General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions

8,801 topics in this forum

1. 

   Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy (VSG) vs Gastric Bypass (GB)

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   By docbree, August 12, 2014   

   • RA
   • GERD
   • 18 replies
   • 3,149 views
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   • Jolisue
   • September 6, 2014
2. 

   Family Ties Band Together?

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   By winner, October 8, 2006
   • 18 replies
   • 2,640 views
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   • StephC
   • November 26, 2006
3. 

   Can you choose your goal weight or does it choose you?

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   By nolongerhere, November 30, 2014
   • 18 replies
   • 1,531 views
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   • gamergirl
   • December 13, 2014
4. 

   Worried about dumping syndrome with gastric bypass....advice...thoughts?

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   By lanaml2015, May 22, 2015
   • 18 replies
   • 1,175 views
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   • gigito2
   • May 30, 2015
5. 

   Not quite 2 weeks post-op and stalled?!

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   By kndoster, March 8, 2015
   • 18 replies
   • 2,991 views
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   • ciprina_rey
   • November 26, 2017
6. 

   Drinking wine

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   By imaginegirl, February 22, 2020   

   • alcohol
   • 18 replies
   • 2,276 views
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   • imaginegirl
   • March 10, 2020
7. 

   I generally mind my own business when I meet a very obese person

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   By CowgirlJane, April 2, 2015
   • 18 replies
   • 1,960 views
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   • MichiganChic
   • April 3, 2015
8. 

   CA - San Fernando valley and Los Angeles

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   By alene, April 3, 2014
   • 18 replies
   • 3,658 views
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   • sherlocked7437
   • May 5, 2018
9. 

   Ladies Clothes Up for Cheap! SZ 18-22

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   By MoreganK, January 3, 2013   

   • clothes
   • 18 replies
   • 2,047 views
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   • Alley1016
   • March 12, 2013
10. 

    Reminders of why I want to do this surgery

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    By NeonRaven8919, August 13, 2024
    • 18 replies
    • 2,029 views
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    • NeonRaven8919
    • August 17, 2024
11. 

    Counting weight loss from pre-op vs. Post-op

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    By Whogoesthere, September 7, 2017
    • 18 replies
    • 2,043 views
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    • PrayingForWeightLoss
    • September 18, 2017
12. 

    Does Size Matter?

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    By enjoylife, March 7, 2008
    • 18 replies
    • 2,181 views
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    • Angelyco
    • March 11, 2008
13. 

    I hate Zales commercials

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    By Jazzzyjay, December 15, 2016
    • 18 replies
    • 1,355 views
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    • reree6898
    • December 16, 2016
14. 

    Almost 7 weeks post op and already failed

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    By NeonRaven8919, November 19, 2024
    • 18 replies
    • 1,827 views
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    • AndreaJD
    • November 22, 2024
15. 

    NSVs - the little things that make you sooooo happy!

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    By Djmohr, August 1, 2015   

    • NSVs
    • 18 replies
    • 1,359 views
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    • Djmohr
    • August 3, 2015
16. 

    Anyone from NYC getting sleeved December 12

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    By sunsetsue, December 3, 2016
    • 18 replies
    • 1,252 views
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    • Yardsleever
    • December 14, 2016
17. 

    The Struggle is REAL

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    By hanbanan27, December 21, 2016
    • 18 replies
    • 1,656 views
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    • Cindi_Augustine
    • February 18, 2017
18. 

    New to this site

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    By Niki15, July 14, 2015
    • 18 replies
    • 689 views
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    • Niki15
    • July 30, 2015
19. 

    Decisions, Decisions... RNY or DS?

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    By patrice1, December 9, 2013   

    • Duodenal Switch
    • Roux en Y
    • (and 2 more)

      Tagged with:

      • Duodenal Switch
      • Roux en Y
      • RNY
      • DS
    • 18 replies
    • 3,098 views
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    • moonlitestarbrite
    • January 2, 2014
20. 

    My dad and his wife....

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    By choosehope, August 23, 2015
    • 18 replies
    • 1,153 views
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    • newmebithebypass
    • September 14, 2015
21. 

    Can't Decide About Surgery!

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    By j16, January 16, 2016
    • 18 replies
    • 1,660 views
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    • NikkiDoc
    • January 21, 2016
22. 

    Vitamins

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    By Lisalisa5m, February 28, 2018
    • 18 replies
    • 1,559 views
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    • FluffyChix
    • March 8, 2018
23. 

    Increased Sex Drive, better orgasms?

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    By Creekimp13, April 6, 2018   

    • got my mojo back
    • kaboom
    • (and 1 more)

      Tagged with:

      • got my mojo back
      • kaboom
      • fireworks after forty
    • 17 replies
    • 2,099 views
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    • Frustr8
    • April 17, 2018
24. 

    My Head Hunger Rant

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    By Creekimp13, January 15, 2018
    • 17 replies
    • 1,884 views
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    • SampTheChamp
    • January 17, 2018
25. 

    In need of Size 20 Capris - will pay!

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    By nicksmommy, June 3, 2016
    • 17 replies
    • 1,934 views
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    • LaffeyTaffey
    • June 5, 2016
26. 

