How successful where you after bariatric surgery?

I had the lap band surgery in 2007. I lost 20lbs the first year. After the first year I started to lose weight quickly. By 2017 I got very sick. It felt like there were shards of glass in my stomach. I had an abscess. It turned out that the band eroded into my stomach. They surgically removed the band and port. When they cut me open there was an awful smell that stunk up the OR. I was down to 113 lbs malnourished and dehydrated with infection through my abdomen and blood. I was in the hospital for about a month. I wish they had the sleeve back then.

@mholpit63
Thanks for sharing your story. What a dreadful experience you had. Weight loss surgery has improved and many newer options exist then just 15 years ago.

How are you doing now?

I struggled, too. But it's a tool to help you with your struggle. I had a fast loss of 90 pounds, I was diligent about eating right, and then after nearly a year I started eating sweets. It made me feel kind of sick, so I didn't do it a lot, but it slowed down the weight loss.

I played around, lost and regained the same 20 pounds for a couple of years, then lost 20 more, regained it, etc. Finally in 2018 I started losing again and it took a while, but I lost another 65 pounds.

Every day is a choice. Sometimes I choose to indulge in some food I love, but now I can get back on track. I think the most helpful thing I've learned is that it is possible to change, even after goofing up, having setbacks, reverting to my old way of thinking, and trying to accept less than I was capable of.

We are all works in progress, all the way to the end. So there is always a new day to start over. Forgive yourself for not being perfect. Be proud of yourself for trying, and really proud every time you succeed. If nobody tells you you're doing great, tell yourself. I'm telling you right now - you're doing great by wanting to help yourself. You'll have better health, more confidence, and nicer clothes!!

Way to go!! The best to you!

Thank you, your words were very helpful.

I had the Rouen Y done in 2003. I’ve managed to lose and keep off 145 lbs. It has been work. With some fluctuations. For me I am a food addict and have an addiction. That is how I work with this. There are good and bad days. I take it one day at a time.

In 2002 I had billion pancreatic with
Duodenal switch I lost 150lbs and
Pretty much maintained the loss. I do
Suffer vitamin d deficiency and
Last few years osteoporosis. At the time of my surgery I was diagnosed with Barrett’s disease in my esophagus couldn’t do the Rouen Y
This was only option, they took out 15 ft of my intestine. Drastic surgery I know if I didn’t do something I wouldn’t here. I pray for all of you
It’s not an easy journey. I didn’t have family support which made it harder.

I had Roux n Y surgery in 2009. Lost 100 lbs during first year, and regained 10. Regainng 10% of original weight loss is a textbook result. Very gradually, I've lost that 10 lbs and kept it off. My secret: I followed the rules. Be sure you get enough protein!

@mm501
Thanks for your inspiring words. Your right, every day is a choice.. You can choose to follow diet, exercise, etc... And one bad day does not prevent you from making better choices the next day.

Thank you, I had Roux n y 2 months ago. Your message is very encouraging. I will keep this with other passages as a reminder on how important it is to keep on track and follow the rules for this lifetime healthy journey.

My original Bariatric Dr had to move on to retirement.
So I don’t feel comfortable calling into the office for anything. I am glad you have that. Which is awesome!!!