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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..another newbie..but a long time lurker!

    By ajames79,
    • 9 replies
    • 593 views

  2. Newbie

    By cherry03,
    • 5 replies
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  3. What's the possibility of....

    By zeniada,
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  4. I got my referral today!!!

    By Awakening Chrissy,
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    • 406 views

  5. Canadian off to Mexico for band

    By Mel54,
    • 2 replies
    • 474 views

  6. Anxiously Awaiting Approval

    By erikamayfield,
    • 22 replies
    • 1,980 views

  7. IM SOO READY!!!! Pre-op Testing Questions.

    By THEMAXWELLFAMILY,
    • 2 replies
    • 491 views

  8. Adding profile picture so it shows up on your posts

    By jenontheband,
    • 3 replies
    • 606 views

  9. Local Support Groups

    By Estrellita,
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  10. Hi everyone

    By KathySoxFan,
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  11. Hello from NYC!

    By lk77,
    • 16 replies
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  12. New bandee

    By stamper,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,166 views

  13. FINALLY, officially introducing myself

    By susidivah,
    • 4 replies
    • 623 views

  14. Today is the day!!!

    By a.walker,
    • 23 replies
    • 2,169 views

  15. 3 days until surgery

    By stephmarie,
    • 6 replies
    • 713 views

  16. All I want is my WLS UGGGGGH!!!

    By YOLANDA240,
    • 9 replies
    • 990 views

  17. Members speak-- whats in your fridge??

    By THEMAXWELLFAMILY,
    • 11 replies
    • 884 views

  18. Weight Tracker

    By YOLANDA240,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,217 views

  19. anyone have surgery August 4th!??!?!?!

    By jenn20,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,107 views

  20. Hello

    By Mimi2three,
    • 1 reply
    • 492 views

  21. Something unexpected.....

    By Sunshine,
    • 5 replies
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  22. 4 weeks out.

    By Jax13,
    • 3 replies
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  23. Hi everyone :)

    By mez,
    • 1 reply
    • 573 views

  24. Dr.Arturo martinez patients

    By lyn74,
    • 3 replies
    • 567 views

  25. So... getting a little nervous..

    By Kelkie,
    • 1 reply
    • 583 views

  26. Hey! Hi! How are YOU?

    By Twinkles,
    • 2 replies
    • 616 views

  27. Hello from SoCal...

    By Zippy74,
    • 11 replies
    • 876 views

  28. Anyone banded in June?

    By kattraku,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,055 views

  29. new to site...... date set

    By jennylou3,
    • 0 replies
    • 453 views

  30. Would Appreciate Advice

    By Estrellita,
    • 8 replies
    • 880 views

  31. Hair loss and my answer!!

    By Chicago29,
    • 11 replies
    • 2,033 views

  32. New to the site!

    By Roxy19,
    • 3 replies
    • 545 views

  33. Fun Goals

    By Ralop1,
    • 25 replies
    • 2,005 views

  34. Back to life, back to reality!

    By Souldancer,
    • 6 replies
    • 766 views

  35. sleeved!!

    By kuwait sleever,
    • 3 replies
    • 637 views

  36. So here I am...

    By Wimic,
    • 3 replies
    • 711 views

  37. Supportive Daughter

    By Leave it to Sleever,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,580 views

  38. Nervous and hopeful

    By machan,
    • 1 reply
    • 568 views

  39. New Member

    By healthyme0710,
    • 2 replies
    • 685 views

  40. Dumb question?

    By jenontheband,
    • 2 replies
    • 526 views

  41. Lurker ready for intro

    By Lakelady,
    • 0 replies
    • 577 views

  42. Heya from Georgia

    By GonnaBeFit,
    • 1 reply
    • 553 views

  43. Will this really work for???

    By zeniada,
    • 6 replies
    • 840 views

  44. Banded on Monday

    By missygirl314,
    • 6 replies
    • 869 views

  45. Statring this journey

    By jerzgirlaz,
    • 1 reply
    • 506 views

  46. Hey y'all, first time caller..

    By NC Dave,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,003 views

  47. LapBand Surgery 9-3-10

    By XOQtblondi@aol.com,
    • 3 replies
    • 936 views

  48. Post-op pain

    By Number50,
    • 2 replies
    • 861 views

  49. Hello from North Carolina

    By tprivett,
    • 1 reply
    • 684 views

  50. Today marks 2 months since surgery

    By Lillie24,
    • 8 replies
    • 971 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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