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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.

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Haven't been here in.... awhile...

By TheCurvyJones, October 24, 2016
- 5 replies
- 1,303 views
- TheCurvyJones
- October 26, 2016
Will I Ever Reach My Goal

By MiTurner247, January 19, 2015
- 5 replies
- 986 views
- tomi71
- January 19, 2015
When to say when

By IveGotThePower, February 18, 2018
- 5 replies
- 1,511 views
- ssflbelle
- February 19, 2018
MANOMETRY TESTING? ANYONE HAD THIS DONE SINCE THE SLEEVE?
By Lisa's Hope, November 5, 2013
- COMPLICATIONS
- POST OP
- 5 replies
- 2,407 views
- Dawnie Doo
- April 5, 2016
What protein shakes for Reset to take off regain.

By KC35, April 23, 2022
- 5 replies
- 16,698 views
- samuelsmom
- July 5, 2022
7 months out and in pain !

By sarahzamudio1091, August 9, 2013
- 5 replies
- 1,119 views
- M2G
- August 12, 2013
LAP-Band Vet asking for advice!

By sbrick, April 3, 2015
- 5 replies
- 1,052 views
- sbrick
- April 9, 2015
Feeling faint, dizzy, blurred vision, shaky...

By Keepgoing247, April 22, 2014
- 5 replies
- 5,060 views
- moonlitestarbrite
- April 23, 2014
Friend issue about being realistic with wls

By teresa4444, May 17, 2017
- 5 replies
- 2,311 views
- Stella S
- July 7, 2017
Winter Challenge?

By vincereautmori, January 27, 2015
- 5 replies
- 913 views
- swimbikerun
- January 27, 2015
The 5:2 Diet book FREE

By Huntingnurse, August 14, 2013
- 5 replies
- 1,560 views
- CowgirlJane
- October 8, 2013
Gained 20lbs in 6 months

By PhotoChic, August 31, 2014
- 5 replies
- 1,514 views
- onikenbai
- December 29, 2014
2 Year Anniversary

By Danny Paul, August 27, 2019
- 5 replies
- 1,898 views
- Stella S
- September 1, 2019
Vet willing to support others

By bellabloom, May 8, 2017
- 5 replies
- 1,911 views
- bellabloom
- July 13, 2017
When did regain start?

By maintenanceman, September 19, 2023
- 5 replies
- 1,807 views
- sweetsmith78
- September 23, 2023
2 years out and think my gallbladder may be shot!

By playlikeworldchamps, February 16, 2015
- 5 replies
- 1,229 views
- CrazyCatLady
- March 6, 2015
I DID IT !

By BriarRose, September 10, 2020
- 5 replies
- 4,546 views
- NP_WIP
- December 8, 2022
Follow up visit with sports med doc

By CowgirlJane, May 21, 2014
- 5 replies
- 958 views
- swimbikerun
- May 31, 2014
New Year, New DECADE!

By Jack, January 1, 2015
- 5 replies
- 1,339 views
- Julie norton
- January 7, 2015
4 1/2 years banded and need to start again

By bandincu, April 12, 2015
- 5 replies
- 1,002 views
- Bandista
- April 20, 2015
sometimes this thing makes no sense to me

By vogue, June 17, 2013
- 5 replies
- 1,077 views
- NurseGrace
- June 22, 2013
My Unexpected Playground NSV

By Supersweetums, June 9, 2013
- 5 replies
- 950 views
- Ms skinniness
- July 1, 2013
restarting exercise - finding the umppfff years later

By CowgirlJane, March 24, 2016
- 5 replies
- 1,038 views
- VSGAnn2014
- March 24, 2016
Not stuck, not overeating, no virus, but having extreme nausea right after eating...

By Toddy, September 19, 2013
- 5 replies
- 1,122 views
- YngGram
- September 21, 2013
Today I had an "ah-ha" moment of clarity about myself
By lark60, January 14, 2015
- self hatred
- stalled weight loss
- (and 1 more)
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  stalled weight loss
  
  antidepressants
- 5 replies
- 1,069 views
- MichiganChic
- January 16, 2015
Happy lapbanders only!

By Julie norton, March 8, 2018
- 5 replies
- 1,824 views
- Julie norton
- September 1, 2018
First fill and it's been 2 years

By Puppypaws57, February 19, 2014
- 5 replies
- 900 views
- Puppypaws57
- February 20, 2014
5 year post gastric bypass weight gain

By NuOutlook, June 3, 2021
- 5 replies
- 5,528 views
- Creekimp13
- September 12, 2021
11 year veteran with heartburn/intestinal issues

By jillybean6882, December 18, 2014
- 5 replies
- 1,207 views
- SanDiegoGirl
- March 30, 2015
Anyone lose over 100 initially then gain back and recover to get back to goal weight? I need a process/schedule/recommendations please!

