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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.

1,237 topics in this forum

  1. Accountability Group

    By s_suther,
    • 1,200 replies
    • 70,705 views

  2. Official Ongoing Gastric Sleeve Maintenance Thread

    By Oregondaisy,
    • 280 replies
    • 56,643 views

  3. The 5:2 Diet

    By Tink22-sleeve,   
    • 431 replies
    • 45,564 views

  4. sleeve reset was successful

    By Olarance75,
    • 92 replies
    • 33,587 views

  5. 5:2 Links and info

    By feedyoureye,   
    • 55 replies
    • 26,615 views

  6. Veterans ONLY please. One year + post op.

    By LipstickLady,
    • 156 replies
    • 22,660 views

  7. How many vets are actually AT goal and staying there?

    By clk,
    • 248 replies
    • 21,651 views

  8. Calling all vets- where are you

    By mi75,
    • 83 replies
    • 18,905 views

  9. What protein shakes for Reset to take off regain.

    By KC35,
    • 5 replies
    • 16,281 views

  10. Long term prognosis

    By No game,
    • 163 replies
    • 16,177 views

  11. How long do you wait to drink after eating?

    By smithpy,
    • 19 replies
    • 16,170 views

  12. who here has been banded for at least 2 years and has had NO complications?

    By Lapbandster,
    • 81 replies
    • 14,939 views

  13. Sleepy after eating

    By OutsideMatchInside,   
    • 6 replies
    • 14,031 views

  14. Vet's Forum

    By PdxMan,
    • 152 replies
    • 13,853 views

  15. Weight regain...I don't know where to start.

    By Ann Parde,
    • 39 replies
    • 13,302 views

  16. Feel like my surgery "expired" at 1 year

    By Success2013,
    • 45 replies
    • 12,615 views

  17. Welcome Lap Band Veterans!

    By Alex Brecher,   
    • 50 replies
    • 12,575 views

  18. So mad at myself for regain

    By Debbieduck4,
    • 31 replies
    • 11,972 views

  19. Welcome Gastric Bypass Veterans!

    By Alex Brecher,
    • 42 replies
    • 11,758 views

  20. Big Pants

    By lsereno,
    • 92 replies
    • 11,530 views

  21. Am I FAT? Please tell me.

    By MichiganChic,
    • 83 replies
    • 11,311 views

  22. How Often Do You Weigh Yourself?

    By GradyCat,   
    • 51 replies
    • 11,243 views

  23. Back for support - nearly 7 years sleeved!

    By coops,
    • 50 replies
    • 11,091 views

  24. Satiety foods for post goal hunger?

    By Fiddleman,
    • 100 replies
    • 10,812 views

  25. 10 Day CHALLENGE to get back on track!

    By Success2013,
    • 31 replies
    • 10,809 views

  26. how much can you eat after a year?

    By yazzy,
    • 21 replies
    • 10,782 views

  27. What body type do you have after your weight loss?

    By Healthy_life2,
    • 66 replies
    • 10,726 views

  28. 12 week Transformation challenge for vets

    By Fiddleman,
    • 157 replies
    • 10,479 views

  29. Regained weight support

    By Ohsv1966,
    • 50 replies
    • 10,455 views

  30. Alcohol is a Transfer Addiction !!

    By BigHarleyGuy1,
    • 17 replies
    • 10,279 views

  31. Anyone gone through menopause AFTER the surgery?

    By Strangefruit,
    • 17 replies
    • 9,815 views

  32. Discouraged and Heartbroken.

    By Lisa's Hope,
    • 69 replies
    • 9,806 views

  33. Before/After Photos at Goal

    By bellabloom,
    • 69 replies
    • 9,700 views

  34. Sleeve Veterans: What makes you successful long term?

    By OutsideMatchInside,   
    • 23 replies
    • 9,412 views

  35. Please Help Me Wrap My Head Around This...

    By LipstickLady,
    • 74 replies
    • 9,384 views

  36. Looking deflated!

    By Nicolanz,
    • 92 replies
    • 9,332 views

  37. 10 years out From Sleeve

    By BriarRose,
    • 14 replies
    • 9,287 views

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

    By Kindle,
    • 91 replies
    • 9,282 views

  39. Jealous ? Resentful ? Spouse just stunned the HELL out of me !

    By LizInTexas,
    • 35 replies
    • 9,184 views

  40. Hello, any veterens around?

    By Tink22-sleeve,
    • 44 replies
    • 9,181 views

  41. serious question for fellow "veterans"

    By CowgirlJane,
    • 91 replies
    • 8,947 views

  42. Vets: What Are You Eating Today?

    By lsereno,
    • 73 replies
    • 8,654 views

  43. Putting weight on

    By ooffa511,
    • 60 replies
    • 8,615 views

  44. VET'S FORUM. What the %^&* is going on around here?

    By LipstickLady,
    • 35 replies
    • 8,527 views

  45. Welcome

    By *susan*,
    • 91 replies
    • 8,473 views

  46. what's the longest with the band

    By Muñekita,
    • 69 replies
    • 8,417 views

  47. Starting my first fast today on the 5.2 Diet Plan! Questions.

    By Lisa's Hope,
    • 131 replies
    • 8,331 views

  48. Weight gain, looking for meaningful discussion/mutual support not lectures!

    By Oak Park Lorena,
    • 60 replies
    • 8,327 views

  49. How are you doing on the "emotional" side of being skinny?

    By CowgirlJane,
    • 51 replies
    • 8,300 views

  50. Low Hemoglobin, Ferritin, and Iron 3 years out, anyone else?

    By FishingNurse,
    • 52 replies
    • 8,160 views

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  • Recent Status Updates

    • cryoder22

      cryoder22

      Day 1 of pre-op liquid diet (3 weeks) and I'm having a hard time already. I feel hungry and just want to eat. I got the protein and supplements recommend by my program and having a hard time getting 1 down. My doctor / nutritionist has me on the following:
      1 protein shake (bariatric advantage chocolate) with 8 oz of fat free milk 1 snack = 1 unjury protein shake (root beer) 1 protein shake (bariatric advantage orange cream) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein bar 1 protein shake (bariatric advantace orange cream or chocolate) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein soup (chicken) 3 servings of sugar free jello and popsicles throughout the day. 64 oz of water (I have flavor packets). Hot tea and coffee with splenda has been approved as well. Does anyone recommend anything for the next 3 weeks?
      · 1 reply
      1. NickelChip

        NickelChip

        All I can tell you is that for me, it got easier after the first week. The hunger pains got less intense and I kind of got used to it and gave up torturing myself by thinking about food. But if you can, get anything tempting out of the house and avoid being around people who are eating. I sent my kids to my parents' house for two weeks so I wouldn't have to prepare meals I couldn't eat. After surgery, the hunger was totally gone.

    • buildabetteranna

      buildabetteranna

      I have my final approval from my insurance, only thing holding up things is one last x-ray needed, which I have scheduled for the fourth of next month, which is my birthday.

      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • BetterLeah

      BetterLeah

      Woohoo! I have 7 more days till surgery, So far I am already down a total of 20lbs since I started this journey. 
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        NeonRaven8919

        Well done! I'm 9 days away from surgery! Keep us updated!

    • Ladiva04

      Ladiva04

      Hello,
      I had my surgery on the 25th of June of this year. Starting off at 117 kilos.😒
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        NeonRaven8919

        Congrats on the surgery!

    • Sandra Austin Tx

      Sandra Austin Tx

      I’m 6 days post op as of today. I had the gastric bypass 
      · 0 replies
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