Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!
$99 Yearly Supply Alert! 🌈 "1 per Day!" Bariatric Multivitamins

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.

1,236 topics in this forum

  1. Accountability Group

    By s_suther,
    • 1,200 replies
    • 64,242 views

  2. The 5:2 Diet

    By Tink22-sleeve,   
    • 431 replies
    • 43,098 views

  3. Official Ongoing Gastric Sleeve Maintenance Thread

    By Oregondaisy,
    • 280 replies
    • 54,609 views

  4. How many vets are actually AT goal and staying there?

    By clk,
    • 248 replies
    • 20,062 views

  5. Long term prognosis

    By No game,
    • 163 replies
    • 15,258 views

  6. 12 week Transformation challenge for vets

    By Fiddleman,
    • 157 replies
    • 9,859 views

  7. Veterans ONLY please. One year + post op.

    By LipstickLady,
    • 156 replies
    • 21,574 views

  8. Vet's Forum

    By PdxMan,
    • 152 replies
    • 12,913 views

  9. Starting my first fast today on the 5.2 Diet Plan! Questions.

    By Lisa's Hope,
    • 131 replies
    • 7,770 views

  10. Satiety foods for post goal hunger?

    By Fiddleman,
    • 100 replies
    • 10,226 views

  11. Time to board the plane... will be keeping you all posted!

    By CowgirlJane,
    • 98 replies
    • 5,255 views

  12. Exercise question for the VETS

    By kari61,
    • 96 replies
    • 7,512 views

  13. Where do I stop...goal weight related....

    By lilbearzmom,
    • 93 replies
    • 6,032 views

  14. Big Pants

    By lsereno,
    • 92 replies
    • 10,814 views

  15. sleeve reset was successful

    By Olarance75,
    • 92 replies
    • 28,922 views

  16. Looking deflated!

    By Nicolanz,
    • 92 replies
    • 8,671 views

  17. Veterans....#1 thing you miss / don't miss

    By Kindle,
    • 91 replies
    • 8,688 views

  18. Welcome

    By *susan*,
    • 91 replies
    • 7,935 views

  19. serious question for fellow "veterans"

