Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story

Ive read about the stall on here and thought well I hope I dont get one of those or if I do it doesnt last too long.... When I 1st started reading about the 3week stall I was like 'Nooooooooo'... And now going on my 3rd week Im mordified!! Ive been at 162lbs it seems as if forever. I was really hoping to be down to 155lbs or less by now. And I kno there's no time frame or exact amount of pounds u'll lose by a certain time BUT the way I had been going. I was just hoping to be a certain weight by my BIRTHDAY in 7 days. Dont look like thats gonna happen. Damn stall!!! Nonetheless, I look and feel great. Just wish the scale said the numbers I want to see and not this darn 162…

I am wondering if it affects me in any way that i had the gastric sleeve done in mexico with my pcp??

I was banded 1year and 12 days ago & it was the best thing I ever did for myself! I'm not where I want to be but I'm closer than I used to be. Down 91 pounds & every day I remind myself that this process is different for everyone. It's been a learning process--everything I knew at 314 pounds has been banished. New habits, new outlook, new me. I had to change & do the work--it's not always easy but I stick with it because come hell or high water... I'm going to reach my goal weight of 160! For anyone feeling discouraged (it happens!), take a look back and remember that every pound lost is something to be proud of.

I will be 6 weeks in 2 days. I am FINALLY on regular foods and about 30 pounds down. Their hasn't been any food I can't tolerate that I've tried however, I haven't tried anything I'm not suppose to eat.

I was told isopure but ewww didnt like

Looks like I will be skipping this holiday. Seems like every holiday has gobs of fattening foods. They are a real good test for self control but this holiday I don't think it will be a problem .

How soon after your surgery did you take tylenol? My muscles hurt and I don't know what to take.

Well I'm 4 months out hair is starting to really come out and I've got to find some protein I like. Was down 5 weeks due to knee surgery now I'm back at work so time to get my butt in gear and start exercising just knee isn't totally there. Any ideas on easy good exercise. I have to get this weight kick started back today. Didn't go thru this to not be a winner. I can do this but need ideas. Thank you in advance for all your input. Couldn't do this without everyone's help.

I recently downloaded this app, as another resource for me to gain information, on the steps I'm about to take for the rest of my life. I am a happily married, mother of four and a cancer survivor. Right there are reasons enough to celebrate. After I had a life-saving surgery I gained over 100 pounds the first year following my surgery. As I was gaining the weight so rapidly it didn't really bother me. I have always been a little larger than most girls. And while it is not something that I celebrated being overweight, I have a husband who loves me genuinely the way I am and my children are so pure of heart and had never said a word about it. I have always worked very hard…

Hello all! I'm a newbie to the boards, I just signed up tonight. My journey from initial consultation to surgery has been a short one, so I haven't had much time to prepare! My best friend had rny in November, and after watching her lose nearly 100 pounds in 9 months, I decided that I no longer wanted to sit on the sidelines as she shrank... I wanted in too! It's incredible to watch her journey as she is rediscovering herself and her body. I began the process of researching hospitals and bariatric centers and found an incredible center and surgeon on my first search. My initial consultation was on 8/12 and I walked out with a surgery date of 9/24. So far I have met …

Just wondering what people are feeling at this stage. I pushed myself to much this weekend to spend time with the family. Went to the mall n walked a lot. Now my left side hurts. Anyone have any pain on that side?

So I had my surgery this past Tuesday. All went well. But I had a really bad hiatal hernia that was way up in my chest cavity and my stomach was severely twisted in two places, add in a lot of scarring and deteriorated mesh from a prior repair, and yep, it was a mess. Yesterday morning I woke with severe pain and was rushed to the ER. They did a ct scan and found a collection of fluids at my esophagus due to all the swelling. They managed to get my pain under control and I was able to keep down sips of clear liquid. So they released me. Now it hurts to take a sip of water, and it really hurts to get in the liquid pain meds. I'm getting up and walking as frequently as p…

I got an incomplete roux-en-y gastric bypass on 9/10/15. I was in surgery for four hours, instead of the usual 90 minutes (apparently). My surgeon said he could not see, because of my anatomy, to continue the surgery and he was getting tired. Basically, the wall to make the pouch was only half-completed. He also said if he continued he would have risked killing me. There is some leakage into the old part of the stomach, though it all ends up in the intestines. He said it was not because I was too fat, so I am left wondering why he could not see? Far more importantly, has anyone experienced this? What can I expect? Surgery was only 2 days ago but I am fearful for my li…

I am having surgery on April 15th, 2015. I am having the lap band. I have been overweight most of my life. I am 227lbs with my heaviest between 236-241lbs. I hope I do well with the surgery. I found this site by accident but glad I did. Just needing support . Thanks.

