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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. Thanksgiving

    By lifesabeach41,
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  2. 3 hours 15 minutes to go

    By Big G71,
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  3. Hi :-)

    By SweetCori,
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  4. getting banded 4-09-09 in Syosset NY

    By skully,
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  5. Newbie - 3/31/09 is my date!

    By annie of wi,
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  6. Australian Newby

    By Willow75,
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  7. Hi Everyone! I had my surgery a year and 1/2 ago

    By angiecharmed,
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  8. Nearly 2 Wks Post Op ...

    By suchsh,
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  9. Newbie/Calling Artuso's Patients

    By lapband_lil,
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  10. Surgery Is Getting Closer...and Pre-Op Diet is Going Great!

    By AngieW_RN,
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  11. Holy Moly!

    By steelergirl,
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  12. hi

    By nunlover,
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  13. Patty pretzer

    By Patty Pretzer,
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  14. Financing? Anyone?

    By helmss03,
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  15. post op 2 weeks vertical sleeve

    By pinklite,
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  16. Newbie, insurance questions

    By tanya72100,
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  17. Full liquid ideas!

    By girlrfriday,
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  18. New

    By tabbatha35,
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  19. Final Hospital Appointment before the surgery!

    By NeonRaven8919,
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  20. New, kinda-sorta.

    By JenOK,
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  21. <P><FONT face="Lucida Sans Unicode" color=#4169e1 size=4>Hi Everyone!<BR><BR>I am new here and am just looking for a support outlet! I am having my L

    By MORGANT,
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  22. Banded Nov 06 - New Here

    By WahooMommy,
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  23. New In Florida

    By blueyedprincess,
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  24. Surgey in 8 days time....hello everyone!

    By Skinny JAL,
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  25. 7 weeks out, my oh my

    By NightPilgrim,
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  26. Post Surgery Diet

    By Angela1234,
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  27. Hello Family!

    By 87deondessiree7,
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  28. New here - Livin' in Philly

    By HelloPitty,
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  29. Polyp found in Upper GI

    By CathyE805,
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  30. Just took the first step to THE BAND!

    By lovelysoul4,
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  31. Excited but nervous of upcoming surgery...

    By 2009LB,
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  32. 2 days post op..burning sensation

    By Hersheyskiss21,
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    • 462 views

  33. Wellington, NZ Banded Friday 20 Nov 2009

    By jaykoy,
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    • 557 views

  34. Luck does not exist let me tell you why........

    By NUPCHAPUPP,
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  35. Bariatric Pal Team MX Dr. Illan experience

    By moejoe27,
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  36. weight loss may be slowing down but

    By jaysleever,
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  37. 2nd day on Optifast

    By Danielle81,
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    • 361 views

  38. I can't believe I did it!

    By Endodoc,
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    • 536 views

  39. severe reflux after sleeve

    By Bodeen's Mom,   
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  40. Hi everyone...Want to get the Lap-Band.

    By NewEra4Ever,
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    • 459 views

  41. Last trip to Yosemite as a fat person

    By Bluesea71,
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    • 413 views

  42. New guy, just got a surgery approved.

    By 1Texan,
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    • 438 views

  43. I think I am ready...now what?

    By Tina Marie,
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  44. Ready..set...

    By Kimmes,
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  45. What questions do I ask surgeon pre-surgery?

    By Bebrie,
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    • 480 views

  46. BOTH NERVOUS AND EXCITED

    By Saved By The Sleeve,
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    • 463 views

  47. Newbie Here

    By Terrib,
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  48. Waiting

    By Gingermo,
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    • 703 views

  49. Advice needed

    By sonosuzy,
    • 1 reply
    • 463 views

  50. My Intro

    By vannasmom,
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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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