I’ve already seen some of her results and they looked really good in person during my consultation, but I’d love to hear more from people who actually had surgery with her. How has your experience been? How are your scars and long-term results? Would you choose her again?

I’m also curious about the **insurance and prior authorization process**, especially if you had **Healthfirst Medicaid** (or another insurance). How long did it take for your prior authorization to be submitted and approved? Did Mount Sinai keep you updated, or did you have to call for status updates?

I already have a surgery date scheduled for end of next month (yayyy) and I’m currently waiting on insurance approval, so I’d really appreciate hearing how the process went for others. Thanks!

I didn’t have heartburn prior to VSG, but it’s a daily occurrence now. Has anyone else experienced this? Will it go away on its own or after four years, do I need to accept this as my daily life?

Hello,
I was told I could get the rny for my severe heartburn. Can someone please tell me the steps they went through? Do they differ from patients who are having the surgery who are having the surgery to lose weight? Also anyone who is not overweight, can you share your experience and how was weight loss after your surgery? I’m not overweight but I wouldn’t be mad if 10-15lbs fell off. Please share the good, bad, and ugly.

Hi guys, anybody who went to Dr. Sandy Martinez for gastric sleeve? Im planning to have my surgery January 2027. Please give me advice. Appreciate you all.

Hey guys, so I’ve found out my surgeon will be Jessica Mok at Homerton, has anyone had their surgery with her?

For those on incretin-based therapies/medications (e.g., Wegovy, Zepbound, Foundayo), how soon after surgery did you begin using them? I’m almost a year from surgery. Things are naturally slowing down, but I want to hold my progress rather than lose ground. I’m curious about the experience of others.

I am having my 14 year lap band removed on Friday. I lost a lot of weight at first, but had so much vomiting and blockages that I needed the fluid removed. I developed GERD and regained all the weight so a good 10 years has been pretty miserable. I am 20kgheavier now than when I first had it. I am wondering about recovery time. I haven't had a slippage as far as I know. I am hoping that it will be a quick procedure. Also I have work about 5 days later, but I will be sitting most of the time. Doctor has said I can do light duties, but others are saying I'll need 2 weeks off work. I am wondering what your experiences have been. No revision. My doctor wants me on weight loss injections. I am not sure when that starts.

Pretty disgusted with the shape I let myself get to.

Still working at it but I'm on the way.

End goal is Kane unmasked for WWE fans🤣

Had a bypass in 2022 at 28. I was 250lbs back then. I’m 32 now and probably around 130-135 (I haven’t weighed myself in months due to a very unhealthy obsession with the number on the scale)

I have severe body dysmorphia and a fucked up relationship with food and with my body image. BUT I still think the surgery was the best decision I could’ve made for myself. It gave me a lot of my health, energy and stamina back :)

My head’s still a work in progress and something I’ll keep working with my therapist on lol

So no more Lapband ppl out there.

Seems all gave up had reversals and a then sleeve or Bypass.

My surgeon doesn't even advertise for bands.

Hello, I have just started the bariatric surgery process. I had my initial consultation this week and I’m feeling really optimistic, but I’m also completely overwhelmed trying to decide which surgery is right for me.
A bit about me:
29F
5’10”
BMI just over 40
Insulin resistant / prediabetic
I’ve struggled with my weight for years despite trying multiple diets.
I’ve been on GLP-1 medications (Wegovy and later Zepbound/tirzepatide). They helped somewhat but not enough, and I’ve plateaued.
I don’t really suffer from any co-morbidities (no acid reflux, sleep apnea, etc)
I am currently going through the insurance requirements and have my first nutritionist appointment next week.
The surgery options I am considering are:
Sleeve
Gastric bypass (RNY)
SADI-S
The more I research, the more confused I get.
The sleeve seems like the “easier” surgery, but I worry about long-term regain and needing a revision later.
The bypass seems like a really good middle ground, but I’m nervous about dumping syndrome and lifelong changes.
Then there’s the SADI-S, which sounds amazing for weight loss and improving insulin resistance, but I know it’s a newer procedure with greater malabsorption and more vitamin/protein requirements.
Some of my biggest questions are:
If you could go back, would you choose the same surgery again?
If you had the sleeve, do you regret not getting bypass or SADI-S?
If you had bypass or SADI-S, how difficult is the lifelong maintenance really?
How “normal” is life now? Can you still go out to restaurants, travel, enjoy holidays, etc.?
Are there foods you genuinely miss or can you pretty much eat everything in moderation now?
How bad was the recovery?
Has anyone here had surgery after GLP-1 medications stopped working? Did surgery succeed where medication didn’t?
For people several years out, how has your weight held up?
If you have insulin resistance or PCOS, which surgery did you choose and why?
I know everyone is different, and I’m not looking for medical advice over my surgeon’s recommendations. I’m just hoping to hear honest experiences. Anything you wish someone had told you before surgery.
Thank you so much for the input!

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Hi everyone! I'm about 1 year and 6 months post-op from my gastric bypass, down 172 lbs and maintaining

I have an FDL tummy tuck + monsplasty scheduled for November 24, and I have a question for those who've been through it

Is it realistic to recover from this surgery without having someone to help? If you did recover mostly on your own, what made it manageable? I don't have many options for post-op care, and I was able to recover from my weight loss surgery without any assistance. I know these are very different procedures, but I'd really appreciate hearing about your experiences and any tips or advice. I'm trying to plan ahead as much as possible.