I have made it to onederland today, just want to share how great I am feeling. Having the Gastric Sleeve done was best thing I have ever done.

I am trying to decide what I want my long term diet to look like. Everyone's doctor seems to have a different take on their eating guide. I'm confused about what's best for me- I'd like to open this up for debate and to see what others think. What has worked or is working for you? Any long term maintainers out there who can pitch in? What do your doctors say?

Was sleeved Sep 7 so far ive realized that our rutine revolved around fodd and going out to eat . I went to my first party without eating thought i did good . Im having trouble getting my liquids but i just dont have time to sit and sip sip sip with 3 kids depending. Also my stitches feel so unconfortable cant wait toget them taken out. I do feel a little drained but understand why.

Well, I've survived a year, lol. What an amazing journey it's been. I've learned so much. The support on the board is great. I'm on here every day reading what going on. Chiming in if I can. Thank you to all of the vets. You rock. To summarize my highest weight I ever saw (around 2004) was 265. I was 224 when I started my WL program and just under 200 the day of surgery. (In the attached photo I think I was around 225). I reached my goal weight of 138 three weeks ago. I am now 135. I imagine I'll stop losing soon. I get 80-100 grams of Protein a day. I exercise 4-5 days a week. (Walking, biking, resistance). I also golf, and swim, amongst other things. I enj…

Hi everyone, I was curious if anyone is or was suffering from thigh pain as a result of the Bovie pad used during surgery?

Milestone this week. Having started my journey at HW of 387lbs, this weeks weigh day showed CW of 285lbs, so I have officially passed the half way point toward my goal of 185lbs. A reference pic included ... -RC-

I have started tryin for VSG for about 5 years. I am finally have it done with Dr. Borland in one week. I am excited an nervous all at the same time. The reason I have decide to have the VSG is because I have PCOS and have tried to get pregnant for around 6 years. We haven't been able to conceive even with Metformin, Provera, Colmid treatment. I changed OBGYN and she told me that she would refer me to a fertility specialist, but the first thing that he would want me to do is to lose weight. I started crying because if it was that simple I would've already done that and I explained to her I have tried every diet and excersise program know to man, but couldn't get the weigh…

Update : Well yesterday first my sugery got postponed for hours because of a Emergency, then finally it was my turn to get surgery, I was so nervous yet anxious, so I pray and pray and that gave me some comfort then As soon as I got put to sleep, It felt like I opened my eyes and the surgery was over, the pain I was in yesterday was HELL, yup pure HELL , I had 5 kids natural and that pain yesterday was WORST, I couldn't talk, drink or walk, the meds weren't helping but honestly as time passed the easier it got, I was in a 9 in pain after the surgery by evening I was a 4 and this morning , a 2, I been walking and sipping and the dr said , he's going check me his next round…

Surgery date: December 17, 2014 SW: 241.6 PSW:236.4 CW:152 GW: 140 12 pounds to go until I reach the goal I have been longing for...for YEARS!! I am so proud of my decision to have surgery!! I couldn't have gotten to this place without it!! My quality of life is so much better. No more high blood pressure or joint issues and I have to mention my new hot steamy love life with my long time hubby for 23 years!!! There are people I've told and people I have not! I haven't had any negative feed back... to my face anyway....lol... very encouraging journey thus far! At this point I don't care anyway..I've lost 90 pounds and I feel amazing!!!

Good afternoon so one day i went to the doctor office and i was 297 lbs. I became depressed because i don't know how i allowed myself to gain so much weight. I stop going out because i felt ugly and i felt that bigger people was looking at me with disgust. I felt that heavier people like to make people feel bigger in order to draw attention from themselve. i tried weight watcher's, walking and change in diet, i lost and gain back. I did not tell anyone about my choice to have surgery in order to avoid everyone opinions. I had the surgery july, 6 2015 and so far i lost 31lbs and a lot of friends weird. Can someone tell how was the first six months please?

