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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. I got approved!

    By big_kahuna,
    • 6 replies
    • 913 views

  2. I need your opinion... please?

    By JazzyRayne,
    • 7 replies
    • 823 views

  3. Sleeved on 4/28

    By agives130,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,417 views

  4. My thoughts from Week #2 Post-Op - Little Miss Sunshine has left the building!

    By VV2010,
    • 51 replies
    • 4,137 views

  5. Is Mexico currently the cheapest place for lap band surgery?

    By Evy_Dee,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,764 views

  6. Hi Newbie here-Anyone on here go2 Mexico

    By sam30204,
    • 2 replies
    • 563 views

  7. Banded on the 4/28/10

    By Callous,
    • 0 replies
    • 580 views

  8. New Member Here!

    By RichardW,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,099 views

  9. I'm new and going for the op Wed

    By cathyhall,
    • 18 replies
    • 1,299 views

  10. Testing

    By SVM10,
    • 0 replies
    • 583 views

  11. facebook

    By karmaandkismet,
    • 1 reply
    • 633 views

  12. Alberta Health Care

    By JustDee,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,184 views

  13. Getting Started

    By mnmthomson,
    • 0 replies
    • 596 views

  14. "Normal Grooming. Obese."

    By 2beskinny,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,158 views

  15. Yeah...that's right! I did it!

    By goodlife,
    • 28 replies
    • 2,384 views

  16. Sippin the night away

    By Swiftflow,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,073 views

  17. 26 days to go.

    By mcteez,
    • 5 replies
    • 800 views

  18. Mexicali and Dr. Aceves Tests Tomorrow!

    By imwendylou,
    • 33 replies
    • 3,628 views

  19. Newbie here

    By browneyedgirl52,
    • 5 replies
    • 727 views

  20. Happyslvr

    By happyslvr,
    • 7 replies
    • 953 views

  21. Getting banded April 28th...nervous!

    By fit2-btied,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,105 views

  22. a few post op questions

    By karmaandkismet,
    • 3 replies
    • 644 views

  23. ...Im New...

    By mrshull,
    • 4 replies
    • 586 views

  24. I'm beginning my journey and getting mixed recommendations

    By hope310,
    • 3 replies
    • 603 views

  25. Cant help but sweat the small stuff!

    By candy rain,
    • 8 replies
    • 868 views

  26. My Journey to 100 lbs

    By ichefmastersgirl,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,059 views

  27. Surgery Today In Mexicali

    By imwendylou,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,358 views

  28. To all my friends on VST, I will be back very soon

    By loser,
    • 16 replies
    • 1,660 views

  29. Hello everyone!

    By aiyana,
    • 1 reply
    • 520 views

  30. To Mexico or not to Mexico that is the question!

    By mp8btpc,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,565 views

  31. 3 month diet

    By renee12,
    • 1 reply
    • 544 views

  32. Tiffany has Surgery!

    By pnw218,
    • 51 replies
    • 4,104 views

  33. Beginning my blog today..

    By Swiftflow,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,165 views

  34. Keys Pirate 3 Month Update; Comments and Pics (long)

    By Keys Pirate,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,000 views

  35. Ok- I am going for LB to!!

    By COCODLUXE,
    • 3 replies
    • 725 views

  36. Let's Call This A Date....

    By gatormomof2,
    • 6 replies
    • 656 views

  37. Banders in Mississippi

    By thefigtree,
    • 0 replies
    • 530 views

  38. Just got banded April 23rd, 2010

    By DeboraY,
    • 2 replies
    • 617 views

  39. tracker help

    By CarolWA,
    • 6 replies
    • 668 views

  40. GUILTY ..Super Sad

    By Phatcurves,
    • 18 replies
    • 1,953 views

  41. new to forum, need a bit of support

    By sue from england,
    • 3 replies
    • 586 views

  42. New to the forum will be banded april 14th!

    By NurseShay,
    • 67 replies
    • 4,729 views

  43. Not Banded Yet

    By pinky1106,
    • 2 replies
    • 699 views

  44. Not Banded Yet

    By pinky1106,
    • 0 replies
    • 642 views

  45. Three Month Update with Photo

    By Garyb_58,
    • 28 replies
    • 2,775 views

  46. ...so far

    By kayjoseph84,
    • 5 replies
    • 907 views

  47. I'm new and feeling blue..

    By eastcoastgirl,
    • 4 replies
    • 718 views

  48. Frustrated and Date-Less

    By Morgandobes,
    • 4 replies
    • 637 views

  49. Hello

    By ICUnurserachel,
    • 3 replies
    • 635 views

  50. My boss says I have to wait until November before she will approve me off for surgery

    By Mollie,
    • 5 replies
    • 701 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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