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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. post op questions

    By swilsonrn,
    • 0 replies
    • 422 views

  2. New to the Board

    By LuuLuu,
    • 4 replies
    • 649 views

  3. New Bandster to the board- 2 yr Post Op

    By mogold,
    • 2 replies
    • 406 views

  4. Surgery date 3-8-2010

    By jenni555,
    • 0 replies
    • 619 views

  5. One more mandatory appointment

    By Newme2010,
    • 3 replies
    • 631 views

  6. Hi, I'm a Newbie

    By WmnGonCrzy,
    • 1 reply
    • 739 views

  7. Newbie

    By blessedin2010,
    • 0 replies
    • 549 views

  8. what you know before vs. after lap band

    By ainnjay,
    • 3 replies
    • 563 views

  9. Just getting started

    By staccoop3,
    • 2 replies
    • 635 views

  10. 9 January will be my new birthday!

    By JessDubai,
    • 1 reply
    • 708 views

  11. Hello

    By KBROCK,
    • 1 reply
    • 613 views

  12. Hi, New member here....Nice to meet you all.

    By kity1_cat,
    • 1 reply
    • 646 views

  13. New Here

    By breekahouse,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,444 views

  14. Hi - new member

    By Woodstock girl,
    • 1 reply
    • 592 views

  15. New Bandit

    By KY-Raptor,
    • 1 reply
    • 632 views

  16. Pounds are coming off, Things are going well !!!

    By JudyJudyJudy,
    • 17 replies
    • 2,011 views

  17. Ohhh- I made a mistake!

    By jessress87,
    • 2 replies
    • 617 views

  18. scared/embarrassed/unsure

    By nerolid,
    • 15 replies
    • 2,110 views

  19. Not New Here

    By sharonann2u,
    • 0 replies
    • 583 views

  20. a little help needed

    By xOkrystah,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,431 views

  21. Newbellina....VSG with Dr.Joya 7/10/09

    By susimar,
    • 16 replies
    • 1,913 views

  22. I have a date!

    By Marci,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,027 views

  23. Happy New Years Continue Your Journey

    By ToomuchRN,
    • 0 replies
    • 511 views

  24. First time

    By carolynt,
    • 4 replies
    • 739 views

  25. Surgery 12-28-09

    By lisaluvsgreys,
    • 18 replies
    • 1,683 views

  26. New to the Site...

    By Kris08,
    • 9 replies
    • 932 views

  27. Presurgery decision

    By Jatamae,
    • 4 replies
    • 734 views

  28. Banded, 12/29/09, questions

    By weightandsee,
    • 5 replies
    • 730 views

  29. banded 6 and 1/2 years

    By montanagirl_2010,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,577 views

  30. Made the appointment!!! :)

    By gingerjane,
    • 9 replies
    • 868 views

  31. Hello I am new to the website I was banded 3/18/09

    By longing2bthin,
    • 2 replies
    • 570 views

  32. Still trying to decide...

    By dontgoggilme,
    • 3 replies
    • 569 views

  33. earthquake near Mexicali

    By cajun,
    • 2 replies
    • 653 views

  34. My date is set

    By kujhawkrulz,
    • 2 replies
    • 670 views

  35. Date is January 11th

    By cristinaann,
    • 1 reply
    • 646 views

  36. getting nervous...(Atl)

    By simplycharming,
    • 5 replies
    • 907 views

  37. Sooo excited!!

    By Joyia,
    • 1 reply
    • 504 views

  38. Hi! Will be banded on Jan 12th in Montreal :)

    By MasterOfDisaster,
    • 9 replies
    • 750 views

  39. Hello! I'm new. :)

    By Manda87,
    • 4 replies
    • 718 views

  40. Newby Here!

    By sherid1120,
    • 4 replies
    • 811 views

  41. What would you do?

    By hsteinba,
    • 7 replies
    • 769 views

  42. Holiday Weight Gain

    By Stevie1,
    • 8 replies
    • 797 views

  43. Hello from Southern California

    By Spaz80,
    • 4 replies
    • 746 views

  44. Need advice

    By Ashley130,
    • 9 replies
    • 931 views

  45. Getting Back on Track after Holidays!

    By shutterbug,
    • 16 replies
    • 2,071 views

  46. Lapband date Jan 26, 2010

    By wisconsin jen,
    • 2 replies
    • 670 views

  47. what insurance is the best?

    By zimmersdreamer,
    • 2 replies
    • 773 views

  48. Hello, new to the forum

    By liemitchell,
    • 1 reply
    • 542 views

  49. 2 wks post op

    By SunneeHunnee,
    • 1 reply
    • 584 views

  50. Banded Oct. 20th, 2009

    By Jessicamr30,
    • 3 replies
    • 736 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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