Hi everyone, I've been lurking on and off for a long time, and now that I'm getting thisclose to pulling the trigger on have sleeve surgery (in Mexico! (gulp!)), I thought I'd better come out into the open and introduce myself. I've been considering this surgery for YEARS. This board is kind of complicated, and it's easy to get lost in here, like a huge house with lots of different parties going on... lots of mingling. So, here's the deal. I'm trying to decide between Dr. Kelly and Dr. Ariel Ortiz. Dr. Kelly sounds superb, so does Dr. Ortiz. The difference is about $1100, as far as I can tell (that includes Dr. Kelly fixing a hernia), with Dr. Ortiz being the high…

Hi, I had my consultation in April but with a 3 month overseas holiday it wasn't an option to do it earlier. But today (after a very lovely holiday) I have been to my appointment with the Surgeon to lock in a date- 12th November!! However due to a disgustingly long and indulgent holiday (Austin, Texas- so lots of cocktails and BBQ) I have put on 10kgs more since my original consult in April... I'm not incredibly happy with the weight gain. But it is what it is! I now have to lose 12kgs before the surgery and it has been recommended 6 weeks of Optifast. However right now nothing could possibly make me feel any less than fantastic! I am so excited and I know I am going…

I just had my 35th high school reunion. Wasn't sure I'd go, but folks I wanted to see after many years were going to travel to attend. It was local for me, so I went. I was dreading it and excited at the same time. What an awesome time it was. What amazed me is that I was the only one who hardly aged ???? But there were a couple of odd things that happened...more than a few people commented that I was slimmer and taller than in high school (slimmer, yes about 25lbs), taller...no. Several were asking about health tips...exercise, etc. (I was the "fat" shy kid you picked on!!!). Many just couldn't believe it was me. (Thanks?) I only had one close friend there who…

The other week I had dinner with my grandma and she asked me, "Did you eat enough? Are you sure you don't want more?" WHAT? No one has ever asked me if I had enough to eat... I've always been onto my second or third helping before they got the chance to ask

Do you think it's okay to take phentermine to help control your appetite during your pre op diet phase?

Hello Ladies and Gentlemen! My name is Brenda and on September 2nd I had the gastric bypass surgery. It took me a few years to get myself to admit I needed this, and I am happy I made this decision.My surgery took longer than the surgeon anticipated due to scar tissue from a previous surgery. The surgeon was still able to do the surgery laparoscopic after cleaning up the scar tissue. After one setback due to diarrhea and dehydration I pray I am on the right path now. Discouraged at first because of an 8 lb weight gain(which the surgeon said was due to all the intravenous fluids I was given) I am happy to say in a week I've lost 10 lbs! Prayers for great success for all o…

Hey everyone! I posted in another section before I realized this one made more sense, so I'll post a little more in-depth here! I started my weight loss journey a long time ago but the insurance company denied me for about a year. It was a struggle and really disheartening, but I was finally approved and had a surgery date in mid December. I guess it's been around 9 months now and I feel fabulous. You lose a whole lot in the beginning then it slows. One thing I will say is it is very hard to get in all the nutritional necessities. I felt sluggish even though I looked better. I did some searching around because I didn't want to be on supplements or pills or anything but I …

It is almost four months to the day that I had my surgery. I weighed 397. Today I weigh 297. After 20 years over 300 pounds, I am finally in the 200's, I am so, so thankful that I jumped through all the hoops (and there were so many), had the surgery, and am where I am today. At times I didn't think I would make it. I got denied over and over again by my insurance company. Give us 3 more months of attempted weight loss. Give us 3 more months. Try again. And again. And I did - and I kept at it - and FINALLY I got the ok. I am so grateful to my regular doctor who kept encouraging me and writing letters to the insurance company for me. I'm also thankful that I found a rea…

Hello! I am Cathryn and I live in Georgia! I am a 'Lightweight' with less than 100 lbs to lose. This post deals with my reasons for VSG. In my opinion my weight problems are genetically predisposed, although lifestyle can and does change that outcome. In my family we ate when celebrating anything family related (birthdays, holidays, promotions, graduations, everything). I think it's on me that I eat when I'm bored or stressed. My mother was overweight and had gestational diabetes while pregnant with me (I'm the youngest and she had me in her early 30's). Later, she was diagnosed with hypothyroidism and began Synthroid pills. In her 40's she was diagnosed with fu…

I'm two months out from rny. I had to buy new bras that are a cup size smaller. Anyone else have this problem? Think I'm going to need a lift job.

