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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. hello!

    By mlara86,
    • 1 reply
    • 453 views

  2. 5 days post surgery and feeling...

    By CountryGirlatHeart,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,001 views

  3. Down but not out

    By NikiS,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,362 views

  4. Hi Everyone..Had the surgery a month ago!`

    By lace7787,
    • 4 replies
    • 693 views

  5. So this is what normal feels like?

    By emme2009,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,011 views

  6. Anyone From MA? Looking for Support

    By harringm13,
    • 3 replies
    • 658 views

  7. A quick Hello from er in the U.K.

    By Ryleysgirl,
    • 1 reply
    • 470 views

  8. New and getting started with a few laughs

    By XBIGJIMX,
    • 2 replies
    • 595 views

  9. Hello - New To This......

    By EdithM,
    • 5 replies
    • 851 views

  10. Another new guy

    By Tony,
    • 2 replies
    • 556 views

  11. Hello from Florida!

    By shante87,
    • 6 replies
    • 741 views

  12. I'm APPROVED!

    By FlyGirl,
    • 5 replies
    • 662 views

  13. Thoughts

    By Sac_Girl,
    • 21 replies
    • 2,330 views

  14. so nervous

    By jsouza,
    • 6 replies
    • 824 views

  15. well,here i go!!!!!!!!!

    By chefjacki,
    • 8 replies
    • 946 views

  16. Uggghhhh....annoyed

    By Fleur de lis,
    • 17 replies
    • 2,126 views

  17. Frustrated

    By dk4k,
    • 1 reply
    • 591 views

  18. New journey

    By gettinghealthier,
    • 1 reply
    • 491 views

  19. 6 days to go

    By MU DOG,
    • 0 replies
    • 391 views

  20. I'm new and just started researching

    By made4more,
    • 4 replies
    • 631 views

  21. Newbie Fort Bragg, NC

    By Rene85,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,189 views

  22. Hello! Newby Here! Surgery was 10/12/10.

    By BigMommaNoMore,
    • 4 replies
    • 779 views

  23. New Beginning

    By wlcjprice,
    • 4 replies
    • 556 views

  24. Another Noob!

    By BandedDude,
    • 2 replies
    • 500 views

  25. Banded newbie. :)

    By doll_xo,
    • 2 replies
    • 715 views

  26. Down 74.5 lbs

    By NtvTxn,
    • 15 replies
    • 2,277 views

  27. Beginning the Journey

    By sandiegolapband,
    • 0 replies
    • 616 views

  28. Surgery in TWO WEEKS...and a little nervous!

    By katierose,
    • 0 replies
    • 553 views

  29. New...and soo grateful!

    By bandedtemple,
    • 3 replies
    • 565 views

  30. Just APPROVED and so excited!!!!!!!!

    By YanaBanana,
    • 5 replies
    • 838 views

  31. Getting Closer!!

    By harbottled,
    • 3 replies
    • 755 views

  32. Is it wrong to keep it a secret?

    By Monday_thru_Friday,
    • 17 replies
    • 2,124 views

  33. DENIED- DENIED-APPROVED!

    By Vicki,
    • 8 replies
    • 903 views

  34. 3 days post op newbie here :)

    By perkins1010,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,063 views

  35. Self Perception Issues?? Anyone??

    By MissCherita,
    • 3 replies
    • 824 views

  36. Feeling sad!

    By khouston,
    • 5 replies
    • 643 views

  37. In my 5th month post-op, finally saying hello!

    By zanneg,
    • 0 replies
    • 598 views

  38. Banded 2005 - Still around??

    By Lynn B,
    • 1 reply
    • 434 views

  39. New here - American woman living in The Netherlands

    By Hollandy,
    • 4 replies
    • 605 views

  40. Hello

    By silverhairedgoddess,
    • 4 replies
    • 411 views

  41. Hi everyone!

    By Kgramlich,
    • 0 replies
    • 364 views

  42. Also New Here (Canada)

    By JanetS,
    • 0 replies
    • 383 views

  43. I have arrived !!!

    By KBME,
    • 1 reply
    • 642 views

  44. 4 Week Stall/Plateau

    By Carrin,
    • 0 replies
    • 458 views

  45. Relief Band

    By Sun Rae,
    • 1 reply
    • 567 views

  46. Lap Band Newbie

    By SummerMoon,
    • 3 replies
    • 539 views

  47. Approved! Now waiting for a date...

    By denalichic,
    • 3 replies
    • 559 views

  48. hello all just joined in mn

    By amybethy,
    • 39 replies
    • 3,049 views

  49. New Bandit person from Holland (Netherlands)

    By JaneDutch,
    • 6 replies
    • 715 views

  50. Hope this offers encouragement through stalls.

    By mp8btpc,
    • 1 reply
    • 582 views

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    • buildabetteranna

      buildabetteranna

      over 20 lbs down since4 the pre surgery diet and surgery on the 14th
      · 1 reply
      1. Selina333

        Selina333

        Yay!! Congrats. I know how good that feels. 🤩

    • Jenopolis

      Jenopolis

      Had a sleeve in 2017, lost over 100 pounds. Had a DS surgery this year (2025) for more sustainable weight loss. 🤞
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    • buildabetteranna

      buildabetteranna

      The 14th was my day. I am home and recovery is going pretty smooth. They even let me walk out of the hospital. Picture of me in recovery curtesy of my boyfriend lol. 

      · 3 replies
      1. DaisyChainOz

        DaisyChainOz

        Glad it went well!! Wishing you a speedy recovery and wonderful success!! 🤗

      2. buildabetteranna

        buildabetteranna

        Thank you ❤️

      3. Selina333

        Selina333

        Neat you have a pic of this day! I was sooo happy to get my surgery. It was well worth it! And I'm not even near my goal. I had surgery Dec. 2!

    • Alisa_S

      Alisa_S

      Bought a treadmill and some 5 lb weights. Time to get off my butt and get moving!
      · 1 reply
      1. DaisyChainOz

        DaisyChainOz

        That's a great choice! 😊

    • DaisyChainOz

      DaisyChainOz

      Surgery done!  Really looking forward to the next chapter 🥳😁
      · 3 replies
      1. GreenTealael

        GreenTealael

        Congratulations!!🎉

      2. Bugzy46

        Bugzy46

        Congrats

      3. Alisa_S

        Alisa_S

        Fantastic! Best of luck to you & I hope you're healing nicely & not having much pain!🙏

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