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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. Nervous, Scared, Anxious, etc...

    By Sa_Zoo,
    • 4 replies
    • 649 views

  2. Long time lurker with some questions!

    By MrsWiseguy,
    • 5 replies
    • 646 views

  3. New seminar starting in Vero Beach,Florida

    By Sebastiangrl,
    • 0 replies
    • 620 views

  4. Tricare Reserve Select in Las Vegas

    By CJRUBIO29,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,341 views

  5. New pics

    By BobBayCityMI,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,560 views

  6. Thanks

    By girleefigure,
    • 1 reply
    • 600 views

  7. Finally got my first appointment

    By pampam1973,
    • 1 reply
    • 605 views

  8. First Post

    By Startingoverat50,
    • 4 replies
    • 499 views

  9. I'm in Mexicali!!

    By Carmella,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,524 views

  10. self pay should I do it???

    By SD2bskinny,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,051 views

  11. Banded Aug. 11, 2009 and new to the site!

    By alwayskena,
    • 3 replies
    • 571 views

  12. post-op Newbie

    By jsnaughtywife,
    • 5 replies
    • 625 views

  13. Need an everyday buddy!!

    By 123crod,
    • 3 replies
    • 479 views

  14. Gas!

    By mimibatonrouge,
    • 10 replies
    • 919 views

  15. Going in for my first fill...

    By angelbug,
    • 3 replies
    • 570 views

  16. hello, new to the site..

    By ms_Hart37,
    • 15 replies
    • 963 views

  17. new to site

    By girleefigure,
    • 7 replies
    • 686 views

  18. Not Yet Banded - Really Really Scared

    By pklecka,
    • 13 replies
    • 980 views

  19. My surgery is next week Wednesday 8/19/09

    By imstillstrill,
    • 2 replies
    • 590 views

  20. Hi!

    By Rissa:),
    • 1 reply
    • 537 views

  21. 11 days post-op feeling bad.

    By Jules7585,
    • 3 replies
    • 621 views

  22. New to this site-banded Nov. 2005

    By morselmama,
    • 2 replies
    • 411 views

  23. My name is Steve

    By stevenorlando,
    • 2 replies
    • 549 views

  24. Hello, I am Mike and I am pleased to be here.

    By mcm1210,
    • 26 replies
    • 1,740 views

  25. Newbie, approved and surgery date set

    By hugs4you1971,
    • 2 replies
    • 458 views

  26. Hello Everyone

    By jchampion116,
    • 3 replies
    • 547 views

  27. New to this site

    By LizzyM,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,567 views

  28. New Member Banded Aug 10, 2009

    By Lisani,
    • 3 replies
    • 619 views

  29. New? lost?

    By BabyBurnzi,
    • 3 replies
    • 633 views

  30. New Member: need help with failure feeling

    By reader54,
    • 10 replies
    • 681 views

  31. Still hsving pain. Banded 8/12/08.

    By MNTwinmom,
    • 7 replies
    • 761 views

  32. The beginning of the rest of my life

    By Bbell,
    • 19 replies
    • 2,325 views

  33. Considering Lap Band

    By abeckel,
    • 0 replies
    • 647 views

  34. August 10, 2009 - My Rebirth Day!

    By Monihottie,
    • 22 replies
    • 1,659 views

  35. I feel like I'm leaping before looking.

    By donjuandelanooch,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,554 views

  36. Banded August 12, 2009

    By YankeeGirl,
    • 5 replies
    • 927 views

  37. RNY now VSG?

    By SeattleCat,
    • 16 replies
    • 3,913 views

  38. Introducing Myself

    By Mizzoupoodle,
    • 3 replies
    • 708 views

  39. 10 days til surgery...need pre-op advice

    By Bluwho,
    • 3 replies
    • 587 views

  40. 5 cc's and choking on water....anyone??

    By lola13,
    • 4 replies
    • 511 views

  41. I'm new here...

    By new_journey4me,
    • 3 replies
    • 700 views

  42. Starting the Journey 30/f, Texas

    By Texas Girl 1979,
    • 2 replies
    • 545 views

  43. Just started and getting banded on Friday!

    By roch-coop,
    • 8 replies
    • 715 views

  44. Just getting started....

    By TheGerm,
    • 3 replies
    • 563 views

  45. 3rd times a charm

    By Chippy31,
    • 1 reply
    • 546 views

  46. September sounds good...

    By BooCakes,
    • 1 reply
    • 455 views

  47. Introducing the new me!

    By kbecker,
    • 5 replies
    • 831 views

  48. Anyone having surgery tomorrow? 8/6/09

    By pnksteph,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,026 views

  49. Luv is done luving food!

    By luvinitcuzican,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,795 views

  50. New here; banded last Tuesday 8/11

    By plkelley,
    • 4 replies
    • 533 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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