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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. personal journal

    By chefschoon,
    • 0 replies
    • 631 views

  2. newbie and just starting process

    By sunshine6855,
    • 2 replies
    • 643 views

  3. Is it right for me!!!

    By Band-aided,
    • 8 replies
    • 848 views

  4. Blue Cross & Blue Sheild of Illnois

    By short1,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,204 views

  5. Can anyone relate?

    By cs5646,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,144 views

  6. new and would love to hear your stories/ suggestions

    By Muukie917,
    • 3 replies
    • 551 views

  7. Petrified and Excited

    By lovestoned,
    • 6 replies
    • 804 views

  8. I am new and a little scared...

    By Lady Libra,
    • 5 replies
    • 993 views

  9. Rough Start

    By jwille,
    • 4 replies
    • 697 views

  10. Just Starting Need A Little Help In Ny

    By msakire,
    • 2 replies
    • 600 views

  11. Newbie here and sad

    By tj74,
    • 31 replies
    • 2,743 views

  12. Getting Banded in 12 days in Washington

    By Startin'Over,
    • 2 replies
    • 629 views

  13. Never gonna be fat again!!!!

    By marlynncreel,
    • 9 replies
    • 855 views

  14. New from Long Island, NY

    By nygal,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,367 views

  15. Anyone ever struggled w/ decision?

    By tesma,
    • 8 replies
    • 900 views

  16. Banded TODAY, May 8 2007

    By 4RE4ME,
    • 20 replies
    • 1,718 views

  17. lapband on May 4, 2007 in Texas

    By valeriehayes,
    • 12 replies
    • 978 views

  18. Dr. Zapata - Monterrey, Mexico

    By tyoung,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,452 views

  19. Insurance Reimberments???

    By eljmom,
    • 6 replies
    • 962 views

  20. First step!

    By QuilterLaura,
    • 8 replies
    • 839 views

  21. Hi I'm new and still waiting for a lap band.

    By natz2010,
    • 8 replies
    • 645 views

  22. Primary Care Dr. Problem

    By MkUSmile78,
    • 2 replies
    • 694 views

  23. Just got loan approval!!!!

    By austiesky,
    • 3 replies
    • 726 views

  24. Approved!!! Woohoo!!!

    By chimboree26,
    • 9 replies
    • 802 views

  25. Question re: post-op diets

    By tesma,
    • 11 replies
    • 910 views

  26. Worried it won't work.. help?

    By rumpusparable,
    • 7 replies
    • 700 views

  27. Not losing

    By Guest NurseCathy,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,502 views

  28. Hi

    By jaime,
    • 2 replies
    • 689 views

  29. New

    By micbrook,
    • 1 reply
    • 657 views

  30. Waiting for the Band Fairy

    By yenny9475,
    • 5 replies
    • 805 views

  31. Surgery date scheduled!!!

    By austiesky,
    • 3 replies
    • 771 views

  32. It's almost here

    By shell850,
    • 2 replies
    • 567 views

  33. lifting

    By cher,
    • 2 replies
    • 705 views

  34. Rollercoaster Journey

    By lulucantrell,
    • 0 replies
    • 667 views

  35. Cost crazy!!!

    By Band Chick,
    • 0 replies
    • 582 views

  36. Had Lap-Band on Friday, May 4th

    By lodum,
    • 22 replies
    • 2,144 views

  37. Documented Weight Loss

    By chimboree26,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,028 views

  38. Minnesota

    By shellqueen,
    • 3 replies
    • 827 views

  39. financing difficulties

    By austiesky,
    • 7 replies
    • 750 views

  40. Got my Band !!!!!

    By Janell,
    • 4 replies
    • 778 views

  41. New2

    By Sher1224,
    • 1 reply
    • 607 views

  42. New to site ..

    By Tracy6350,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,391 views

  43. Newbie here!

    By RN2be2008,
    • 5 replies
    • 724 views

  44. very interested

    By tootall,
    • 2 replies
    • 717 views

  45. Surgery on 4/16.... Nervous!!

    By KlopOut1,
    • 5 replies
    • 618 views

  46. I've lost 12 pounds!

    By JeninCO,
    • 7 replies
    • 919 views

  47. Just banded on 2/16/2007!

    By planman58,
    • 1 reply
    • 692 views

  48. Banded in 14 Days!

    By Muse,
    • 17 replies
    • 1,769 views

  49. What a day for firsts

    By UP Musky Hunter,
    • 1 reply
    • 655 views

  50. 19 year Old Operation done a week ago

    By mavo,
    • 3 replies
    • 802 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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