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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. March 2010 Bands?

    By smatranga,
    • 17 replies
    • 1,508 views

  2. so lost, what do you do?

    By determined1,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,715 views

  3. I'm new today...

    By Jeri1053,
    • 8 replies
    • 725 views

  4. In need of some friends and support, deposit day tomorrow~

    By Jenslim4good,
    • 6 replies
    • 540 views

  5. Before and After

    By nagaraj,
    • 16 replies
    • 3,227 views

  6. New Here: 15 months Postop: Sleeve

    By Lisanne,
    • 11 replies
    • 2,051 views

  7. A Quick Hello to this wonderful forum!

    By L_A_U_R_E_L_I,
    • 0 replies
    • 517 views

  8. I'm banded!! I'm on the other side!! (lap-band over gastric bypass)

    By BabyDiva,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,010 views

  9. Got My Date...: 3/17

    By sweatinitout,
    • 3 replies
    • 580 views

  10. Had VSG almost 1 year ago.

    By cameron,
    • 0 replies
    • 660 views

  11. Banded Living - What Have I Done?

    By sandi2004,
    • 1 reply
    • 701 views

  12. 2 years out and no weight loss

    By kcsunshine,
    • 5 replies
    • 853 views

  13. New Girl Coming on board Sleeve Surg.

    By bellyfat,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,486 views

  14. I have a date!

    By mommaof4yoopers,
    • 6 replies
    • 674 views

  15. Newbie from Calgary Alberta Canada

    By candies,
    • 0 replies
    • 762 views

  16. Bummed that the info seminars are full!

    By Nickel,
    • 4 replies
    • 557 views

  17. Newly banded and new to this forum

    By TxRachel,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,176 views

  18. cant eat

    By worker,
    • 5 replies
    • 859 views

  19. Almost 6 month update with photos!!!!

    By shanda7182,
    • 22 replies
    • 2,713 views

  20. Accountability

    By vanishingvixen,
    • 0 replies
    • 455 views

  21. Really?? Cardiac clearance!!

    By un4getable2u,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,162 views

  22. 4 month update with pictures (as promised)

    By shanda7182,
    • 34 replies
    • 2,735 views

  23. Hi!! New to the Forum and just starting my banding process

    By Purrplelover,
    • 0 replies
    • 482 views

  24. Newly banded and frustrated - HELP

    By Shelley8882,
    • 7 replies
    • 691 views

  25. GAME. ON! (now, about this pesky diet thing: HELP!)

    By vanishingvixen,
    • 5 replies
    • 720 views

  26. Just wanted to say hi

    By Texasjlc,
    • 1 reply
    • 561 views

  27. Starting at the start!

    By gr8pyrmom,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,063 views

  28. New to Lap Band Talk!

    By Ihaveabandandproud,
    • 2 replies
    • 665 views

  29. Feeling lost with out food

    By sharondysart70,
    • 23 replies
    • 1,993 views

  30. Hello from New Zealand

    By Teeli,
    • 0 replies
    • 578 views

  31. I'm new!

    By hannahyoung,
    • 1 reply
    • 659 views

  32. When in doubt there are signs to let you know

    By loserbob,
    • 34 replies
    • 3,263 views

  33. Getting Started!

    By Vixian,
    • 4 replies
    • 472 views

  34. New with Band in Vegas

    By vegasdee,
    • 0 replies
    • 368 views

  35. 3 days into the Pre - Op diet

    By Countrychic,
    • 16 replies
    • 1,115 views

  36. Newbie

    By nawlinslady57,
    • 0 replies
    • 542 views

  37. Another Newbie

    By Taylorx2,
    • 6 replies
    • 593 views

  38. Sleeved on 2/24

    By ksmejm,
    • 5 replies
    • 777 views

  39. Banded on 1/6/10

    By DONNIEB,
    • 1 reply
    • 485 views

  40. question on the pre-op diet

    By sunkist74,
    • 1 reply
    • 451 views

  41. 6.5 post-op story and pictures!

    By alegna242,
    • 21 replies
    • 2,125 views

  42. 4 days after surgery

    By Kendra517,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,404 views

  43. Hey...another newbie here!

    By Baldrick,
    • 70 replies
    • 7,087 views

  44. Suggestions

    By Mcgee,
    • 1 reply
    • 622 views

  45. Pre-Op diet in 2 days any pointers

    By sakirby,
    • 2 replies
    • 584 views

  46. Finally ready to take the plunge - 4 weeks till banding!

    By enewman830,
    • 2 replies
    • 480 views

  47. Not sure what to expect

    By aliison88,
    • 10 replies
    • 789 views

  48. Today is the first day

    By samsonslady,
    • 8 replies
    • 826 views

  49. new

    By cubby,
    • 0 replies
    • 496 views

  50. Nervous, Need information on lap-band.

    By sharon_57,
    • 17 replies
    • 1,433 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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