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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. Wanting to banded

    By glynda,
    • 3 replies
    • 672 views

  2. Hey There Lap Banders

    By 3limalik,
    • 5 replies
    • 777 views

  3. Banded Aggie in Dallas

    By prissypotz,
    • 0 replies
    • 719 views

  4. New here

    By lucy65p,
    • 1 reply
    • 575 views

  5. Hunger question

    By shoegirl1970,
    • 3 replies
    • 718 views

  6. Hello I'm a newbie

    By Debbiecatal,
    • 3 replies
    • 553 views

  7. Hello from Ohio

    By brickgirl,
    • 0 replies
    • 574 views

  8. HI From West Virginia

    By gilliebean,
    • 1 reply
    • 705 views

  9. YAYYY!!!! I'm approved!!!!

    By TachaBaby505,
    • 18 replies
    • 1,394 views

  10. East Texas LapBand Hopeful

    By RoseCity Girl,
    • 7 replies
    • 758 views

  11. Hi

    By edcox2,
    • 1 reply
    • 694 views

  12. Hi

    By blg20002000,
    • 1 reply
    • 711 views

  13. Drinking Alcoholic Beverage

    By BabyCat,
    • 7 replies
    • 932 views

  14. I am a groupie for my new band :)

    By foxygrlts,
    • 8 replies
    • 711 views

  15. Nervous and Excited

    By AlexShrugged,
    • 3 replies
    • 633 views

  16. Going to seminar on Jan 3rd - nervous!

    By austingirl4,
    • 2 replies
    • 427 views

  17. Researching

    By mommajean,
    • 1 reply
    • 591 views

  18. Not yet banded and having pre band issues

    By abeaher,
    • 1 reply
    • 678 views

  19. Introduction

    By mia31771,
    • 3 replies
    • 688 views

  20. Here is a funny question to post band ppl

    By ThinDolphin3,
    • 8 replies
    • 916 views

  21. fears before surgery - I need help support & advice!

    By Scarlett O'hara,
    • 10 replies
    • 693 views

  22. banded

    By hoss56,
    • 3 replies
    • 630 views

  23. Quick introduction

    By VickiStevens,
    • 4 replies
    • 573 views

  24. Who are you going to or have you told about the LB?

    By TangerineDreams,
    • 3 replies
    • 626 views

  25. Hello! I'm new!

    By kbinaz,
    • 0 replies
    • 569 views

  26. I just cant wait!

    By fattynomore,
    • 5 replies
    • 701 views

  27. Time to give up "I'll start tomorrow"...

    By DietQueen,
    • 9 replies
    • 972 views

  28. Had surgery on Dec 21st

    By TripletMom,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,145 views

  29. Scheduled for 13 Feb 2008

    By Mac the Knife,
    • 4 replies
    • 779 views

  30. life is changing and, it feels good.

    By miss maudie,
    • 6 replies
    • 570 views

  31. new here and glad to find you!

    By nancy j,
    • 10 replies
    • 751 views

  32. wondrwmn

    By wondrwomn,
    • 0 replies
    • 620 views

  33. Newbie, just starting the process

    By think'nthin,
    • 2 replies
    • 552 views

  34. Finally seems real ...

    By CynthiaMcC,
    • 6 replies
    • 728 views

  35. Hi,and Help it's getting harder! Long post

    By cplatinumlove,
    • 2 replies
    • 694 views

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

    By Tina Marie,
    • 1 reply
    • 700 views

  37. Seminar and Consult Set ...

    By TangerineDreams,
    • 1 reply
    • 640 views

  38. my first consultation is tomorrow Yeah!!!!

    By theresa0326,
    • 2 replies
    • 702 views

  39. Banded 9/12/07

    By Babydoll247,
    • 5 replies
    • 760 views

  40. New From Stl

    By ross07,
    • 3 replies
    • 832 views

  41. Hi this is my first time posting

    By LynneB,
    • 5 replies
    • 608 views

  42. banded 12/4/07

    By mjskipper,
    • 1 reply
    • 542 views

  43. New Here

    By chopstickgirl,
    • 23 replies
    • 2,196 views

  44. Maybe I should just stay fat!!!

    By ThinDolphin3,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,041 views

  45. I Just Got A Date For Surgery

    By clemonsceleste,
    • 6 replies
    • 772 views

  46. Xmas Dream Come True!!!

    By htay73il,
    • 6 replies
    • 716 views

  47. Banded 12/14/2007

    By Jamie Morris,
    • 1 reply
    • 603 views

  48. Rash????

    By michelle2008,
    • 8 replies
    • 2,362 views

  49. Newbie in Memphis with questions

    By volleyball411,
    • 0 replies
    • 587 views

  50. Ready to break off the chains

    By Gabstartingover,
    • 1 reply
    • 725 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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