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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. Accountability Group

    By s_suther,
    • 1,190 replies
    • 39,758 views

  3. The 5:2 Diet

    By Tink22-sleeve,   
    • 431 replies
    • 32,900 views

  4. Official Ongoing Gastric Sleeve Maintenance Thread

    By Oregondaisy,
    • 280 replies
    • 47,196 views

  5. How many vets are actually AT goal and staying there?

    By clk,
    • 248 replies
    • 14,638 views

  6. Long term prognosis

    By Laura V,
    • 163 replies
    • 11,602 views

  7. 12 week Transformation challenge for vets

    By Fiddleman,
    • 157 replies
    • 7,837 views

  8. Veterans ONLY please. One year + post op.

    By LipstickLady,
    • 156 replies
    • 15,514 views

  9. Vet's Forum

    By PdxMan,
    • 152 replies
    • 9,513 views

  10. Starting my first fast today on the 5.2 Diet Plan! Questions.

    By Lisa's Hope,
    • 131 replies
    • 5,901 views

  11. Satiety foods for post goal hunger?

    By Fiddleman,
    • 100 replies
    • 7,799 views

  12. Time to board the plane... will be keeping you all posted!

    By CowgirlJane,
    • 98 replies
    • 3,963 views

  13. Exercise question for the VETS

    By kari61,
    • 96 replies
    • 4,835 views

  14. Where do I stop...goal weight related....

    By lilbearzmom,
    • 93 replies
    • 4,357 views

  15. Big Pants

    By lsereno,
    • 92 replies
    • 7,572 views

  16. Looking deflated!

    By Nicolanz,
    • 92 replies
    • 5,933 views

  17. Veterans....#1 thing you miss / don't miss

    By Kindle,
    • 91 replies
    • 5,539 views

  18. Welcome

    By *susan*,
    • 91 replies
    • 4,898 views

  19. serious question for fellow "veterans"

    By CowgirlJane,
    • 91 replies
    • 5,506 views

  20. Am I FAT? Please tell me.

    By MichiganChic,
    • 83 replies
    • 8,057 views

  21. who here has been banded for at least 2 years and has had NO complications?

    By Lapbandster,
    • 81 replies
    • 11,821 views

  22. My wagon got a flat tire..

    By Laura V,
    • 80 replies
    • 4,639 views

  23. sleeve reset was successful

    By Olarance75,
    • 76 replies
    • 11,139 views

  24. Can't stop losing

    By TheRealMeIsHere!,
    • 75 replies
    • 4,999 views

  25. Did anyone's spouse lose attractiveness when they got close to goal?

    By Chrystee,
    • 75 replies
    • 4,678 views

  26. Please Help Me Wrap My Head Around This...

    By LipstickLady,
    • 74 replies
    • 7,038 views

  27. Compulsive Overeating

    By Laura V,
    • 74 replies
    • 5,325 views

  28. Vets: What Are You Eating Today?

    By lsereno,
    • 73 replies
    • 4,508 views

  29. I Almost Ate A Waffle!

    By OneWritersSoul,
    • 72 replies
    • 4,292 views

  30. Before/After Photos at Goal

    By bellabloom,
    • 69 replies
    • 5,711 views

  31. Discouraged and Heartbroken.

    By Lisa's Hope,
    • 69 replies
    • 7,722 views

  32. what's the longest with the band

    By Muñekita,
    • 69 replies
    • 5,969 views

  33. Need a Healthy Snack

    By Andrew0929,
    • 69 replies
    • 4,598 views

  34. 18 Month Follow Up

    By Butterthebean,
    • 68 replies
    • 2,852 views

  35. To track or not to track?

    By Nicolanz,
    • 67 replies
    • 3,837 views

  36. What body type do you have after your weight loss?

    By Healthy_life2,
    • 66 replies
    • 4,931 views

  37. How do you handle PMs?

    By clk,
    • 65 replies
    • 3,983 views

  38. NSV lately?

    By Georgia,
    • 65 replies
    • 5,411 views

  39. My surgeon

    By Laura V,
    • 64 replies
    • 4,110 views

  40. 4 year surgiversary - 62 years young - feel wonderful

    By proudgrammy,
    • 63 replies
    • 2,575 views

  41. Would you have WLS again? What kind?

    By Julie norton,
    • 61 replies
    • 4,176 views

  42. Ate 1660 cals yesterday, am in full panic mode

    By Globetrotter,
    • 61 replies
    • 4,411 views

  43. Why maintenance is so hard...

    By Butterthebean,
    • 61 replies
    • 4,591 views

  44. Tired of Answering the Same Questions Over and Over? - Help Requested for Solution!

    By tcrehm,   
    • 61 replies
    • 2,601 views

  45. Appetite suppressants (prescribed) 2 years out...

    By McButterpants,
    • 61 replies
    • 4,508 views

  46. Its almost winter!

    By Laura V,
    • 60 replies
    • 2,689 views

  47. Long term supplementation

    By swimbikerun,
    • 60 replies
    • 3,921 views

  48. Weight gain, looking for meaningful discussion/mutual support not lectures!

    By Oak Park Lorena,
    • 60 replies
    • 4,999 views

  49. Putting weight on

    By ooffa511,
    • 60 replies
    • 6,026 views

  50. Honestly, how much do you vomit?

    By marfar7,
    • 59 replies
    • 3,305 views

  51. Surprisingly easy to gain weight..!

    By Puja,
    • 58 replies
    • 5,673 views

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    • Healthy_life2

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      it took me a long time to grow my hair back after all the surgery hair loss. Hairdresser screwed up my Hair, Now It’s way too short and I just want to cry. It will grow back. But damn. I'm in a pitty party.
       
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        Oh no! That's the worst...

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      Hey ya'll. SO. I got down to 199 for the weigh in but gained it all back right after. I have to do another month of weight management. They switched out the nutritionists at the last second and she said she doesn't pass anyone unless they have 5 veggies a week. I'm starting metformin and Farxiga today. Doc found a little bit of blood in my urine but wasn't too concerned. I'm trying not to freak myself out either. Depression is a little more intense than usual. I'm all over the damn place. 
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    • Jen M

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      3/19 - It wasn't a bad day I stayed up quite a bit much of the day. Have to focus on walking more before it gets too hot to walk outside at all.   Pain was less, but insomnia has kicked in the last two nights
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      2. Orchids&Dragons

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        Congratulations! That's onederful!

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        @Orchids&Dragons, thanks! 💚

      4. Dr-Patient

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        Congratulations. I remember that day for me: May 13, 2014. I thought it'd never happen (especially after a 7-day stall at 200.2!!), but it was a "Hallelujah" day! Now...stay on program so you can stay in Onederland. After five years, especially...when ghrelin returns. So stay on track.

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