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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. Waiting!

    By cent,
    • 16 replies
    • 2,074 views

  2. Greetings from TX!!!

    By oneme,
    • 7 replies
    • 794 views

  3. surgery in Syria

    By lebyvr,
    • 10 replies
    • 5,313 views

  4. Nov 17th- Am I ready?

    By time2loseit,
    • 3 replies
    • 614 views

  5. New in MD

    By mama mccall,
    • 3 replies
    • 819 views

  6. approved today now pysc consult and egd what is that?

    By NouraShuman,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,003 views

  7. Working Overnights.......

    By Chancie,
    • 4 replies
    • 747 views

  8. Im new to this

    By MellBell,
    • 5 replies
    • 931 views

  9. Fantastic Info for Baby Bandsters

    By Makulafamy,
    • 5 replies
    • 888 views

  10. New in MN

    By Hoping4LB,
    • 4 replies
    • 605 views

  11. Vsg 2 1/2 years ago

    By LUCK,
    • 37 replies
    • 4,348 views

  12. getting started

    By kidmiester73,
    • 2 replies
    • 760 views

  13. HI!!! Happy To Be Here!

    By KatieElder,
    • 5 replies
    • 755 views

  14. Newbie

    By Ms.B,
    • 4 replies
    • 652 views

  15. New from Sunny SoCal

    By wickedredhead09,
    • 8 replies
    • 894 views

  16. Huge disapointment

    By JudyJudyJudy,
    • 24 replies
    • 2,663 views

  17. Banded for one year

    By Community Volunteer,
    • 3 replies
    • 844 views

  18. New From SC.

    By Littleman,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,254 views

  19. Banded Over a Year and Doing Well

    By j.sciortino,
    • 2 replies
    • 727 views

  20. Acronym Help?

    By NancyNC,
    • 3 replies
    • 727 views

  21. Any groups near Wilmington, OH? HELP!

    By sunnyblue1971,
    • 0 replies
    • 693 views

  22. Just got approval today, how long to surgery date?

    By michelleintheoc,
    • 4 replies
    • 736 views

  23. Sleeved 10-20-09

    By rycurtis,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,272 views

  24. Fresh out the O.R.!

    By iNdOe,
    • 4 replies
    • 982 views

  25. Medicaid

    By stl2atl07,
    • 0 replies
    • 707 views

  26. New from Georgia

    By tarajim,
    • 18 replies
    • 1,733 views

  27. Surgery set for Nov 17! Would love some feedback.

    By suedonym,
    • 1 reply
    • 469 views

  28. new

    By squeaks,
    • 4 replies
    • 806 views

  29. Surgery date confirmed

    By ocreina41,
    • 7 replies
    • 732 views

  30. Anyone familiar w/True Results?

    By heffelsgirl,
    • 1 reply
    • 877 views

  31. Hi There!

    By Haley,
    • 22 replies
    • 2,092 views

  32. Having the sleeve on November 19th

    By Gingin33,
    • 2 replies
    • 602 views

  33. Brand New

    By MzLB09Ann,
    • 1 reply
    • 772 views

  34. Hello everyone. Newbie from TX!!

    By wrlove5683,
    • 4 replies
    • 698 views

  35. Hi......Im New

    By Sexyvt123,
    • 1 reply
    • 617 views

  36. Hey from Miami!!!

    By nahyeera_1,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,160 views

  37. Can you still sleep on your tummy?

    By AbbeMac,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,296 views

  38. Consult today

    By Melinco,
    • 2 replies
    • 847 views

  39. How Will I Learn to Chew Thoroughly and Eat Slower?

    By mariaxoxo4u,
    • 30 replies
    • 4,017 views

  40. Seeing the Light

    By MelHeath,
    • 1 reply
    • 767 views

  41. Reflections from a Fat Chick

    By roseyandmusic,
    • 127 replies
    • 9,394 views

  42. I'm new to this block; and excited to be here!

    By Jill P.,
    • 2 replies
    • 589 views

  43. New to sleeve

    By ReadytoMaintain,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,142 views

  44. Hello Again from Wisconsin!!

    By gracesmom1,
    • 0 replies
    • 571 views

  45. Newly Banded in Houston

    By ckelleher,
    • 0 replies
    • 651 views

  46. It is official

    By JudyJudyJudy,
    • 5 replies
    • 747 views

  47. Newbie - Banding and Cardiac Syndrome X

    By goldielocks,
    • 2 replies
    • 853 views

  48. Hi All Newbie Here

    By steveelea,
    • 2 replies
    • 570 views

  49. Anyone in Chicago IL go through or going through Dr.Cahill?

    By NouraShuman,
    • 2 replies
    • 489 views

  50. Hi from Iowa

    By Deactivated,
    • 4 replies
    • 757 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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