By cmackpmp, August 3, 2014
- 5 replies
- 1,009 views
- Snowgator
- August 14, 2014
Starting Pre-op Diet

By SIJoe, January 19, 2015
- 5 replies
- 770 views
- Julie norton
- January 30, 2015
my plastics are postponed

By CowgirlJane, May 8, 2013
- 5 replies
- 1,099 views
- CowgirlJane
- May 9, 2013
attention Costco shoppers... some protein finds

By CowgirlJane, February 26, 2014
- 5 replies
- 2,239 views
- lsereno
- April 16, 2014
Small Traces of Blood...

By AmandaRaeLeo, May 30, 2013
- 5 replies
- 821 views
- Ms skinniness
- June 3, 2013
breaking the rules....small bites, chew lots, eat small amounts
By lisabenrubi, January 6, 2014
- acceptance of band rules and
- 5 replies
- 802 views
- judych
- January 7, 2014
Coming up on 5 year anniversary and slowing starting to gain
By Shea_Shea, December 15, 2018
- Weightloss
- Gaining weight
- (and 4 more)
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  Weightloss
  
  Gaining weight
  
  Anniversary
  
  Gastric sleeve
  
  Gastric bypass
- 5 replies
- 1,688 views
- erics300
- January 6, 2019
10 year+ lapbanders

By 747heavy, April 9, 2014
- 5 replies
- 1,136 views
- monymo 2813
- April 18, 2014
Veterans, why do we do it?

By gmanbat, February 26, 2014
- 5 replies
- 1,275 views
- gmanbat
- February 26, 2014
Anyone have to reboot and essentially start over?

By titan05, January 17, 2015
- 5 replies
- 1,147 views
- sengelken
- May 3, 2015
New GERD diagnosis

By tfarr, January 24, 2019
- 5 replies
- 1,614 views
- mi75
- January 25, 2019
Calorie counter & diet tracker by MyFitnessPal app

By Tricia_H, December 5, 2014
- 5 replies
- 1,278 views
- DownPat
- February 18, 2015
1 year anniversary!

By Teachamy, December 19, 2014
- 5 replies
- 1,083 views
- Teachamy
- December 23, 2014
15 Years postop, gained but back on track

By HeidiK+15yrs, November 8, 2020
- 5 replies
- 3,257 views
- GradyCat
- November 18, 2020
First 5K race yesterday!

By kidrn72, May 4, 2014
- 5 replies
- 810 views
- kidrn72
- May 5, 2014
Accountability Group

By NotGivingUp2, December 3, 2020
- 5 replies
- 3,697 views
- ssflbelle
- December 8, 2020
People Don't Get It
By IveGotThePower, June 7, 2018
- people dont get it
- 5 replies
- 2,539 views
- IveGotThePower
- July 5, 2018
Why We

By Dee_1111, March 5, 2014
- 5 replies
- 1,313 views
- Writerjennifer
- June 3, 2014
enlarged stoma to quick?

By Orama1985, February 19, 2014
- 5 replies
- 1,959 views
- sumptuos
- June 15, 2014
Newbie intro

By weezieweeks, June 5, 2014
- 5 replies
- 777 views
- weezieweeks
- June 6, 2014
Surgery after Band

By KaranK, December 11, 2013
- 5 replies
- 630 views
- KaranK
- December 11, 2013

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  By GreenTealael, July 24, 2018
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  Two months out from hiatal hernia repair. Surgeon said to expect a lot more flatulence...something about the 'air' no longer being able to 'burp' out so comes out the other end. That is my experience but have no understanding of why that swallowed air cannot be 'burped'. ???
  
  May 1 · 1 reply
  1. BlondePatriotInCDA
    
    As I understand it since your stomach is smaller and not completely resting against your diaphragm anymore you no longer have the ability to "push" burps out as well. Plus, since its smaller and we don't digest slower the trapped air moves a lot quicker out of the stomach so its no longer available to burp out. Hence the other option for removal.
    
    May 1
- Lizette1122
  
  Anyone had the TORe procedure? How did it go? How much weight did you loose?
  
  April 17 · 0 replies
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- LadyVeteran1
  
  Sleeve surgery is on April 14th. I am counting the days!! Can't wait!
  
  March 28 · 3 replies
  1. Brookie2shoes
    
    Me too girl!! Are you in the full liquid diet right now? It’s sooooo hard!
    
    April 4
  2. 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.
    
    April 6
  3. buildabetteranna
    
    Your so close now! It's gonna be great Wishing you a speedy recovery and looking forward to seeing how it goes!
    
    April 10
- buildabetteranna
  
  Down 33 lbs and slightly stalled, but I'm gonna reevaluate and push through. I started back to work last week after 2 years of being disabled due to mental health as well as my weight. It's a great job and I'm just so happy to have this opportunity at a second chance at life. Hope everyone is having their best journey ❤️ Together, we got this!
  
  March 20 · 2 replies
  1. DaisyChainOz
    
    Great work Anna! Keep it up 😁
    
    March 30
  2. buildabetteranna
    
    Thank you ❤️
    
    March 31
- Bashbee91
  
  Hey guys new to the process looking forward to this new life.
  
  March 13 · 0 replies
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