I did it! Still feeling rough but walking and sipping is my life line right now. Looking forward to the weeks passing so I can feel better and progress in my journey. Starting weight 192lbs. Goal weight is 115 as I'm pretty short.

I had my surgical consult with Dr. Michaelson today. I really enjoyed the visit, and got a lot more info about the Sleeve and how much the procedure has advanced. My surgery date is set for July 9th. The Endoscopy is scheduled for June 12th. Any doubts were relieved after having met with Dr. Michaelson, and I was pleased to hear how quickly I should be back on my feet. Excited!

I was sleeved on august 18th and i have lost 26lbs. But i have been stuck since the 30th.. i haven't lost anyrhing since then and it's driving me crazy! I get in as much protein as possible. I drink a ton of water everyday.. when i eat it is small amounts and i am pretty active. I don't know what I'm doing wrong..

This is my first post on batiatric pal and tmi but it's the middle of the day and I'm in my bathtub right now. Lol. I'm here because my job is 1/2 mile away and I decided that instead of some grease filled crap I'd have a spa hour for lunch instead. And of course I couldn't put my phone down so here goes: I'm 298 pounds. I've always been heavy and called the cute big girl. Folks that would say that have no idea how condescending (or maybe they do) that felt when they'd say that. Anyway my last straw was on a recent flight when I got to my seat and my seatbelt didn't fit. I sucked in stuff that can't even be sucked in to no avail. If only i could squeeze just a little b…

Im 1 month post op. Does anyone know if it is ok to take a chewable melatonin pill before bed??

My skin is so dry and scaley... No matter how much lotion, vitamin e or olive oil my skin still drys up fairly fast and peels.. I hadnt had this problem prior to being sleeved in June. Is anyone else experience this? Looking for suggests on what can help...

Hi everyone , I am 26 years old , post op weight 225 my sleeve was done in guadalajara mx with doctor castañeda , my experience was great I am currently on the liquid diet for 10 days and so far i have lost 7 pounds its amaizing!!!! My stomach is a little soar but because of stitches but it tolerable. I have not felt hungry at all and have never enjoyed chicken broth as much as I do now The hard part for me is to remember to drink drink drink all day I have my hands full with 3 kids

Hello everyone! I just had Gastric Bypass surgery September 1st 2015 and it's the 6th. I went through my two week pre op liquid diet and didn't have any trouble at all! Was I hungry? Yes. Did I cheat? No. And I did just fine on my clear liquid diet the day before and 2 days after surgery. But here I am back on the same liquid diet and I'm really struggling. I am constantly thinking about when I'll be able to have "real food" again and am really "worried" about what foods I can and can't have. It's becoming an obsession. I haven't cheated yet so I guess in my head thinking about it is better than cheating but it's making me miserable! I know this is all head hunger and…

Ok I've lost like 110#'s but so afraid of regaining I only eat protein and very,very little carbs but I feel I can't loose anymore I'm at a stand still it feels like if I defer from protein AT all I gain 2 or 3 pounds and then I feel very bad I'm taking milk of magnesia every day or every other day yes because of constipation but also tying to make sure of not gaining any suggestions? Oh yea I'm post surgery a year and 3 months

I wish I would have known more about the rny I don't think I would have ever done this ????

Ok I'm post surgery a year and 3 months now but my hair is STILL shedding!!! Getting real thin any suggestions at all???

Hi all.. I thought I'd share a link to a video in my YouTube channel from 2 days post op. I've been recording my story for a couple of weeks on my channel (you can google "Trisha's Sleeve Story) to find me. I'm only 4 days post op, so I'll be adding videos as my story continues! http://youtu.be/5aHSJ2mj5I0

My doctor signed my medical clearance just waiting for that call to schedule my pre op visit & surgery

I was just wondering if anyone's surgeon told them not to eat pasta bread and rice. I see a lot of people eating these items. I'm not going to eat them I was just curious.

I was banded in 2012 and lost approx. 90lbs. Since then I have gained all my weight back and I have given up. I dont no where to turn. I am a 58 yr old male.

Why is it that when I look in the mirror I dont see a difference. In my clothes I can see/feel the difference... The scale numbers are clearly lower... And ppl around me are constantly complimenting me on the weight loss. However, when I look in the mirror I dont see any difference. Is that wierd?? I started out at 223lbs and 12 weeks later Im at 162lbs but I swear when I look in the mirror Im still the fat girl who weighs 223lbs. Am I always gonna see her??