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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. What makes someone a veteran?

    By anniemay,
    • 19 replies
    • 2,716 views

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

    By Globetrotter,
    • 61 replies
    • 6,180 views

  3. Stress cravings

    By Butterthebean,
    • 28 replies
    • 1,933 views

  4. losing a few more pounds, my protein drink is acting up again

    By CowgirlJane,
    • 16 replies
    • 1,654 views

  5. disinterested in food

    By LifetimeLoser,   
    • 7 replies
    • 1,830 views

  6. Little things you never would of done.

    By No game,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,492 views

  7. It's my 3 year surgiversary!

    By mamamckinzie,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,655 views

  8. WLS induced Hyperactivity

    By Paul11011,
    • 18 replies
    • 2,511 views

  9. Weather and hunger

    By Fiddleman,
    • 9 replies
    • 899 views

  10. Issues sleeping with CPAP as of late

    By Jim1967,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,183 views

  11. Feeling jipped

    By seelessofme,
    • 33 replies
    • 3,804 views

  12. Feeling complacent

    By Tink22-sleeve,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,045 views

  13. Burping and sign of fullness

    By sarsar,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,814 views

  14. Why maintenance is so hard...

    By Butterthebean,
    • 61 replies
    • 6,104 views

  15. check up went very well

    By CowgirlJane,
    • 17 replies
    • 1,567 views

  16. Updated "After" Pic's

    By Tomander,
    • 16 replies
    • 2,687 views

  17. I am so happy!

    By CowgirlJane,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,417 views

  18. My review - 3 later! Sorry, it's a bit long!

    By coops,
    • 16 replies
    • 2,148 views

  19. deleted

    By CowgirlJane,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,071 views

  20. a maintenance victory - do I have a chance at doing this for the long haul?

    By CowgirlJane,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,033 views

  21. Surprisingly easy to gain weight..!

    By Puja,
    • 58 replies
    • 7,222 views

  22. How hard is it not to feel jaded?

    By Reigo,
    • 31 replies
    • 4,703 views

  23. bcaa info needed

    By Fiddleman,
    • 6 replies
    • 2,210 views

  24. Negative self-image

    By lilbearzmom,
    • 2 replies
    • 714 views

  25. Taking 18+ months to reach goal

    By PEvette,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,146 views

  26. MFP

    By Oregondaisy,
    • 4 replies
    • 818 views

  27. Feeling more hungry 17 mo out :(

    By mommy794,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,653 views

  28. vomiting question

    By brlgirl,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,294 views

  29. What is 5:2

    By katsmeow,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,395 views

  30. Honestly, how much do you vomit?

    By marfar7,
    • 59 replies
    • 4,986 views

  31. SERIOUS Business question for business people (not totally off topic)

    By Cherry,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,739 views

  32. Binging or just plain eating bad

    By SeriouslyChange,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,385 views

  33. Considered a vet ?!

    By sarahzamudio1091,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,587 views

  34. Looking deflated!

    By Nicolanz,
    • 92 replies
    • 9,382 views

  35. Three and a half years later

    By Keys Pirate,
    • 16 replies
    • 3,260 views

  36. dumb question

    By vicki s,
    • 1 reply
    • 565 views

  37. When motivation is flagging (pics)

    By CowgirlJane,
    • 3 replies
    • 800 views

  38. Eating as a vet adaptation

    By Fiddleman,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,679 views

  39. 7 Year Banniversary

    By Tomander,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,298 views

  40. Calcium

    By lizv123,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,358 views

  41. Hunger pains?

    By 920amy,
    • 8 replies
    • 910 views

  42. PB2

    By Georgia,
    • 18 replies
    • 1,942 views

  43. finally get to post in the vets forum (pics)

    By Tink22-sleeve,   
    • 15 replies
    • 1,640 views

  44. Motivation flagging? Recommended read

    By Escape_Pod,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,967 views

  45. Looking for anyone who has been re-sleeved~

    By vicki s,
    • 20 replies
    • 5,069 views

  46. Boredom and old eating habits

    By Fiddleman,
    • 42 replies
    • 4,241 views

  47. some big changes in my life... stress and maintaining

    By CowgirlJane,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,110 views

  48. How is your water tasting now?

    By Supersweetums,
    • 32 replies
    • 3,369 views

  49. 1 year, wow what a difference!

    By gaye jarvis,
    • 25 replies
    • 3,521 views

  50. sometimes this thing makes no sense to me

    By vogue,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,032 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.

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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 
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