Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories

I'm a month post op as of yesterday. I have lost 19 lbs since the day of surgery and 39 lbs total since starting this journey in November. I am adapting well and enjoying the results but eating has become such a chore. It's often painful to swallow even soft foods and I can feel every morsel going into my pouch. Will it always be like this or will this feeling fade over time?

I'm new to this board and have read many of your success stories. I am post op 7 days and cannot believe the severity of gas pains in my chest. I'm thinking they're gas pains, but I have no idea. Maybe heartburn, but I've never had heartburn to know. I'm having no problem getting my 64 oz. of liquids in. Not having any problem walking, everything seems fine other than this constant pain in my chest. Does anyone have any remedies? Is it normal to feel this 7 days after surgery? Any suggestions are welcome. Thank you for reading.

Started my journey November 2011 at 235 I'm now at 133 trying to hit 125. I'm still in my green zone and seeing my surgeon every month. I doubted myself on the beginning and even had regrets along the way. But I think that's normal for most of us. Eating is like a bad habit now. I eat very small and my band helps me get Thru it. Thank u 1-800-GET -THIN and Dr Lee Au for giving me another chance at life. U save lives. I will post pix the day I hit goal. Stay tuned

Well I just did 10 minutes of straight jogging on the treadmill for the first time ever!! I aimed for 5 minutes and kept pushing it 1 more minute and then I said just do 10 minutes and I did it!! I feel AMAZING right now!!!!

I just wanted to say that I am 4 months out today and just so excited. My body is changing and sometimes it makes me laugh to know that I am supposed to feel the bones in my body lol. When I lay down or when I shower I am like " oh wow I have a collar bone, wow this is a hip bone.. oh wait this is an elbow and knee bones really?! haha you all know what I am talking about. I have never regreted the surgery although in the begining it was a bit tough but now its not bad at all. Eating and drinking feel like a chore (never thought I would say that) but I am doing great. I am learning my body and how to work along with my sleeve. The only thing I have left to do is join a g…

So after hovering between 201 and 204 for about 5 weeks I have FINALLY reached the day where my scale reads 199. I can not express the amount of joy iny my heart right now. I really think it was 6th grade or so, the last time the first digit of my weight was a 1. It's just surreal! I'm so excited and motivated to keep going. I'm SO CLOSE to my goal weight I can taste it! HOORAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!

My surgery was Monday and I'm still waiting for the bells and whistles of the paradigm shift that is to be my new life. The reason I am posting is I've read previous posts and some people make light of the surgery itself and how they bounced right back. I'm glad I didn't pay too much attention to what seems like wishful thinking. THIS WAS MAJOR SURGERY AND IT HURT! i woke up an hour or so after surgery in my hospital bed with the requisite IVs, monitors and catheter. Never had a catheter (never had surgery before this!) and it was not painful or even uncomfortable. I was very fortunate that there were no sharp pains but I definitely felt like I went three rounds w…

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I'm so excited, I just need to share with someone other than my poor husband that has to hear it all the time. Today I am 5 weeks and 1 day post op and when I got on the scale today it showed that I am down 41 pounds! My clothes are starting to get really baggy, but I am not ready to go clothes shopping yet. I feel energized by seeing that scale move down, it is showing that my hard work and dedication are paying off. I still have a long way to go, but I am on my way! Thanks for listening to me gloat!

Hi Y'all! My poor husband kids are just rolling their eyes at me lately. I guess from their point of view it is silly, but to me it is Huge! I have Collarbones! I have Knees! I can get in and out of my shower door with out scraping myself through the small door! My Triple Chin is GONE! My wedding ring Falls Off! Okay, so the last one makes me nervous, I don't want to loose my ring, but, HELLO!!!! I am so excited with these new Non Scale Victories! I am really looking forward to this summer when we can go as a family to an amusement park and I can FIT on the rides! I haven't ridden any rides for almost 20 years because I couldn't fit. I am ready for this! Life is Great!!…

I have been doing really well but it amazes me ever time I figure out something better for my body. Check out nuts.com. I just received my first order. I always have problems finishing breakfast and not getting all my nutrition in. Now I have Greek yogurt with a healthy granola which helps satisfy me and at night instead of eating my cool whip lite with cocoa I have about 1.5 ounces of a healthy trail mix with raw nuts, dried fruits and seeds. I feel like I answered some important question. I now have healthier days. Protein with meats, fish or beans, dairy, veggies, fruits and nuts. Really cutting out the liittle bit of crap I ate.I would have never made such good choic…

I had my surgery 10 months ago and I'm down 90 pounds!!!!! I really wanna lose 100 in a year.... I'm starting an exercise program next week so that should help move things along faster too :) cuz I have not exercised AT ALL

Wow...wow...wow....I never thought this day would come--and i have a long way to go, but my scale this morning says 299. Not 305 or 307 or 332. I have so much more to lose but someone going from the 300's to the 200's feels good!

