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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
    • 2,505 views

  3. Erythritol

    By Impromptu,
    • 0 replies
    • 22 views

  4. New Member

    By Nikkim531,
    • 2 replies
    • 41 views

  5. City Hospital

    By MgbGirl,   
    • 0 replies
    • 31 views

  6. Pre Op

    By debra102364,   
    • 2 replies
    • 42 views

  7. Do You Do This?

    By FluffyChix,
    • 9 replies
    • 143 views

  8. Benefits of Bariatric Surgery

    By GradyCat,
    • 2 replies
    • 71 views

  9. Goal Weight

    By jenn75,
    • 4 replies
    • 69 views

  10. a sickening look at my eating disorder

    By mousecat88,
    • 6 replies
    • 154 views

  11. What To Eat When The Honeymoon Wears Off - OAC

    By FluffyChix,
    • 9 replies
    • 186 views

  12. Lap band vs VSG for 37 BMI

    By morgmorgs,   
    • 3 replies
    • 65 views

  13. Dieticians/nutritionists question

    By Zemi,
    • 10 replies
    • 128 views

  14. Did you need help at home?

    By morgmorgs,
    • 11 replies
    • 111 views

  15. Best Protein Supplements

    By PudgeBeGone,
    • 3 replies
    • 78 views

  16. Newbie

    By lovingme50 ,
    • 8 replies
    • 118 views

  17. embarassed of loose skin

    By mousecat88,
    • 2 replies
    • 136 views

  18. How to avoid?

    By Heartnsoul60,
    • 5 replies
    • 121 views

  19. Interview with different surgeons?

    By vovo2013,
    • 5 replies
    • 121 views

  20. Bad Good Better Best - survey time

    By KCgirl061,
    • 3 replies
    • 154 views

  21. Is Weight Loss Surgery for Me?

    By gch81kb,
    • 17 replies
    • 240 views

  22. Redefining ‘cheat’

    By BrighterSide,
    • 5 replies
    • 122 views

  23. The Importance of Doing the Head Work

    By FluffyChix,
    • 26 replies
    • 367 views

  24. SIP Surgery

    By sweetsagi,
    • 3 replies
    • 119 views

  25. Spouse

    By JRM2,
    • 8 replies
    • 197 views

  26. Moving

    By AllieCat1993,
    • 2 replies
    • 145 views

  27. Seeing the doctor this week!

    By liisacw,
    • 2 replies
    • 129 views

  28. Let's Get Motivated!

    By justmetj,
    • 7 replies
    • 125 views

  29. Starting process for revision

    By CarmelComplexion,   
    • 2 replies
    • 123 views

  30. Cold remedies

    By PudgeBeGone,
    • 3 replies
    • 107 views

  31. Lets talk statistics and reasons for weight regain.

    By Healthy_life2,
    • 6 replies
    • 221 views

  32. Re-sleeve or revision

    By sweetsagi,
    • 5 replies
    • 156 views

  33. Sticking my toe in the water...

    By Libby63,   
    • 6 replies
    • 131 views

  34. Anyone switch their addiction?

    By AZhiker,
    • 8 replies
    • 213 views

  35. Calling all Equestrians

    By Impromptu,
    • 4 replies
    • 125 views

  36. ScarAway Silicone Scar Sheets

    By justmetj,
    • 9 replies
    • 206 views

  37. *600 lb Life*

    By Amanda0911,
    • 8 replies
    • 247 views

  38. Can I still have my VSG if I’m on my period?

    By Ruby Hernandez,   
    • 8 replies
    • 185 views

  39. Surgery day is approaching

    By gloria-j,
    • 2 replies
    • 103 views

  40. Sick during surgery

    By VeeAurora,
    • 8 replies
    • 209 views

  41. I’m so confused

    By donna66,
    • 4 replies
    • 138 views

  42. What Questions to Ask Surgeon?

    By AllieCat1993,
    • 7 replies
    • 183 views

  43. Dental Work

    By Stitches78,
    • 5 replies
    • 198 views

  44. Georgia Surgeons - where did you go??

    By _kimGA_,
    • 4 replies
    • 147 views

  45. Calories/macros

    By Oct517,
    • 4 replies
    • 170 views

  46. Bipolar help! People gone through surgery?

    By _kimGA_,
    • 9 replies
    • 170 views

  47. how has surgery impacted your hunger?

    By Zemi,
    • 32 replies
    • 648 views

  48. Considering DS

    By onmyway11,
    • 10 replies
    • 177 views

  49. Sous vide cooking!

    By Krestel,
    • 13 replies
    • 244 views

  50. Getting closer to a decision

    By Zemi,
    • 4 replies
    • 135 views

  51. Is it possible to drink “to quickly”

    By PudgeBeGone,
    • 7 replies
    • 198 views

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    • christa_reid

      christa_reid

      Hi I  am new here and I am going to have the gastric sleeve next month. I have to pay out of pocket so it is going quite quickly. The longer I wait the more bad stories I hear. I weigh 315 and 61 years old so I have a lot to lose. Any advice is welcome
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    • ProudGrammy

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      Georgia on my mind - off to grand-daughters high school graduation - she's smart and cute as a button, just like her grammy,☺️
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        SusieQ2019

        Congratulations to her Proud Granny, and wishing her a bright and successful future.

      2. Orchids&Dragons

        Orchids&Dragons

        Congrats to your granddaughter! Have a wonderful trip!

    • *Meaghan*

      *Meaghan*

      Went to my initial consult with the Bariatric surgeon/ program I chose. Came home with a folder full of information & helpful organization of all the testing that needs to be completed while I complete the required nutritional counseling. She also let me know my insurance typically takes 6 weeks to reply with authorization when submitted, so that puts my potential surgery date near the new year if all stays on track  I felt comfortable with her, in our discussions she agrees that I am a good candidate for the Gastric Bypass. I appreciated the 'introduction' class that was given after the consult with the surgeon where I was given this binder of every referral (from her, not my pcp referrals), & contact information for all the testing needed to make my contacts/calls tomorrow morning even easier I start my nutrition classes on June 5th, so that's when the clock will start toward insurance approval & getting the tool to help me reach my goals
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    • Torie Faye

      Torie Faye

      I had my Bypass Surgery on 04/25/2019 I'd weighted before surgery 308 and now 285. I get depressed because I thought it would be more. I follow all instructions from Dr.. Green walk every day work out and eating solid foods 
      · 1 reply
      1. ProudGrammy

        ProudGrammy

        welcome welcome - 23 lbs pre/post op is great. you are doing fine. keep up the good work. kathy

    • MrsGamgee

      MrsGamgee

      Day 5 post-op... didn't sleep great last night, lots of gas pain and it was my first night without using the rx pain meds. I'm tired and feeling rather stupid. My nurse is supposed to call today for a check in, so I'm debating taking a nap now and risk missing her call, or forcing myself to stay awake and pray she calls soon. Also, showering should be considered a workout... just doing the basics used up all my energy. Weight is slowly working its way down. I know that I shouldn't be on the scale yet, but I couldn't resist. I'm down almost 9lb down since surgery. Yay!
      · 1 reply
      1. Emilia Danciu

        Emilia Danciu

        You are allowed to feel tired, take naps and only do the minimum this soon after the surgery. Listen to your body and be good to yourself at this time. Most important things to care about at this time is hydration and protein. It is a full-time job to stay on top of that and prioritize your energy there for now. Just give your body the time to heal and adjust, don’t rush the recovery.

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