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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. chronic cough at night

    By Emm,
    • 1 reply
    • 737 views

  2. New Candidate for Lap Band

    By mscookie71,
    • 1 reply
    • 568 views

  3. The journey starts today

    By HVol,
    • 5 replies
    • 628 views

  4. Introduction and my story all in one!

    By funnigrl,
    • 15 replies
    • 2,407 views

  5. First Time Post

    By rhepting,
    • 7 replies
    • 712 views

  6. newbe

    By shortpeople,
    • 1 reply
    • 546 views

  7. Getting Started,

    By jennygirl08,
    • 3 replies
    • 493 views

  8. Emotional teeter totter pre-surg?

    By ohfudgebunny,
    • 11 replies
    • 999 views

  9. Done lurking

    By shrinkingV,
    • 2 replies
    • 654 views

  10. Scared at the first hurdle!!

    By NickiNoo33,
    • 6 replies
    • 589 views

  11. My surgery is July 31st 2009!

    By rachnesa,
    • 10 replies
    • 959 views

  12. Blue Cross Blue Shield IL

    By Bre's Biggest Fan,
    • 6 replies
    • 754 views

  13. hello

    By linda s r,
    • 3 replies
    • 693 views

  14. WLS and Couples: Research

    By christia,
    • 0 replies
    • 539 views

  15. Pasta anyone??

    By simone,
    • 7 replies
    • 766 views

  16. NC-has anyone used Carteret Surgical Assoc in Morehead City NC?

    By Hotenuf2,
    • 0 replies
    • 604 views

  17. Looking for information

    By Oraeus,
    • 1 reply
    • 504 views

  18. Introduction

    By sberrys,
    • 9 replies
    • 763 views

  19. New & Considering Lap Band (anyone in Detroit?)

    By libguy2753,
    • 4 replies
    • 921 views

  20. Can I switch Dr.'s..I have a huge program fee.

    By bellyfatgone,
    • 28 replies
    • 1,991 views

  21. New to Lapbandtalk.com -Banding Scheduled 8/5/09

    By kanousakes,
    • 1 reply
    • 641 views

  22. Newly Banded in Arizona

    By Kimberley12,
    • 10 replies
    • 888 views

  23. Hello New from Texas

    By Mamacita14,
    • 0 replies
    • 577 views

  24. New to the Forum- Modesto CA

    By kjd612,
    • 0 replies
    • 817 views

  25. New here, just an intro

    By WifetoJ,
    • 1 reply
    • 633 views

  26. I look and feel a whole lot better

    By donna g,
    • 0 replies
    • 500 views

  27. Intro.....

    By kiansmommyseanswife,
    • 4 replies
    • 531 views

  28. Hello All

    By caricap,
    • 3 replies
    • 781 views

  29. Banded 3 weeks ago but still have gas pain

    By michele13,
    • 1 reply
    • 539 views

  30. New to website, not new to surgery...

    By sweetang,
    • 1 reply
    • 691 views

  31. New to Lap Band ! Help

    By ElizabethRouleau,
    • 3 replies
    • 550 views

  32. Any help please

    By kkn07,
    • 4 replies
    • 650 views

  33. Anyone in Jax?

    By INTLTL709,
    • 12 replies
    • 828 views

  34. Massachusetts Bandster

    By aidansmom2001,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,366 views

  35. Re-Introducing myself - Consult Tuesday

    By jessicakolman,
    • 1 reply
    • 911 views

  36. Why do I sneeze

    By Sicram,
    • 1 reply
    • 760 views

  37. I'm new here: surgery scheduled for August 24th...

    By Hulk,
    • 3 replies
    • 484 views

  38. Saying "hi"-introducing myself...

    By Chancie,
    • 16 replies
    • 2,757 views

  39. taking too long

    By darsheen,
    • 0 replies
    • 553 views

  40. Newbie Here...Steve from NY

    By scsutherland79,
    • 4 replies
    • 618 views

  41. Hiatus hernia query

    By Linny51,
    • 2 replies
    • 736 views

  42. Greetings from a Military Wife a year after surgery!

    By beccab1980,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,633 views

  43. VSG date August 11

    By mist3blue,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,261 views

  44. What was I thinking?

    By Little2be,
    • 9 replies
    • 900 views

  45. Banded on Monday 7/20 :)

    By mellabella78,
    • 7 replies
    • 687 views

  46. Surgery is on hold...ugh

    By ccmy3boys,
    • 2 replies
    • 514 views

  47. Just had surgery

    By dbinnc,
    • 9 replies
    • 851 views

  48. Introduction

    By Maldito76,
    • 6 replies
    • 964 views

  49. Does it work

    By chuckvan,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,154 views

  50. VGS date August 18

    By BigNana,
    • 18 replies
    • 3,324 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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