So my friend and I went shopping and I did not try on anything I was to scared I don't kno why maybe I don't want to give up my old clothes or things are moving so fast that I can't keep up my friend says you have to be down a size or two but what if I'm not maybe the thought of not being I don't kno I haven't shopped for my self for clothes since last March ..but has everyone else doing about going shopping

Anyone have issues with chest pain. I was sleeved may 2012 ins dropped in July an I won't have it againg until next month. It's been almost an entire year, but my chest just recently started hurting. Went to the er they said acid reflux anyone else have this problem

I finally got to go get my "200 lb down" present to myself, my sister tattoo! I still have a hard time believing how much I have actually lost and how different I am. So, I'm going to make sure I reward each of my milestones! Here's my first one, a tattoo shared with my sister. A big part of dealing with my weight loss was dealing with our relationship so I could mend the issues we had between us. I am so thankful for the gained relationship with her, and losing the pounds and resentment. Now I'm looking forward to the last 100 lbs to be gone, I'm well on my way! (My sister's says: "If there ever comes a day when we can't be together...") (Mine says: "...keep me in …

Hi everyone I'm still pre op But noticed that I am an emotional/ stress eater. For those of you that have gone through surgery already what did you do to handle how did you handle your stress eating and your emotional eating?

as always here is my latest update plus rant about JcPenny store clerk, sorry it took so long and hope ya'll enjoy

Commited to eating right August 2012. Sleeved November 2012. Lost 100 lbs as of this morning since August 2012. I am so geeked! Also, I had a NSV this afternoon...had to show my ID and the clerk didnt reconize me by my license pic.....She said "is this you" I said "really" she said "is this you?" I whispered " as of this morn, I have lost 100 lbs, can you really tell?" She said "oh my, this doesnt even look like you" So all in all today was a wonderful day! I love my sleeve, love the lifestyle, I dont feel deprived AT ALL! Why didnt I do this years ago............................ DOING THE HAPPY DANCE!

I have only lost 32 but had complacations and still have an open wound right now I'm not worry about the weight I'm more worried about healing

I had my revision surgery 10/2/12 & I lost 60 lbs in the first 3.5 months. For the last month and a half I haven't lost ANYTHING!! Just going up and down a few lbs. I'm so frustrated! I'm not eating over 800-900 calories and watching my carbs. I really could use some advice and encouragement!

Missy constantly gave her best friend Janet a hard time about her vertical sleeve operation. Although Janet was losing weight and feeling good, Missy relished pointing out that Janet took the "easy way out' and should have had enough will power to lose weight "the normal way". Janet loved her life-long friend Missy but was thinking about dumping her as a friend because of the abuse. A strange light awoke Missy one night and a feeling of travelling very fast came over her. It only lasted about 10 seconds. Missy shrugged it off and went back to sleep. When she went to her refrigerator the next morning it was nearly empty. When she walked outside she found an odd futuris…

Thought I 'd try and hook up with those having surgery on the same day as myself. We can stay connected easier thru this thread to encourage each other. Share our experiences and become VSG friends. Any out there?

I'm 5 months out and down 120 lbs. i can not believe how amazing i feel and the difference i see in the mirror. although this journey is far from over it is so rewarding, its hard with the stalls, smells and cravings but i am mentally strong to overcome these MINOR things.. i wish all you all the best of luck during this no matter what phase of the process your in. stay the course, follow the plan and NEVER, EVER GIVE UP!!!!!

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I am happy to report that we had an amazing time on our cruise during Valentine's week. I am even more happy to report that for the most part I made good food choices ( I did not count calories though) and did exercise while on the cruise, in addition to some huge amounts of walking while in port. Even with all of that, I did gain 3 lbs. Statistics show that the average "cruiser" gains 1.5 lbs PER DAY! With that being said, I think I did pretty good. We returned from our cruise on 2/17 and I have lost the 3 lbs + 1 lb for a total of 4 lbs. Yahoo! Got right back on that horse and even found that I kind of missed my rountine. Who would have thunk it???? Thanks for letting…

