Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories

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Hi there, I have a suspected internal hernia, my surgeon is going in to have a look on March 24 as all my ct scans etc have come back clear. Anyway, I could not sleep last night due to this severe burning right up my esophagus and in my upper abdominal area does anyone know if this could be related to the hernia or was it just acid reflux, I have never felt anything like that before. I'm going to contact my surgeon on Monday but just wondered if anyone has experienced this? Thank you!! Elaine

I weighed this morning and I am down 70 lbs now! Wow!!! Soooo happy! I still have a long way to go to reach my ultimate goal but for some reason, this 70 lb mark feels like a huge victory to me. Perhaps it's because I'm finally beginning to see it and feel it? Maybe it's because I can now fit into "regular size" clothes instead of shopping in the fat girl section. Maybe it's because I'm getting lots of compliments from people who are noticing now? Maybe it's because I can finally sleep all night long without waking up with joint pain? Maybe it's because I had blood work drawn a few weeks ago and my cholesterol, triglycerides, and blood glucose levels are all finally at no…

I went to my primary doctor today for a checkup. When I finally caved and said I'd move forward on the bariatric surgery back in the summer of 2012, she did everything to convince me to have bypass or the sleeve because I needed to lose at least 100 lbs. and she said none of her other patients with the band ever lost more than 60 lbs. She said to me that if I could get to 150 lbs. she would be thrilled and she just didn't think that would happen with the band. Well...today she ate her words. I am at 150 lbs. and uh.... six pounds less than she weighs.

Hello my beautiful sleevers! My ass is shrinking at rapid rates and I'm not sure how I feel about that. It used to be one of my most coveted ASSets. Lmao. So I've gotta start these lunges and squats to build that booty up again. Any pointers on how to build that booty?!

Proud of Me!!!

I read many posts, and not sure how to respond to many of them...so I decided just to make a statement concerning MY weight loss approach... My problem was I could not control my eating....every diet in the world is not going to do anything for me if I can't stop eating.....I could eat an entire large pizza's all by myself...along with a couple of beers, and then dessert! Every Friday Night! So I had WLS to stop me - prevent me from overeating....simple as that...I have a band wrapped around my stomach that stops me from eating too much.....physically impossible to over eat.... I eat a 1/10th of what I used to on any given day...and the best part is I'm not hungry, …

I thought there was a "recipe" swap forum but I can't find it. I wanted to share one that I'm quite happy with. It's now in My Fitness Pal under "Heather's Banoffee Protein Muffins". 1 banana 1/3 cup Now whey Protein (Toffee Caramel Fudge) 1/3 cup oats vanilla cinnamon 1/4 cup skim milk (or less) Slice up the banana and blend all the ingredients in a Magic Bullet. Spray a mini muffin pan and spoon to fill 2/3 (makes 16 mini muffins). Bake at 350 for about 6 minutes. Each is 30 calories. I listed the serving size as 4 muffins.

So yeah this might sound strange but I need clearance on it because it's a little strange and since I'm starting back at work on Monday I need to figure out how to make it stop or how to help it. After I eat a meal or a shake I get this noise that starts to come up my throat kind of like like a burp but just like air or something. It sounds like after you wash dishes and the Water goes down the drain. Why am I hearing this ?

It was just a year ago I first heard about the sleeve. I hit the grounds running and flew through all the hoops to make it happen. I was sleeved on May 3rd, and now I have hit my goal of losing 100 pounds! It has been a great journey!

Hi all. Haven't been on in a while. Partially cause I'm having a hard time and feel like a failure. I have an apt coming up with my therapist to work know stuff. Anyways, here is a progress pic. HW 332 Dos 306 CW 229 height 5'8". Down 103lbs! Went from 26/28 to 16. Slow but sure i'll get there! [ATTACH]41927[/ATTACH]

I use to hate taking pics...I don't anymore! Thanks Miss Pealie, the best Lap Band in the world!

