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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 Bandsters

    By jyp,
    • 1 reply
    • 477 views

  2. My story

    By Sunshine,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,535 views

  3. esophageal dysmotility and VSG

    By CavyGuy,
    • 10 replies
    • 4,251 views

  4. Surgery successful

    By Number50,
    • 5 replies
    • 640 views

  5. Surgery 7/19/10, new to the site

    By betsys,
    • 4 replies
    • 622 views

  6. Yipee!!! Less than 100 lbs to go!!!!

    By Happy Destiny,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,097 views

  7. Hello, I'm new and just starting out

    By barbs47,
    • 2 replies
    • 746 views

  8. It's about time

    By aocon0630,
    • 3 replies
    • 691 views

  9. Hello!

    By forever_sumer,
    • 4 replies
    • 626 views

  10. hello, I,m new

    By jeffreyb4wv,
    • 2 replies
    • 494 views

  11. New- Qs about eligibility?

    By FutureLawyerModelMama,
    • 2 replies
    • 789 views

  12. Hello Everyone!! Surgery August 17th

    By RyanZ,
    • 3 replies
    • 676 views

  13. having my surgery tomorrow

    By kuwait sleever,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,251 views

  14. hello

    By laura1972,
    • 1 reply
    • 411 views

  15. Please help !!!!!

    By auggie1959,
    • 3 replies
    • 734 views

  16. Aussie lady awaiting lapband, want to be my friend?

    By suzie77,
    • 10 replies
    • 925 views

  17. Very pissed Off!!!!!

    By lashonda23,
    • 25 replies
    • 3,141 views

  18. Introductions

    By neomigreen,
    • 2 replies
    • 622 views

  19. I think I'm gonna do it

    By kayshay22,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,151 views

  20. Getting Sleeve Sept 3rd, Very Nervous

    By ROADKING,
    • 17 replies
    • 1,500 views

  21. gallbladers gotta go

    By Maddie,
    • 9 replies
    • 881 views

  22. UPDATE! I got a surgery date! ....again lol

    By mp8btpc,
    • 5 replies
    • 788 views

  23. Sleeved on July 16th and feeling great!

    By KathyM,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,153 views

  24. Hello, I'm new and considering the LapBand.....

    By seant1,
    • 0 replies
    • 529 views

  25. Hello, I'm new and considering the LapBand.....

    By seant1,
    • 1 reply
    • 624 views

  26. Surgeon Consult Tomorrow!

    By ladybug on a mission,
    • 2 replies
    • 630 views

  27. Been looking forward to this for 8 years

    By Edivel,
    • 5 replies
    • 722 views

  28. New here

    By Lcherie,
    • 1 reply
    • 534 views

  29. Sliced & diced, and stir-fried with, erm, clear liquids?

    By WildIris,
    • 3 replies
    • 694 views

  30. Fixing to go Postal

    By lamsunshine,
    • 8 replies
    • 829 views

  31. I got sleeved yesterday

    By Sunshine,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,201 views

  32. Az state employees insurance cover lapband?

    By phxbbw6ft1,
    • 1 reply
    • 839 views

  33. Wishing & hoping & dreaming & praying

    By Rain,
    • 2 replies
    • 658 views

  34. euh...what's the problem with me?

    By moka5298,
    • 1 reply
    • 672 views

  35. This Particular Dream... ;)

    By Keys Pirate,
    • 1 reply
    • 550 views

  36. New here :)

    By mstiffy1982,
    • 0 replies
    • 548 views

  37. Sleeved yesterday...yikes!

    By calibre,
    • 7 replies
    • 807 views

  38. New:Awaiting the new chapter in my life

    By hutch&marleysmama,
    • 2 replies
    • 810 views

  39. Upper Stomach is thumping?

    By Chicago29,
    • 4 replies
    • 5,225 views

  40. Please Help

    By lawmommy,
    • 1 reply
    • 541 views

  41. Surgery date 8-9-10 !!!! soooo excited !!!!!

    By bandbabe,
    • 2 replies
    • 668 views

  42. YEA got passed the first stall.

    By Lucy,
    • 4 replies
    • 760 views

  43. Clarian north--indianapolis??

    By THEMAXWELLFAMILY,
    • 0 replies
    • 714 views

  44. Lots of questions

    By MissRedTea,
    • 3 replies
    • 765 views

  45. Canadian Newbie here!~

    By FinsUP,
    • 0 replies
    • 658 views

  46. I'm new - not sure if eligible.

    By lemma1968,
    • 3 replies
    • 963 views

  47. My 1st Vacation-Post Op

    By gatormomof2,
    • 6 replies
    • 964 views

  48. post op eating question for the "vets"

    By dbernier01,
    • 2 replies
    • 594 views

  49. Surgery Date!

    By Looking Forward,
    • 0 replies
    • 449 views

  50. Keep your fingers crossed

    By kensom235,
    • 2 replies
    • 507 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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