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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. And the fanfare fades...............

    By Paul11011,
    • 17 replies
    • 3,345 views

  2. Aneroxic, is it an Issue?

    By GoldyGirl,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,699 views

  3. Anniversary Blood test anxiety

    By Fiddleman,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,856 views

  4. Another Laparoscopic Procedure

    By lalinda1236,
    • 2 replies
    • 660 views

  5. ANOTHER YEAR!

    By HealthyNewMe,
    • 3 replies
    • 760 views

  6. Antibiotics

    By MarieMarie,
    • 1 reply
    • 671 views

  7. Any experience with a Gastric Diverticulum?

    By Butterflyhigh,   
    • 0 replies
    • 3,342 views

  8. Any foods that still ( or recently ) make you sick ?

    By BriarRose,
    • 19 replies
    • 5,667 views

  9. Any Happy Bandsters Out There With 5 or More Years Of Banding?

    By NeenBand,
    • 29 replies
    • 5,803 views

  10. Any Teen Lapbanders

    By SweetMotivation,
    • 2 replies
    • 783 views

  11. Any WLS peeps from 2014 still around?

    By mi75,
    • 18 replies
    • 5,120 views

  12. Anyone brave enough to share skin pics

    By HYCIERRA,
    • 4 replies
    • 884 views

  13. Anyone Else Go Offtrack & Gain?

    By deedeemuffin,
    • 31 replies
    • 4,118 views

  14. Anyone else weary of advice from pre op or 3 months out?

    By Julie norton,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,809 views

  15. Anyone gone through menopause AFTER the surgery?

    By Strangefruit,
    • 17 replies
    • 9,837 views

  16. Anyone had a VSG revised to a RNY?

    By fullhandsfullheart,
    • 1 reply
    • 673 views

  17. Anyone have skin issues?

    By Bos123,
    • 2 replies
    • 773 views

  18. Anyone have to reboot and essentially start over?

    By titan05,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,101 views

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

    By ab123.,   
    • 17 replies
    • 6,280 views

  20. Anyone lose over 100 initially then gain back and recover to get back to goal weight? I need a process/schedule/recommendations please!

    By cmackpmp,
    • 5 replies
    • 963 views

  21. Anyone tried ecodrink for vitamins?

    By CowgirlJane,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,220 views

  22. Anyone with RNY take more then 3 years to get to goal?

    By goodnuff,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,412 views

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

    By McButterpants,
    • 61 replies
    • 7,197 views

  24. appetite weirdness

    By CowgirlJane,
    • 24 replies
    • 2,813 views

  25. April 2020 Vets Roll Call

    By mi75,
    • 8 replies
    • 3,378 views

  26. Are you happier now that you are thinner?

    By Terry Poperszky,
    • 43 replies
    • 4,557 views

  27. Are You On a "Diet" for the Rest of Your Life?

    By Dee_1111,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,058 views

  28. are you still getting bloodwork 3 plus years post op?

    By CowgirlJane,
    • 17 replies
    • 2,349 views

  29. are your support group meeting vets needs

    By hollmon,
    • 3 replies
    • 582 views

  30. Article about weight loss surgery/cosmetic surgery

    By suejersey,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,588 views

  31. As Of Today, I Am A *veteran*.

    By LipstickLady,
    • 29 replies
    • 1,849 views

  32. At 3+ years out, these are some of MY favorites...

    By LipstickLady,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,695 views

  33. At Home Birth?

    By Veronica.N,   
    • 0 replies
    • 971 views

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

    By Globetrotter,
    • 61 replies
    • 6,141 views

  35. attention Costco shoppers... some protein finds

    By CowgirlJane,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,994 views

  36. Awful experience with LAP-Band doc!

    By sbrick,
    • 2 replies
    • 888 views

  37. B12 supplementation

    By Butterthebean,
    • 32 replies
    • 4,511 views

  38. Baby Announcement

    By clk,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,663 views

  39. Back after 5 years... HELP!

    By BobbieND,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,830 views

  40. back for a little adjustment fill

    By Jack,
    • 6 replies
    • 835 views

  41. Back for support - nearly 7 years sleeved!

    By coops,
    • 50 replies
    • 11,114 views

  42. Back from my quarterly check up with GOOD news!

    By Jack,
    • 4 replies
    • 661 views

  43. Back on LBT... looking for support @ 5 yr bandaversary

    By CHI-Girl,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,415 views

  44. Back on Track

    By Sullie06,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,604 views

  45. back on track

    By goingfoit,
    • 2 replies
    • 609 views

  46. Back Pain?

    By windycitymom,
    • 1 reply
    • 790 views

  47. Back up out your nose when you lay down!?

    By WheelCrazy,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,095 views

  48. Bad Answers To Frequent Questions.....

    By gmanbat,
    • 16 replies
    • 2,121 views

  49. Band Prolapsed - should I do a second band?

    By DebbieZig,   
    • 4 replies
    • 1,050 views

  50. Band Removal

    By Kai-shek,
    • 2 replies
    • 774 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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