I'm done 30 lbs! I love love love my Lapband! ❤️

I can't believe I'm now a size 8. 8 months ago I was a size 22!! Keep the faith, its possible!! [ATTACH]41038[/ATTACH]

A few years ago I was encouraging a friend's Mother to get off the sofa, turn off the TV, and get outdoors. She did not. Soon she was in a nursing home in front of the TV, bribing the nurses to bring her sweets. Then she died. So I retired Dec. 2012, at 66 after working 47 years, and found myself sitting on the sofa, depressed, eating, and watching TV. I felt myself heading in the same direction as that lady I mentioned. Went to another WLS Seminar last year for my husband, and oh dear Lord when they said I qualified I could not believe it! I have been shouting hurray! ever since I was sleeved. No matter what, I wanted to be mobile and not die a fat old lady who could n…

Sleeved 10/7/13 HW 262 SW 232 CW 177

I haven't committed to sugery yet, so I'm coming from that perspective. When I think of good times with family and friends I think of dinners, picnics, parties, and all of the many homemade dishes and treats. I think one of my fears is losing something if I go ahead, like the special occasions will be different, or I won't be able to enjoy them as much. Am I just making food play too much of a role in my life? Have any of you struggled with it? Do you still enjoy the foods you always have?

A little over 8 months out. About 15lbs from my goal. So happy with my decision to do this. Could do without the sagging skin, but I'll work on that!

I had surgery sept 2012 starting at 448 present wt 242 I had some heart issues for almost a year during my rapid wt loss had to be off work on disability that was rough. Finally got it under control and went back to work august2013. I have become ABLE- I can chase my grandson, fit in most chairs, wipe my ass in any stall, enjoy cooking and eating, exercise ( I can swim laps for over an hour) walk a mile without debilitating pain and get in and out of a sofa with ease(I don't even think about it anymore- it used to worry me all the time once I sat down would I be able to get back up- can you say embarrassing). I can not wait for onederland my goal is first to be under 2…

Hi... I know there's already a forum for this but I thought I'd start a new one as I'd like to hear more about anyone's experiences here.

I received a call from my surgery coordinator Evelyn, Anthem BCBS of Texas approved my claim and my surgery has been scheduled for March 3rd. I will meet with Dr. Frenzel on Thursday for more instructions.

Here is a new picture. I had my sleeve on December 10 2012, at that time I weighed 379. Currently 219.

SW 230 CW120 Surgery date 06/07/2012 [ATTACH]41287[/ATTACH]

hey guys I haven't posted in a while.. my start weight was 307 and now I'm down to 204. I am 53 lbs from reaching my goal and 4 lbs from ONEderland!!! here's some pictures of my journey sofar!!

So when I weighed a week ago I was 199. But that was too close to 200 for me to call it real. Well this morning I was 191 so I will officially Celebrate the milestone. That's the most significant loss I've had since preop, but I guess 2 weeks of diarrhea, 2 rounds of IV fluids and feeling like sh... 24/7 will do that to ya. I'd really rather be celebrating being off these damn antibiotics that are making me so sick. But still.... Yea Me!

Today I am 8 weeks post op and I have lost 71 lbs total, 20 during two week liquid phase pre op and 51 during the 8 weeks after surgery. Best decision of my life. Was heading for double knee replacements and could not walk 50 feet because of severe pain. I was ready to quit work but now I am walking 2 to 3 miles a day, Still have pain in knees but getting better. Feel fantastic overall. I read alot of the negative issues people are having but wanted to share my story.

I just can't stomach those protein shakes, there has to be a better way .

Hello I was sleeved in May of 2013... Lost 85 pounds the first 3.5 months .... Have been kinda stuck since October or so ... I don't know why I can't find the motivation to go to the gym even though I wants to lose another 90 pounds ... I have snacking and eating some stuff I don't shouldn't be... So I know why I haven't lost any weight. I'm wondering the best way to start over... Should I start the food stages over again? Yes I know the gym is a big part of it... But I'm interested in the best way to Deal with the food ... I feel hungry like I did pre surgery ... But obviously I eat a lot less when I do eat the junk.. Thank you for any help

I have 8 days (counting today) until my surgery. I am into my pre-op diet. I am drinking Muscle Milk and Premiere Protein Shakes (variety of flavors from both) the only one I am not fond of is MM Strawberry n creme. I'm so excited,I'll keep you posted!

I'm just curious to see if any other WLS person has had their spouse change his/her eating/exercising habits along with you, and benefitted by becoming healthy along with you? My husband has lost 50 pounds over the last nine months. He exercises 6 days a week now (we work out together on the weekends) and he eats a whole lot less food..... doesn't rat second helpings, never snacks anymore, and making great food choices. He has been my rock throughout this past year and as happy as he is for me..... I am as happy for him and proud of him!!!!