    By CowgirlJane,
    • 91 replies
    • 8,422 views

  20. Am I FAT? Please tell me.

    By MichiganChic,
    • 83 replies
    • 10,908 views

  21. Calling all vets- where are you

    By mi75,
    • 83 replies
    • 18,223 views

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

    By Lapbandster,
    • 81 replies
    • 14,318 views

  23. My wagon got a flat tire..

    By No game,
    • 80 replies
    • 6,551 views

  24. Can't stop losing

    By TheRealMeIsHere!,
    • 75 replies
    • 6,745 views

  25. Did anyone's spouse lose attractiveness when they got close to goal?

    By Chrystee,
    • 75 replies
    • 7,395 views

  26. Please Help Me Wrap My Head Around This...

    By LipstickLady,
    • 74 replies
    • 8,957 views

  27. Compulsive Overeating

    By No game,
    • 74 replies
    • 6,851 views

  28. Vets: What Are You Eating Today?

    By lsereno,
    • 73 replies
    • 8,000 views

  29. I Almost Ate A Waffle!

    By OneWritersSoul,
    • 72 replies
    • 6,353 views

  30. Before/After Photos at Goal

    By bellabloom,
    • 69 replies
    • 9,263 views

  31. Discouraged and Heartbroken.

    By Lisa's Hope,
    • 69 replies
    • 9,439 views

  32. what's the longest with the band

    By Muñekita,
    • 69 replies
    • 7,916 views

  33. Need a Healthy Snack

    By Andrew0929,
    • 69 replies
    • 7,448 views

  34. 18 Month Follow Up

    By Butterthebean,
    • 68 replies
    • 4,066 views

  35. To track or not to track?

    By Nicolanz,
    • 67 replies
    • 5,370 views

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

    By Healthy_life2,
    • 66 replies
    • 10,151 views

  37. How do you handle PMs?

    By clk,
    • 65 replies
    • 5,648 views

  38. NSV lately?

    By Georgia,
    • 65 replies
    • 7,265 views

  39. My surgeon

    By No game,
    • 64 replies
    • 6,236 views

  40. 4 year surgiversary - 62 years young - feel wonderful

    By ProudGrammy,
    • 63 replies
    • 4,761 views

  41. Would you have WLS again? What kind?

    By Julie norton,
    • 61 replies
    • 5,879 views

  42. Ate 1660 cals yesterday, am in full panic mode

    By Globetrotter,
    • 61 replies
    • 5,847 views

  43. Why maintenance is so hard...

    By Butterthebean,
    • 61 replies
    • 5,724 views

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

    By tcrehm,   
    • 61 replies
    • 4,495 views

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

    By McButterpants,
    • 61 replies
    • 6,800 views

  46. Its almost winter!

    By No game,
    • 60 replies
    • 4,033 views

  47. Long term supplementation

    By swimbikerun,
    • 60 replies
    • 6,413 views

  48. Weight gain, looking for meaningful discussion/mutual support not lectures!

    By Oak Park Lorena,
    • 60 replies
    • 7,880 views

  49. Putting weight on

    By ooffa511,
    • 60 replies
    • 8,175 views

  50. Honestly, how much do you vomit?

    By marfar7,
    • 59 replies
    • 4,508 views

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • jparadigm

      jparadigm

      Happy Wednesday!
       
      I hope everyone is having a lovely week so far! 
      It's been a bit of a struggle this last week...I'm hungry ALL the time.
      · 1 reply
      1. BlondePatriotInCDA

        BlondePatriotInCDA

        Have a great Wednesday too! Sorry you're hungry all the time, I'm pretty much the same..and I'm sick of eating the same food all the time.

    • ChunkCat

      ChunkCat

      Well, tomorrow I go in for an impromptu hiatal hernia repair after ending up in the ER over the weekend because I couldn't get food down and water was moving at a trickle... I've been having these symptoms on and off for a few weeks but Sunday was the worst by far and came with chest pain and trouble breathing. The ER PA thinks it is just esophagitis and that the surgeon and radiologist are wrong. But the bariatric surgeon swears it is a hernia, possibly a sliding one based on my symptoms. So he fit me into his schedule this week to repair it! I hope he's right and this sorts it out. He's going to do a scope afterwards to be sure there is nothing wrong with the esophagus. Here's hoping it all goes well!!
      · 2 replies
      1. AmberFL

        AmberFL

        omgsh!! Hope all goes well!! Keeping you in my thoughts!

      2. gracesmommy2

        gracesmommy2

        Hope you’re doing well!

    • jparadigm

      jparadigm

      Hello lovlies!
      Today is a beautiful day in west Michigan! I hope you all have a beautiful Tuesday and rest of your week!! 🤗
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Clueless_girl

      Clueless_girl

      Having gall bladder surgery in a few days and I so hope the recovery is easier than the one from the modified DS! I could use a bit of luck/pep talk for a change. I'm starting to be able to walk around without experiencing dizziness, but it would be great if the random pain in my chest and abdomen would go away!!
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Dawn 1974

      Dawn 1974

      4/4/2024 - new patient orientation. Wt 313
      4/5/2024 - got all my lab work done.
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.

  • Who's Online   3 Members, 0 Anonymous, 182 Guests (See full list)

  • Forum Statistics

    416,166
    Total Topics
    4,946,660
    Total Posts

  • Member Statistics

    428,378
    Total Members
    8,785
    Most Online
    WarrenInEC
    Newest Member
    WarrenInEC
    Joined

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    Bariatric Forums

    For Patients

    Health Professionals

    Search Surgeons

    Bariatric Surgeons: Want to research a weight loss surgery surgeon? Enter their last name below to start!

    ×