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Seeing how well I've done from the surgery so far has convinced my sister to move forward and start the process for RNY as well  She's even heavier than my highest weight, and has more health issues than I do/did, so I know this will be a life changing journey for her. Soo excited for her journey, let alone mine! hahaha I'm going to my doc's free seminar again with her in a few weeks to be there for moral support. I've always said whatever she chose to do was fine, this surgery isn't for everyone. But I'm really glad that she wants to do it to better her health. Proud big sister over here 

This weekend we had end of season football banquets. It was awesome to hear from people that hadn't seen me for a couple of weeks saying how great I looked, I've lost a lot of weight, what am I doing, etc. It was great to hear positive comments and know that everything I was wearing was much smaller than what I was wearing just 6 weeks ago. I'm .2 lbs away from 75 lbs total loss from my heaviest weight, 40lbs since the surgeon consult, and 25 lbs since my sleeve on 10/16. As I sat and relaxed with my wife, we were browsing some photos that were taken and she was shocked by some taken this weekend and how different I looked. She also commented about how different my forearms, hands, and legs looked. I'll take that! Every day is progress, whether the scale reflects it or not. I'm down to a 36-38 size pants from a 44, and a XL shirt from a 3XL. Still have 60lbs-ish to go (not sure what my "goal" is quite yet, just want to be in onederland) and will get there when I get there. No need to rush it. For now, I'm still learning, and becoming a better me with each day that passes.

Hello, I'm new to the site.  Decided to join after reading a very informative article that was posted on Facebook about slider foods.  I was not taught this prior to my surgery by the nutritionist,  I have been referred to a new one on next Wednesday for Diabetes and my Gastric Sleeve. I'm going back and forth with gaining and loosing in a particular pound area and I'm getting discouraged, so I hope the nutritionist can help me.I am one year, 2 months and 15 days post surgery and nowhere near where I want to be...but now I know why...slider foods.  I will learn as much about slider foods as I can so I know what to stay away from...wish me luck guys.

So I joined this site because I saw that it supported each-other. My doctor recommended that I get referred to get weight loss surgery. So I went to a seminar and decided that I wanted to get the sleeve. My first consultation is this week and I can't wait!! Problem is that I do not have enough supporters to get this surgery. My fiance says he will but then is constantly bringing up that he will help me lose the weight naturally. My family is dead set against because of what happened with my mom. She made wrong choices but after the surgery. Honestly its like I cant figure out what to do I'm the type of person that wants to please everyone but this is the one thing I want to do for me so I don't end up like my family and its like I keep hitting walls when this is brought up. I'm frustrated, guilty, and overwhelmed. Has anyone else been is a similar situation and what did you do?

I want ti all the cons of the  surgery. How will my life change. Now I am a type one diabetic since 1973 and have kidney disease and have had a small heart attack, (doing okay but am 210 now.) Am really scared to have surgery because have baby fine hair and don't want to lose more.  How much do people with surgery eat everyday? Will I always feel sick, and how do I not gain the weight all back.....?

Thank God! I finally figured out how to log on.!! I'm looking for a surgeon in my area on TN. I had gastric bypass in '03 and left the state of Ala. I never went for a f/u either. Now I've gained weight again and need serious help. I don't know where to start. I don't remember the doctors name who Fisrt did it. I'm willing to pay cash possibly. Just need to be sterned in the right way. Please help. I may not know how to get back However I will try to get back on here.

How can I lose half my weight I am 52 years old I have arthritis I have COPD I have high blood pressure I have carpal tunnel and I get tired when I walk and it hurts to be heavy and I'm only 5 3 what can I do to get gastric bypass or anything to help me to eat less and don't cost me anything because I don't have any money all I have is a partnership health card from the government so help me and my daughter we weigh the same thing and we are the same height so what kind of help can we get to help us get our weight off so that I can be here for my grandchildren and she can be here for children their children I only two and three years old my last child 13 years old I want to be around from my family

Hello,

I am having the SIPS surgery next week and I am looking for some advice, suggestions, kind words, friends.

