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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. Down 40 pounds, and no one noticed today:)

    By lavonwarrior,
    • 28 replies
    • 2,662 views

  2. Hello

    By LaurieH,
    • 2 replies
    • 548 views

  3. Hello!!

    By rmlinnell,
    • 5 replies
    • 626 views

  4. hey Im new and super excited

    By proudmom,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,169 views

  5. Nervous!!!

    By rbackus,
    • 7 replies
    • 763 views

  6. Ready

    By Alleymay,
    • 0 replies
    • 546 views

  7. Hello from the Coachella Valley

    By The Big Boy,
    • 18 replies
    • 2,523 views

  8. I want to stop loosing now

    By carolyn24seven,
    • 35 replies
    • 5,469 views

  9. Don't do what I did!!!

    By Lady Lap Band,
    • 2 replies
    • 804 views

  10. Can't nobody hold me down

    By lil red raider,
    • 6 replies
    • 716 views

  11. July 21st!!!

    By kansas1973,
    • 7 replies
    • 826 views

  12. Michigan Banders

    By toyrenee,
    • 0 replies
    • 409 views

  13. Lurked for a while now :)

    By andrea0121,
    • 8 replies
    • 696 views

  14. Help!!!

    By WildIris,
    • 2 replies
    • 930 views

  15. how does it feel when you are "full"?

    By pmcw,
    • 4 replies
    • 674 views

  16. Need HELP ASAP

    By pattimomof3nj,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,128 views

  17. New to the forum

    By toyrenee,
    • 4 replies
    • 567 views

  18. New gal, getting banded!

    By SacChick1980,
    • 2 replies
    • 487 views

  19. Hello peoples

    By medic50,
    • 6 replies
    • 704 views

  20. Just banded JULY 1st

    By redward,
    • 4 replies
    • 546 views

  21. Hello

    By Breepad09,
    • 2 replies
    • 520 views

  22. Hey!

    By marissa1k,
    • 6 replies
    • 761 views

  23. Scale up again...so disappointed

    By Keia,
    • 2 replies
    • 571 views

  24. Banded in Louisiana

    By Renesse,
    • 1 reply
    • 424 views

  25. Suggestions 3 months out and scared

    By meesa,
    • 2 replies
    • 784 views

  26. Hi, I'm New!

    By kcollier84,
    • 7 replies
    • 934 views

  27. re: new to this site

    By judy47,
    • 1 reply
    • 485 views

  28. New to the forum, surgery date was 6-28-2010

    By aprilbell77,
    • 16 replies
    • 2,048 views

  29. NYC Area Band Buddy Wanted

    By ShiuBeDo,
    • 9 replies
    • 747 views

  30. Hello I am new here and getting banded Wed 6/30!

    By miler10498,
    • 24 replies
    • 1,966 views

  31. New

    By banukiss,
    • 7 replies
    • 903 views

  32. Banded in Cancun

    By wyoungs,
    • 1 reply
    • 447 views

  33. Another Introduction ...

    By Amaris,
    • 4 replies
    • 849 views

  34. Newly banded 6-23-2010

    By cmnstrd,
    • 2 replies
    • 664 views

  35. New here

    By Courious Kitty,
    • 3 replies
    • 537 views

  36. Hi! Future Bander here-would love to talk to everyone, especially college age banders

    By lulu150,
    • 3 replies
    • 581 views

  37. New member hello everyone :smile:

    By HoneyBeeBK,
    • 2 replies
    • 515 views

  38. LapBand Erosion Anyone?

    By blondie1007,
    • 2 replies
    • 632 views

  39. Hi I'm Roger...

    By TheShark,
    • 1 reply
    • 524 views

  40. New Member - Hello everyone!

    By bmbrush,
    • 0 replies
    • 419 views

  41. 2morrow is the big day.

    By latoya79,
    • 10 replies
    • 951 views

  42. finally....me!

    By thatgurl,
    • 0 replies
    • 471 views

  43. Had surgery on the 29th

    By superk272003,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,248 views

  44. Seeking advice and information

    By misslofly,
    • 2 replies
    • 649 views

  45. hi im Faith

    By mumtoothree,
    • 0 replies
    • 454 views

  46. Excited!! :-))

    By kmckinleyrn,
    • 7 replies
    • 757 views

  47. ticker

    By excitedmama,
    • 1 reply
    • 563 views

  48. one more time

    By allspirit,
    • 4 replies
    • 517 views

  49. OK, I'll stop lurking now...

    By Katy Castro,
    • 6 replies
    • 734 views

  50. tomorrow...

    By Katybanddiva,
    • 2 replies
    • 562 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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