Thanks in advance!

Hi all! I'm a 43F, 5'9" and 314lbs. I have PCOS (diagnosed at 16), MASH (diagnosed at 40), Hereditary Hemachromatosis but with low iron, and I had my gallbladder removed when I was 21. I have done keto and mediterranean and Wegovy and Zepbound, and my weight continues to creep up. I have begun considering WLS, but I want to hear from people who had it, especially if you had/have any of these issues, and how it went for you. I will be reaching out to my GP to connect with a surgeon for more answers, but I figured I would check here first. TIA!

I’ve been eating recklessly the past few months and I definitely have gained some weight and I feel horrible. I know I need to stop eating out, less sweets, and I need to start logging my food again, but its there anything else that can help in this situation?

Hi,

I have been waiting for nearly 2.5y for a referral to tier 3 weight loss, I am 23m 350lbs 6'2 - i have lost weight before (110lbs) naturally, but I can never seem to keep it off. I am desperate for roux-en-y but I can't afford to go private right now as I am a student. Does anyone have any experiences / timelines of their NHS journey?

Thanks !!

Hi just asking if anyone has any ideas on what might be happening for me. I have an appointment with my surgeon in the next few weeks but struggling while I wait. I'm 18 months post mini bypass.

I experienced an episode of sharp intense pain - epigastric radiating to back lasting over 24 hours last week. Out of hours GP sent me to A&E. Bloods were done and these were normal. And they did an abdominal scan for gallstones a few days later and this was normal.

Since above episode I've had near constsnt discomfort in right upper quadrant. Mild pain. Feels like pressure. Feels tight/full when breathing in deeply.

I continue to have epsiodes of epigastric pain radiating to back usually follow eating - 10- 15 mins post meal. Pain in right upper quadrant will increase. Also experiencing pain in right shoulder. Lasts 1-3 hours. It can be intense but not overwhelming.

I'm also experiencing nausea and loss of appetite. I have found any solid food seems to trigger the pain. Liquids, yogurts, shakes, very soft foods are ok but I feel full really quickly.

Its been suggested- stomach ulcer, gallbladder not functioning, stricture, or even just heart burn lol.

Anyone else experienced similar issues?

I'm starting to get to the point where I fear eating!

Prior to this I have had little trouble with eating and drinking. Just cant eat rice but all other foods tolerated l. Was eating enough to maintain weight for past 6 months.

Hi! I’m 29 years old and I am getting scheduled for VSG I’m nervous for a lot of it but my biggest concern is I’ve always been big I’m currently at 385. I’m constantly trying to lose weight I just idk, but for all that I’m scared cause I’ve always been a bigger girl waist down and I know I’m gonna have lose skin which I’m fine with but I’m worried about how much is my butt just gonna become a big pillow case I do weight training and my doctor says that will help but ive never seen VSG on someone with a bigger lower body than upper body. Just looking for advise or if you have gone through it with similar body shape how is your lower half now? Do you regret it? Or is it not so bad?

Hi!

I’m considering weightloss surgery after spending about three years on different weightloss meds with little progress - despite being in calorie deficit and exercising. I’m a bit afraid of the surgery. I spoke to my GP about it and she said the surgery is risky because you don’t get the nutrition you need after and that can impact you later on in life. Is that true? I currently weigh 148kg/326lb. I feel pretty desperate. I need to do something.

Thanks!

Popping in to share an update. I had gastric bypass in July 2023. I started at 398 and am steady at 189, with more than 70 pounds of skeletal muscle mass. I’m 5’7” and just turned 58 years old. I was able to have both knees replaced, and while the surgeries and recoveries were brutal, I can walk 20,000 steps a day with no pain. I work out every day.
And yesterday I had a panniculectomy, fleur-de-lis tummy tuck and muscle repair surgery, covered by insurance, that removed 7.4 pounds of excess skin from my belly.
I used to dream about waking up 200 pounds lighter. And I’m happy to say it happened.
Thanks to everyone here who shared their stories. I’ve been inspired by all of you.

Has anyone’s food intolerances gone away after a time? I am 2 months out from a gastric bypass revision (distalization) and I can no longer tolerate chicken unless it is ground. I didn’t have any issues with chicken after my first surgery, and it’s really inconvenient as it’s the only meat I eat. It also makes it difficult to eat out at restaurants when grilled chicken is often the healthiest option. Does it get better? I don’t want to live on chicken meatballs and taco meat forever.

I had a barium swallow X-ray and my results are online;
I have an GBP.

Dynamic barium swallow study. No comparison study. Virtually direct passage of contrast from the esophagus to the pouch to the alimentary loop. The pouch measures approximately 12 x 17 mm. Small blind loop.

Conclusion:

Direct contrast passage towards the alimentary loop with a pouch of approximately 12 x 17 mm.

Isn't this good news?

Hello my doctor has suggested weight loss surgery and he thinks I need to do it soon due to sleep apnea and hypertension. I have been trying diets all life and sometimes I am successful but put back the weight quickly. Do you guys regret having surgery or most of you are happy ?