General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions

8,801 topics in this forum

1. 

   Bariatric Therapy

   By Pricilla, December 4, 2021
   • 14 replies
   • 2,091 views
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   • Smanky
   • December 8, 2021
2. 

   A little TMI

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   By drop the beat, January 12, 2019
   • 16 replies
   • 2,089 views
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   • Julie norton
   • February 21, 2019
3. 

   Post-Surgical Eating Avoidance FB Group

   By LumpySpacePrincess, June 12, 2014
   • 4 replies
   • 2,088 views
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   • Annek2014
   • December 30, 2015
4. 

   Gastric Sleeve and Long term success

   By Lara83, July 5, 2018
   • 7 replies
   • 2,087 views
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   • Lara83
   • July 15, 2018
5. 

   Depression

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   By bypassdoll, April 5, 2016
   • 16 replies
   • 2,085 views
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   • Odie
   • December 17, 2016
6. 

   When can I have toast again?

   By ColoradoCanuck, February 14, 2020
   • 13 replies
   • 2,083 views
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   • Lydarose
   • February 22, 2020
7. 

   weight regain after gastric bypass surgery

   By rlknight, April 22, 2020
   • 5 replies
   • 2,080 views
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   • rlknight
   • July 12, 2020
8. 

   20% Long-Term WL?

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   By songsmith, December 5, 2015
   • 24 replies
   • 2,080 views
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   • B-52
   • December 19, 2015
9. 

   Looks, Health, Mobility, Longevity.....Rank these motivations for surgery

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   By Creekimp13, July 25, 2018
   • 20 replies
   • 2,080 views
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   • nenes78
   • November 13, 2018
10. 

    What is the difference between the RNY and gastric bypass?

    By foxhound1214, March 24, 2016
    • 12 replies
    • 2,078 views
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    • jnt1
    • March 28, 2016
11. 

    Surgery is tomorrow and I think my anxiety has gone through the roof

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    By Jon_gets_skinny, April 16, 2019
    • 17 replies
    • 2,078 views
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    • VIKING 0424
    • April 26, 2019
12. 

    The Best and the Worst: Your Weight Loss Surgery NON-MEDICAL Experience

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    By Alex Brecher, February 8, 2016   

    • pre-op
    • post-op
    • (and 1 more)

      Tagged with:

      • pre-op
      • post-op
      • weight loss
    • 17 replies
    • 2,078 views
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    • NewSetOfCurves
    • February 9, 2016
13. 

    Slipping back to old habits - scared

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    By amandalp1021, October 26, 2018   

    • gastric sleeve
    • postop
    • (and 2 more)

      Tagged with:

      • gastric sleeve
      • postop
      • weightgain
      • help
    • 21 replies
    • 2,077 views
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    • madscientistmommy
    • November 5, 2018
14. 

    Please don't be disappointed

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    By TakingABreak, April 11, 2018
    • 21 replies
    • 2,077 views
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    • Sleeved36
    • April 19, 2018
15. 

    My liver enzymes are elevated?

    By Hiraeth, December 13, 2016
    • 7 replies
    • 2,072 views
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    • Hiraeth
    • December 19, 2016
16. 

    Then and Now

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    By GreenTealael, September 6, 2018
    • 15 replies
    • 2,070 views
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    • GreenTealael
    • September 11, 2018
17. 

    Ladies! - Swimsuits with a belly flap

    By Lilfootie, May 31, 2021
    • 10 replies
    • 2,068 views
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    • STLoser
    • June 3, 2021
18. 

    Who has done this alone with no support system?

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    By 18kDays, September 20, 2022
    • 19 replies
    • 2,068 views
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    • 18kDays
    • September 28, 2022
19. 

    Scale

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    By GivinItMyALL, October 4, 2020
    • 19 replies
    • 2,067 views
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    • GivinItMyALL
    • October 15, 2020
20. 

    New Friends?

