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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.

1,238 topics in this forum

  1. Accountability Group

    By s_suther,
    • 1,200 replies
    • 75,975 views

  2. The 5:2 Diet

    By Tink22-sleeve,   
    • 431 replies
    • 48,648 views

  3. Official Ongoing Gastric Sleeve Maintenance Thread

    By Oregondaisy,
    • 280 replies
    • 58,074 views

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

    By clk,
    • 248 replies
    • 23,124 views

  5. Long term prognosis

    By No game,
    • 163 replies
    • 16,814 views

  6. 12 week Transformation challenge for vets

    By Fiddleman,
    • 157 replies
    • 11,221 views

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

    By LipstickLady,
    • 156 replies
    • 23,643 views

  8. Vet's Forum

    By PdxMan,
    • 152 replies
    • 14,784 views

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

    By Lisa's Hope,
    • 131 replies
    • 8,813 views

  10. Satiety foods for post goal hunger?

    By Fiddleman,
    • 100 replies
    • 11,432 views

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

    By CowgirlJane,
    • 98 replies
    • 6,017 views

  12. Exercise question for the VETS

    By kari61,
    • 96 replies
    • 8,517 views

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

    By lilbearzmom,
    • 93 replies
    • 6,970 views

  14. Big Pants

    By lsereno,
    • 92 replies
    • 12,125 views

  15. sleeve reset was successful

    By Olarance75,
    • 92 replies
    • 34,462 views

  16. Looking deflated!

    By Nicolanz,
    • 92 replies
    • 9,765 views

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

    By Kindle,
    • 91 replies
    • 9,873 views

  18. Welcome

    By *susan*,
    • 91 replies
    • 9,103 views

  19. serious question for fellow "veterans"

    By CowgirlJane,
    • 91 replies
    • 9,446 views

  20. Am I FAT? Please tell me.

    By MichiganChic,
    • 83 replies
    • 11,862 views

  21. Calling all vets- where are you

    By mi75,
    • 83 replies
    • 19,460 views

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

    By Lapbandster,
    • 81 replies
    • 15,539 views

  23. My wagon got a flat tire..

    By No game,
    • 80 replies
    • 7,367 views

  24. Can't stop losing

    By TheRealMeIsHere!,
    • 75 replies
    • 7,613 views

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

    By Chrystee,
    • 75 replies
    • 8,451 views

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

    By LipstickLady,
    • 74 replies
    • 9,757 views

  27. Compulsive Overeating

    By No game,
    • 74 replies
    • 7,718 views

  28. Vets: What Are You Eating Today?

    By lsereno,
    • 73 replies
    • 9,166 views

  29. I Almost Ate A Waffle!

    By OneWritersSoul,
    • 72 replies
    • 7,204 views

  30. Before/After Photos at Goal

    By bellabloom,
    • 69 replies
    • 10,141 views

  31. Discouraged and Heartbroken.

    By Lisa's Hope,
    • 69 replies
    • 10,129 views

  32. what's the longest with the band

    By Muñekita,
    • 69 replies
    • 8,808 views

  33. Need a Healthy Snack

    By Andrew0929,
    • 69 replies
    • 8,339 views

  34. 18 Month Follow Up

    By Butterthebean,
    • 68 replies
    • 4,664 views

  35. To track or not to track?

    By Nicolanz,
    • 67 replies
    • 6,052 views

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

    By Healthy_life2,
    • 66 replies
    • 11,264 views

  37. How do you handle PMs?

    By clk,
    • 65 replies
    • 6,343 views

  38. NSV lately?

    By Georgia,
    • 65 replies
    • 8,194 views

  39. My surgeon

    By No game,
    • 64 replies
    • 6,823 views

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

    By ProudGrammy,
    • 63 replies
    • 5,455 views

  41. Would you have WLS again? What kind?

    By Julie norton,
    • 61 replies
    • 6,661 views

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

    By Globetrotter,
    • 61 replies
    • 6,419 views

  43. Why maintenance is so hard...

    By Butterthebean,
    • 61 replies
    • 6,394 views

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

    By tcrehm,   
    • 61 replies
    • 5,138 views

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

    By McButterpants,
    • 61 replies
    • 7,509 views

  46. Its almost winter!

    By No game,
    • 60 replies
    • 4,542 views

  47. Long term supplementation

    By swimbikerun,
    • 60 replies
    • 7,143 views

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

    By Oak Park Lorena,
    • 60 replies
    • 8,709 views

  49. Putting weight on

    By ooffa511,
    • 60 replies
    • 9,040 views

  50. Honestly, how much do you vomit?

    By marfar7,
    • 59 replies
    • 5,266 views

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    • LadyVeteran1

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      Sleeve surgery is on April 14th.  I am counting the days!!  Can't wait!
      · 3 replies
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        Brookie2shoes

        Me too girl!! Are you in the full liquid diet right now? It’s sooooo hard!

      2. LadyVeteran1

        LadyVeteran1

        Not yet. I was told I only have to do 24 hours of a liquid diet. But I have my pre-op tomorrow so I’m going to confirm if I need to do longer.

      3. buildabetteranna

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        Your so close now! It's gonna be great :) Wishing you a speedy recovery and looking forward to seeing how it goes!

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