I was sleeved on Dec 21st 2012 I'm down about 30 lbs give or take. I read the posts before I was sleeved about "having so much energy I wouldn't know what to do with it" I think I'm the opposite I have NO energy I'm exhausted and so tired lately. I also feel that I am losing very slowly and I guess it just isn't what I expected. Maybe I expected a quicker loss. I just joined a gym and I need to push myself to go more frequently. Also I am so hungry all the time!!! What gives?? I also push my limits with what I try to eat too. Like no no things. I know this is bad but I guess old habits die hard. I didn't have surgery to go back to the way I was. I think I just need to tak…

I recently got a tattoo on my arm (a beautiful lady, nothing gangster or scary) and my mom freaked out! I am 30years old, have my masters and am a successful professional and my mother won't talk to me. She cursed me out, cried and said very mean things because of this tattoo (which can be covered by my sleeve). My dad was not happy about the tattoo but said he will love me no matter what. I explained to my dad that I have never liked my body enough to show it off and I finally feel confident to display art that I want. I waited until I was ready. My dad understands. This all triggered me as my mom's history as a parent. Everything was about how I looked and how others pe…

Sleeved Wed 12/26/12 As of Thur 01/10/13 Down 40 pounds. As of Thur 01/17/13 Down 48 pounds. As of 02/27/13 Down 70 pounds. GatorDave

I am pretty upset about the place where I had my lap band surgery (which will remain anonymous). I got my lap band in 2010, paid out of pocket and was very happy with the doctor and the facility. I selected this place based on the reputation of the doctor and particularly the post support they provided. All was good until last fall when the day before I was to go in for a fill I received a call saying they were no longer doing fills. They said that the nurse who did them had left the facility and that they were refering people to another physician who I would have to pay cash for. I was very upset about this. The doctor they were sending me to did not specialize in bariat…

A few weeks ago when I was picking my 7 year old daughter up from school, she pointed to one of the other moms and said, "see her mom, you look exactly like her and she's not fat"! Then yesterday, we were shopping, I had my back to her and when I looked up to find her she had a scared look on her face. She said, "oh mom, you're getting so skinny I didnt recognize you"! I think she was looking for me for a few seconds and didn't know it was me right beside her. Poor girl. I scared her. Makes me feel good though! I've been a little down since the new year because the scale has been moving very slow. But I did start using my new Pilates machine, so I guess the inch…

ok i just have to share. i decided to go to the store and buy some jeans since all of my clothes are hanging off my body now. I hit the clearance racks and i pulled sizes ranging from 12-8. i tried the 12 and put them on and immediatley fell to the ground, next the 10 just about the same thing happened, then the 8 they fit good and yet still a little loose, who would've thought i'd be going back for a SMALLER size (6) i put them on and they FIT i have never been able to pull up a size 6 let alone button them. OMG i almost started to cry. i'm not one to rely on the scale so this morning i weighed myself and i have lost a total of 60 lbs!!!!!!!!!!! i love my lap band and l…

i am kinda on the short side......and 8 months ago, i was about as wide as tall..my stomach played a major part and stuck out alot....take a gander at my profile pic in green if you dont believe me.. anyhow, i noticed today while moving the wet clothes to the dryer that i could stand on my tippy toes and reach nearly all the way into the washer to get the clothes out...where as before, i couldnt reach more than half way and more than a few times had to get the ole man to help...now that was a wonderful moment for me and even teared up a bit at just how far i have come since june 6 now i know what your thinking, kinda silly yeah i know but when you notice your stomac…

Some NSV's to share: (in no particular order) I can see my cheekbones. Im down from a size 22 to a 18 i can take a comfortable bath again my calf-high boots fit perfectly Yesterday i was called a milf (look it up in the urban dictionary LOL) Lots of fun!! What are your recent NSV's? Please share

May 17th of last year was the day I started my new life after having surgery with doctor Alvarez down in Mexico.. The only thing I'm upset about this whole process is that I did not do this sooner. These past 9 months have been more of a wild ride then I had a ever imagined. If I had it to do all over again I would change nothing and go to the same process without hesitation. the day of my surgery I weighed 420 pounds as of this morning I weighed 236 not even 10 months later. At age 37 I felt as if I was 70 putting on 20 to 30 pounds a year you just do not realize how bad you feel now I feel as if I am 20. The stuff that I can do now that I could not do just 9 short mont…

I was just wondering if anyone has experienced very minimal weight loss after 2 week post. I am post a month and from week 2 to 4 there has been a 2 lb loss. There is no way I am eating enough that the intake calories vs deficit of a 338 lb man are being met. What am I ding wrong?

