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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... kinda

    By SuddenlyGone,
    • 1 reply
    • 500 views

  2. New, From Ontario Canada

    By Patnpat350,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,265 views

  3. introducing myself, and small rant

    By 4Sammy,
    • 5 replies
    • 751 views

  4. Just joined and need input!!

    By danikadunn,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,331 views

  5. thinking of getting the lap band....

    By Rblueyz,
    • 4 replies
    • 806 views

  6. Just join, needing answers...

    By Jannie,
    • 3 replies
    • 488 views

  7. BIG dilemma - HELP!!

    By SippNSotaGirl,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,882 views

  8. Another Step Closer

    By shylady318,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,403 views

  9. made it to the sleeved side!

    By youknowit,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,407 views

  10. Hi from Texas!!!

    By dooglette,
    • 4 replies
    • 734 views

  11. I have the....WHAT IF'S....

    By Margoboo,
    • 2 replies
    • 643 views

  12. Newbie!

    By Missfroggy,
    • 1 reply
    • 549 views

  13. Pre-Op

    By DanaOwens,
    • 1 reply
    • 420 views

  14. Mexico banding

    By AmyOsteen,
    • 5 replies
    • 924 views

  15. New here and discouraged

    By ButterflyGrrl,
    • 4 replies
    • 695 views

  16. I had my life changing surgery!

    By sfvbabygirl,
    • 6 replies
    • 816 views

  17. hello losers!

    By determined1,
    • 1 reply
    • 618 views

  18. Band Me I'm Ready!

    By bandmeimready,
    • 3 replies
    • 679 views

  19. Hello

    By valleygirl806,
    • 2 replies
    • 595 views

  20. New in Chicago at Dayone

    By Chicago29,
    • 1 reply
    • 614 views

  21. Hello From Downunder....any Aussies here ??

    By Majj,
    • 4 replies
    • 599 views

  22. Lap Band History - in case anyone is interested

    By NCIS,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,521 views

  23. Judy's After Photos

    By JudyJudyJudy,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,293 views

  24. Getting there

    By fabulous@fifty,
    • 3 replies
    • 645 views

  25. New

    By Jade1369,
    • 1 reply
    • 579 views

  26. I am sleeved!

    By excited2lose,
    • 8 replies
    • 981 views

  27. Any negatives?...

    By lou12345678,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,308 views

  28. don't know where to start

    By tammy.long,
    • 3 replies
    • 529 views

  29. I need YOUR opinion

    By monique73,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,115 views

  30. Hello

    By smyz64,
    • 2 replies
    • 517 views

  31. Date Set!

    By Mrsplace,
    • 1 reply
    • 739 views

  32. How long does it take to be approved?

    By ashingee,
    • 6 replies
    • 2,316 views

  33. So anxious

    By NOPATIENCE,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,133 views

  34. face book bandits

    By heidi05,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,038 views

  35. Getting banded in NYC on Monday, February 1st

    By LapNYC,
    • 5 replies
    • 631 views

  36. Approved by Cigna after 1 year!

    By parisluver,
    • 0 replies
    • 528 views

  37. New to this banded 3/31/09

    By walters208,
    • 0 replies
    • 589 views

  38. Just jumping in to say Hi

    By willyburger,
    • 1 reply
    • 580 views

  39. New to this site- Surgery date 2/11/10

    By Madogmedic,
    • 5 replies
    • 820 views

  40. tomorrows the DAY

    By Leah2421,
    • 7 replies
    • 812 views

  41. Wayne from Virginia Beach

    By WayneL,
    • 5 replies
    • 841 views

  42. Advice

    By meesa,
    • 5 replies
    • 757 views

  43. OMG I got approved and have a Date!! BC/BS

    By Becky Lou,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,045 views

  44. First post - Surgery 2/17/10 - Getting nervous :o(

    By michelelavell,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,110 views

  45. Newbie - Just joined

    By Leo's baby,
    • 1 reply
    • 533 views

  46. Before, during, after TJ, Mexico VSG (Jan.23/10)

    By 2b4me,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,668 views

  47. Feeling down....

    By SarahRN,
    • 6 replies
    • 888 views

  48. Here in Mexicali and sleeved

    By AmyJ,
    • 8 replies
    • 772 views

  49. No more diabetic medication !!

    By nagaraj,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,106 views

  50. Finally On My Way!!

    By FreeToBeMe,
    • 2 replies
    • 628 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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