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PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

Congratulations! You made a life-changing decision and are now benefiting from your new, positive lifestyle. Please share your Weight Loss Surgery success story with our community. You deserve to celebrate, and your story may make the difference in someone else's life.

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- Brand New Here
- By ShoppGirl
- 17 minutes ago
POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

This is the place to talk about post-op questions. Discuss recovery, the post-op Weight Loss Surgery diet progression, nutrition, complications, medical tests, and other Weight Loss Surgery issues.

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- Prégnant 11 months post op
- By lily06
- 20 hours ago
General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions

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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- DC area Patient Experience
- By ShoppGirl
- 14 minutes ago
GLP-1 & Other Weight Loss Medications (NEW!)

Explore GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Saxenda (semaglutide and liraglutide), as well as Mounjaro (tirzepatide), alongside other medications such as Contrave (naltrexone/bupropion), Qsymia (phentermine/topiramate), and Phentermine. This forum is your hub for discussing dosages, side effects, effectiveness, and integrating these medications into your we

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- UK Mounjaro friends!
- By summerseeker
- February 10
Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

In a gastric sleeve surgery or vertical sleeve gastrectomy (VSG), the surgeon removes most of your stomach and forms the rest into a tube-shaped sleeve from your throat to your small intestine. These forums are for sleevers, potential sleevers and revisional sleevers! Talk about the VSG diet, nutritional supplements, weight loss and sleeve complications.

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- Heartburn and hernia--time…
- By NeonRaven8919
- Tuesday at 02:21 PM
Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums

The Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) is restrictive and malabsorptive. You get a smaller stomach pouch, which attaches lower down your small intestine. In these forums, talk about dumping syndrome, nutrient deficiencies, weight loss, the bypass diet and complications. Forums are for pre-WLS patients and those already have the RYGB.

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- What Are Some Things That …
- By Kiryu
- 20 hours ago
LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

The adjustable gastric band (LAP-BAND) is a less invasive type of weight loss surgery that works through restricting your stomach size. Discuss LAP-BAND related topics such as fills, LAP-BAND diets, nutritional supplements, complications and band over bypass. Share your experiences and be supportive!

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- Loss of appetite past 65?
- By SpartanMaker
- March 3
Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)

Weight loss surgery revisions are typically performed because of weight regain, complications resulting from the weight loss surgery procedure, or a reversal of the procedure altogether.

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- EGD this week
- By learn2cook
- Tuesday at 08:10 PM
Food and Nutrition
This forum is for questions about food and nutrition before and after all types of weight loss surgeries. Check out the sub-forums to see if there is a more specific place for your post, to help people find information more easily.
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- Let's Talk Sweets! Yummyyy…
- By BlondePatriotInCDA
- March 5
Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story

This is the place to share your Weight Loss Surgery journey with other members. Please start your own thread to tell us more about yourself. Do you have weight loss surgery? Who was/is your surgeon? How much weight have you lost, what changes have you noticed, and what challenges have you overcome?

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- Had my consult 01/14/25
- By ShoppGirl
- January 20
Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories

Congratulations! You made a life-changing decision and are now benefiting from your new, positive lifestyle. Please share your Weight Loss Surgery success story with our community. You deserve to celebrate, and your story may make the difference in someone else's life.

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- New to the group!
- By Spinoza
- February 17
Fitness & Exercise

This forum is devoted to discussions, questions, and answers dealing with fitness and exercise, routines, habits, etc.

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- what would be the best wor…
- By kristieshannon
- March 5
Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals

This forum is the place to share your personal experiences and discuss surgery costs, length, and quality of hospital stays, surgeon recommendations, and anything else related to weight loss surgeons and hospitals. You can search our Weight Loss Surgeon Directory to find a local Bariatric Surgeon here.

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- Idaho BMI in Meridian area
- By lcmbsm21
- February 23
Insurance & Financing

This forum is for discussions related to weight loss surgery insurance coverage and financing options. Gain from learning from others’ experiences!

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- MultiCare WA - Carepayment…
- By knlong88
- February 21
Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery

A forum for discussing travel to Mexico to have Gastric Sleeve, Gastric Bypass or another type of Weight Loss Surgery, as well as for discussing self-pay for weight loss surgery.

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- ALO Bariatrics in Tijuana,…
- By Chatterboxdea
- January 7
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

Congratulations on achieving or approaching your goal weight! Are you thinking about skin removal, cosmetic, or reconstructive surgery? This is the forum dedicated to discussing tummy tucks, brachioplasty (arm lift), mastopexy (breast lift), and inner thigh lifts, and other cosmetic procedures after losing a lot of weight with weight loss surgery.

