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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. 48 hours post op

    By slimsleeve,
    • 2 replies
    • 703 views

  2. Surgery Dec 14 2009

    By mepainting,
    • 2 replies
    • 672 views

  3. 6 days post-op

    By dubblyblssd,
    • 3 replies
    • 657 views

  4. Sleep Study Test

    By kidmiester73,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,079 views

  5. Hi- new and with some questions

    By gottadance,
    • 3 replies
    • 664 views

  6. Newbe saying hello

    By madcitygirl,
    • 2 replies
    • 577 views

  7. Dont have insurance,dont wanna gain weight

    By humblediva80,
    • 0 replies
    • 577 views

  8. Hello :)

    By InternetAngel,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,187 views

  9. Saying Hi for the first time

    By mmryant,
    • 4 replies
    • 718 views

  10. Three month VSG lurker

    By mutti471975,
    • 6 replies
    • 702 views

  11. I did it!! I did it!

    By sxygma130,
    • 4 replies
    • 768 views

  12. Looking for support.

    By beversman,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,321 views

  13. New Member

    By Dan S,
    • 18 replies
    • 1,919 views

  14. Xcited & Scared

    By sxygma130,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,017 views

  15. On my way

    By Barb55,
    • 1 reply
    • 573 views

  16. finally got approved

    By beckermerj,
    • 3 replies
    • 608 views

  17. Out with the Band....In with the Sleeve

    By swanssl,
    • 7 replies
    • 780 views

  18. I drank the Kool-Aid

    By Bambi,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,524 views

  19. Hello ...

    By Nancy6015,
    • 0 replies
    • 679 views

  20. Dr. Ponce

    By info,
    • 0 replies
    • 717 views

  21. LapBand in Maryland

    By 1goodwoman,
    • 0 replies
    • 547 views

  22. Hey y'all! Just a youngin' makin' herself known.

    By QT3.14,
    • 2 replies
    • 697 views

  23. Don't get me sick!

    By lucygoose,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,161 views

  24. Looking for experiences of people with stats like mine

    By Linnipoo,
    • 4 replies
    • 825 views

  25. HI (My first post)

    By Noura26,
    • 2 replies
    • 694 views

  26. Need some advice

    By avguy,
    • 1 reply
    • 607 views

  27. I thought this day would never come

    By danielle.hurstcrose,
    • 5 replies
    • 823 views

  28. Newbie

    By pmitch50,
    • 1 reply
    • 615 views

  29. Hello Everyone! BAnded Sept 09

    By TonyaM,
    • 2 replies
    • 520 views

  30. And the Journey Begins

    By charole',
    • 5 replies
    • 782 views

  31. DR.Hollis

    By cent,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,056 views

  32. Bandless in New York

    By mimi1512,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,300 views

  33. Got Approved By Aetna Today

    By Ice_Prince,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,366 views

  34. Insurance questions in Michigan

    By sarahc1977,
    • 0 replies
    • 543 views

  35. Getting discourage in GA

    By rdarby,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,003 views

  36. New member

    By gkc1300,
    • 6 replies
    • 909 views

  37. Mexico bound

    By Itstime,
    • 4 replies
    • 707 views

  38. sleep apnea

    By kidmiester73,
    • 2 replies
    • 699 views

  39. New with tons of questions!

    By Biker Deb,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,039 views

  40. Hi I'm new!

    By mnieves,
    • 2 replies
    • 672 views

  41. Test

    By acasner,
    • 0 replies
    • 562 views

  42. Headed Out !

    By JudyJudyJudy,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,300 views

  43. New here, Preop appointment tomorrow

    By spyderdiva,
    • 1 reply
    • 478 views

  44. POMCO in Syracuse, NY by Dr. Cooper

    By scarlottaitalia,
    • 7 replies
    • 4,464 views

  45. Hi - Pre-Op newbie. Going to seminar on Wednesday

    By gingerjane,
    • 1 reply
    • 584 views

  46. Week 2 Post Op Anxiety

    By slhuntington,
    • 1 reply
    • 575 views

  47. Made the big 100

    By BobBayCityMI,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,433 views

  48. New to Lapband Talk

    By Barb119,
    • 2 replies
    • 803 views

  49. Hello from South Carolina

    By rlp864,
    • 94 replies
    • 6,783 views

  50. how do you know if your approved?

    By mandze90,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,020 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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