no one knew what a sleeve was! They had to google it! I was having terrible chest pain/ abdominal pain that got so bad that I couldn't take te pain anymore so hubby took me to the local ER. We r vacationing down in the Jersey shore. when I got to the ER, the triage nurse asked for my history, and I told her I had a VSG, and she looked at me like "what?" I explained to her the basic premise of the procedure & why I had it and she still looked a little perplexed. I was in so much pain at that point I didn't care i she got it or not.. I just needed some pain relief!! (2 doses of dilaudid and I was still in pain... Stoned, but in pain lol) The ER doc knew what the slee…

This Friday will make 7 weeks post-surgery, and this morning I finally entered Onederland! 199.3, to be exact. (Hence, the "just barely" in the title). I'm down 34 pounds; almost halfway to my goal weight. Still having a bit of trouble with the Protein (I either hate the taste, or can't get it down), but I'm not giving up. i ate about 5 bites of steak the other night, and it stayed down just fine, but I was so FULL!! A few papaya enzyme chewable tablets helped it go down a lot easier. Despite the eating difficulties... BEST DECISION I'VE EVER MADE!!

I was banded on February 7, 2012 my starting weigh was 250 pounds, I wore a size 22 and my BMI was 37. Today I weigh 171 (lost 79 pounds), I wear a size 10 and my BMI is normal at 25! stacy.bmp

1st pic pre-op 264 lbs; 2nd pic current 194 lbs.

Gastric bypass was August 23 2012 done at Humber river hospital in Toronto Ontario Start weight was 334 3 weeks Optifast Surgery date 302 pounds Current weight 194 Total loss of 140 pounds so far Day after surgery 33 years old February 14 2013. Happy valentines to me. My new jeans are a size 10 Today 194 pounds

It's been 3 weeks tomorrow and I have gone from 204 lbs to 191. Most if which I lost in the first week. Everyone keeps telling me they can see me losing weight but I don't see it. Why don't I see it? I have been really trying to do everything right. I was put in the hospital this past week for pancreatitis that they still don't know where that came from. I came home from that two days ago and had somehow gained 4 lbs! Which is ridiculous because I wasn't even allowed to eat or drink the whole time I was there. Back down to 191 now but I swear I have been stuck at this weight for what seems like 2 weeks. Frustrated.

Had surgery on December 10, 2012 highest weight was 379. As of this morning am down to 299. Haven't seen a 2 in a long long long time.

I'm down 45lbs since my surgery on Dec.17. In the last two weeks, my hips have begun to hurt really bad. The only thing I can think is that I'm crossing my legs more? It's so bad it has made many nights sleepless. I do exercise 3-4 times weekly (Zumba) Anyone else experience this?

The pics are now, Christmas, thanksgiving, and 2 weeks preop. I'm down 123 since Jan 2012, surgery July 2012. 16 lbs from goal of 158!!!

I am researching if whether or not WLS is for me. I am 5'7 and 240 lbs.. I have Rheumatoid Arthritis and I am Prediabetic, and anemic. My husband says I am not big enough. But I am tired of being exhausted and hurting all the time. I am afraid of my self control and that I won't do the tho hs required of me by the doc. Anyone have any thoughts or suggestions?

I have been fat all of my life, I remember as a freshman in High School wrestling varsity heavy weight which had a top limit of 230 and how I had to struggle to stay under that limit. I fought my weight all through my adult life finally ending up at 324 in my early 40's. Finally joining WW and getting back down into the 280's in the late 90's. In 2005 I had knee surgery and was back up to the wrong side of 300, so I went back to WW and after 8 months of hard work I got down to 250 where I stalled. I finally got down to 249.8 and then started putting weight back on. That number 249.8 has always been a magical number to me since then, but I have never been able to come cl…

I have being banded for 1 year and have lost 54 pounds total. Finally it took my doctor to put me in the green zone a hole year, and finally I feel some restriction and able to eat less and satisfied faster, but at this point I feel that I lost interest and motivation since I always see in this forum that everyone ales have had such a good results with their bands and for me it seems that it hasn't work as it should.. Need some big motivation, psicological help, and some word of encouragement because I'm even thinking of seing a doctor to flak about removing my band or going for sleeve surgery.. Please help

Has any one had a energy drink? If so what kind and how far along are you?

Hey everyone.. I am 5 months post op.. When are we out of the woods for any complications?? Just curious.. Next post op drs visit isn't for a few weeks... I am noticing how much more I can eat and drink.. Some things I can tolerate now, that I couldn't early on.. Gulping water, eating more food (about 1 1/2 cups), carbonation.. Thanks for any of you experiences..