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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.

1,132 topics in this forum

  1. So what am i missing?

    By lucy0911,
    • 7 replies
    • 596 views

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

    By tcrehm,   
    • 61 replies
    • 2,601 views

  4. Maintaining on lower fat

    By bikrchk,
    • 8 replies
    • 426 views

  5. Living with this long term

    By bellabloom,
    • 17 replies
    • 1,360 views

  6. Doctor said "stop losing."

    By bellabloom,
    • 16 replies
    • 1,339 views

  7. Advice needed.

    By WendyLee,
    • 11 replies
    • 700 views

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

    By CowgirlJane,
    • 22 replies
    • 2,418 views

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

    By bellacatgirl,
    • 27 replies
    • 2,581 views

  10. Quick question

    By Bill Good,
    • 14 replies
    • 695 views

  11. Happy tears for my birthday

    By Healthy_life2,
    • 39 replies
    • 1,359 views

  12. what's the longest with the band

    By Muñekita,
    • 69 replies
    • 5,969 views

  13. Knowing when to stop eating?

    By bellabloom,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,423 views

  14. Body fat percentage with loose skin from surgery

    By Healthy_life2,
    • 10 replies
    • 817 views

  15. a maintenance NSV

    By CowgirlJane,
    • 12 replies
    • 593 views

  16. What do you eat in a day?

    By bellabloom,
    • 36 replies
    • 3,071 views

  17. Should I have this surgery?

    By bellabloom,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,637 views

  18. Official Ongoing Gastric Sleeve Maintenance Thread

    By Oregondaisy,
    • 280 replies
    • 47,196 views

  19. Experience with WLS after breast reconstruction?

    By AnnainOK,
    • 1 reply
    • 312 views

  20. Welcome Gastric Bypass Veterans!

    By Alex Brecher,
    • 42 replies
    • 9,711 views

  21. January 2013 sleevers

    By ebonisekim,
    • 8 replies
    • 922 views

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

    By MichiganChic,
    • 16 replies
    • 2,354 views

  23. Diagnosed with Hashimotos. Anyone else have this?

    By 2bfit,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,972 views

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

    By Lebim,
    • 26 replies
    • 2,811 views

  25. There is this guy that works on my building

    By HYCIERRA,
    • 7 replies
    • 727 views

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

    By vicki s,
    • 20 replies
    • 3,381 views

  27. how much can you eat after a year?

    By yazzy,
    • 21 replies
    • 6,947 views

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

    By OldMomOf3,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,163 views

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

    By LumpySpacePrincess,
    • 17 replies
    • 1,498 views

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

    By Butterthebean,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,420 views

  31. Pregnant with the lapband

    By KeeSh32,
    • 1 reply
    • 464 views

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

    By Lapbandster,
    • 81 replies
    • 11,821 views

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

    By sparksrn,   
    • 18 replies
    • 1,040 views

  34. How to stop losing weight without gaining it back

    By Rogofulm,   
    • 32 replies
    • 2,599 views

  35. US vs Mexico sleeve size ?

    By Band07,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,740 views

  36. Sweet Tooth

    By ginger0406,
    • 12 replies
    • 2,026 views

  37. Dear veterans...... Need help..... :)

    By Keona1323,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,294 views

  38. Is My pouch stretched?

    By Brooklynrain,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,311 views

  39. hair replenishment

    By robin,
    • 12 replies
    • 941 views

  40. Have I failed if my fat apron won't go away?

    By LumpySpacePrincess,
    • 22 replies
    • 3,630 views

  41. New commitment.

    By sengelken,
    • 7 replies
    • 550 views

  42. Starting from scratch... But with a WAY better attitude this time!

    By BandedInBama,
    • 53 replies
    • 4,419 views

  43. I'm needing some encouragement...help

    By teatime4me,
    • 4 replies
    • 605 views

  44. going back to what "works"

    By CowgirlJane,
    • 8 replies
    • 941 views

  45. Need To Hear From The Veterans

    By canadian_girl,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,294 views

  46. Its official - 4 year Lapband journey coming to an end.

    By NoMoBand,
    • 6 replies
    • 914 views

  47. I really need your help guys. Please!

    By birdmadgirl,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,441 views

  48. Awful experience with LAP-Band doc!

    By sbrick,
    • 2 replies
    • 537 views

  49. Horrible skin

    By sonandonubes,
    • 2 replies
    • 659 views

  50. Abdominal pain and excessive gas

    By Loneil,
    • 22 replies
    • 2,515 views

  51. MyFitnessPal

    By Terry Lincoln,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,014 views

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