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Talk about anything related to weight loss surgery, such as choosing a surgery and surgeon, preparing for surgery, pre-surgery and post-surgery diets, weight loss, exercise and mental challenges. Exchange recipes, find weight loss surgery buddies, get exercise advice, ask about cosmetic and reconstructive surgery and share your weight loss surgery story!

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  1. Abbreviations

    By James Marusek,   
    • 15 replies
    • 1,777 views

  3. Mobile, Al?

    By Mel36695,
    • 2 replies
    • 31 views

  4. Not that Interested in food

    By Separ1418,
    • 9 replies
    • 84 views

  5. Scared about the future

    By Oct517,
    • 5 replies
    • 80 views

  6. I got my psych appointment!

    By Samantha T,
    • 7 replies
    • 67 views

  7. I have a lap

    By KT1981,
    • 3 replies
    • 82 views

  8. A few NSVs

    By Neri,
    • 4 replies
    • 109 views

  9. Will this change or is this how it will be?

    By Separ1418,
    • 11 replies
    • 234 views

  10. So excited! My life is changing (with pics)

    By Starry*Night,
    • 7 replies
    • 193 views

  11. Gain and then stall?

    By wjgo,
    • 1 reply
    • 97 views

  12. Long Plane Flights

    By Recidivist,
    • 14 replies
    • 213 views

  13. Cool Excel Weight Loss Tracker

    By ummyasmin,
    • 0 replies
    • 104 views

  14. How often do people weigh themselves after surgery ?

    By jadecharm,
    • 11 replies
    • 232 views

  15. A little TMI

    By drop the beat,
    • 9 replies
    • 152 views

  16. Did you have to share a room in the hospital?

    By jasmineinmymind,
    • 31 replies
    • 436 views

  17. Moment of weakness, grateful for my surgery

    By Swanton_Bomb,
    • 3 replies
    • 168 views

  18. How Do I Reply in the Vets Forum?

    By WannabeH,
    • 1 reply
    • 101 views

  19. How often do you get on the scale months out vs years out?

    By Healthy_life,
    • 12 replies
    • 163 views

  20. Atlantic article

    By sideeye,
    • 7 replies
    • 163 views

  21. Relocating after surgery

    By Recidivist,
    • 9 replies
    • 154 views

  22. Got my surgery date!

    By Briswife15,
    • 5 replies
    • 101 views

  23. 2nd Orbera Balloon

    By Jep1970,
    • 0 replies
    • 107 views

  24. Not telling, not even my spouse?

    By JessN2251,   
    • 8 replies
    • 225 views

  25. Yuck

    By elcee,
    • 4 replies
    • 127 views

  26. 1st Consultation tomorrow

    By ladyphedre,
    • 1 reply
    • 122 views

  27. Any brass players around?

    By notmyname,
    • 1 reply
    • 112 views

  28. Kaiser Georgia

    By Chess,
    • 0 replies
    • 94 views

  29. Bags

    By Reina73,
    • 6 replies
    • 150 views

  30. Check to make sure your protein is covered by insurance

    By jasmineinmymind,
    • 4 replies
    • 182 views

  31. Which Bariatric Surgery Needs Most Revisions Over the Decades?

    By Missouri-Lee's Summit,   
    • 0 replies
    • 156 views

  32. LapBand being Removed, Deciding Sleeve or Bypass

    By JLondon11,
    • 6 replies
    • 224 views

  33. Antibiotics and Surgery

    By James Marusek,   
    • 1 reply
    • 137 views

  34. Vacuum Sealing Machines for Food

    By Swanton_Bomb,
    • 7 replies
    • 166 views

  35. Stalls: Increase Calories or Decrease Calories?

    By Swanton_Bomb,
    • 1 reply
    • 154 views

  36. People with no more than 100 pounds to lose

    By jasmineinmymind,
    • 14 replies
    • 386 views

  37. Scars...

    By drop the beat,
    • 11 replies
    • 251 views

  38. Happy New Year! What Gift Are You Giving Yourself?

    By Starry*Night,
    • 8 replies
    • 173 views

  39. Bone Broth

    By BeeCat,
    • 2 replies
    • 154 views

  40. Belief

    By Mary Sarah Smith,   
    • 3 replies
    • 142 views

  41. Moving house soon. When to have surgery?

    By Briswife15,
    • 8 replies
    • 190 views