    Does weight loss start slowing down the more you lose weight?

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    By april042019, August 25, 2019
    • 17 replies
    • 1,511 views
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    • jasmineinmymind
    • August 31, 2019
27. 

    I feel so moody! What's up ?!!

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    By Caring for 1 kidney, June 25, 2017
    • 17 replies
    • 2,137 views
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    • TBH183
    • July 1, 2017
28. 

    Epic NSV - even all these years out it was boost

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    By CowgirlJane, July 6, 2015
    • 17 replies
    • 1,574 views
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    • borg/assimilated
    • July 24, 2015
29. 

    Will my life change forever? scared to death...

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    By LighterSmarter, June 11, 2014   

    • sleeve
    • aceves
    • (and 2 more)

      Tagged with:

      • sleeve
      • aceves
      • food
      • pre-op
    • 17 replies
    • 3,254 views
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    • LighterSmarter
    • June 12, 2014
30. 

    Bypass or Lap band

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    By redwings fan, July 12, 2014
    • 17 replies
    • 1,597 views
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    • CowgirlJane
    • July 17, 2014
31. 

    What NSVs are you looking forward to?

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    By Deehovey, July 15, 2016
    • 17 replies
    • 1,630 views
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    • britb43
    • July 21, 2016
32. 

    When Did You First Know You Were Fat?

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    By melyssafaye, March 19, 2016
    • 17 replies
    • 1,249 views
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    • Healthy_life2
    • March 20, 2016
33. 

    this is the scary part

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    By gowalking, June 5, 2015
    • 17 replies
    • 1,291 views
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    • Julie norton
    • June 17, 2015
34. 

    not losing very fast

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    By jtickle, August 2, 2014
    • 17 replies
    • 1,677 views
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    • VSGAnn2014
    • September 12, 2014
35. 

    What do I tell my son?

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    By kiwij, May 16, 2016
    • 17 replies
    • 2,817 views
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    • Wolfgirl78
    • May 17, 2016
36. 

    NSAIDs

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    By Briswife15, May 18, 2018
    • 17 replies
    • 2,007 views
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    • BlueBongo
    • June 7, 2018
37. 

    The honest truth about saggy skin post surgery

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    By bangbangbarbie, December 11, 2014
    • 17 replies
    • 1,645 views
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    • AvaFern
    • December 14, 2014
38. 

    Unrealistic expectations?

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    By New Me 31317, May 3, 2017
    • 17 replies
    • 1,524 views
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    • teacupnosaucer
    • May 10, 2017
39. 

    We're all getting fatter..wait what?

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    By Malcy, December 22, 2018
    • 17 replies
    • 1,440 views
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    • Malcy
    • December 24, 2018
40. 

    What to expect out of spouse before and after surgery?

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    By ShannaH, September 23, 2018   

    • Spouse
    • Sleeve
    • (and 4 more)

      Tagged with:

      • Spouse
      • Sleeve
      • Relationship
      • Marriage
      • Support
      • Fast food
    • 17 replies
    • 2,263 views
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    • Bryn910
    • September 26, 2018
41. 

    First time experiencing unusual weight gain since WLS

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    By omrhsn, April 30, 2023
    • 17 replies
    • 2,011 views
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    • omrhsn
    • May 15, 2023
42. 

    Does this seem right?

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    By New Me 31317, April 11, 2017
    • 17 replies
    • 1,983 views
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    • Berry78
    • April 29, 2017
43. 

    How much calcium??

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    By SleeveToBypass2023, April 23, 2022
    • 17 replies
    • 3,223 views
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    • ShoppGirl
    • June 13, 2022
44. 

    Switching surgeons after today's visit... Very discouraged

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    By luvhermitcrabs, September 18, 2015
    • 17 replies
    • 1,267 views
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    • BLERDgirl
    • September 28, 2015
45. 

    What Does Valentine’s Day Mean to You?

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    By Alex Brecher, February 10, 2015   

    • Valentine’s Day
    • Valentine
    • (and 1 more)

      Tagged with:

      • Valentine’s Day
      • Valentine
      • Valentines
    • 17 replies
    • 3,415 views
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    • CStoned
    • February 14, 2017
46. 

    Weight loss surgery advice needed

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    By nicole2592, September 24, 2018   

    • mexico
    • united states
    • (and 2 more)

      Tagged with:

      • mexico
      • united states
      • gastric sleeve
      • traveling alone
    • 17 replies
    • 1,559 views
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    • insta_adventurer
    • October 7, 2018
47. 

    IM IN A STALL, but im ok...

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    By JAKE H, November 12, 2019
    • 17 replies
    • 1,676 views
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    • Brent701
    • November 18, 2019
48. 

    Telling my daughter...

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    By debd80, July 15, 2016
    • 17 replies
    • 2,278 views
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    • HorsecollarMinnie
    • August 30, 2016
49. 

    MyFitnessPal vs. Baritastic

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    By lizonaplane, May 10, 2021
    • 17 replies
    • 7,405 views
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    • Bari_KS
    • February 28, 2022
50. 

    Physical Hunger

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    By disp4so, June 28, 2010
    • 17 replies
    • 2,179 views
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    • JillianMarie
    • July 4, 2010