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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. I have a date, again

    By lamsunshine,
    • 16 replies
    • 1,357 views

  2. So excited to be here!

    By KKB,
    • 9 replies
    • 692 views

  3. Need Your Help!

    By WVLoser,
    • 8 replies
    • 753 views

  4. IM NEW/ VIRGIN to all of this!!!!!!

    By sleeveorbust,
    • 11 replies
    • 994 views

  5. New to the web site

    By t3byrider,
    • 0 replies
    • 563 views

  6. New to Lap-Band in VA

    By dmripah5899,
    • 5 replies
    • 720 views

  7. Am I thinking everything wrong?

    By Corrina12,
    • 8 replies
    • 567 views

  8. Pregnant and Losing?

    By Harbace,
    • 6 replies
    • 767 views

  9. Kansasan

    By Chiken,
    • 1 reply
    • 625 views

  10. I just got banded...

    By Ajh,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,644 views

  11. Ticker Factory...

    By JillianRN,
    • 3 replies
    • 804 views

  12. Greetings I'm patiently waiting to be banded

    By Loyalfriend,
    • 3 replies
    • 440 views

  13. new from chicago!

    By swissnis,
    • 5 replies
    • 494 views

  14. Another new one....and so excited!

    By doodlebug54,
    • 1 reply
    • 471 views

  15. hi!

    By phriend,
    • 7 replies
    • 746 views

  16. Two months post-op....30 lbs gone forever!

    By kalex21211,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,016 views

  17. Quick fix?

    By todd265y,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,030 views

  18. Has anyone used Care credit?

    By myralene,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,768 views

  19. Newbie from South Georgia

    By Sun Rae,
    • 2 replies
    • 648 views

  20. Going to be Sept. sleever!

    By meriteri,
    • 2 replies
    • 612 views

  21. After Surgery questions

    By arabrab,
    • 2 replies
    • 791 views

  22. Newbie from MS

    By ravenjeh,
    • 1 reply
    • 583 views

  23. It's time!!!!!!!!

    By Dansha,
    • 5 replies
    • 800 views

  24. 2 days post op

    By lil red raider,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,117 views

  25. Waiting for insurance approval...

    By hrb10,
    • 5 replies
    • 634 views

  26. Hi from Milton Keynes

    By blackcat,
    • 0 replies
    • 721 views

  27. Grandma 66 years old

    By spy7401,
    • 1 reply
    • 521 views

  28. 18 months later-158.5 pounds down-GOAL

    By Makulafamy,
    • 23 replies
    • 2,423 views

  29. HELP: Got banded yesterday and im swollen... need advice

    By lapband88,
    • 2 replies
    • 573 views

  30. Hi! I'm brand new

    By Bryn,
    • 2 replies
    • 691 views

  31. Maybe it's just me...

    By vanishingvixen,
    • 7 replies
    • 870 views

  32. One more step until I submit paperwork for insurance approval!

    By Beachy_Babs,
    • 0 replies
    • 343 views

  33. Waiting for surgery

    By cass00uiu,
    • 0 replies
    • 509 views

  34. Waiting for surgery and nervous

    By pdq_wl2,
    • 2 replies
    • 513 views

  35. 41 days to wait. Looking for input while I wait!

    By wanna.b.healthy,
    • 4 replies
    • 539 views

  36. Newbie Seeking Insurance Advice

    By vsgrocks,
    • 1 reply
    • 521 views

  37. Am I Kidding Myself?

    By gracierose,
    • 8 replies
    • 876 views

  38. I'm home from the hospital!!!

    By pcindy,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,179 views

  39. Please tell me your BMI and Bougie Size

    By christina@MIA,
    • 36 replies
    • 4,299 views

  40. just a quick question about pre op weight loss

    By selvester420,
    • 7 replies
    • 836 views

  41. Lap Band Vs Roller Coasters

    By Ice_Prince,
    • 2 replies
    • 580 views

  42. Tuesday 8/24/10

    By RevJ,
    • 2 replies
    • 513 views

  43. just another newbie

    By oldnanna,
    • 2 replies
    • 565 views

  44. Newbie

    By savedbygrace10,
    • 1 reply
    • 482 views

  45. Hello to the world of banding! Getting banded in one week!

    By MelBigBoobsDubDueces,
    • 5 replies
    • 711 views

  46. Waiting! Getting closer to having my VSG surgery!

    By mountain_lover,
    • 70 replies
    • 6,445 views

  47. 3rd Day Post Op Sleeve

    By GeorgieGirl1957,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,982 views

  48. One Month in Heaven!

    By mellifrits,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,231 views

  49. Hello

    By gettingready,
    • 0 replies
    • 463 views

  50. Thank you Sleevers

    By Xandria1,
    • 7 replies
    • 828 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. 🤞
      · 0 replies
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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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