Bariatric Surgery & Weight Loss: Meet others & Share

I had the Sleeve Gastrectomy in 2012 and lost 95 pounds. My blood sugars were "normal" within hours after the surgery. My advice is to make EXERCISE a habit and get the psychological help you need to change your relationship with food. Since losing the 95 pounds, I have gained back 40 pounds and will be getting the Roux-en-y gastric bypass in December. Over time, your stomach will stretch to accommodate larger portions, if you don't control portions. Please don't be afraid of food, just learn to eat "healthy!" Good luck on your weight loss journey!

Hello.
I had ESG (endoscopic gastric sleeve) a year and a half ago and have lost just over 100 pounds!! My A1C went from 10 to 5 within the first six weeks after the procedure. I had a battle with excess pounds for at least 14 years. The biggest challenge for me is being too strict on what I eat and being afraid of food. This is partly because for work I typically travel out of state each week for work. Plus, planning meals with being away from home is difficult. But, so far I have been successful.

Hello. 56 female, 5.2 1/2 and 225 lbs. I'm 100 pounds heavier than when graduating H.S. Have lots of health issues related to weight, and doing the Sleeve Surgery. Any warnings or success stories would be appreciated

Hi to new members, especially those consider weight loss surgery.

I had my Roux-en-Y gastric bypass over 10 years ago. I have had my ups and down, but I am at lowest weight for long time and my medical history no longer has "obese".

Preparing for surgery, actual surgery and post-op process is long process. The more education and preparation you do prior to surgery, the better the outcome.

The first step is discuss with primary provider and ask for referral to specialist.

You may also want to check with your insurance company as to coverage.

Laurie

Hi my name is Becca.
I am from Wisconsin.
I am looking into the bariatric surgery options after a lifetime of issues being overweight as well as the 'yo-yo' effect. I am looking for the right tools and treatments to help sustainability as well as prevent any additional health problems at this point.

Welcome @huskymom99 @faithann33 @1970girlfriend @kennewton. You may also be interested in following the Weight Management expert blog https://connect.mayoclinic.org/blog/weight-management-1/ to help with weight management tips, recipes and more from Mayo Clinic experts.

What weight loss management strategies are working for you? Anyone considering surgery?

Hi,

My name is Ken. I am excited to join this weight loss journey with so many others like myself. I am hoping to learn the tools necessary to lose weight and keep it off. I am very thankful to have a forum where I can reach out and make new friends along the way.

Hi, I am Shannon from Rice Lake am 53 years around the sun. I am looking to use surgery to lose my weight and looking for any suggestions , tips or tricks , advice?

Hi my name is Faith.
I am from Eau Claire, Wisc. This is all new to me. I stood by my friends side when she had her surgery done and now it’s my turn.

Hi! I’m a 43 y/o mom of 2 my oldest daughter is 23 and my youngest daughter will be 8 next month. I really never had weight issues until I got pregnant with my youngest, shortly after I had her I had back surgery not once but twice. I also had foot surgery, female issues which I had to have surgery for as well.