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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. Hi! I'm new here.

    By startin09,
    • 5 replies
    • 583 views

  2. First Step.... DONE...

    By prncesdancer,
    • 1 reply
    • 511 views

  3. First time here

    By bluetopaz,
    • 10 replies
    • 788 views

  4. okay people!!!

    By advana,
    • 8 replies
    • 950 views

  5. Need Support!

    By Hopeful in Maine,
    • 8 replies
    • 979 views

  6. Hello from DFW Texas

    By kncourreges,
    • 1 reply
    • 789 views

  7. Im eating more then a half cup

    By iluvmybrays,
    • 2 replies
    • 540 views

  8. From 455 lbs to 190.. back to 500! Surgery in 9 days!!

    By 2KpUpwithAvery,
    • 56 replies
    • 4,258 views

  9. Hi!! I'm new here

    By pinkeynurse,
    • 2 replies
    • 634 views

  10. DFW Banders Unite!

    By FtWorthJim,
    • 1 reply
    • 677 views

  11. Intro & lot's of questions!!

    By fallqueen,
    • 6 replies
    • 776 views

  12. My experience for you newbies

    By Nanna509,
    • 17 replies
    • 2,521 views

  13. Gastric Bypass Surgery Complete ;-)

    By Lisa B,
    • 15 replies
    • 2,315 views

  14. Signed the consent form for my 9.15.09 surgery

    By LAN2k,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,850 views

  15. Very excited to start living

    By Stacy1980,
    • 9 replies
    • 745 views

  16. Does anyone know....

    By NicoleinLV,
    • 5 replies
    • 751 views

  17. Does a Signature have to be approved?

    By Mickey527,
    • 1 reply
    • 420 views

  18. Just saying HI

    By cookie62,
    • 2 replies
    • 666 views

  19. Decisions, decisions...

    By Plumbum,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,007 views

  20. It works !!!!!!

    By IndioGirl55,
    • 66 replies
    • 5,783 views

  21. Newbie & Youngster from TX

    By endlessdreams_x,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,192 views

  22. Hey! I'm new, young but ready to be educated!

    By Munchkins,
    • 3 replies
    • 647 views

  23. Hi- I'm new to the site but have been banded for 5 years

    By sandi2004,
    • 26 replies
    • 2,509 views

  24. Any banders from Pennsylvania?

    By bluetopaz,
    • 0 replies
    • 501 views

  25. VSG is my last resort - but am I giving up to quickly on losing weight on my own?

    By gms1972,
    • 15 replies
    • 2,109 views

  26. One year and 40 pounds later . . .

    By clampe,
    • 1 reply
    • 739 views

  27. Hello from Mississippi

    By KatsenD,
    • 8 replies
    • 759 views

  28. Hello from Mississippi!

    By MSnika3,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,057 views

  29. I'm Back Again

    By Karenwinpa,
    • 0 replies
    • 512 views

  30. Hello

    By athenalynn,
    • 0 replies
    • 479 views

  31. New Life

    By Sa_Zoo,
    • 0 replies
    • 433 views

  32. just found my new comfort place

    By Dreamingthin,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,000 views

  33. Newbie living in Hawaii...

    By advana,
    • 0 replies
    • 623 views

  34. Something Else is Missing...

    By I Can and I Will,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,986 views

  35. Newly Banded =)

    By RDMurphy,
    • 5 replies
    • 686 views

  36. Looking for info

    By MoeCo8,
    • 2 replies
    • 416 views

  37. Newbie

    By Proud to be a Loser!,
    • 17 replies
    • 1,169 views

  38. help!!

    By jules67,
    • 2 replies
    • 729 views

  39. First Time!!

    By JennChap,
    • 2 replies
    • 596 views

  40. First Timer!!!

    By Marydoll,
    • 2 replies
    • 658 views

  41. Can't Stick With It

    By deanna88,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,529 views

  42. Scared Newbie!

    By abercchic,
    • 2 replies
    • 643 views

  43. ????????? to all of you regular posters!!!

    By FabBy50,
    • 1 reply
    • 765 views

  44. August Bandsters on FB???

    By Monihottie,
    • 23 replies
    • 1,850 views

  45. Hi - anyone else starting this journey OVER 50??

    By Decolady,
    • 17 replies
    • 1,410 views

  46. Can't Wait

    By sue419,
    • 1 reply
    • 556 views

  47. Greetings! Newbie from Cali

    By Whisper,
    • 3 replies
    • 600 views

  48. picture worth a thousand words

    By sandibly,
    • 3 replies
    • 761 views

  49. New to LapBand Talk

    By Sarah Youngs Riley,
    • 2 replies
    • 556 views

  50. I'm Confused, scared and fascinated

    By jaymee,
    • 8 replies
    • 842 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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