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  1. For those on liquid diets now.

    By misstvb,
    • 86 replies
    • 4,860 views

  2. Any December Sleever's?

    By wif3ysince08,
    • 86 replies
    • 3,459 views

  3. any march 25th sleevers

    By youngtammy50,
    • 86 replies
    • 4,707 views

  4. Have you purchased any goal clothing for after surgery?

    By Ylime,
    • 86 replies
    • 6,817 views

  5. Surgery Monday. I'm about to back out!

    By frankenstein,
    • 86 replies
    • 8,456 views

  6. Insurance Tricare?

    By claddagh66,
    • 85 replies
    • 5,260 views

  7. Anyone Being Banded in November???

    By Lcubed,
    • 85 replies
    • 5,404 views

  8. To tell or not to tell? WLS

    By RLH7882,
    • 85 replies
    • 5,537 views

  9. Can you name 1, or 2 things you would love to do once you reach your goal?

    By mstrina27,
    • 85 replies
    • 5,849 views

  10. OCTOBER GBs where are you?!?!

    By jtellechea001,
    • 85 replies
    • 14,273 views

  11. What are you looking forward to?

    By hollybower,
    • 85 replies
    • 5,623 views

  12. Who is choosing to keep surgery a secret?

    By Kila Rass,
    • 85 replies
    • 5,558 views

  13. Are You Telling People?

    By danide,
    • 85 replies
    • 6,643 views

  14. $600 Bariatric Program Fee

    By CurvyCakes,
    • 85 replies
    • 9,594 views

  15. I can't believe it!!!!!! March 25th is the date

    By hopeinapril,
    • 85 replies
    • 5,629 views

  16. Things I won't miss...

    By GingerSlim,
    • 85 replies
    • 7,301 views

  17. Liquid diet

    By Teresa in Texas,
    • 84 replies
    • 5,936 views

  18. I'm Not Telling Anyone I'm Being Banded.....

    By laurenlee,
    • 84 replies
    • 6,697 views

  19. Top 10 things you want to be able to do after the surgery

    By mal0712,
    • 84 replies
    • 7,936 views

  20. Feb. 23rd!

    By MissCherita,
    • 84 replies
    • 6,620 views

  21. Looking To Form A "late June Bansters" Support Team. Want To Join?

    By OldMomOf3,   
    • 84 replies
    • 4,957 views

  22. Insurance Requirments

    By MrsAnders,
    • 84 replies
    • 6,064 views

  23. Masshealth and mc approval?

    By jenn2752781,
    • 84 replies
    • 15,906 views

  24. FINALLY A DATE!

    By kathileelyo,
    • 84 replies
    • 4,982 views

  25. South Louisiana Sleevers?

    By EllaJo,
    • 84 replies
    • 3,886 views

  26. Secret Surgery

    By CrystalJae,
    • 84 replies
    • 10,474 views

  27. March 10th surgery date

    By Confidently_Me,   
    • 84 replies
    • 6,764 views

  28. Dr Alveraz

    By ICandothis,   
    • 84 replies
    • 5,653 views

  29. Anyone near Los Angeles m, CA or in Cali?

    By jhemp85,
    • 83 replies
    • 4,015 views

  30. May 6th sleeve

    By jakkkk,
    • 82 replies
    • 5,078 views

  31. Disgusted

    By MBird,
    • 82 replies
    • 4,876 views

  32. March Sleevers

    By teetani,
    • 82 replies
    • 4,223 views

  33. 9/21/15 surgery

    By mlmanney,
    • 82 replies
    • 4,217 views

  34. BCBS requirements

    By mommabear2311,
    • 82 replies
    • 9,289 views

  35. Liquid Diet

    By charchar,
    • 81 replies
    • 4,965 views

  36. Am I doomed? (Please say no!)

    By Kellylynn,   
    • 81 replies
    • 5,655 views

  37. Anyone get REALLY scared close to surgery?

    By char3672,
    • 81 replies
    • 5,260 views

  38. New Jersey

    By njgrl22,
    • 81 replies
    • 5,213 views

  39. April 22 Lap Band Op

    By dink007,
    • 81 replies
    • 4,594 views

  40. Tomorrow is SLEEVE DAY!

    By sleeve 4 me,
    • 80 replies
    • 5,968 views

  41. Looking for June (8) surgery buddies

    By Abbie213,
    • 80 replies
    • 3,786 views

  42. I finally got my surgery date! Support for October sleevers are welcome ????

    By my4reasons2live,
    • 80 replies
    • 3,259 views

  43. Getting Sleeved in April..is anyone from MI on this site.

    By lavey93,
    • 80 replies
    • 4,744 views

  44. Pre-Op Diet for June 10th Surgery

    By ArtM,
    • 80 replies
    • 4,479 views

  45. Less than a week!

    By Sunrise07214,
    • 80 replies
    • 5,681 views

  46. THE LIQUID DIET COMPLAINING/SUPPORT LOUNGE

    By V.V.V.,
    • 79 replies
    • 7,949 views

  47. March 28th Sleevers, here we go!

    By thundermama,
    • 79 replies
    • 3,773 views

  48. Overeating since im gonna have surgery

    By Smilejoelle1,
    • 79 replies
    • 5,338 views

  49. Keep WLS a secret from family and friends...

    By Jay05,
    • 79 replies
    • 5,682 views

  50. Are You Going To Tell Anyone About Your Surgery???

    By Lola Granola,
    • 79 replies
    • 5,883 views

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    • rlcpd

      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'. ???
      · 1 reply
      1. BlondePatriotInCDA

        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.

    • Lizette1122

      Lizette1122

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

      LadyVeteran1

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

        Brookie2shoes

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

      2. LadyVeteran1

        LadyVeteran1

        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

        buildabetteranna

        Your so close now! It's gonna be great :) Wishing you a speedy recovery and looking forward to seeing how it goes!

    • buildabetteranna

      buildabetteranna

      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!
      · 2 replies
      1. DaisyChainOz

        DaisyChainOz

        Great work Anna! Keep it up 😁

      2. buildabetteranna

        buildabetteranna

        Thank you ❤️

    • Bashbee91

      Bashbee91

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