said bones not getting enough recovery time. Soooooo NO EXERCISE at all. What am I going to do? This stinks!

I'm extremely excited and ready to start this journey. I've struggled with my weight my entire life, as a lot of the people on here have dealt with. I had dieted, exercised, the whole lot. Once I lost 80 pounds all on my own and then when I lost my support system it all got turned upside down. Now I weigh more than I did when I started. My current weight is 440 pounds. The most I have ever weighed in my life. I have so many struggles and I feel like crap all the time. So I finally decided I needed to turn in this direction or I will just continue to slowly kill myself. Sadly my insurance doesn't cover it so I had to take out a personal loan. But I have a great company t…

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Looking to hear if anyone feels like they have lost to much weight? I have been to a few support groups and some people look VERY skinny

My name is Cheyenne and I was 378 pounds at the age of 21, way too young to be so unhealthy! I was very unhappy with myself, my life, and the way I look in clothes. I was just tired all the time and had so many weight related issues until I began to give up on life itself and become a compete introvert! I tried walking, going to the gym, eating healthy/less, drinking more Water but the weight always came back because I just couldn't stop eating at all, I had no self control; not to forget I was/am struggling with Schizo Effective Disorder. So, one day, I got a call from my grandmother in Savannah (I was in Nebraska) and she relayed to me some shocking news which included …

This is it, I will be sleeved tomorrow. To everyone else who is having surgery tomorrow, I'm sending healing and positive vibes your way. See you on the other side. Off to meditate and get some sleep.

I had my band surgery in May 2010. I started at 289 till dropped down to 198 after 2 slips and set backs. The last slip was May 2015 since then I've gained back 30lbs. I am now at 243. I am so off track and discouraged it's crazy. Work, having teenagers and premenopausal (only 38 yrs old but mom had the same issue) symptoms is a extra challenge. I recently joined a larger gym. I've not done hot yoga which I love for a year now. Any encouragement or following is greatly appreciated. Looking at pictures is awful. I am getting back to that ugly fat person I don't love as much and that is bringing me down. Signed failed band Patient

Anyone have shortness of breath a week post op of the gastric bypass? I saw my doctor yesterday they didn't seem concerned but I don't know if I'm just doing to much ..

Holy crap!! I'm about to go into RNY surgery. My surgery is at 7:30am tomorrow. I have to be in the hospital by 6:00am. I'm super excited but I'm not entirely sure it's sunken in yet. I'll probably freak out when they start hooking me up to machines and putting in IV's and all that but for now I have a sense of calm for the most part. My feelings range from nervous and excited to do I really want to rearrange my anatomy?!!?!? Watch me be the only person that doesn't lose any weight from this!! I feel pretty prepared... I think. This forum has been a Godsend. I've learned so much from reading all of your entries. Good luck to my fellow surgery twins that will be goin…

I am new to this group, and so happy I have found you all. I have struggled with my weight for many yrs, and finally decided to do something about it. I recently started the process to get the gastric sleeve. My BMI is 35.9, I have pre-diabetes, and other weight related issues. My insurance requires 6 months of nutrition visits which I have completed 1 so far. I'm nervous that my insurance (Highmark BCBS, Community Blue Flex) will not approve, but my Dr seems quite confident that it won't be a problem. Has anyone else had low BMI and approved coverage.

Good morning everyone, My name is Robin Bartlett. I had gastric bypass surgery in 2002. Currently, I am completing my graduate degree in counseling psychology and am doing a study of the lived experiences of women who have undergone bariatric surgery. If you’re interested in participating, please send me a private message so I can give you more details about the study and the interview. Thank you for your time and consideration!

Good morning everyone, My name is Robin Bartlett. I had gastric bypass surgery in 2002. Currently, I am completing my graduate degree in counseling psychology and am doing a study of the lived experiences of women who have undergone bariatric surgery. If you’re interested in participating, please send me a private message so I can give you more details about the study and the interview. Thank you for your time and consideration!

Good morning everyone, My name is Robin Bartlett. I had gastric bypass surgery in 2002. Currently, I am completing my graduate degree in counseling psychology and am doing a study of the lived experiences of women who have undergone bariatric surgery. If you’re interested in participating, please send me a private message so I can give you more details about the study and the interview. Thank you for your time and consideration!

hi everyone. Just thought I'd heck this out. I am almost to my surgery. Have my meet the surgeon appointment on the 21st. Has take almost a year to get to this point so I'm super excited. Where is everyone at in their process? How long has it taken you to get here? What was the big factor in making this decision? Look forward to hearing from everyone Kris

I'm so excited!

