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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. Thought I was gonna die!!!! but I didn't.

    By Nursing Student,
    • 1 reply
    • 693 views

  2. Will be a bandit 2nd week of Oct.. looking forward

    By Zhan,
    • 0 replies
    • 346 views

  3. Greetings from Long Beach California

    By plantoshrink,
    • 8 replies
    • 949 views

  4. Surgery scheduled for Aug 27 :)

    By BK Queen,
    • 2 replies
    • 529 views

  5. Hello From Queens, New York

    By DonTony,
    • 3 replies
    • 723 views

  6. New here. Been researching the Lap Band for a while.

    By deleteaccount,
    • 3 replies
    • 571 views

  7. Acid Attacks

    By oskensmiles,
    • 7 replies
    • 951 views

  8. Single Incision Lap Band

    By bgaylz,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,164 views

  9. Fatty Fatterson has a date

    By JanePatrick,
    • 9 replies
    • 897 views

  10. Surgery 2 days ago

    By trouble,
    • 7 replies
    • 891 views

  11. Surgery on Tuesday

    By thenewme1654,
    • 6 replies
    • 681 views

  12. Howdy Folks -- I'm new here

    By IAmTheDanimal,
    • 1 reply
    • 484 views

  13. What will you miss???

    By zeniada,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,154 views

  14. Hi! New to this

    By x2gamble,
    • 0 replies
    • 547 views

  15. Post-op lifestyle

    By Soundman999,
    • 6 replies
    • 724 views

  16. Tricare denied me - AGAIN!!

    By AZArmyWife36,
    • 15 replies
    • 4,239 views

  17. New and about to be banded on monday

    By kc2008,
    • 1 reply
    • 500 views

  18. I was denied today :/

    By Sarah,
    • 5 replies
    • 825 views

  19. My anthem medical policy

    By THEMAXWELLFAMILY,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,507 views

  20. My time is here

    By missouri girl,
    • 4 replies
    • 659 views

  21. Mexico???

    By zeniada,
    • 0 replies
    • 622 views

  22. If

    By possumtrot,
    • 1 reply
    • 663 views

  23. Hello, my name is possumtrot

    By possumtrot,
    • 25 replies
    • 2,594 views

  24. 10 day Post Op appt w/Dr.

    By Sunshine,
    • 5 replies
    • 810 views

  25. Another newbie

    By andread73,
    • 1 reply
    • 488 views

  26. Hi everyone! back again! :)

    By tattooed,
    • 1 reply
    • 656 views

  27. Isopure protein drinks...

    By zeniada,
    • 2 replies
    • 884 views

  28. Hello :)

    By Jennim89,
    • 2 replies
    • 579 views

  29. New To This

    By WannaBFree,
    • 0 replies
    • 510 views

  30. Banded yesterday!

    By chrome_chainsaw,
    • 3 replies
    • 645 views

  31. Newbie

    By tifbaby,
    • 3 replies
    • 737 views

  32. itz like burger king...have it ur way...

    By justrite8142,
    • 1 reply
    • 699 views

  33. New Kid On The Block

    By marcwar,
    • 0 replies
    • 419 views

  34. Pre, Pre OP anexiety!

    By Soundman999,
    • 0 replies
    • 563 views

  35. Already banded but new to this forum

    By karlsnuggett,
    • 3 replies
    • 570 views

  36. Hi all. New here

    By leeblewb,
    • 0 replies
    • 464 views

  37. Intro and need advice please

    By KFonseca,
    • 0 replies
    • 568 views

  38. Just Had First Visit with Surgeon

    By KathySoxFan,
    • 2 replies
    • 669 views

  39. don't know if I would qualify

    By sandiego15,
    • 1 reply
    • 445 views

  40. Oh my gosh it's happening!!

    By CuT*ThE*CrAp,
    • 6 replies
    • 810 views

  41. I can't believe I HAVE A SURGERY DATE!

    By LapGyrl,
    • 17 replies
    • 1,543 views

  42. I got my Date, Finally!!!!!!!!!!!

    By sarah092080,
    • 3 replies
    • 578 views

  43. Curious

    By destonee,
    • 4 replies
    • 612 views

  44. Dont wanna tell a soul...

    By zeniada,
    • 26 replies
    • 2,348 views

  45. 1 week Post OP Loudmouth :D

    By TheUrbanWasteland,
    • 3 replies
    • 674 views

  46. Sliders???

    By zeniada,
    • 1 reply
    • 568 views

  47. Newbee

    By Awakening Chrissy,
    • 9 replies
    • 943 views

  48. Finally.....a smile from my heart

    By Sunshine,
    • 5 replies
    • 731 views

  49. Back to work, 50 lbs lighter, and no one noticed! LOL

    By Donna4545,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,732 views

  50. Hello All!!!

    By cleetus77532,
    • 1 reply
    • 540 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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