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Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story

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. It's a go!

    By melmarlem,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,040 views

  2. new to the site

    By apmerila,
    • 0 replies
    • 445 views

  3. Newbie from TN

    By Nanna509,
    • 4 replies
    • 549 views

  4. hello for Port Richey, fl

    By apmerila,
    • 0 replies
    • 464 views

  5. Julie

    By Juliedidit1369,
    • 9 replies
    • 695 views

  6. Awaiting surgery

    By Bornagainbabe,
    • 1 reply
    • 985 views

  7. Confused

    By choopie,
    • 4 replies
    • 644 views

  8. New Bandster in Atlanta

    By MikeofAtlanta,
    • 2 replies
    • 512 views

  9. Getting the Band on June 11th.

    By Synastar,
    • 11 replies
    • 700 views

  10. Howdy Everyone!

    By The Violet Rose,
    • 1 reply
    • 616 views

  11. Newly Banded in Chicago

    By DJSlim,
    • 2 replies
    • 511 views

  12. Hello! Total newbie from Arizona

    By prillywilly,
    • 8 replies
    • 681 views

  13. Surgery date is 7/8/09, very nervous

    By suzanne.meyers1,
    • 9 replies
    • 698 views

  14. Sleeve Date Set- Newbie

    By shanda7182,
    • 21 replies
    • 3,484 views

  15. This is my story

    By ahchancey,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,847 views

  16. Hello to all got some questions!! aetna?

    By heatherpretz,
    • 3 replies
    • 768 views

  17. Finally the answer I was looking for......

    By DenaBug,
    • 4 replies
    • 590 views

  18. New here and thankful

    By chell1957,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,946 views

  19. Struggling

    By rudypoot,
    • 4 replies
    • 626 views

  20. Alvarado Clinic San Diego Ca.?

    By smitten4u,
    • 5 replies
    • 709 views

  21. No Luck

    By applejack72,
    • 0 replies
    • 538 views

  22. Brand New!

    By ash,
    • 4 replies
    • 681 views

  23. hi

    By nikkigreen,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,032 views

  24. Hello from Illinois!

    By SmartSassyChick,
    • 1 reply
    • 751 views

  25. Thinking about getting banded

    By egalaviz23,
    • 6 replies
    • 835 views

  26. LapBandChic

    By LapBandChic,
    • 0 replies
    • 505 views

  27. Time to get back on track!

    By ppqjones,
    • 1 reply
    • 445 views

  28. I am so happy I got sleeved!

    By iammelissa,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,298 views

  29. Trying for a 2nd band...

    By help_us_lisa,
    • 5 replies
    • 644 views

  30. Hi!

    By conklin,
    • 1 reply
    • 465 views

  31. My Introduction

    By Crystal,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,422 views

  32. BMB Introduction

    By bigmamaboss,
    • 9 replies
    • 874 views

  33. Introducing Myself to Everyone

    By Rukhshandah,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,308 views

  34. Banded Yesterday

    By Shay7997,
    • 2 replies
    • 579 views

  35. Scared to death in Georgia

    By lindajoy,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,014 views

  36. My concerns so far

    By Periquin77,
    • 16 replies
    • 2,854 views

  37. Awaiting insurance approval

    By seckert08,
    • 3 replies
    • 934 views

  38. Hi

    By stangred1998,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,273 views

  39. Newly Banded

    By debbie_7155,
    • 5 replies
    • 857 views

  40. My VSG was to be the 1st stage of a DS

    By nomoyoyo,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,409 views

  41. My Surgery Story - Originally scheduled for a DS

    By kellyhilde,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,808 views

  42. My fingers are crossed and papers are in the mail

    By smitten4u,
    • 5 replies
    • 553 views

  43. i really need someone to talk to that will care..

    By Miss Sammy,
    • 22 replies
    • 2,018 views

  44. New to the Group and filled to the brim

    By juliensap,
    • 2 replies
    • 622 views

  45. Banded May 13

    By rhonda_j,
    • 1 reply
    • 543 views

  46. introduing myself to say hi

    By gunnamakeit,
    • 6 replies
    • 725 views

  47. Seciond thoughts

    By carlagovier,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,684 views

  48. any one banded at the Alvarado Hospital San Diego Ca

    By smitten4u,
    • 1 reply
    • 785 views

  49. Ok so here's my story.

    By momof2b1g,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,246 views

  50. Interdiction

    By rebahorn,
    • 4 replies
    • 632 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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