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This is the place to share your Weight Loss Surgery journey with other members. Please start your own thread to tell us more about yourself. Do you have weight loss surgery? Who was/is your surgeon? How much weight have you lost, what changes have you noticed, and what challenges have you overcome?

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  1. 11 months post-op and 183 pounds lost

    By RussT,
    • 9 replies
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  2. Looking Support/ Friends In Arlington Tx Area.

    By RoniB,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,301 views

  3. Am I the only one?

    By tinawstpnt,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,301 views

  4. How does smoking affect you pre-surgery?

    By Aaron50,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,301 views

  5. 6 months post op~

    By Brandeis,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,301 views

  6. Complications

    By rblessed,
    • 5 replies
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  7. Start At 355#s February 2012

    By Abadrooster,   
    • 8 replies
    • 1,301 views

  8. :)

    By Youngandwildresa93,
    • 9 replies
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  9. before and after pics , almost 2 months out

    By Sweeteyes27,
    • 10 replies
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  10. in hospital

    By elpaso73,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,301 views

  11. Mixed feelings i need advice

    By megpie,
    • 16 replies
    • 1,301 views

  12. Quick start

    By Packertrav,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,301 views

  13. Surgery Date Aug 16/ Started Liver Shrink Diet

    By annab,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,300 views

  14. Buffalo,NY

    By lovingheart,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,300 views

  15. My story!

    By Youngun,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,300 views

  16. Dr. Michael J. Orris - WLIA - Tempe, AZ

    By sndinwiddie,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,300 views

  17. What is it you WANT?

    By mpope,
    • 26 replies
    • 1,300 views

  18. 5 DAYS BEFORE SURGERY

    By dat_sweetmami,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,300 views

  19. Frantic Ready To Run

    By Laurabr1,
    • 16 replies
    • 1,300 views

  20. Hello All!

    By pippinje,
    • 16 replies
    • 1,300 views

  21. Low Bmi Bander

    By DeeDeeGirl,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,300 views

  22. 125 days after Sleeve

    By contestador,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,299 views

  23. hi fellow banders

    By geegee,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,299 views

  24. Change in attitude toward you after surgery, am I the only one?

    By Anna Montana84,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,299 views

  25. Introducing myself

    By Danigirl,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,299 views

  26. My Journey 6 mos post op

    By Kristi71,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,299 views

  27. 1 week post op - banded

    By cutiesue70,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,299 views

  28. Anyone Following The Gs Blogs On Youtube ?

    By Preacher's Wife,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,299 views

  29. Brand New Me Starts This Week! Had Lap Band Surgery Monday

    By Venicegurl79,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,298 views

  30. Back from Mexico

    By kemo46,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,298 views

  31. Learning Balance in a Bariatric Life

    By robin33,   
    • 4 replies
    • 1,298 views

  32. New to Forum. July 9th 2010 Surgery date!!!!

    By Wheatthin,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,298 views

  33. And Here We Go...

    By maxwellsmart,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,298 views

  34. banding in the uk on nhs?

    By tracey78,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,297 views

  35. OMG, Holy Sh*t, It's REALLY happening!

    By pcindy,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,297 views

  36. Middle TN and Centennial Hospital

    By ready_to_lose,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,297 views

  37. Day 3 In The Hospital..

    By preshiz pink,
    • 18 replies
    • 1,297 views

  38. Cindy's Story

    By cbchebert,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,297 views

  39. 3-26-15

    By LadyPullings,
    • 17 replies
    • 1,297 views

  40. Needing patience

    By Ready 4 change,
    • 23 replies
    • 1,297 views

  41. Had Surgery Yesterday!

    By EmmaB,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,297 views

  42. Almost time

    By sweetpea61956,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,297 views

  43. In The Hospital - Pre-Op 1 Day

    By newlook,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,297 views

  44. A Few More Questions

    By Ryanband07,
    • 16 replies
    • 1,296 views

  45. Introduction - Hi everyone! I'm 1 year post-op

    By shrinkingviolet,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,296 views

  46. I am feeling like a failure

    By Shelli_d,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,296 views

  47. PB and Slime

    By fa18mhr,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,296 views

  48. the first week

    By GinnyWhite,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,296 views

  49. Cookies

    By ProudGrammy,   
    • 5 replies
    • 1,296 views

  50. 1/3/12 Surgery W/dr. Kelly - My Story

    By jessicaemilia,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,296 views

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    • cryoder22

      cryoder22

      Day 1 of pre-op liquid diet (3 weeks) and I'm having a hard time already. I feel hungry and just want to eat. I got the protein and supplements recommend by my program and having a hard time getting 1 down. My doctor / nutritionist has me on the following:
      1 protein shake (bariatric advantage chocolate) with 8 oz of fat free milk 1 snack = 1 unjury protein shake (root beer) 1 protein shake (bariatric advantage orange cream) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein bar 1 protein shake (bariatric advantace orange cream or chocolate) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein soup (chicken) 3 servings of sugar free jello and popsicles throughout the day. 64 oz of water (I have flavor packets). Hot tea and coffee with splenda has been approved as well. Does anyone recommend anything for the next 3 weeks?
      · 1 reply
      1. NickelChip

        NickelChip

        All I can tell you is that for me, it got easier after the first week. The hunger pains got less intense and I kind of got used to it and gave up torturing myself by thinking about food. But if you can, get anything tempting out of the house and avoid being around people who are eating. I sent my kids to my parents' house for two weeks so I wouldn't have to prepare meals I couldn't eat. After surgery, the hunger was totally gone.

    • buildabetteranna

      buildabetteranna

      I have my final approval from my insurance, only thing holding up things is one last x-ray needed, which I have scheduled for the fourth of next month, which is my birthday.

      · 0 replies
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    • BetterLeah

      BetterLeah

      Woohoo! I have 7 more days till surgery, So far I am already down a total of 20lbs since I started this journey. 
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        NeonRaven8919

        Well done! I'm 9 days away from surgery! Keep us updated!

    • Ladiva04

      Ladiva04

      Hello,
      I had my surgery on the 25th of June of this year. Starting off at 117 kilos.😒
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        NeonRaven8919

        Congrats on the surgery!

    • Sandra Austin Tx

      Sandra Austin Tx

      I’m 6 days post op as of today. I had the gastric bypass 
      · 0 replies
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