I had the Gastric Sleeve in 2013 and lost about 140 pounds.  Since then I have put some back on, but still need help to get rid of some more weight.  

I look forward to hearing from you.  

So I have come to the conclusion that I have a racer back gym shirt problem. I keep buying more shirts and they are soo cute and they make me feel cute. I am still kicking butt on my workouts and I have decided to end Keto for now. I have been stressing a lot about food and unfortunately, I hold on to weight that way. It is time to go back to just being mindful of what I eat and how much. 

Although I look great in clothing, I wanted to show what my body looks like outside of it. My stomach is sagging lower than before I lost weight. My arms are sagging and my breast have deflated. 

With that being said, I would not go back and change anything. I would not give up being able to jump, bike, go shopping easily and feel comfortable in clothes for anything. I would not trade this confidence or happiness. I am soo a peace with myself and my body. The aches that I feel are from soreness of pushing my body, than from being too heavy that my body cannot handle the weight. 

This journey has saved my life in more ways than I could ever imagine. I do not hide from the world anymore. I do not hide from people. I go out and want to explore. I meet new people. I have been freed from the burdens my weight had placed on me mentally and physically. 

With being said, "I LOVE MY IMPERFECTLY PERFECT BODY!!" 

SO today is day 10 and I started my diet at 224 and am know at 216 lbs. When i first got my pamphlet i thought this would be easy because I thought  I could control my self. But dear god this has been the hardest journey of my life. Childbirth was more straightforward than not eating. I have had more cravings for things that I never really ate since I started. I won't lie I have cheated but food high in proteins. I felt discouraged until I saw I was loosing weight but right know this journey is extremely hard. I salute all who are currently doing their diets and those of you who are long pass this stage. ::) just a few more days to go.

I am 20 days post op. Yay! I notice I lost weight (expected) however because I can not lift weights, my arms are sort of hangy. I also haven't had the energy to actually work out, but I've been restless. I guess that's my body saying you should work out Cassy...right? I'm a bit nervous due to occasional lightheadedness which is due to dehydration. However, I feel I need to start working out now. I've never had any form of surgery until this Gastric Bypass, and honestly it threw me for a loop regarding my recovery. I've never felt so weak or helpless. Everyday I get better and feel better, but I have to do better with my water intake. My body is not use to not drinking water. I crave it, I just can't get it all in the way I want. I'm still on the pureed stage, but I don't think I'm doing this right. One day at a time right? :-\

Very excited this morning. Good things have been coming my way all week. I finally got over my stall (which ended up being dehydration) and have entered "onederland".  I have gone from a 40J to a 36H (start weight at 256). And to wrap it up even more nicely, my husband had an very successful surgery for his battle with cancer this Friday. Very excited and happy and a million other things. 

I am just a little confused I was banded 8/27/13 I did very well but in the last 3 mos I gain 22 pounds now I am back on track I started out 300 plus as of Now I am 216 I want to get to 180 how many calories and carbs I should be taking in A day thank u all

Since my hair will not stop falling out and I still have a lot on my head. I decided to stick with the up-do. 

I also added a picture of my ID at my highest weight versus today. I was sooo shocked by the difference. 

My gym day. I wanted to show my setup at the gym so you can see what I do. 

I have stopped losing weight but I am losing inches. 

I originally had the Lap Band in 2009. By 2016 I had lost 100 pounds and had reached my goal weight. In October of 2016 I was in a car accident and my surgeon had to do an emergency surgery to remove my band because it had rotated and was restricting all fluids from going down. I have spent the past 6 months jumping through every hoop and request that Molina has requested in order to get a revision surgery to have the Sleeve procedure done. Next week will be my final dietician appointment and we will send in the required paperwork to request authorization for surgery. I pray that Molina approves this surgery. I have regained 87 pounds since my accident. I'm discouraged but determined to get back to goal.