I am sitting here at 5 months losing 52 lbs. I am happy. I take the multi Vitamins,Calcium,d3 and b12 required. But I also take Biotin, cranberry, probiotic and a anti-inflammatory (which spell check won't let me add). I visited with my aunt last weekend and she was amazed at my face. I had Bells Palsy 7 years ago. I was left with one side drooping and hearing loss. A month prior to that I had sudden hearing loss syndrome. So between both of those, I have pretty moderate hearing loss. I have tried everything they told me to do but hearing and droopiness only got a little better. Also went in for another hearing assessment a week ago. He told me that I was hearing bet…

It sleeved 2weeks ago today feel so down and depressed I thought the weight would fall off me and was so excited but iv not lost a pound nothing there has to be something wrong I thought I'd be 15lbs down by now thyroid is fine and I'm on liquids any advice?

Last Sunday I weighed 204. Today 197!!! Woohoo!!!!! I was beginning to fear I would never weigh less than 200 lbs again. That means I lost 7lbs in one week. I know for some of y'all that is no big deal, but for me it is amazing! I began my journey with a month long stall. My average rate of loss is 5 lbs a month with 2-3 lbs a week if its a losing week. I am over the moon! I just wanted to say keep following the plan and things do work out!

This is such an amazing song. I don't know how anyone could listen to it and not want to break out into their wildest dance...even if others are looking. This song is special to me because I know how much my sister would have loved it, she died two years ago yesterday and I played it for her at the cemetery as I placed spring flowers for her and my father. It's strange that I'm writing about such a happy song, but as I type I'm a bit sad because I still miss her terribly and even though my heart tells me she heard me playing that song (the diet coke my brother in law left for her kept falling over, for no reason...I think she was telling me it was flat and time for a n…

This has nothing to do with my band, but in this forum I am among friends and this is a place that I like to share things...not always related to the band and I hope no one minds. As I mentioned in a previous post, my sister died two years ago yesterday and I'm really dealing with some heavy emotions. One thing made me chuckle...and it shouldn't have, but it did because it was so sweet. When I went to the funeral home to do my sister's hair and makeup, my brother in law almost got upset when I told him I was placing the wig on her head without a wig cap. I didn't say a word, just put my head down and waited for him to realize that it wouldn't matter anymore. He was s…

Yesterday I was 1 lb. from my goal...guess what I did? Went to DQ and had a medium turtle blizzard with extra pecans and chocolate...chunky style. LOL My daughter made a great grade on a test and I hadn't rewarded her with treats in a very long time and we went for it! Welp, I guess I've officially put off my goal day for a few more days. Drats! What was I thinking? They DO sell smoothies afterall!

My doc won't tell me how much is in there or how much he recovered or put in. Im kinda aggravated but maybe it's a good thing. He knows im very inquisitive about all thing medical and ESP my band. I think he doesn't want me to be obsessive about it? Im not really that way just curious really. I don't know, I feel that this is mine and I have a right to know but he won't tell. I love him to pieces but this is annoying me.

I guess a sign that my slight body dysmorphia is wearing off is that clothes look huge! You can't keep me out of the stores these days, I'm not concerned about losing much more and can feel better about buying a set size - thrift stores are still my faves, but I have begun buying new off the rack. What I've noticed is now that I realize I'm smaller, clothes seem to have gotten bigger. I grabbed a pair of pants in my old size and couldn't believe how big they were, I can fit BOTH of my legs in one pant leg! Dang!

Advice from bandsters who have reached their goal. How did you approach maintenance? Did you allow yourself to continue to lose until you stopped, leaving the band as it was? Or did you get a slight unfill when you got where you wanted to be? If so, how many adjustments did it require to get you back to green?

I thought I would start a new thread consisting of inspirational quotes..... I've been collecting several over the last few months, and I read them often. Please feel free to add any that you have read that you might be willing to share. Quote for today.... NEVER EVER GIVE UP. YOU ARE STRONGER AND MUCH MORE AMAZING THAN YOU THINK.

Oh boy! I am kinda freaking out!!!! I'm sitting at the hospital right now, about to go back. Was anyone else crazy nervous?! P.S., my doc didn't tell me about the tube down my nose...not looking forward to that!!!