My gastric sleeve is scheduled for 12/31. My surgeon will be Dr Nirav Rana at Riverside Methodist Hospital. I'll be watching the Buckeyes & Fighting Irish in the Fiesta Bowl on New Year's Day. O-H

After you were sleeved, how long did it take for the pain and discomfort to subside?

Posting my full body pics here or on any other site. The most I can do is my face pic. Maybe once I feel like I have lost a substantial amount of weight I will be able to. What are you uncomfortable with in your weight loss journey?

Hi. I'm new to this but I am super excited to be taking this journey. Although I am excited I am also worried I will not know how to eat or worried I won't get enough Protein or vitamins!! Hopefully with all this support it will help!! I have never been skinny and right now I am at my heaviest of 314 lbs 6'0 tall. My goal is to lose around 120 pounds. Not sure if that is realistic or not. But I just want to feel healthy again and start working out and working on myself. I have spent so many years focused on other people in my life that right now is my time to shine!! I'm ready for a change!

Well hello there, I am Parm, and I am a noobie here. I am 45 years old, and am 12 days away from my RNY surgery at Toronto Westernl Hospital. Currently 9 days in on my 3 week journey on Optifast, and have lost about 15 pounds already. It really has been a bit easier then I thought it would be, but the cravings for carbs is still a bit overwhelming. My wife had RNY surgery 19 months ago, and has lost 90+ pounds, so I hope having her at my side will make this experience a bit easier to handle. I look forward to being a member of your little place on the web! All the best Parm

I haven't been on here in a while, but I had rny on April 3, 2014. I lost 105lbs, making it down to 187lbs. My motivation was my two children & my wonderful husband. He is not my kid's natural father, but he has been their dad when their's weren't. But, I really wanted to give him a child of his own even when he said it didn't matter; that my kids are his kids. In 2011, I got pregnant, but soon after miscarried due to out of control blood pressure. Got pregnant again in 2013, but it was in my right tube. So, lost the baby & the tube. Doc showed pictures after surgery & I was ashamed. My tubes/uterus/ reproductive organs were surrounded by fat. I believe that …

Hello. I am a 45-year-old female from Birmingham, Alabama. I am currently scheduled to have the gastric sleeve on December 18, 2015, pending final approval. I can't believe I let myself get to this point. Over the years I was focused on finishing college and starting my career, then with some ups and downs of life added in...a car accident in which left me with the inability to walk for almost a year, caring for my mother who battled cancer and my sister who fell ill suddenly, both of whom died within 11 months of each other, then a brother who became ill and died at an early age....etc, etc....food became my comfort, and I eventually hit my highest weight of 280 last m…

Anybody use Dr. Gellman from Northshore Long Island NY for a sleeve?

Sometimes we just need to take a break from our health issues and daily aggravations and have a giggle. I came across this list today and it cracked me up. Stupid School Excuses (from parents)Misspellings have been left intact. My son is under a doctor's care and should not take PE today. Please execute him. Please exkuce Lisa for being absent she was sick and I had her shot Dear school: please ecsc's John being absent on Jan 28, 29, 30, 31, 32 and also 33. Please excuse Gloria from Jim today. She is administrating. Please excuse Roland from P.E. for a few days. Yesterday he fell out of a tree and misplaced his hip. John has been absent because he had two teeth…

I got my surgery scheduled today! New Years Eve, can I get a whoop whoop?! Just under the deductible wire.

1 year down and more to come

Hi. I just signed up on this. Not sure if I am even doing this right. Had sleeve done July 7th. Have been stuck twice already. I am very aware i have an emotional eating problem. Does anyone have any suggestions how to overcome this and persevere with the weight loss when it is multiple family members that put all the stress in ones life. My health is good and job is ok...but the family stresses me out. Thanks for any help.

So I took some pictures before work today. I am 2 months post TT after having a Lap band done in 2011. I also am trying Thrive for the first time today. Has anyone else tried Thrive before? What was your experience like? I am doing it to try to get the boost of energy people claim they get. I am really interested to see how other people have benefited / what they think of it before I made a full purchase (I have a 5 day sample). https://phatchances.wordpress.com/2015/12/07/2-months-post-op-thrive-experiment/ **here are the original before and after photos of the tuck** https://phatchances.wordpress.com/2015/11/05/tummy-tuck/

I've made the decision to have wls, and am moving my way through the insurance company. Looks like surgery could be anywhere between February and may. How do I get through all this waiting?