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WLS Veteran's Forum

Been around BariatricPal for a while? Then chat with other old-timers who also know the drill! Sometimes it just feels more comfortable to kick back and shoot the breeze with familiar faces. So, come on into the Vets Forum for some serious WLS talk or just to hang out. We're old pals here!

NOTE:  You must be 18 months post-op to participate in the WLS Veterans's Forum.

1,132 topics in this forum

  1. The weight creeped up on me. Time to get back on track

    By lark60,
    • 9 replies
    • 255 views

  3. Accountability Group

    By s_suther,
    • 1,190 replies
    • 39,665 views

  4. Calling all vets- where are you

    By mi75,
    • 43 replies
    • 1,505 views

  5. Almost 3yrs post VSG... possible complications?

    By thtrmgr,
    • 3 replies
    • 138 views

  6. I'm A Veteran

    By Danny Paul,
    • 4 replies
    • 143 views

  7. Intermittent fasting

    By lark60,
    • 4 replies
    • 129 views

  8. 4.5 years, water still an issue!

    By mi75,
    • 6 replies
    • 216 views

  9. Back on Track

    By Sullie06,
    • 2 replies
    • 121 views

  10. How do I break this habit?

    By Nhope,
    • 13 replies
    • 374 views

  11. Liquid and soft food diet for veterans

    By Clementine Sky,
    • 7 replies
    • 166 views

  12. 5 years and it is never too late

    By playlikeworldchamps,
    • 27 replies
    • 2,008 views

  13. Gastric sleeve revision?

    By need2bthin!,   
    • 2 replies
    • 262 views

  14. 5 years almost

    By Yoga-lady,
    • 6 replies
    • 511 views

  15. Has anyone who went to Mexico for WLS gone there for dental needs?

    By Clementine Sky,
    • 0 replies
    • 44 views

  16. It's a tool

    By Nhope,   
    • 2 replies
    • 148 views

  17. how do you find inspiration

    By Books,
    • 9 replies
    • 221 views

  18. New GERD diagnosis

    By tfarr,
    • 5 replies
    • 178 views

  19. Regain

    By Princessjenrn,
    • 6 replies
    • 346 views

  20. 18 months out and struggling!

    By HealthierMe193,
    • 8 replies
    • 345 views

  21. Coming up on 5 year anniversary and slowing starting to gain

    By Shea_Shea,   
    • 5 replies
    • 392 views

  22. A business/coaching but still WLS question

    By Amanda Dutton LPC,
    • 0 replies
    • 133 views

  23. Sharing my knowledge - my 14-year Surgi-versary!

    By Amanda Dutton LPC,
    • 4 replies
    • 259 views

  24. Am I a 'recovered' morbidly obese person?

    By TheRealMeIsHere!,   
    • 12 replies
    • 290 views

  25. feeling of food in esophagus and heartburn?

    By ForLfKlovr,
    • 5 replies
    • 515 views

  26. Holiday Party Tact

    By Ldyvenus,
    • 6 replies
    • 239 views

  27. YES!!!! I am now allowed to post here!

    By Kat410,
    • 1 reply
    • 190 views

  28. Sleeve Veterans: What makes you successful long term?

    By OutsideMatchInside,   
    • 17 replies
    • 2,824 views

  29. Weight Gain 5 yrs out UGH

    By Domika03,   
    • 9 replies
    • 1,175 views

  30. Emergency Surgery

    By Redmaxx,
    • 26 replies
    • 697 views

  31. Back for support - nearly 7 years sleeved!

    By coops,
    • 50 replies
    • 5,042 views

  32. Struggling!

    By oladad,
    • 2 replies
    • 258 views

  33. Vets- at 2+ years post op HOW do you eat?

    By mi75,
    • 8 replies
    • 553 views

  34. Vets- your diet opinions please

    By mi75,
    • 4 replies
    • 548 views

  35. Happy lapbanders only!

    By Julie norton,
    • 5 replies
    • 661 views

  36. Shout out to all Vets- scale is moving again

    By mi75,
    • 1 reply
    • 355 views

  37. 4+ year Vet Starting Over

    By mwrarr,   
    • 12 replies
    • 1,323 views

  38. People Don't Get It

    By IveGotThePower,   
    • 5 replies
    • 778 views

  39. One Month Report out on my six week transformation

    By CowgirlJane,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,002 views

  40. Almost 3 years out...why still high protein and low carb?

    By ForLfKlovr,
    • 10 replies
    • 947 views

  41. Checking In- Sleeved in Dec 2014

    By Debbieduck4,
    • 16 replies
    • 1,296 views

  42. Checking in ... 4.5 years out

    By Andrew0929,
    • 4 replies
    • 666 views

  43. Still seeing bariatric for annual appointment?

    By ForLfKlovr,
    • 6 replies
    • 482 views

  44. Do you still identify as a wls patient?

    By Healthy_life2,
    • 30 replies
    • 4,011 views

  45. Plastic Surgery

    By beachwalker4rny,
    • 8 replies
    • 827 views

  46. Looking for guidance

    By sjac,
    • 3 replies
    • 485 views

  47. Bathing suit

    By tfarr,
    • 1 reply
    • 483 views

  48. Keto working-but still GERD

    By mi75,
    • 1 reply
    • 490 views

  49. I do not understand 'no restriction left"

    By sharonintx,
    • 20 replies
    • 1,841 views

  50. Changes in taste and texture tolerance

    By imadethelist,
    • 3 replies
    • 513 views

  51. Chest pain, ER

    By tfarr,
    • 6 replies
    • 612 views

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