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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. Gastric sleeve

    By grovira78,
    • 22 replies
    • 2,047 views

  2. Some questions for a nervous nelly...

    By nervousnelly,
    • 17 replies
    • 2,046 views

  3. Oh no! Thanksgiving is coming!!!!!

    By theninside,
    • 23 replies
    • 2,046 views

  4. 1 Month Out Today!

    By Lizbeth,
    • 15 replies
    • 2,046 views

  5. one week post op depression

    By sleevedinmichigan,
    • 12 replies
    • 2,045 views

  6. Before and After

    By Im14fun,   
    • 10 replies
    • 2,045 views

  7. Nervous and excited

    By xbander,
    • 16 replies
    • 2,045 views

  8. Constipation After Surgery

    By crystalcdbailey,
    • 19 replies
    • 2,045 views

  9. Plateau at 3 weeks post-op. Seriously

    By pokeyvenus,
    • 8 replies
    • 2,045 views

  10. Bowel changes

    By Matlock23,
    • 18 replies
    • 2,045 views

  11. Not Losing Weight : /

    By bandedgorJESS,
    • 15 replies
    • 2,045 views

  12. South of the border? Am I crazy to even concider that?

    By toolman tim,
    • 28 replies
    • 2,045 views

  13. Ugh Really World? Now Is Not The Time!

    By Stelina,
    • 19 replies
    • 2,045 views

  14. Calling all October 2014 sleevers.

    By hortonl,
    • 32 replies
    • 2,044 views

  15. Here Goes! (1.5.05)

    By northerner,
    • 25 replies
    • 2,044 views

  16. Denied!!! :'(

    By Tina Marie,
    • 24 replies
    • 2,044 views

  17. VSG is my last resort - but am I giving up to quickly on losing weight on my own?

    By gms1972,
    • 15 replies
    • 2,043 views

  18. May sleeverss ONLY !

    By kristyyy21,
    • 31 replies
    • 2,042 views

  19. 4 days post opt!

    By Matida,
    • 32 replies
    • 2,042 views

  20. Bummed out and sad

    By KJK,
    • 21 replies
    • 2,042 views

  21. Had Lap-Band on Friday, May 4th

    By lodum,
    • 22 replies
    • 2,042 views

  22. Hello ..

    By Guest ~Julie~,
    • 12 replies
    • 2,041 views

  23. Anyone Had Gastric Bypass Then A Redo?

    By DEBZ,
    • 4 replies
    • 2,041 views

  24. Soft Drinks vs Band

    By Ginaki,
    • 8 replies
    • 2,041 views

  25. My 1 year since surgery before and after

    By gruiz27,
    • 23 replies
    • 2,041 views

  26. Effects of Alcohol after Lap Band Surgery

    By guitarjeff,
    • 11 replies
    • 2,040 views

  27. Psych Evaluation

    By Sparklette,
    • 30 replies
    • 2,040 views

  28. SCARED TRICARE standard WILL SAY NO

    By purplewawa,
    • 12 replies
    • 2,040 views

  29. Updates with pictures

    By alswifey,
    • 27 replies
    • 2,040 views

  30. Before & After Pics

    By bthomas08,
    • 24 replies
    • 2,039 views

  31. getting nervous! Need to vent! Surgery 8/17/11

    By emmas mom,
    • 13 replies
    • 2,038 views

  32. Self Pay in Michigan - Just starting out....

    By Parshuter,
    • 24 replies
    • 2,038 views

  33. Headed down Mexico way

    By Zoe,
    • 20 replies
    • 2,038 views

  34. Going to my first class this week!

    By bluebabe0485,
    • 5 replies
    • 2,037 views

  35. To Sleeve Or Not To Sleeve...

    By Jenn31MA,
    • 18 replies
    • 2,037 views

  36. 11 days post-op and eating TOO MUCH!

    By gkilpatrick,
    • 20 replies
    • 2,036 views

  37. Cold feet?

    By vegaslaw,
    • 18 replies
    • 2,036 views

  38. Getting Gastric Sleeve Surgery Tomorrow At 10 Am!

    By blackanese25,
    • 18 replies
    • 2,036 views

  39. HELP! Protein shake who?

    By ake,
    • 21 replies
    • 2,036 views

  40. scared/embarrassed/unsure

    By nerolid,
    • 15 replies
    • 2,036 views

  41. 5 Months out... My story

    By mikeyaintskerd,
    • 16 replies
    • 2,036 views

  42. Sooo I'm finally seeking help with my weight issues

    By PrettyGirlJey,
    • 28 replies
    • 2,035 views

  43. Leaks and complications first hand i want to hear from you.

    By lc6342,
    • 14 replies
    • 2,035 views

  44. banded 6/30,my story, doing really good

    By pmcw,
    • 16 replies
    • 2,034 views

  45. I have a date!

    By Ky.hen,
    • 14 replies
    • 2,032 views

  46. One Year Surgiversary!

    By cam,
    • 18 replies
    • 2,032 views

  47. Feeling guilty

    By Butterbeanfly,
    • 24 replies
    • 2,032 views

  48. Re-Introduction after 2 years banded

    By ccar50,
    • 20 replies
    • 2,032 views

  49. I'm SO ready...Let's DO THIS THING!

    By SeattleSue,
    • 20 replies
    • 2,032 views

  50. So much regret.

    By caseycat7,
    • 15 replies
    • 2,032 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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