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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. Going thru the process

    By pstroud100,
    • 2 replies
    • 790 views

  2. new here

    By Guest sheka99,
    • 2 replies
    • 745 views

  3. Gastric Sleeve Surgery Is Scheduled For Jan 17, 2012

    By creed812,
    • 2 replies
    • 662 views

  4. My band date is Oct 14

    By Txnurse,
    • 2 replies
    • 663 views

  5. Just Getting Started (Again)

    By MalindaM,
    • 2 replies
    • 932 views

  6. Hello from Northern California

    By TrudyG,
    • 2 replies
    • 540 views

  7. Toning Exercise

    By GreatLadyJ,   
    • 2 replies
    • 734 views

  8. Hi Im Newly Sleeved

    By sazzygirl,
    • 2 replies
    • 546 views

  9. Op Done On 1St May 2012 - Singapore

    By MrBig,
    • 2 replies
    • 701 views

  10. New to the idea of lapband

    By mb112,
    • 2 replies
    • 568 views

  11. Hello To All!

    By KeKeGal,
    • 2 replies
    • 632 views

  12. My Journey so far.

    By Sunlight61,
    • 2 replies
    • 587 views

  13. Having problems with liquid

    By jlong007,
    • 2 replies
    • 503 views

  14. Emotional roller coaster!

    By mid,
    • 2 replies
    • 425 views

  15. Re-intro and a long ramble

    By Hunzi,
    • 2 replies
    • 800 views

  16. So Happy But also nervous!!!

    By Strwberriekissesrbetter,
    • 2 replies
    • 600 views

  17. Starting over 2nd repair surgery...

    By Mizz_Megan,
    • 2 replies
    • 822 views

  18. 3rd day of pre op diet!

    By kmalcom28,
    • 2 replies
    • 399 views

  19. Joined community May 8th

    By ssflbelle,
    • 2 replies
    • 974 views

  20. September 2, 2014 think doing good but have question?

    By screwthescale,
    • 2 replies
    • 489 views

  21. Why Do People Do That?

    By 87deondessiree7,
    • 2 replies
    • 554 views

  22. New in New Jersey!

    By Jersey Girl,
    • 2 replies
    • 686 views

  23. Mfp

    By ProudGrammy,   
    • 2 replies
    • 775 views

  24. my gastric sleeve jiurney

    By jenpoo,
    • 2 replies
    • 495 views

  25. Surgery with Dr. Juan Hidalgo in Mexico

    By Romira22,   
    • 2 replies
    • 532 views

  26. Not sure I can have the surgery

    By MRJ,
    • 2 replies
    • 615 views

  27. Hello

    By kaydee,
    • 2 replies
    • 605 views

  28. Newly banded in New Mexico

    By desertdreamers,
    • 2 replies
    • 770 views

  29. Hiatus hernia query

    By Linny51,
    • 2 replies
    • 736 views

  30. Today Is!

    By ★D's Life★,
    • 2 replies
    • 629 views

  31. I have my date!!!!

    By NYGMEN,
    • 2 replies
    • 659 views

  32. My Journey

    By KristinaRnY,
    • 2 replies
    • 602 views

  33. Surgery 10/15/2009

    By janep,
    • 2 replies
    • 753 views

  34. I did it

    By bagonian74,
    • 2 replies
    • 434 views

  35. Too Much Love/Hate

    By GentryGirl,
    • 2 replies
    • 585 views

  36. 4 weeks today!

    By jamie5711,
    • 2 replies
    • 491 views

  37. Hi from KC...in the early stages of contemplation.

    By midwestchickie,
    • 2 replies
    • 491 views

  38. Conversion

    By CRainwater,
    • 2 replies
    • 822 views

  39. Hello! I am new to the board

    By Guest prthomps,
    • 2 replies
    • 842 views

  40. Newby from Texas

    By vandih,
    • 2 replies
    • 495 views

  41. Six Years and Counting

    By Fella in VA,
    • 2 replies
    • 589 views

  42. Woukd You (Females And Males) ?

    By 87deondessiree7,
    • 2 replies
    • 499 views

  43. Introducing Myself... Newly Considering Lap Band Surgery

    By adagray,
    • 2 replies
    • 425 views

  44. Best decision I have made

    By vickylg,
    • 2 replies
    • 516 views

  45. New To The Band Journey

    By 81cassandra,
    • 2 replies
    • 574 views

  46. My First Post Since Surgery On 02/29/2012

    By Pashion,
    • 2 replies
    • 869 views

  47. Finally Turned A Corner

    By rmbtcb4evr,
    • 2 replies
    • 533 views

  48. Starting the Journey :-)

    By kris1189,
    • 2 replies
    • 585 views

  49. Hi!

    By mermaidsteph,
    • 2 replies
    • 683 views

  50. My introduction

    By Chris_London_UK,
    • 2 replies
    • 710 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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