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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. LOOK'G 4 ANSWERS 2 MANY, MANY, MANY ?'s

    By Dynamo,
    • 2 replies
    • 637 views

  2. Texans Bandsters

    By Babygirl_68,
    • 91 replies
    • 7,382 views

  3. Self deception

    By LeighaMason,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,108 views

  4. What to eat?

    By newfor2010,
    • 3 replies
    • 2,325 views

  5. So nervous -

    By vamom,
    • 2 replies
    • 763 views

  6. Getting Banded on January 22 2010

    By mindiv,
    • 1 reply
    • 627 views

  7. Hi - will be banded at the end of February

    By bpeak,
    • 2 replies
    • 676 views

  8. My journey so far!

    By sunnyswim,
    • 1 reply
    • 736 views

  9. Looking for information

    By txflea,
    • 4 replies
    • 734 views

  10. Scared of being Skinny

    By breekahouse,
    • 24 replies
    • 3,431 views

  11. Total frustration

    By JudyJudyJudy,
    • 35 replies
    • 4,013 views

  12. Dec 14, the start of victory or just another battle?

    By Tracy46545,
    • 36 replies
    • 3,394 views

  13. I cheated !

    By sunnyswim,
    • 6 replies
    • 914 views

  14. lap-band in college

    By ohlalauren,
    • 6 replies
    • 901 views

  15. Just Wondering

    By sunny day,
    • 4 replies
    • 832 views

  16. Just getting started

    By Karlmae<3,
    • 2 replies
    • 667 views

  17. I made up my mind!

    By sunnyinaz,
    • 3 replies
    • 683 views

  18. weepy

    By jowls14,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,302 views

  19. Started the Process last month...

    By happymammaof2,
    • 6 replies
    • 859 views

  20. Six month diet?

    By jessie_03_17,
    • 2 replies
    • 739 views

  21. New member...new life...

    By marstout,
    • 3 replies
    • 974 views

  22. Just getting started in Hampton Roads

    By sshavert,
    • 0 replies
    • 777 views

  23. A little farther along.

    By Dan S,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,238 views

  24. I can't believe I am really doing this!!!

    By Mommy1558,
    • 10 replies
    • 882 views

  25. I need help

    By Ta2Freak,
    • 4 replies
    • 826 views

  26. Wanna get the band but nervous!

    By Jenna2482,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,231 views

  27. sleeve stretching

    By caroline,
    • 23 replies
    • 4,568 views

  28. GA Peach Newbie!

    By janetandtoby,
    • 3 replies
    • 651 views

  29. left shoulder and upper chest pain

    By mcompton,
    • 0 replies
    • 590 views

  30. Terrified something will hold me up...

    By Layla85,
    • 4 replies
    • 679 views

  31. Pre-Op tomorrow and surgery Dec 21st

    By rbailey60,
    • 1 reply
    • 569 views

  32. Since I can't send a Christmas card to EVERYONE....

    By jessicakolman,
    • 1 reply
    • 428 views

  33. Protein, Protein, How to get in all of my protein...

    By debestmath,
    • 25 replies
    • 3,163 views

  34. pre-op gal with some questions

    By suri,
    • 6 replies
    • 753 views

  35. Feeling weak

    By JudyJudyJudy,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,576 views

  36. Hi everyone! I started a blog

    By HiMow,
    • 3 replies
    • 608 views

  37. Just got banded on Friday

    By krodgers22,
    • 3 replies
    • 591 views

  38. feeling like a failure

    By jnic9761,
    • 5 replies
    • 756 views

  39. naviagting the website (or what I call the "labyrinth")

    By kuurtamo,
    • 1 reply
    • 583 views

  40. New from CA & contemplating the band....

    By Pangela,
    • 8 replies
    • 770 views

  41. Newbie to this forum.

    By JustSandra,
    • 2 replies
    • 536 views

  42. How did you bring it up?

    By butterflycheri,
    • 8 replies
    • 937 views

  43. 1/4/10 My story will continue

    By audra812s,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,370 views

  44. 20 year old from Minnesota, getting banded January 4th!

    By missKAYLA,
    • 7 replies
    • 2,289 views

  45. Banding this week

    By Doodle69,
    • 2 replies
    • 457 views

  46. Soon to be sleeved!

    By wreckles22,
    • 4 replies
    • 707 views

  47. How r the Jan "09 candidates doing?

    By msampson,
    • 1 reply
    • 494 views

  48. New to the site

    By new meemee,
    • 3 replies
    • 595 views

  49. Theory about leaks at 2 weeks

    By cajun,
    • 28 replies
    • 3,330 views

  50. January 5th here I come!

    By angel96049,
    • 16 replies
    • 1,880 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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