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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. VSG- A Day in the Life 4 Years out

    By Katnroyal,
    • 9 replies
    • 880 views

  2. Well THIS is new.....feeling vain.

    By Kindle,
    • 22 replies
    • 1,139 views

  3. Have you noticed people treating you differently?

    By Chrystee,
    • 12 replies
    • 912 views

  4. Weight Redistribution: Hormones or Sleeve settlement

    By windycitymom,
    • 20 replies
    • 1,082 views

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

    By McButterpants,
    • 61 replies
    • 4,812 views

  6. Am I going to gain it all back?

    By bellabloom,
    • 36 replies
    • 2,436 views

  7. having difficulty

    By kyleebean,
    • 11 replies
    • 743 views

  8. Burning sensation

    By bellabloom,
    • 17 replies
    • 902 views

  9. The thrill is gone

    By Healthy_life2,
    • 14 replies
    • 967 views

  10. Burger and Fries

    By Cape Crooner,
    • 26 replies
    • 1,500 views

  11. Getting enough calories

    By bellabloom,
    • 56 replies
    • 2,704 views

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

    By Healthy_life2,
    • 66 replies
    • 5,447 views

  13. NSV: Hit the Spa, fully NUDE

    By NewSetOfCurves,
    • 10 replies
    • 952 views

  14. Full Body Lift

    By ausmith,
    • 9 replies
    • 758 views

  15. Motivation and Awareness for the long haul

    By skinnyrita,
    • 4 replies
    • 489 views

  16. so, is this what it feels like to be just... normal?

    By CowgirlJane,
    • 14 replies
    • 954 views

  17. So what am i missing?

    By lucy0911,
    • 7 replies
    • 647 views

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

    By tcrehm,   
    • 61 replies
    • 2,741 views

  19. Maintaining on lower fat

    By bikrchk,
    • 8 replies
    • 456 views

  20. Living with this long term

    By bellabloom,
    • 17 replies
    • 1,466 views

  21. Doctor said "stop losing."

    By bellabloom,
    • 16 replies
    • 1,418 views

  22. Advice needed.

    By WendyLee,
    • 11 replies
    • 744 views

  23. Okay vets - how are you doing on your vitamins/minerals supplements?

    By CowgirlJane,
    • 22 replies
    • 2,520 views

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

    By bellacatgirl,
    • 27 replies
    • 2,663 views

  25. Quick question

    By Bill Good,
    • 14 replies
    • 740 views

  26. Happy tears for my birthday

    By Healthy_life2,
    • 39 replies
    • 1,475 views

  27. what's the longest with the band

    By Muñekita,
    • 69 replies
    • 6,120 views

  28. Knowing when to stop eating?

    By bellabloom,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,531 views

  29. Body fat percentage with loose skin from surgery

    By Healthy_life2,
    • 10 replies
    • 874 views

  30. a maintenance NSV

    By CowgirlJane,
    • 12 replies
    • 632 views

  31. What do you eat in a day?

    By bellabloom,
    • 36 replies
    • 3,220 views

  32. Should I have this surgery?

    By bellabloom,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,728 views

  33. Official Ongoing Gastric Sleeve Maintenance Thread

    By Oregondaisy,
    • 280 replies
    • 47,705 views

  34. Experience with WLS after breast reconstruction?

    By AnnainOK,
    • 1 reply
    • 348 views

  35. Welcome Gastric Bypass Veterans!

    By Alex Brecher,
    • 42 replies
    • 9,876 views

  36. January 2013 sleevers

    By ebonisekim,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,006 views

  37. Over a year out: How much can you eat?

    By MichiganChic,
    • 16 replies
    • 2,444 views

  38. Diagnosed with Hashimotos. Anyone else have this?

    By 2bfit,
    • 10 replies
    • 2,039 views

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

    By Lebim,
    • 26 replies
    • 2,910 views

  40. There is this guy that works on my building

    By HYCIERRA,
    • 7 replies
    • 779 views

  41. Looking for anyone who has been re-sleeved~

    By vicki s,
    • 20 replies
    • 3,524 views

  42. how much can you eat after a year?

    By yazzy,
    • 21 replies
    • 7,368 views

  43. BMI 35 or lower. Would you sleeve or bypass?

    By OldMomOf3,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,232 views

  44. Ladies: Do you have trouble finding a good bra after wl?

    By LumpySpacePrincess,
    • 17 replies
    • 1,584 views

  45. I want to help my friends but i can't

    By Butterthebean,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,465 views

  46. Pregnant with the lapband

    By KeeSh32,
    • 1 reply
    • 496 views

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

    By Lapbandster,
    • 81 replies
    • 11,945 views

  48. What size do you think I might be wearing?

    By sparksrn,   
    • 18 replies
    • 1,117 views

  49. How to stop losing weight without gaining it back

    By Rogofulm,   
    • 32 replies
    • 2,703 views

  50. US vs Mexico sleeve size ?

    By Band07,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,813 views

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