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  1. Am I the only one

    By vicki s,
    • 48 replies
    • 2,320 views

  2. Psychological evaluation ! What to say ? What not to say ?

    By kbellakat ,
    • 48 replies
    • 6,307 views

  3. Keeping it a secret? Anyone else

    By Dualstarr,
    • 48 replies
    • 4,245 views

  4. Pre-op diet...... Destroyed!

    By waitingtoexhale,
    • 48 replies
    • 4,460 views

  5. 2-Week Pre-Op Liquid Diet? BRING IT ON!

    By HelloGoodbye,   
    • 48 replies
    • 4,669 views

  6. UW medicine wa

    By morenita_amor,
    • 48 replies
    • 2,726 views

  7. Surgery tomorrow at 10am!

    By joleno,
    • 48 replies
    • 2,594 views

  8. Out of pocket expense?

    By simplyrita8,
    • 48 replies
    • 3,641 views

  9. Anyone from Houston, TX?

    By Elyse519,
    • 48 replies
    • 2,610 views

  10. Would You Do The Gastric Sleeve Again?

    By Barb7,
    • 48 replies
    • 5,190 views

  11. Scared..Surgery in less than two weeks

    By njkelly,
    • 48 replies
    • 3,614 views

  12. Freakin' Fecal Test - Warning, Rant Ahead

    By HaddocksEyes,
    • 48 replies
    • 4,238 views

  13. Haven't told my hubby :-(

    By heidib,
    • 48 replies
    • 3,406 views

  14. Does anyone have to pay a large copay and deductible

    By Justina0218,
    • 48 replies
    • 6,125 views

  15. Approved record time BCBS!

    By Brandy~,
    • 48 replies
    • 4,217 views

  16. How much can you eat.....

    By cher3150,
    • 48 replies
    • 5,581 views

  17. December 17th surgery. Anyone else?

    By trd59,
    • 48 replies
    • 2,810 views

  18. Vitamin Patches

    By katyrae1123,
    • 47 replies
    • 4,275 views

  19. On track for November...

    By Quest4TheNewMe,
    • 47 replies
    • 3,103 views

  20. having my gastric sleeve op in 3 weeks tie- looking for online friends in the same boat!

    By slamdunk,
    • 47 replies
    • 2,540 views

  21. How to quit sugar ?!?!?!?

    By Armygalbonnie,
    • 47 replies
    • 5,020 views

  22. Shopping list for the hospital etc.

    By donaboss,
    • 47 replies
    • 4,193 views

  23. Having doubts -- still a food centered life?

    By Thinside,
    • 47 replies
    • 4,644 views

  24. What Will It Cost Me To Get Weight Loss Surgery?

    By Alex Brecher,
    • 47 replies
    • 17,261 views

  25. Waking up after surgery

    By Sherbear2,
    • 47 replies
    • 4,519 views

  26. Pre-Op Liquid Diet

    By StefanieSparklePants,
    • 47 replies
    • 2,231 views

  27. EXTREAMLY ANXIOUS!

    By rensterness85,
    • 47 replies
    • 2,014 views

  28. Anyone here from Indiana?

    By Luckyinluv,
    • 47 replies
    • 3,482 views

  29. Smoking

    By meghuffman,
    • 47 replies
    • 7,534 views

  30. Please help me with protiens!!!

    By Bamalama,
    • 47 replies
    • 4,011 views

  31. September 10 sleeves

    By jojoreno,
    • 47 replies
    • 1,955 views

  32. Anybody else have a huge dog that loves them so much its painful?

    By MIMISAN,
    • 47 replies
    • 3,163 views

  33. Pre op diet over the holidays

    By shungsleeve,
    • 47 replies
    • 3,827 views

  34. Bariatric Bullies--You know who you are!

    By Time4Kindness,
    • 47 replies
    • 4,786 views

  35. Liquid Diet Pre And Post Surgery

    By SusieSunshine,
    • 47 replies
    • 3,267 views

  36. what makes someone looks unhealthy after WLS?

    By re14768,
    • 47 replies
    • 7,241 views

  37. Is a colonoscopy a requirement for the sleeve surgery?

    By wannaBthinsoon,
    • 47 replies
    • 2,601 views

  38. Feeling alone

    By jenn2752781,
    • 47 replies
    • 3,057 views

  39. In a Panic

    By Sheesh,
    • 47 replies
    • 3,819 views

  40. Join the protein shake potluck...share your favorites!

    By disneydreamer,
    • 47 replies
    • 3,590 views

  41. my boyfriend doesn't approve of the surgery

    By chad.vicious,
    • 47 replies
    • 7,846 views

  42. Tricare Prime and Lap Band

    By connie45331,
    • 47 replies
    • 8,875 views

  43. July 18Th Sleevers!

    By Sparky79,
    • 47 replies
    • 3,069 views

  44. Anyone traveling to Mexicali at end of the month?

    By LizzyM,
    • 47 replies
    • 3,967 views

  45. Surgery Date-- June 29th!

    By Kourtney Lavin,
    • 47 replies
    • 2,453 views

  46. Will be BANDED August 25th....Anybody Else??

    By Parshuter,
    • 47 replies
    • 3,906 views

  47. Rude Comments!

    By astambo,
    • 47 replies
    • 4,858 views

  48. just got sleeved 3 hours ago!

    By Sassygirl06,
    • 47 replies
    • 4,889 views

  49. Doubting...please help

    By hopeful2loose2014,
    • 47 replies
    • 3,525 views

  50. First day on liquid diet!

    By luzR,
    • 47 replies
    • 4,866 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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