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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. Cisco,Texas Lapband Lady

    By Norma,
    • 0 replies
    • 658 views

  2. Psych Evalution twice, "anybody"?

    By cmray48,
    • 4 replies
    • 889 views

  3. Hello questions on lapband process

    By Gizg,
    • 5 replies
    • 833 views

  4. Re-introducing myself.

    By Bec,
    • 4 replies
    • 639 views

  5. Six days postop

    By michelle6785,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,071 views

  6. Hello from PA

    By Twinels,
    • 7 replies
    • 961 views

  7. Has anyone NOT had a problem with their Ins?

    By michelleintheoc,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,007 views

  8. Greetings from Indiana

    By Shannonsonline,
    • 0 replies
    • 581 views

  9. Does it Ever Stop

    By thinoneday,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,566 views

  10. Will be banded tomorrow!

    By crazy77kristen,
    • 1 reply
    • 700 views

  11. not turning out well just yet

    By kirasoma,
    • 22 replies
    • 2,508 views

  12. Hello, all! :o)

    By laughnleo,
    • 3 replies
    • 694 views

  13. Just when the catiplier thought its life was over it became a beautiful but3rfly

    By but3rfly,
    • 0 replies
    • 490 views

  14. 2 days post op with the sleeve and I am in pain

    By carlouv,
    • 4 replies
    • 904 views

  15. Allergan AP Lap band system vs other Allergan models

    By Sluggo,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,480 views

  16. Happy Thursday

    By rdarby,
    • 2 replies
    • 640 views

  17. Hello

    By Deliah1981,
    • 4 replies
    • 708 views

  18. The Pretty Face

    By TinaM,
    • 18 replies
    • 1,699 views

  19. here's my story.. why I chose to get lap-band?

    By MissWhitzel,
    • 3 replies
    • 721 views

  20. Hi all! (5 days post-op)

    By cnr1983,
    • 4 replies
    • 845 views

  21. Self Pay

    By TN_girl21,
    • 7 replies
    • 717 views

  22. Going to start my new life 11/19!

    By Dragonangel413,
    • 4 replies
    • 534 views

  23. yesterdayyyyy all my troules seemed so far awayyyy

    By shmack,
    • 11 replies
    • 863 views

  24. Another Newbie

    By Ellasmum,
    • 0 replies
    • 589 views

  25. Getting banded very soon

    By Social gal,
    • 2 replies
    • 518 views

  26. It's K-Joy

    By K-Joy,
    • 5 replies
    • 813 views

  27. Tell Your Story

    By Katydid,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,412 views

  28. Newbie needs input

    By mths2009,
    • 1 reply
    • 485 views

  29. Lapband and exercise question

    By NikiE,
    • 1 reply
    • 645 views

  30. Only on step 1

    By cupsgirl,
    • 3 replies
    • 633 views

  31. First Post...!

    By benjamin,
    • 1 reply
    • 571 views

  32. Just got back from my consult!

    By JudyJudyJudy,
    • 6 replies
    • 672 views

  33. First time post - My story

    By lunchbox639,
    • 0 replies
    • 514 views

  34. Just got banded 2 weeks ago!!

    By Lyssa651,
    • 7 replies
    • 891 views

  35. discouraged

    By fatandunhappy,
    • 12 replies
    • 914 views

  36. Very confused?????

    By jen36,
    • 8 replies
    • 813 views

  37. I just got approved!!!!

    By soocalchic,
    • 7 replies
    • 604 views

  38. Band Surgery in Raleigh NC

    By mommy5,
    • 0 replies
    • 865 views

  39. Fatty Liver and WLS?

    By yolib13,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,245 views

  40. Getting there...

    By jessress87,
    • 2 replies
    • 622 views

  41. What is norrmal eating after fill?

    By HappyHour54,
    • 2 replies
    • 654 views

  42. The verdict is in.....

    By outside*looking*in,
    • 2 replies
    • 855 views

  43. Consult scheduled!

    By Melinco,
    • 1 reply
    • 481 views

  44. Headed Out !

    By JudyJudyJudy,
    • 2 replies
    • 675 views

  45. *Sighhhhhh* (a little discouraged)

    By iHaveHope09,
    • 8 replies
    • 960 views

  46. Another one gets in the boat!

    By wishinghoping,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,165 views

  47. Qualified?

    By TN_girl21,
    • 6 replies
    • 777 views

  48. Seeking Bandsters with 50-65 pounds to lose

    By linda1195,
    • 8 replies
    • 989 views

  49. Just got my operation date, 6th November

    By Bundy,
    • 1 reply
    • 493 views

  50. Hello, banded on 9/15/2009

    By dandeegan,
    • 5 replies
    • 778 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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