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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. new..lots of questions

    By kasebabe,
    • 3 replies
    • 688 views

  2. Had a HELLA day today, walked on my Consult

    By stl2atl07,
    • 2 replies
    • 975 views

  3. [OMG] iiVE BEEN BANDED FOR A WEEK TODAy.

    By Ready4-a-new-me,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,022 views

  4. New to site

    By kimmi0919,
    • 2 replies
    • 783 views

  5. Hi

    By bjb,
    • 3 replies
    • 934 views

  6. Hello everyone!

    By arose16,
    • 1 reply
    • 655 views

  7. Just approved

    By SoCalWoman,
    • 2 replies
    • 611 views

  8. seminar questions...

    By glittergirl,
    • 6 replies
    • 649 views

  9. I'm new, nervous and excited !

    By texasnewf,
    • 8 replies
    • 693 views

  10. *Newbie* here!

    By PinkJewels,
    • 7 replies
    • 953 views

  11. Just banded in Roseville, California

    By Moonshadow_Girl,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,616 views

  12. Banded last week

    By Saraboo,
    • 4 replies
    • 979 views

  13. Hello

    By juke,
    • 1 reply
    • 493 views

  14. Hi, I'm new too!

    By mimi368,
    • 3 replies
    • 607 views

  15. You Can Do This!

    By Makulafamy,
    • 5 replies
    • 669 views

  16. Band to Sleeve Surgery tomorrow 11-9-09

    By AKBarnes1,
    • 23 replies
    • 2,271 views

  17. spouse of lap band patient

    By carol.wool,
    • 0 replies
    • 633 views

  18. Just wondering

    By LivingOutProv31,
    • 2 replies
    • 669 views

  19. Hi!

    By hlubag,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,046 views

  20. Hi, it's ME!

    By mizmo,
    • 2 replies
    • 674 views

  21. Surgery Tomorrow!

    By Nettlesaok,
    • 1 reply
    • 631 views

  22. I got banded @ 9:30 this morning.

    By Ready4-a-new-me,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,720 views

  23. fat be gone

    By take charge time,
    • 3 replies
    • 614 views

  24. New Australian here.

    By reece86,
    • 2 replies
    • 546 views

  25. hello again!

    By weightloss54,
    • 1 reply
    • 874 views

  26. Hello. Another new one!

    By Halee,
    • 1 reply
    • 556 views

  27. Northern Colorado Newbie

    By iJenny,
    • 1 reply
    • 487 views

  28. Date is now set January 07,2010 and really scarred.

    By NouraShuman,
    • 1 reply
    • 578 views

  29. Hey there!

    By Lyndz421,
    • 2 replies
    • 742 views

  30. "Getting Ready"

    By ~joy~,
    • 4 replies
    • 765 views

  31. Hello! New and getting banded 11/17/09

    By Queen Fig,
    • 8 replies
    • 893 views

  32. I did it

    By bigdd,
    • 4 replies
    • 604 views

  33. Getting lap band in February

    By shoppinkitty,
    • 2 replies
    • 797 views

  34. I've been Sleeved!!

    By Jenn100,
    • 7 replies
    • 906 views

  35. Looking for support

    By fromheadtotoe,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,496 views

  36. Another Newbie here...

    By flychica,
    • 10 replies
    • 850 views

  37. Am I a good candidate??/

    By cindyroo,
    • 4 replies
    • 732 views

  38. Low BMI with surgery scheduled!!!

    By no one,
    • 3 replies
    • 977 views

  39. My Intro/Story

    By LapGyrl,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,311 views

  40. hi everyone...im from Arizona!

    By glittergirl,
    • 3 replies
    • 604 views

  41. booked my surgery in Syria

    By lebyvr,
    • 6 replies
    • 833 views

  42. What one man shared...

    By BuRnOuT,
    • 17 replies
    • 1,958 views

  43. Just found this site!

    By jesrb13,
    • 2 replies
    • 566 views

  44. New to the band

    By Babsperknis,
    • 2 replies
    • 684 views

  45. new to group

    By tracy702,
    • 2 replies
    • 475 views

  46. stranger in a strange land

    By smitten kitten,
    • 5 replies
    • 959 views

  47. My new, thinner body keeps getting better!

    By planning4thin,
    • 0 replies
    • 519 views

  48. Uncomfortable in My Skin and newbie questions

    By Electrawoman,
    • 32 replies
    • 3,316 views

  49. The Big Leap!

    By donedidit,
    • 7 replies
    • 706 views

  50. New

    By ChristinaJo,
    • 6 replies
    • 702 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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