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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. Newbee

    By Eileen1209,
    • 2 replies
    • 562 views

  2. Banded 1/21/09. Need support.

    By JCNY29,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,379 views

  3. My story behind this lapband (video)

    By jessicakolman,
    • 1 reply
    • 657 views

  4. 2 Days Post Op

    By Pussinboots,
    • 3 replies
    • 642 views

  5. Banded 17th December in Australia

    By Nicole0477,
    • 7 replies
    • 978 views

  6. Need some info

    By Notsure,
    • 3 replies
    • 779 views

  7. Finally

    By angelhair302000,
    • 2 replies
    • 406 views

  8. An appointment is scheduled!

    By Manda87,
    • 4 replies
    • 678 views

  9. New from PA

    By Dawn68PA,
    • 1 reply
    • 473 views

  10. Surgeon consult today

    By mimi368,
    • 1 reply
    • 600 views

  11. questions

    By sunny day,
    • 2 replies
    • 408 views

  12. just got my date today

    By stamich0830,
    • 7 replies
    • 592 views

  13. Fill Yesterday

    By char14726,
    • 2 replies
    • 565 views

  14. closer to a decision!! statistics in lap band favour

    By nerolid,
    • 2 replies
    • 666 views

  15. New from Mississippi/Minnesota

    By SippNSotaGirl,
    • 11 replies
    • 816 views

  16. Im new!

    By Guest Stephanie,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,967 views

  17. Banded 12/31/09

    By the8rchik,
    • 1 reply
    • 645 views

  18. Getting Banded Jan. 22, 2010!!

    By tealeaves,
    • 3 replies
    • 576 views

  19. Scheduled Jan 27 with Dr. Aceves

    By AmyJ,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,427 views

  20. returning to Lapband talk after 2 years

    By ekgray,
    • 0 replies
    • 485 views

  21. I'm a mess. GAINED

    By factory-girl,
    • 9 replies
    • 959 views

  22. Psychology Appointment: Book List

    By megkpik,
    • 0 replies
    • 950 views

  23. Juices

    By JudyJudyJudy,
    • 1 reply
    • 597 views

  24. Newbie...Hi everyone!

    By wantstosucceed,
    • 2 replies
    • 646 views

  25. Great Grandma here

    By ddggg1943,
    • 1 reply
    • 609 views

  26. Getting Banded 1/27/2010 with my DH too!

    By DB1119,
    • 0 replies
    • 540 views

  27. It's time!!!!!!!

    By angel96049,
    • 8 replies
    • 906 views

  28. Banding Jitters

    By lolly1123,
    • 7 replies
    • 933 views

  29. minutes from getting sleeved!

    By annearctica,
    • 30 replies
    • 3,481 views

  30. Getting "Banded" on 1/7/10!

    By JoiaRox,
    • 3 replies
    • 686 views

  31. Will be banded on 01/20/2010

    By stacamber,
    • 1 reply
    • 869 views

  32. Stuck

    By debideb,
    • 0 replies
    • 561 views

  33. Live alone - post-op care

    By SippNSotaGirl,
    • 8 replies
    • 858 views

  34. 1000 calorie diet??? help me

    By erika_nighty,
    • 3 replies
    • 605 views

  35. Complications...does it improve or am I alone?

    By gmac,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,014 views

  36. Any Aussies?

    By nerolid,
    • 1 reply
    • 668 views

  37. Banded 12-31-09

    By baseballmom5,
    • 2 replies
    • 695 views

  38. New here and have a surgery date!!!

    By rday205,
    • 1 reply
    • 405 views

  39. Hello from under the sea!

    By LittleOrca,
    • 4 replies
    • 796 views

  40. South Suburban Chicago bandster - new here!

    By kweb17,
    • 8 replies
    • 975 views

  41. What's the failure rate

    By nerolid,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,203 views

  42. Newbie! Getting banded Thursday

    By khansen,
    • 0 replies
    • 608 views

  43. New Here!

    By avababe,
    • 1 reply
    • 581 views

  44. Hello - New to The Forum

    By VBomber22,
    • 9 replies
    • 746 views

  45. Hello... Newbie and Frustrated

    By Funnkyness,
    • 6 replies
    • 798 views

  46. New Here

    By Marci,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,335 views

  47. Banded last night (12-23-09)

    By asutexan,
    • 66 replies
    • 4,077 views

  48. My new life started 9-15-09! I need to add a FEW new friends too!

    By Mariposa_N_TX,
    • 2 replies
    • 522 views

  49. 3.5 days until my consultation

    By Katrina,
    • 2 replies
    • 554 views

  50. Hello

    By dreamsrmadeof?,
    • 4 replies
    • 756 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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