Things haven't been going smoothly lately  I have gained 5 lbs and undoubtedly it's my fault because I have not been going to the gym or being active at all. On top of inactivity, I have been eating snack foods like crackers, popcorn, pretzels and even a cookie here and there. I don't know what's gotten into me, I'm just not following my diet plan at all. I've been doing good while at work for lunch, breakfast and snack, but once I go home, it's like I never had the surgery. I hate that I've let myself fall off the wagon and as much as I want to jump back on, I'm struggling. How have those of you that have had the same issue come back? What motivates you now that the sleeve isn't screaming no?

They warned me that I may not lose any weight immediately after surgery and they were right.  I've stayed the same to the tenth of a pound.  I've got my protein in every day, done my exercise (actually more that recommended), and got most of my daily water in.  And I've eaten only those foods dictated.  So Frustrating!.  Any suggestions on how to break this plateau?

Hitting goal has been amazing. I'm still in shock and now learning how to maintain. The best thing is that I can now eat a variety of foods and incorporate new and healthy recipes into my diet. Finally, for the first time in live EVER, I feel like I am not on a "diet" per se, more like just eating sensibly. I DO on occasion indulge in chocolate or a handful of chips, but not on a regular basis, and a small bit of it satisfies cravings. For the longest time I drank wine, even after surgery (no recommended!) but I find that now the desire has sone out the window. Instead, I occasionally sip my husbands drink just for fun. At one point before surgery, I drank up to an entire bottle of red wine every evening. Imagine the calories! I just don't want it anymore. 

I love feeling "normal". I always hated standing out due to my weight, and I always have hated "diets". Being at goal allows me to just eat sensibly and maintain. Cheers!

Yesterday was 3 months post-op. I have lost 35 lbs since my surgery and 82 lbs since August of last year. I am so happy that I decided to do this for myself. I am healthier than I have been in years and I feel amazing.

I was eating a low carb diet since December of last year and recently decided to transition to a whole foods plant based diet after reading the book Proteinaholic and  doing my own research. I have an incredible support system for this change as my circle of friends from church are all vegans/vegetarians. At this point my daily carb consumption has gone from 30g to about 55-70g and my protein has dropped from 80-85 down to 50-55. My blood sugar control has remained perfect despite the increase in complex carbs. I continue to avoid sugar, white flour, bread, white rice, and pasta. 

My weight loss has actually picked up this past week, but this may just be a coincidence. I feel really good. The only slight negative I can note is am a little more drained after a run and have been unable to run my long distance of 3 miles yet. I have been sticking to 2-2.5 miles for now. I think my body is still adjusting to the change. 

I am going to post my photo because a couple of people have requested before and after pics.  It is hard looking back, but it does help show us just how far we have come and what a difference a year can make.

Six months post-op and 90 pounds lost! I'm so happy with the weight loss, but I still can't help wishing it was 100 pounds instead.  I still need to find time to do my measurements and take some photos though - I'm leaving for Hong Kong tomorrow morning, so am pretty busy cleaning and packing before I go.

Feeling really good 3 months post op and halfway to the finish line. I have been hitting the gym pretty consistently at 5:30am  usually dragging myself in yawing like a fool. I try to get exercise in about 3-4 days a week. I make sure I do a lot of walking on the treadmill as well as lifting weights. This journey isn't over and I am still pushing hard.

Joined BariatricPal for support and eventually share my story. I am currently waiting on approval from my insurance in order to have the surgery. All my requirements have been fulfilled, so I'm just waiting and trying to stay positive in the meantime. They say another 6 weeks until I should hear something. Hoping I make it don't gain anymore weight in the process. 

I have surgery to remove my gallbladder June 12th I have had the band for 4 years....has any one experienced  excessive gas and bloating with gallbladders problems? Can gallbladder problems cause a decrees in weight loss.

NSV!!! my fitbit charging so I put on older watch I got, OMG It's hanging off my wrist like a bracelet. I showed hubby. He says everyone is always telling you , you lost weight and you keep saying no. Now you got prove !!!

My name is Mallory. I am just getting started on my journey. I habe already spoken to a psychiatrist and have a nutritionist appointment on Monday. I am hoping to have my surgery scheduled for 6.10.2017.... I have an endoscopic procedure on May 15 scheduled. Looking forward to finally getting my weight under control.