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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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  1. 10 CC band- How many CCs to get restriction?

    By Leona06,
    • 86 replies
    • 15,613 views

  2. Do you consider Subway? to be fast food?

    By btrieger,
    • 17 replies
    • 3,174 views

  3. Did you do a barium swallow after surgery?

    By Anwyn,
    • 54 replies
    • 6,563 views

  4. Tampons or Pads.

    By Froggi,
    • 119 replies
    • 15,023 views

  5. Coke drinking poll

    By K@t,
    • 156 replies
    • 22,035 views

  6. who supports right to choose

    By 396power,
    • 4,975 replies
    • 278,995 views

  7. Do you believe in a god or gods?

    By btrieger,
    • 271 replies
    • 23,300 views

  8. Gall bladder and gallstones

    By aprilbell77,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,127 views

  9. ? about Cookie Cutter Nutrition

    By hrtgoeson,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,264 views

  10. Steven, from So Cal/Post op 4 weeks, 35 lbs...

    By Mr180,
    • 0 replies
    • 552 views

  11. Cruise Help!

    By tamboo,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,245 views

  12. Health Care

    By TN_girl21,
    • 1,502 replies
    • 86,121 views

  13. Do you burp more now that you are banded? (non-productive, just air)

    By dustout,
    • 194 replies
    • 39,997 views

  14. Quality of life after sleeve

    By 4romatl,
    • 63 replies
    • 12,540 views

  15. Pills and Supplements

    By princess_n_thep,
    • 52 replies
    • 8,274 views

  16. guys clothes

    By tbtroy78,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,167 views

  17. How Many Pounds Did You Lose 1st Month?

    By ovahkummer,
    • 22 replies
    • 6,507 views

  18. Nothing to do with Band, but need INPUT desparately

    By mom2girls,
    • 25 replies
    • 3,165 views

  19. Canadians Only Please! - Do you take your shoes off?

    By argon,
    • 57 replies
    • 9,640 views

  20. How many calories do you eat daily to lose weight?

    By littlefroggy,
    • 44 replies
    • 12,087 views

  21. So what are you, Conservative or Liberal ?

    By Chris_NJ,
    • 29 replies
    • 3,349 views

  22. do you get a numbing agent before a fill?

    By Cleo's Mom,
    • 42 replies
    • 3,252 views

  23. When did you feel RESTRICTION!!!

    By losethemess,
    • 0 replies
    • 583 views

  24. Swelly Belly

    By Sue Magoo,
    • 5 replies
    • 958 views

  25. saggy boobs... will they bounce back?

    By Babe,
    • 24 replies
    • 5,739 views

  26. Do you only eat three meals a day?

    By lauragshsu,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,778 views

  27. How much weight did you lose in the first month?

    By Brandy~,
    • 74 replies
    • 23,965 views

  28. How much weight did you lose up to your 1st bandiversary?

    By PharmaGirl,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,162 views

  29. How long have you had your band and are you still happy?

    By Beka,
    • 133 replies
    • 25,163 views

  30. Do you douche?

    By Carrie_C,
    • 53 replies
    • 9,937 views

  31. Best Exercise DVD

    By breezy,
    • 11 replies
    • 2,107 views

  32. THROWING UP and freaking out.....

    By Jenna22,
    • 15 replies
    • 2,801 views

  33. Did you tell anyone you were having surgery?

    By losethemess,
    • 35 replies
    • 3,272 views

  34. Be Honest....

    By WASaBubbleButt,
    • 126 replies
    • 19,631 views

  35. My motivation: leather pants!!

    By ardelia,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,530 views

  36. How long until your first fill?

    By iJenny,
    • 3 replies
    • 862 views

  37. Post-op: How long until you progressed to solid food?

    By Constance,
    • 91 replies
    • 13,541 views

  38. which name do you like better?

    By Fluffy Jen,
    • 9 replies
    • 2,373 views

  39. Physical Hunger

    By disp4so,
    • 17 replies
    • 2,196 views

  40. I need size 14 or XL...yay!

    By SamieTeacher,
    • 0 replies
    • 935 views

  41. When did you stall?

    By SParkle,
    • 26 replies
    • 2,737 views

  42. Beginning to consider thinking about....

    By Waddlingduck,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,906 views

  43. Physical Hunger

    By disp4so,
    • 2 replies
    • 748 views

  44. Would You do it again?

    By purplegirl1818,
    • 6 replies
    • 2,772 views

  45. March 2010 only please

    By btrieger,
    • 32 replies
    • 4,713 views

  46. Bandster support for us Heathens/Pagans

    By synicalchick,
    • 262 replies
    • 21,631 views

  47. Did you cheat on Pre-Op diet?!!

    By milton5a,
    • 34 replies
    • 8,036 views

  48. The last time I was this size, I was....

    By LeighaMason,
    • 25 replies
    • 2,849 views

  49. Poll: POLL: how much fill in a 14cc band?

    By lisaluvsgreys,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,563 views

  50. How long have you been banded - Poll

    By HAL380,
    • 39 replies
    • 4,768 views

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    • buildabetteranna

      buildabetteranna

      over 20 lbs down since4 the pre surgery diet and surgery on the 14th
      · 1 reply
      1. Selina333

        Selina333

        Yay!! Congrats. I know how good that feels. 🤩

    • Jenopolis

      Jenopolis

      Had a sleeve in 2017, lost over 100 pounds. Had a DS surgery this year (2025) for more sustainable weight loss. 🤞
      · 0 replies
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    • buildabetteranna

      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. 

      · 3 replies
      1. DaisyChainOz

        DaisyChainOz

        Glad it went well!! Wishing you a speedy recovery and wonderful success!! 🤗

      2. buildabetteranna

        buildabetteranna

        Thank you ❤️

      3. Selina333

        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!

    • Alisa_S

      Alisa_S

      Bought a treadmill and some 5 lb weights. Time to get off my butt and get moving!
      · 1 reply
      1. DaisyChainOz

        DaisyChainOz

        That's a great choice! 😊

    • DaisyChainOz

      DaisyChainOz

      Surgery done!  Really looking forward to the next chapter 🥳😁
      · 3 replies
      1. GreenTealael

        GreenTealael

        Congratulations!!🎉

      2. Bugzy46

        Bugzy46

        Congrats

      3. Alisa_S

        Alisa_S

        Fantastic! Best of luck to you & I hope you're healing nicely & not having much pain!🙏

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