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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. 5'8", 220lbs. Any others in this category?

    By Luccan,
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    • 903 views

  2. Finally banded

    By Cortney6983,
    • 6 replies
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  3. Newbee

    By finaldstination,
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  4. I'm new

    By B-lo,
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  5. Newbie here.

    By Marine mom,
    • 4 replies
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  6. Another Newbie like the many =)

    By Timah85,
    • 2 replies
    • 612 views

  7. Another Newbie Here~!

    By RosieQ,
    • 1 reply
    • 662 views

  8. New to site

    By LittleRed30,
    • 2 replies
    • 516 views

  9. Hey y'all! New here...

    By CantB2noty,
    • 3 replies
    • 697 views

  10. Banded on 3/30/2009!

    By Nannens,
    • 2 replies
    • 688 views

  11. Hi Everyone

    By kimmie61,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,084 views

  12. Re-Intro

    By sadie77,
    • 1 reply
    • 733 views

  13. Doing okay

    By Saraee,
    • 1 reply
    • 487 views

  14. Surgery in 2 weeks!

    By Jillian68,
    • 3 replies
    • 761 views

  15. Newbie - May 7, 2009

    By Bempowered,
    • 4 replies
    • 627 views

  16. Hello everyone

    By bayba792,
    • 1 reply
    • 576 views

  17. New, Scared and Confused

    By Malaika,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,070 views

  18. Hello from Alabama

    By Kimmiev3,
    • 2 replies
    • 824 views

  19. hello all

    By ms.nay,
    • 2 replies
    • 619 views

  20. Phase 1-Dr's Referral awaiting Approval

    By Wheatthin,
    • 2 replies
    • 535 views

  21. looking at band with antiphospholipid syndrome

    By Idahoallen,
    • 1 reply
    • 656 views

  22. Feeling so much better!!

    By nursinem,
    • 1 reply
    • 484 views

  23. Newbie from Oz!

    By Lappap,
    • 1 reply
    • 545 views

  24. Hi everyone!!

    By pinkblue05,
    • 1 reply
    • 620 views

  25. Re- Introduction

    By circa,
    • 6 replies
    • 642 views

  26. New to forum

    By annieb81,
    • 1 reply
    • 546 views

  27. Introduction

    By mrsgary,
    • 5 replies
    • 596 views

  28. hello im new

    By trac,
    • 1 reply
    • 524 views

  29. Introduction

    By raj011,
    • 6 replies
    • 636 views

  30. Introduction

    By teach4560,
    • 1 reply
    • 493 views

  31. Introduction

    By turtlenbunny,
    • 4 replies
    • 700 views

  32. introduction & questions

    By long2bethin,
    • 2 replies
    • 640 views

  33. Introduction

    By jacobandhaleysmommy,
    • 2 replies
    • 586 views

  34. Newby from Ohio

    By LapLady09,
    • 14 replies
    • 997 views

  35. Stressed from the Stress Tests

    By Rangergirl,
    • 5 replies
    • 570 views

  36. 27 Days to go, but who's counting :)

    By TrishC,
    • 1 reply
    • 766 views

  37. currently in pre-op stage

    By chris9plus1,
    • 1 reply
    • 566 views

  38. Hi Everyone I'm new

    By cydaisy,
    • 7 replies
    • 668 views

  39. Help!!! I need some advice

    By sharon0924,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,012 views

  40. the doctor i have chosen

    By corkey,
    • 2 replies
    • 553 views

  41. I'm new

    By teri68,
    • 5 replies
    • 668 views

  42. New from Indiana

    By clickersister,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,160 views

  43. Hello Everyone!!!

    By GONZALITO417,
    • 2 replies
    • 638 views

  44. New in Savannah

    By tsrewis,
    • 1 reply
    • 603 views

  45. banded on 08/05/08

    By Kuuipo,
    • 3 replies
    • 457 views

  46. Arm Lift (Brachioplasty)

    By MissNilsa,
    • 2 replies
    • 790 views

  47. queen yo, yo

    By Anderson,
    • 7 replies
    • 874 views

  48. I am new here, great site.

    By DudeTattooed,
    • 1 reply
    • 804 views

  49. New

    By tonya99@comcast.net,
    • 2 replies
    • 620 views

  50. why lap band?

    By Hoping2LoseBig,
    • 5 replies
    • 674 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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