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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. port infection then port removal

    By andrea71,
    • 10 replies
    • 2,301 views

  2. I get banded this Thur Aug 12.......

    By octroy,
    • 3 replies
    • 558 views

  3. Thank you for all this good info and . . .

    By juliarh,
    • 1 reply
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  4. the ordeal

    By Globetrotter,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,313 views

  5. How many oz?

    By Barbie_70,
    • 1 reply
    • 701 views

  6. The jury is in! Liquid diets SUCK!

    By mp8btpc,
    • 2 replies
    • 506 views

  7. Meeting with Surgeon

    By toyrenee,
    • 1 reply
    • 601 views

  8. National FDA Low BMI Research Study: Who else is in it?

    By ducati bonnie,
    • 0 replies
    • 666 views

  9. where do i start?...

    By impvixen,
    • 2 replies
    • 817 views

  10. Newbie

    By Kaybear79,
    • 1 reply
    • 418 views

  11. UHC Approved CPT43775

    By Papillon,
    • 5 replies
    • 816 views

  12. Help me understand??

    By gracierose,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,040 views

  13. "her" and "huh"...

    By justrite8142,
    • 3 replies
    • 803 views

  14. How do I get the Weight tracker into profile

    By Ocnlvr,
    • 5 replies
    • 485 views

  15. Wow, this site is amazing!

    By MKK,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,266 views

  16. I just want to say....

    By emmielouwho,
    • 4 replies
    • 616 views

  17. Vacation -- Not sure what to do??

    By krafticus,
    • 5 replies
    • 468 views

  18. Bloating and Gas

    By gracierose,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,041 views

  19. Just a few more tests....

    By Kimmysil,
    • 4 replies
    • 594 views

  20. Post Op Office Visits and Test?

    By MrAGaetano,
    • 1 reply
    • 750 views

  21. Seeking other FDA Research Study Patients

    By ducati bonnie,
    • 0 replies
    • 515 views

  22. New Member....Scheduled for VSG 09/20/10

    By Amari,
    • 7 replies
    • 947 views

  23. getting band aug 17

    By sagreenia,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,301 views

  24. exercise forums

    By sukil,
    • 0 replies
    • 573 views

  25. Does the cellulite hang around

    By gracierose,
    • 2 replies
    • 583 views

  26. Greetings!

    By Merrywood,
    • 0 replies
    • 462 views

  27. Birthday tomorrow - don't want to go to work!

    By KathyM,
    • 7 replies
    • 785 views

  28. Round 2, wish me luck

    By pcindy,
    • 8 replies
    • 710 views

  29. What was your experience at your first fill???

    By marlaj74,
    • 6 replies
    • 743 views

  30. So Cal Support group.

    By zeniada,
    • 2 replies
    • 599 views

  31. Finally approved

    By Silvia,
    • 0 replies
    • 600 views

  32. I need some advice and have some questions

    By KaysMama23,
    • 2 replies
    • 467 views

  33. New Here...Anyone else in NYC?

    By SinfulAngel,
    • 0 replies
    • 480 views

  34. Howdy from Texas

    By disappearingdiva,
    • 4 replies
    • 930 views

  35. Hello!

    By nisset,
    • 6 replies
    • 811 views

  36. Doctor's office unresponsive

    By PhillyGirl,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,084 views

  37. New to site (banded, 30lbs lost so far)

    By theskinnyme,
    • 3 replies
    • 712 views

  38. Looking for support

    By emmielouwho,
    • 9 replies
    • 871 views

  39. Emotional Eater

    By gracierose,
    • 2 replies
    • 591 views

  40. bcbs denial today-?? as good as gastic bypass

    By mila1013,
    • 6 replies
    • 2,173 views

  41. Hello Bandsters!

    By SmallerChristie,
    • 2 replies
    • 513 views

  42. I have first appointment scheduled with lap band surgeon

    By mentalistfan,
    • 8 replies
    • 740 views

  43. Need some help with pre-op diet

    By Almica88,
    • 7 replies
    • 871 views

  44. Hcg?

    By mp8btpc,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,227 views

  45. Progress feels good!

    By springlife,
    • 1 reply
    • 452 views

  46. almost 2 years out and can promise u a few things...

    By justrite8142,
    • 1 reply
    • 727 views

  47. Surgery 6/2/2010

    By donna1969,
    • 2 replies
    • 517 views

  48. New Here

    By macie1,
    • 1 reply
    • 553 views

  49. A few questions:

    By Sunshine,
    • 9 replies
    • 752 views

  50. Medical Neccesity Letter to Surgeon

    By toyrenee,
    • 3 replies
    • 706 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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