Eight months and a day ago, I woke up with diabetes, sleep apnea, crazy blood pressure fluctuations, tired, unmotivated and with low self-esteem...even though I didn't know it. Eight months and a day ago, I followed through with a surgery that most people frown upon and have misconceptions about. They told me not to do it: "consider the risks" they said. Eight months and a day ago, I told myself "this is the right thing to do, the decisions that make you think hard about are usually the ones that will impact your life the most but they are often for the best." Eight months and a day ago, I put my life in strangers hands and trusted that in the end I would come out…

All Time High 335 pounds Surgery Weight 285 pounds Today's Weight 191 pounds TOTAL LOST 94 pounds According to my Dr, I have not lost 87% of my "Excess Body Fat". My goal has been and remains 185 just 6 more pounds down, but I'm not certain if I can or should get there. That said, I know my weight is pretty good now, and I don't want to move up an an ounce. Biggest bumps along the way, gallbladder flair ups, pancreatitis related to gallbaldder - twice and had to have my gallbladder removed.

Sometimes it is about the numbers. NSVs are great, but to be healthy I need the numbers to reflect that. So as of today (14 months out), I have lost over 110 pounds. I have less than 30 pounds to lose to reach goal. I have lost 41% of my original weight. And for me, the number that got to me the most today – 80%. I have lost 80% of my excess weight. So if you're starting out on this journey, don't get discouraged by the statistics. Do your own math. Know what you need to lose. Know the percentages. Understand what it's going to take to lose the weight. And then set a realistic time period for reaching your goal. Believe in yourself, more than you believe…

Here I am just a mere 2.5 pounds from my goal and wondering where the heck the time went? We all know that the older you get the faster time goes by, but this is unreal and I'm having some kind of time digesting it all. A year ago today, I was diagnosed with type II diabetes, crazy blood pressure and severe obstructive sleep apnea (a few weeks later). I knew something had to give, because I had too much living to do to have to worry about pills, testing and the sort. To some, the band was an extreme way to thwart off these diseases; to some, I didn't need to lose the weight at all. My questions to them were: Have you ever struggled with your weight? I have my ent…

Had my surgery on 9/25/13, (so really 4 months/1 week post op) and I am down 61lbs! I have never regretted my decision to have VSG! Don't get me wrong, I have struggles like everybody else, head hunger, stalls, food issues but no one said this was going to be easy. I just take it one day at a time, one pound at a time and do the best that I can. Love my sleeve!! Stats: Height: 5'1 Pre-op/starting weight: 238 Surgery weight: 222 Current weight: 177

Sorry in advance, this is a little gross! I just threw up dinner! I think I cleared out my stomach! How do you all track your calories when it doesn't stay down?

I know that when I was researching this surgery and this sight, I wanted to get an idea of the type of weight loss I could expect. I learned that EVERYONE is different and that EVERYONE loses at a diffrent rate--some faster, some slower. However, I wanted to share this with those who want to have some idea of the type of weight loss that can occur with the sleeve. I was sleeved on a Tuesday, so I weighed myseslf every Tuesday; those are reflected in the weekly weigh-in's. I was sleeved on the 18th, so the monthly weigh-in's reflect my weight on the 18th of each month. Surgery Date: June 18th, 2013 Height: 5' 6" Starting Weight: 248 / BMI 40.2 DOS Weight: 228 / BMI 3…

Hey guys. This is my first check in since surgery and today is 5days out and I feel alright today. A little tired and sore but good. The night before my surgery i could barely sleep. I cried the entire way to the hotel and that night. What if i died? I have a wonderful husband and a precious six year old daughter that i cant leave..... just because i dont want to be fat anymore. The morning of surgery i sent a text messege to my husband and told him he couldnt read it until i was in surgery. They weighed me and i was exactly 130 kilograms... (286 pounds) (i started this jouney at 304 pounds) they put me in a pre op rooom and took my vitals, inserted an iv, and push…

I am month 5 post op and about a month ago my hair starting falling out. I am getting my daily amount of protein. Any recommendations on how to stop my hair from falling out?

My surgery date is February 18 Dr. Lopez. I was just wondering is there anyone else out there with Feb. Surgery dates going to Mexico.