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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. Trying to get family to change - A little rant

    By Supersweetums,
    • 19 replies
    • 1,626 views

  2. Came back to forum, because I need support...

    By nomorejellybelly,   
    • 19 replies
    • 2,585 views

  3. Calories, Exercise, and Metabolism (long)

    By OneWritersSoul,
    • 19 replies
    • 2,585 views

  4. 22 months post out with pics

    By ebonisekim,
    • 19 replies
    • 3,308 views

  5. CRUISE TO LOSE DATE CORRECTION

    By dawalsh,
    • 19 replies
    • 2,081 views

  6. Feel no restiction after almost 5 years of success.

    By KissYrFace,   
    • 19 replies
    • 2,456 views

  7. 12 DAYS POST OP NEED HELP

    By breehuskins,
    • 19 replies
    • 2,886 views

  8. Hi--Finally Here in Vets Forum!

    By LivingFree!,
    • 19 replies
    • 1,986 views

  9. Goodbye last of the fat clothes

    By lsereno,
    • 19 replies
    • 3,080 views

  10. The Most Important thing to me in my journey is...

    By mysleevemylife,   
    • 19 replies
    • 2,244 views

  11. Struggling...is it too late?

    By pianogal7733,
    • 19 replies
    • 3,100 views

  12. Any foods that still ( or recently ) make you sick ?

    By BriarRose,
    • 19 replies
    • 5,869 views

  13. What makes someone a veteran?

    By anniemay,
    • 19 replies
    • 2,813 views

  14. For my fellow vets - has anyone tried to revert back to post-op style eating (600cals,>30g carbs, <60gprotein) with any success?

    By Globetrotter,
    • 19 replies
    • 2,838 views

  15. Adequate food intake at 2 years study

    By swimbikerun,
    • 19 replies
    • 3,924 views

  16. How long do you wait to drink after eating?

    By smithpy,
    • 19 replies
    • 16,521 views

  17. Even after losing weight. Why do i still look and feel fat?

    By tym4me,
    • 19 replies
    • 7,330 views

  18. curb/fall/NSV?

    By ProudGrammy,
    • 19 replies
    • 1,630 views

  19. Almost 7 years post op - gained half back. Recommiting

    By loridee11,
    • 18 replies
    • 2,353 views

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

    By sparksrn,   
    • 18 replies
    • 2,171 views

  21. Two years out, happy, but not quite at goal with question

    By Catracks,
    • 18 replies
    • 1,576 views

  22. FOUR YEARS TODAY!

    By Georgia,
    • 18 replies
    • 3,202 views

  23. Drinking with meals

    By katsmeow,
    • 18 replies
    • 3,779 views

  24. Any WLS peeps from 2014 still around?

    By mi75,
    • 18 replies
    • 5,273 views

  25. Vacation season...What are your plans?

    By Healthy_life2,
    • 18 replies
    • 1,929 views

  26. Maintenance Phase

    By lifeofblair,
    • 18 replies
    • 3,432 views

  27. Want To Get Back On Track

    By mevealey,
    • 18 replies
    • 2,482 views

  28. WLS induced Hyperactivity

    By Paul11011,
    • 18 replies
    • 2,642 views

  29. 8 Habits Of Successful Losers

    By feedyoureye,
    • 18 replies
    • 2,749 views

  30. I Had Plastic Surgery 10-yrs after Bariatric Surgery

    By My Bariatric Life,   
    • 18 replies
    • 2,440 views

  31. So ashamed smh

    By gettinMeBack,
    • 18 replies
    • 2,891 views

  32. Alcohol is a Transfer Addiction !!

    By BigHarleyGuy1,
    • 18 replies
    • 11,562 views

  33. OK...I drank the Kool-Aid

    By gowalking,
    • 18 replies
    • 5,008 views

  34. Weight gain at 3 Years Post Op - WHAT TO DO?

    By stefaniwg,   
    • 18 replies
    • 3,075 views

  35. Let's talk about Reactive Hypoglycemia

    By Wallflower7522,
    • 18 replies
    • 5,636 views

  36. Mother is on my tail!

    By breehuskins,
    • 18 replies
    • 1,587 views

  37. The sleeve has made me a snacker.

    By Jenny12,
    • 18 replies
    • 3,045 views

  38. What do you wish you would have known more about before WLS?

    By Bee kami,   
    • 18 replies
    • 5,869 views

  39. PB2

    By Georgia,
    • 18 replies
    • 2,015 views

  40. update on 10 years out regain, and weight loss

    By BriarRose,
    • 17 replies
    • 6,948 views

  41. check up went very well

    By CowgirlJane,
    • 17 replies
    • 1,657 views

  42. are you still getting bloodwork 3 plus years post op?

    By CowgirlJane,
    • 17 replies
    • 2,447 views

  43. Coping with Body Image

    By anesheim,   
    • 17 replies
    • 2,490 views

  44. Burning sensation

    By bellabloom,
    • 17 replies
    • 2,036 views

  45. Living with this long term

    By bellabloom,
    • 17 replies
    • 2,884 views

  46. And the fanfare fades...............

    By Paul11011,
    • 17 replies
    • 3,471 views

  47. Anyone gone through menopause AFTER the surgery?

    By Strangefruit,
    • 17 replies
    • 11,679 views

  48. Water - it really works

    By CowgirlJane,
    • 17 replies
    • 3,318 views

  49. Anyone know of a forum for those whose surgery did not help them?

    By ab123.,   
    • 17 replies
    • 6,486 views

  50. Weird respiratory illness

    By Fiddleman,
    • 17 replies
    • 2,543 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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        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.

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

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

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

      2. LadyVeteran1

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        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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      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!
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        Great work Anna! Keep it up 😁

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        Thank you ❤️

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