  42. Saltines? Caught a stomach bug

    By Starry*Night,   
    • 17 replies
    • 355 views

  43. do you tell your weight lost

    By Xapphirea,
    • 22 replies
    • 477 views

  44. NSV: vacation edition

    By AEdoesRnY,
    • 6 replies
    • 155 views

  45. Non-Stim Diet Pills and WLS

    By mousecat88,
    • 2 replies
    • 118 views

  46. Hair loss

    By mahelpme,
    • 6 replies
    • 195 views

  47. Self esteem

    By mahelpme,
    • 8 replies
    • 269 views

  48. Making a Bariatric Pal Order: Any "Must Try" Products?

    By Swanton_Bomb,
    • 7 replies
    • 194 views

  49. Turkey Necks

    By elcee,
    • 14 replies
    • 216 views

  50. Stigma may keep people from getting weight loss surgery

    By Missouri-Lee's Summit,   
    • 13 replies
    • 284 views

  51. Last Banded Christmas

    By elcee,
    • 1 reply
    • 140 views

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    • boringtessa

      boringtessa

      Thought I'd give an update.  I'm over half way to my goal, which is awesome, and I've lost over 12 inches in my waist!  The weight isn't coming off as quickly as I had hoped, but I am also not exercising and still not getting even close to the amount of water I should be drinking, so slow weight loss is not all that surprising.  Sometimes I'm just "over it" and try to eat huge portions like I used to, but, thankfully, I feel the restriction of my smaller stomach and can't go crazy.  In general, I'm quite good, just trying to live my life.
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    • Liz The New Me

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      Wow looking through my own eyes I just don't see 50 lbs done.  I took the side my side picture from 4 months ago to today's and can only see some change.  I hope I can keep loosing.  I just read that the window or the honeymoon stage of weight lost is in the first 4 months after that it will slow down and you have to work even harder to keep it going.  Trying to keep positive even if it is one pound I lost in 2 weeks.
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    • Anniejs

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      So I had my surgery on Jan 7th. At this point I haven't eaten anything for 2 weeks am giving myself my injections. I can barely stomach the protein shakes that I am to have twice a day. I have noticed a small weight loss not as much as I thought I would have since I haven't eaten anything. I haven't started working out at the gym yet. I broke in a horrible case of hives from my incisions but have since been cleared up. I didn't really have any nausea from my surgery. I don't even feel like I had surgery. I am sure once I start eating  I will notice. To ask others. I have sleeve surgery so wondering if anyone else out there had this surgery how did you feel after. When did you start eating foods. I am nervous to start eating. I drink my 64oz plus water a day but that's about it that I am taking in other than the occasional sugar free Popsicle.  
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    • GreenTealael

      GreenTealael

      ❤ Have you taken your supplements today? ❤
       
      · 1 reply
      1. Missouri-Lee's Summit

        Missouri-Lee's Summit

        In the beginning, I was sure that I would go straight to malnutrition hell if I missed even a dose. Turns out, it takes several weeks to months to get yourself in any substantial trouble. My excellent labwork has proven to me that it's not just okay to skip (out of laziness or accidentally) your supplements, but it probably saves you a couple of bucks here and there. Mellow out is my new mantra. Go the best you can with hydration, protein, and your recommended supplements. Trying to live a stress-free life is infinitely more important than your supplements for any given day. (None of this little blabfest was intended for the lovely and ever-knowledgable GT.)

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