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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. Reaching 100% excess weight loss?

    By LifetimeLoser,   
    • 29 replies
    • 7,722 views

  2. What is your WLS Motivating Mantra?

    By Dee_1111,
    • 29 replies
    • 2,935 views

  3. 2 years later and wanna lose 20 more

    By TheNewSusie,
    • 28 replies
    • 3,694 views

  4. Stress cravings

    By Butterthebean,
    • 28 replies
    • 2,047 views

  5. struggling a little

    By CowgirlJane,
    • 28 replies
    • 3,573 views

  6. 5:2 Evangelist

    By CowgirlJane,
    • 28 replies
    • 4,150 views

  7. Death of my husband 7 weeks today and up 23 pounds since January.

    By Lisa's Hope,
    • 28 replies
    • 4,505 views

  8. Been A Little While Since I Have Been Around...

    By FLORIDAYS,
    • 28 replies
    • 2,573 views

  9. Can't stop losing

    By Taradawn15,
    • 28 replies
    • 7,363 views

  10. Pandemic Check In

    By ausmith,
    • 28 replies
    • 7,544 views

  11. EXTREMELY low metabolism

    By TheRealMeIsHere!,
    • 27 replies
    • 3,692 views

  12. Christmas time IS harder as a vet

    By Fiddleman,
    • 27 replies
    • 2,586 views

  13. random musings from a really bored woman...lol

    By CowgirlJane,
    • 27 replies
    • 2,333 views

  14. Were you banded at TLBC? (Toronto Lap-Band Centre) - pre 2008

    By bellacatgirl,
    • 27 replies
    • 4,177 views

  15. How much have you lost?

    By TexasDy,
    • 27 replies
    • 3,192 views

  16. Do you ever..

    By Piplula,
    • 27 replies
    • 3,241 views

  17. Dehydration long term & dizziness anyone?

    By sirensiren,
    • 27 replies
    • 6,999 views

  18. Wow. With the exit of so many vets...

    By LipstickLady,
    • 27 replies
    • 6,892 views

  19. Have you also changed between the ears?

    By PdxMan,   
    • 27 replies
    • 3,536 views

  20. Goal (Again)!

    By Oregondaisy,   
    • 27 replies
    • 2,737 views

  21. 5 years and it is never too late

    By playlikeworldchamps,
    • 27 replies
    • 6,085 views

  22. So, how happy are you?

    By CowgirlJane,
    • 27 replies
    • 3,991 views

  23. 2020 Vets Updates

    By mi75,
    • 27 replies
    • 6,784 views

  24. Burger and Fries

    By Cape Crooner,
    • 26 replies
    • 3,255 views

  25. Emergency Surgery

    By Redmaxx,
    • 26 replies
    • 3,890 views

  26. Wednesday, Jan. 9 Accountability

    By s_suther,
    • 26 replies
    • 1,950 views

  27. Stuggling, need help with head hunger!

    By PEvette,
    • 26 replies
    • 4,524 views

  28. Need to get back on my path

    By natalie_christin,
    • 26 replies
    • 2,805 views

  29. Question for vets about sleep

    By needtorecover,
    • 26 replies
    • 2,653 views

  30. what's the difference between something that fits and something that's tight?

    By coops,
    • 26 replies
    • 2,746 views

  31. I've gained and it's my fault.

    By Lebim,
    • 26 replies
    • 4,356 views

  32. Typical days food intake for vets?

    By lsereno,
    • 25 replies
    • 5,213 views

  33. 1 year, wow what a difference!

    By gaye jarvis,
    • 25 replies
    • 3,645 views

  34. I feel like a failure

    By JessicaAnn,
    • 25 replies
    • 3,888 views

  35. Can You Really Start Over?

    By GREATFUL,   
    • 25 replies
    • 3,939 views

  36. Almost to goal but...

    By Heyher,
    • 25 replies
    • 2,173 views

  37. Extreme Measures

    By ausmith,
    • 25 replies
    • 5,065 views

  38. What's Your Body Image? Poll

    By Georgia,
    • 25 replies
    • 3,331 views

  39. New Goals for the New Year?! :) Before and after pics.

    By Lisa's Hope,
    • 25 replies
    • 2,939 views

  40. Surgeon said weightloss might be done - short of personal goal

    By Catracks,
    • 25 replies
    • 4,025 views

  41. WOW- a glimpse into why others have left!

    By mi75,
    • 25 replies
    • 6,392 views

  42. Coping...

    By ShouldBlittler,
    • 25 replies
    • 2,793 views

  43. What the heck!

    By ToshaLarkins,
    • 24 replies
    • 3,448 views

  44. Incorporating more vegetables...

    By Darla5060,
    • 24 replies
    • 2,477 views

  45. Just Prancing Around In My Size 2 Skinny Jeans!

    By Jenny12,
    • 24 replies
    • 2,503 views

  46. Is this normal?

    By seelessofme,
    • 24 replies
    • 3,020 views

  47. Three Year Follow Up Apptl

    By lsereno,
    • 24 replies
    • 5,308 views

  48. Older looking than a rock singer...turkey neck

    By gmanbat,
    • 24 replies
    • 2,989 views

  49. appetite weirdness

    By CowgirlJane,
    • 24 replies
    • 2,928 views

  50. I actually asked myself.. is this really worth it?

    By CowgirlJane,
    • 24 replies
    • 3,879 views

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      rlcpd

      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'. ???
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      1. BlondePatriotInCDA

        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.

    • Lizette1122

      Lizette1122

      Anyone had the TORe procedure? How did it go? How much weight did you loose? 
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    • LadyVeteran1

      LadyVeteran1

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

        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

        buildabetteranna

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

    • buildabetteranna

      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!
      · 2 replies
      1. DaisyChainOz

        DaisyChainOz

        Great work Anna! Keep it up 😁

      2. buildabetteranna

        buildabetteranna

        Thank you ❤️

    • Bashbee91

      Bashbee91

      Hey guys new to the process looking forward to this new life. 
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