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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. Im new and going to the surgeon Seminar today!!

    By DEBPROBST,
    • 0 replies
    • 491 views

  2. Anyone from Gainesville, Fl.

    By becca4uf,
    • 21 replies
    • 3,268 views

  3. Newb to LBT

    By soniathekitty,
    • 1 reply
    • 682 views

  4. Surgeon ready- waiting on Ins. Approval

    By jovaughn,
    • 2 replies
    • 743 views

  5. banded on 4/27.

    By erikaz,
    • 11 replies
    • 922 views

  6. Hello Everyone

    By MustLooseIt,
    • 5 replies
    • 690 views

  7. I was banded on 23 April 2009.

    By lekekari,
    • 6 replies
    • 814 views

  8. Hello! Recommendations?

    By DeterminedSoul,
    • 5 replies
    • 891 views

  9. what am I doing?

    By littlesister,
    • 1 reply
    • 588 views

  10. Hello from N Alabama

    By TeriD,
    • 4 replies
    • 588 views

  11. Hello Everyone :)

    By Amy Stew,
    • 2 replies
    • 643 views

  12. new to all this

    By libbyh,
    • 7 replies
    • 696 views

  13. Banded 04/23/09

    By elliebc,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,018 views

  14. Intoducing Myself

    By ~Michelle~,
    • 5 replies
    • 915 views

  15. Can't seem to get the right amount in band

    By Halfway There,
    • 2 replies
    • 552 views

  16. Big Decision

    By kc029,
    • 18 replies
    • 1,106 views

  17. ** Anyone banded by Dr. Salamatari?**

    By BJGOODY,
    • 0 replies
    • 557 views

  18. Month long lurker

    By DownInSocal,
    • 3 replies
    • 735 views

  19. Hello from Kansas

    By peaches36,
    • 5 replies
    • 690 views

  20. Hello From NY...May 14, 2009 is my big day

    By A10by2010,
    • 5 replies
    • 776 views

  21. So excited- just getting started

    By 3boyzmom,
    • 6 replies
    • 687 views

  22. Share your pre-surgery story/tips?

    By journalist,
    • 0 replies
    • 541 views

  23. Hello from North Alabama

    By Christy H,
    • 8 replies
    • 873 views

  24. Allow me to introduce myself...

    By rspangler7,
    • 2 replies
    • 595 views

  25. Hello from Quiche from Los Angeles, CA

    By Paradigm Star,
    • 3 replies
    • 818 views

  26. I'm banded!!

    By Wanttolose,
    • 6 replies
    • 749 views

  27. hello

    By wini57,
    • 3 replies
    • 737 views

  28. Pre-Op Diet - HELP

    By Bempowered,
    • 4 replies
    • 603 views

  29. Newly banded..........

    By Sandy T,
    • 7 replies
    • 807 views

  30. Begining the process here in Buffalo NY!

    By Michelle514,
    • 1 reply
    • 658 views

  31. Op date 29.04.2009

    By Juliamb,
    • 1 reply
    • 564 views

  32. I am very excited, my band will be coming on 4/2/09

    By kerrischafer1,
    • 6 replies
    • 693 views

  33. Life Began Again on 4/13/09

    By dubbee,
    • 4 replies
    • 618 views

  34. Soon to be banded in MI

    By Brittney365,
    • 3 replies
    • 605 views

  35. Getting banded April 28 by Dr. Castro in Dallas

    By doridoodles,
    • 3 replies
    • 642 views

  36. Being Banded in Italy

    By Grazia,
    • 4 replies
    • 867 views

  37. Banded on April 16

    By langx3,
    • 3 replies
    • 518 views

  38. New to the site and just banded

    By dianesue99,
    • 6 replies
    • 665 views

  39. Just beginning

    By breakingfree,
    • 4 replies
    • 850 views

  40. Just Getting Started....

    By skywalk64,
    • 2 replies
    • 571 views

  41. Waiting for Approval for LapBand

    By CreatingPspFun,
    • 10 replies
    • 941 views

  42. Taking the first step

    By Kellster,
    • 5 replies
    • 619 views

  43. Pre-op Newbie Hello

    By Chincotigger,
    • 2 replies
    • 608 views

  44. fills not working yet...next week is third

    By Susie 46,
    • 6 replies
    • 640 views

  45. Approved.. I think

    By june09bandit,
    • 6 replies
    • 727 views

  46. The new me!

    By LuvNMe77,
    • 4 replies
    • 928 views

  47. Hey From NC

    By Rustin,
    • 1 reply
    • 619 views

  48. I have A Doctor!!

    By Nchaka,
    • 1 reply
    • 575 views

  49. newbie

    By angelicforever,
    • 9 replies
    • 876 views

  50. excited and nervous

    By angelicforever,
    • 4 replies
    • 615 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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