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- Plastics & Pregnancy
- By Bypass2Freedom
- 17 hours ago
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.

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- 25 years post sleeve.
- By SpartanMaker
- February 2
Rants & Raves

Want debate? Get it here. Gripe, complain, moan, fight, rant and rave. Enter at your own risk!

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- Report Your WINS ..What is…
- By AmberFL
- Tuesday at 10:09 PM
The Lounge

This forum is for general conversation, sharing interests, having a laugh or discussing anything not specifically related to Weight Loss Surgery surgery.

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- OOTD
- By Lilia_90
- March 3
The Gals' Room

This is a place for ladies to discuss everything from Weight Loss Surgery complications, diet, and concerns, to any other off-topic subjects.

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- Any 60+ gals?
- By Sophie7713
- February 20
Pregnancy with Weight Loss Surgery

This is the place for support for pregnant, trying-to-get-pregnant, and new parents after weight loss surgery. Share your tips and support here regarding breastfeeding, good nutrition, and taking care of yourself and your baby.

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- Introducing the BariatricP…
- By ShoppGirl
- October 11, 2024
The Guys’ Room

This is a place for men to discuss everything from Weight Loss Surgery complications, diet, and concerns, to any other off-topic subjects.

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- Gamers?
- By ~Niecy~
- February 24
Singles Forum

Looking for that special someone? Once you start on your weight loss surgery journey, everything from your lifestyle to your body to the way you think about yourself and the world changes. Here is a forum to meet other weight loss surgery singles who know what you’re going through and who are have the same health goals and lifestyle as you do. Have fun!

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- Talking About It
- By GreenTealael
- January 1
Other Types of Weight Loss Surgery & Procedures
The Gastric Plication (sleeve plication or greater curvature plication), Duodenal Switch (DS), Mini Gastric Bypass (MGB), Gastric Balloon (intragastric balloon), and other Endolumenal Bariatric procedures are also options for treating obesity. This is where you can talk about these weight loss surgeries and procedures. Share your experiences and ask questions in these forums!
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- Any luck with insurance co…
- By Nikki_p
- February 17
Weight Loss Surgery Magazine

Weight Loss Surgery Magazine is an online publication made up of informative articles written by weight loss professionals who have experience with weight loss surgery.

WLS Magazine covers many aspects of weight loss surgery and is written by health professionals from across the healthcare spectrum, including: Physicians/Surgeons, Dietitians/Nutritionists, Health & Wellness Experts, Psychologists, Life Coaches and Others who are at the forefront in the fight against obesity.

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- Premier Protein – Not Prem…
- By Moonbeam510
- February 5
Website Assistance & Suggestions

Technical questions? Comments about BariatricPal? We welcome feedback and suggestions on any aspect of BariatricPal.com. This is also the place to visit for updates about new features and updates.

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- ? About status updates
- By ShoppGirl
- July 2, 2024

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- buildabetteranna
  
  over 20 lbs down since4 the pre surgery diet and surgery on the 14th
  
  February 24 · 1 reply
  1. Selina333
    
    Yay!! Congrats. I know how good that feels. 🤩
    
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- Jenopolis
  
  Had a sleeve in 2017, lost over 100 pounds. Had a DS surgery this year (2025) for more sustainable weight loss. 🤞
  
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- buildabetteranna
  
  The 14th was my day. I am home and recovery is going pretty smooth. They even let me walk out of the hospital. Picture of me in recovery curtesy of my boyfriend lol.
  
  February 17 · 3 replies
  1. DaisyChainOz
    
    Glad it went well!! Wishing you a speedy recovery and wonderful success!! 🤗
    
    February 19
  2. buildabetteranna
    
    Thank you ❤️
    
    February 21
  3. Selina333
    
    Neat you have a pic of this day! I was sooo happy to get my surgery. It was well worth it! And I'm not even near my goal. I had surgery Dec. 2!
    
    March 1
- Alisa_S
  
  Bought a treadmill and some 5 lb weights. Time to get off my butt and get moving!
  
  January 20 · 1 reply
  1. DaisyChainOz
    
    That's a great choice! 😊
    
    January 21
- DaisyChainOz
  
  Surgery done! Really looking forward to the next chapter 🥳😁
  
  January 16 · 3 replies
  1. GreenTealael
    
    Congratulations!!🎉
    
    January 16
  2. Bugzy46
    
    Congrats
    
    January 19
  3. Alisa_S
    
    Fantastic! Best of luck to you & I hope you're healing nicely & not having much pain!🙏
    
    January 20
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