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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.

1,236 topics in this forum

  1. Trying to get back on track

    By Sagey,
    • 6 replies
    • 921 views

  2. Three Weight Loss Surgery Maintenance Models - Abstinence, No Dieting, or Mindful Moderation

    By VSGAnn2014,   
    • 35 replies
    • 4,139 views

  3. Need some one to kick my a**

    By fat_free,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,226 views

  4. Gaining weight with Lap-Band

    By Gaylene Davison,
    • 30 replies
    • 3,588 views

  5. Photo Allergy after sleeve?

    By woo woo,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,183 views

  6. Water - it really works

    By CowgirlJane,
    • 17 replies
    • 3,004 views

  7. restarting exercise - finding the umppfff years later

    By CowgirlJane,
    • 5 replies
    • 916 views

  8. Vets: What Are You Eating Today?

    By lsereno,
    • 73 replies
    • 8,000 views

  9. So ashamed smh

    By gettinMeBack,
    • 18 replies
    • 2,549 views

  10. Here I go again... need to get it together.

    By hjtj112,
    • 14 replies
    • 2,045 views

  11. Oh the struggle...5:2, can I do it?

    By Teachamy,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,628 views

  12. First Colonoscopy next week - tips?

    By Baconville,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,332 views

  13. Maintenance Phase

    By lifeofblair,
    • 18 replies
    • 3,079 views

  14. Vets still trying to lose - what are your macros?

    By katesuccess,   
    • 16 replies
    • 4,257 views

  15. Question for vets about sleep

    By needtorecover,
    • 26 replies
    • 2,297 views

  16. Birth control and regain

    By rdt210,
    • 4 replies
    • 987 views

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

    By gowalking,
    • 18 replies
    • 4,511 views

  18. VSG Veterans Favorite Products

    By Katnroyal,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,911 views

  19. Most FAQ's to me:

    By Katnroyal,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,154 views

  20. VSG- A Day in the Life 4 Years out

    By Katnroyal,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,667 views

  21. Maybe a late stage complication?

    By CBT,
    • 30 replies
    • 3,114 views

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

    By Chrystee,
    • 75 replies
    • 7,396 views

  23. How did you deal with changes to your hair during regrowth

    By Djmohr,   
    • 13 replies
    • 1,558 views

  24. Am I going to gain it all back?

    By bellabloom,
    • 36 replies
    • 3,878 views

  25. Have you noticed people treating you differently?

    By Chrystee,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,443 views

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

    By CowgirlJane,
    • 17 replies
    • 2,083 views

  27. Burning sensation

    By bellabloom,
    • 17 replies
    • 1,760 views

  28. Before/After Photos at Goal

    By bellabloom,
    • 69 replies
    • 9,264 views

  29. Well THIS is new.....feeling vain.

    By Kindle,
    • 22 replies
    • 2,353 views

  30. The thrill is gone

    By Healthy_life2,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,390 views

  31. 3+ years post op having lots of issues need feedback

    By marie110,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,958 views

  32. Burger and Fries

    By Cape Crooner,
    • 26 replies
    • 2,888 views

  33. having difficulty

    By kyleebean,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,192 views

  34. 4 year surgiversary - 62 years young - feel wonderful

    By ProudGrammy,
    • 63 replies
    • 4,761 views

  35. Weight Redistribution: Hormones or Sleeve settlement

    By windycitymom,
    • 20 replies
    • 2,079 views

  36. Getting enough calories

    By bellabloom,
    • 56 replies
    • 4,161 views

  37. Calories per day

    By tegan_86,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,414 views

  38. NSV: Hit the Spa, fully NUDE

    By NewSetOfCurves,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,702 views

  39. Need a Healthy Snack

    By Andrew0929,
    • 69 replies
    • 7,448 views

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

    By Kindle,
    • 91 replies
    • 8,688 views

  41. Motivation and Awareness for the long haul

    By skinnyrita,
    • 4 replies
    • 882 views

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

    By McButterpants,
    • 61 replies
    • 6,800 views

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

    By CowgirlJane,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,562 views

  44. So what am i missing?

    By lucy0911,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,124 views

  45. Maintaining on lower fat

    By bikrchk,
    • 8 replies
    • 858 views

  46. Living with this long term

    By bellabloom,
    • 17 replies
    • 2,583 views

  47. Advice needed.

    By WendyLee,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,156 views

  48. 18 months out, heading for skin removal soon

    By latido,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,435 views

  49. Quick question

    By Bill Good,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,177 views

  50. Who's still around?

    By clk,
    • 40 replies
    • 3,675 views

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      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.
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      1. BlondePatriotInCDA

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        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.

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

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        Hope you’re doing well!

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