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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.

1,152 topics in this forum

  1. Accountability Group

    By s_suther,
    • 1,200 replies
    • 42,881 views

  2. The 5:2 Diet

    By Tink22-sleeve,   
    • 431 replies
    • 33,974 views

  3. Official Ongoing Gastric Sleeve Maintenance Thread

    By Oregondaisy,
    • 280 replies
    • 47,705 views

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

    By clk,
    • 248 replies
    • 15,019 views

  5. Long term prognosis

    By Laura V,
    • 163 replies
    • 11,919 views

  6. 12 week Transformation challenge for vets

    By Fiddleman,
    • 157 replies
    • 8,014 views

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

    By LipstickLady,
    • 156 replies
    • 16,161 views

  8. Vet's Forum

    By PdxMan,
    • 152 replies
    • 9,732 views

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

    By Lisa's Hope,
    • 131 replies
    • 6,073 views

  10. Satiety foods for post goal hunger?

    By Fiddleman,
    • 100 replies
    • 8,138 views

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

    By CowgirlJane,
    • 98 replies
    • 4,048 views

  12. Exercise question for the VETS

    By kari61,
    • 96 replies
    • 5,061 views

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

    By lilbearzmom,
    • 93 replies
    • 4,521 views

  14. Big Pants

    By lsereno,
    • 92 replies
    • 7,793 views

  15. Looking deflated!

    By Nicolanz,
    • 92 replies
    • 6,099 views

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

    By Kindle,
    • 91 replies
    • 5,867 views

  17. Welcome

    By *susan*,
    • 91 replies
    • 5,043 views

  18. serious question for fellow "veterans"

    By CowgirlJane,
    • 91 replies
    • 5,696 views

  19. Am I FAT? Please tell me.

    By MichiganChic,
    • 83 replies
    • 8,295 views

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

    By Lapbandster,
    • 81 replies
    • 11,945 views

  21. My wagon got a flat tire..

    By Laura V,
    • 80 replies
    • 4,767 views

  22. sleeve reset was successful

    By Olarance75,
    • 76 replies
    • 11,501 views

  23. Can't stop losing

    By TheRealMeIsHere!,
    • 75 replies
    • 5,075 views

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

    By Chrystee,
    • 75 replies
    • 4,966 views

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

    By LipstickLady,
    • 74 replies
    • 7,197 views

  26. Compulsive Overeating

    By Laura V,
    • 74 replies
    • 5,422 views

  27. Vets: What Are You Eating Today?

    By lsereno,
    • 73 replies
    • 4,698 views

  28. I Almost Ate A Waffle!

    By OneWritersSoul,
    • 72 replies
    • 4,454 views

  29. Before/After Photos at Goal

    By bellabloom,
    • 69 replies
    • 6,020 views

  30. Discouraged and Heartbroken.

    By Lisa's Hope,
    • 69 replies
    • 7,851 views

  31. what's the longest with the band

    By Muñekita,
    • 69 replies
    • 6,120 views

  32. Need a Healthy Snack

    By Andrew0929,
    • 69 replies
    • 4,857 views

  33. 18 Month Follow Up

    By Butterthebean,
    • 68 replies
    • 2,970 views

  34. To track or not to track?

    By Nicolanz,
    • 67 replies
    • 3,929 views

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

    By Healthy_life2,
    • 66 replies
    • 5,447 views

  36. How do you handle PMs?

    By clk,
    • 65 replies
    • 4,096 views

  37. NSV lately?

    By Georgia,
    • 65 replies
    • 5,523 views

  38. Calling all vets- where are you

    By mi75,
    • 64 replies
    • 2,881 views

  39. My surgeon

    By Laura V,
    • 64 replies
    • 4,234 views

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

    By ProudGrammy,
    • 63 replies
    • 2,697 views

  41. Would you have WLS again? What kind?

    By Julie norton,
    • 61 replies
    • 4,319 views

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

    By Globetrotter,
    • 61 replies
    • 4,499 views

  43. Why maintenance is so hard...

    By Butterthebean,
    • 61 replies
    • 4,687 views

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

    By tcrehm,   
    • 61 replies
    • 2,741 views

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

    By McButterpants,
    • 61 replies
    • 4,812 views

  46. Its almost winter!

    By Laura V,
    • 60 replies
    • 2,851 views

  47. Long term supplementation

    By swimbikerun,
    • 60 replies
    • 4,197 views

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

    By Oak Park Lorena,
    • 60 replies
    • 5,265 views

  49. Putting weight on

    By ooffa511,
    • 60 replies
    • 6,140 views

  50. Honestly, how much do you vomit?

    By marfar7,
    • 59 replies
    • 3,414 views

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