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WLS Veteran's Forum

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. What are your differences between Year 1, Year 2, and Year 3?

    By Queen of Crop,
    • 50 replies
    • 8,171 views

  2. Exercise question for the VETS

    By kari61,
    • 96 replies
    • 8,151 views

  3. Long term physical considerations

    By Fiddleman,
    • 57 replies
    • 8,103 views

  4. Did anyone's spouse lose attractiveness when they got close to goal?

    By Chrystee,
    • 75 replies
    • 8,046 views

  5. Need a Healthy Snack

    By Andrew0929,
    • 69 replies
    • 8,000 views

  6. Why the same advice over and over?

    By Creekimp13,
    • 16 replies
    • 7,924 views

  7. Vets struggling with 5:2.. there may be an alternative !

    By FishingNurse,
    • 43 replies
    • 7,889 views

  8. NSV lately?

    By Georgia,
    • 65 replies
    • 7,878 views

  9. Reaching 100% excess weight loss?

    By LifetimeLoser,   
    • 29 replies
    • 7,606 views

  10. 2014 - Where have all the "ole-timers" gone?

    By Happy Camper,
    • 51 replies
    • 7,594 views

  11. Vet Search

    By ausmith,
    • 52 replies
    • 7,551 views

  12. Boot Camp Diet

    By Oregondaisy,   
    • 29 replies
    • 7,465 views

  13. Pandemic Check In

    By ausmith,
    • 28 replies
    • 7,343 views

  14. Compulsive Overeating

    By No game,
    • 74 replies
    • 7,321 views

  15. Can't stop losing

    By TheRealMeIsHere!,
    • 75 replies
    • 7,265 views

  16. Surprisingly easy to gain weight..!

    By Puja,
    • 58 replies
    • 7,230 views

  17. Can't stop losing

    By Taradawn15,
    • 28 replies
    • 7,227 views

  18. Appetite suppressants (prescribed) 2 years out...

    By McButterpants,
    • 61 replies
    • 7,223 views

  19. Even after losing weight. Why do i still look and feel fat?

    By tym4me,
    • 19 replies
    • 7,126 views

  20. My wagon got a flat tire..

    By No game,
    • 80 replies
    • 7,097 views

  21. Long term supplementation

    By swimbikerun,
    • 60 replies
    • 6,923 views

  22. Dehydration long term & dizziness anyone?

    By sirensiren,
    • 27 replies
    • 6,878 views

  23. Do you still identify as a wls patient?

    By Healthy_life2,
    • 30 replies
    • 6,858 views

  24. Depressed after dr visit

    By Jdymitc,
    • 11 replies
    • 6,851 views

  25. I Almost Ate A Waffle!

    By OneWritersSoul,
    • 72 replies
    • 6,837 views

  26. update on 10 years out regain, and weight loss

    By BriarRose,
    • 17 replies
    • 6,796 views

  27. Wow. With the exit of so many vets...

    By LipstickLady,
    • 27 replies
    • 6,764 views

  28. Where do I stop...goal weight related....

    By lilbearzmom,
    • 93 replies
    • 6,672 views

  29. Complete loss of appetite

    By lellow,
    • 39 replies
    • 6,669 views

  30. 2020 Vets Updates

    By mi75,
    • 27 replies
    • 6,634 views

  31. My surgeon

    By No game,
    • 64 replies
    • 6,631 views

  32. Weight Loss Medication for Regain?

    By Queen of Crop,
    • 15 replies
    • 6,453 views

  33. 6 Simple Ways to Gain Your Weight Back

    By CharlotteKat,
    • 11 replies
    • 6,432 views

  34. Vets: Calling all consistent loggers on MFP!

    By Sassafras,   
    • 57 replies
    • 6,391 views

  35. Am I stretching my sleeve?

    By TheRealMeIsHere!,
    • 23 replies
    • 6,380 views

  36. Long term Vet success strategies

    By Fiddleman,
    • 41 replies
    • 6,291 views

  37. WOW- a glimpse into why others have left!

    By mi75,
    • 25 replies
    • 6,290 views

  38. Would you have WLS again? What kind?

    By Julie norton,
    • 61 replies
    • 6,289 views

  39. Anyone know of a forum for those whose surgery did not help them?

    By ab123.,   
    • 17 replies
    • 6,288 views

  40. In before the newbies take it over

    By Butterthebean,
    • 56 replies
    • 6,229 views

  41. Ate 1660 cals yesterday, am in full panic mode

    By Globetrotter,
    • 61 replies
    • 6,214 views

  42. Tendonitis, Rotator Cuffs, and Changed Physiology

    By GreatestLibrarian,
    • 9 replies
    • 6,199 views

  43. Vets - How often do you weigh yourself?

    By Losebig,
    • 38 replies
    • 6,175 views

  44. Starting from scratch... But with a WAY better attitude this time!

    By BandedInBama,
    • 53 replies
    • 6,170 views

  45. What post-op diet did your surgeon/nutritionist put you on, and what is your current success/failure result years later?

    By wordsthatrhyme,
    • 13 replies
    • 6,169 views

  46. CHECKING IN! Wow... love the new look and website. :)

    By LilMissDiva Irene,   
    • 57 replies
    • 6,136 views

  47. Why maintenance is so hard...

    By Butterthebean,
    • 61 replies
    • 6,123 views

  48. July 2020 WLS Veterans

    By Julie norton,
    • 7 replies
    • 6,090 views

  49. How do you handle PMs?

    By clk,
    • 65 replies
    • 6,087 views

  50. Recommitment

    By smithpy,
    • 52 replies
    • 6,038 views

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    • 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
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    • 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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