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    By B-52, February 15, 2016
    • 19 replies
    • 2,067 views
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    • mngreeneyes
    • February 18, 2016
21. 

    wanting surgery

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    By pontiacgp, June 7, 2014
    • 26 replies
    • 2,066 views
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    • pontiacgp
    • January 24, 2015
22. 

    How much weight did you lose before surgery?

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    By lizonaplane, June 2, 2021
    • 16 replies
    • 2,065 views
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    • Edward12
    • July 1, 2021
23. 

    13 years out and gained back almost all

    By Jes, December 2, 2016
    • 10 replies
    • 2,064 views
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    • shedo82773
    • December 2, 2016
24. 

    Please help me figure out surgeries!

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    By Jessa4140, July 3, 2020
    • 19 replies
    • 2,062 views
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    • PollyEster
    • July 4, 2020
25. 

    BariatricPal Newsletter 01/31/2014

    By Alex Brecher, January 31, 2014
    • 0 replies
    • 2,061 views
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    • Alex Brecher
    • January 31, 2014
26. 

    Losing more than the expected 40-60% ?

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    By b_co, November 18, 2018   

    • diet
    • exercise
    • (and 2 more)

      Tagged with:

      • diet
      • exercise
      • goal weight
      • success stories
    • 24 replies
    • 2,060 views
    • 
    • b_co
    • November 24, 2018
27. 

    Watching videos of people eating

    By doobie31, June 16, 2022
    • 10 replies
    • 2,056 views
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    • doobie31
    • June 25, 2022
28. 

    When did you stop buying new clothes?

    By lussa, August 14, 2022
    • 13 replies
    • 2,056 views
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    • HeatherE
    • August 24, 2022
29. 

    PPIs (Prevacid/Prilosec/Nexium) Post RNY and VSG

    By FluffyChix, February 12, 2018
    • 7 replies
    • 2,055 views
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    • Beardman
    • February 21, 2018
30. 

    Sleeve vs Bypass, fighting my sweet tooth on preop diet

    By Knittychic, February 11, 2017
    • 4 replies
    • 2,055 views
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    • Knittychic
    • February 13, 2017
31. 

    Negative reactions from friends/family?

    By krystalrose219, October 7, 2016   

    • family
    • friends
    • (and 3 more)

      Tagged with:

      • family
      • friends
      • telling friends and family
      • young patient
      • pre-op
    • 14 replies
    • 2,053 views
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    • theantichick
    • October 10, 2016
32. 

    One last try. Has anyone used the insurance approval time as one last college try?

    By MeTooToo, November 19, 2020
    • 13 replies
    • 2,052 views
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    • Chantrella
    • December 5, 2020
33. 

    Average Calorie Intake Before 1st Fill

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    By ChristineXtreme, June 25, 2008
    • 21 replies
    • 2,051 views
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    • kamicola
    • July 2, 2008
34. 

    You're stuck all day and can't bring in your own food

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    By greensleeve, June 22, 2014
    • 20 replies
    • 2,049 views
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    • 2boysmommy
    • July 2, 2014
35. 

    Gaining weight with the lapband

    By Dune, November 13, 2010
    • 10 replies
    • 2,048 views
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    • Cocoabean
    • December 11, 2010
36. 

    My Weight Loss Journey: From 150 kg to 64 kg, and Now Back to 94 kg - Seeking Support and Advice

    By Seif_s88, March 22, 2023
    • 3 replies
    • 2,047 views
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    • Just G
    • May 25, 2023
37. 

    People post less about perfect

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    By BrighterSide, April 4, 2019
    • 18 replies
    • 2,047 views
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    • Carrot64
    • May 27, 2019
38. 

    Shopping List

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    By Shell88, November 20, 2014   

    • shopping
    • pre-op diet
    • (and 4 more)

      Tagged with:

      • shopping
      • pre-op diet
      • post-op diet
      • diet
      • surgery prep
      • list
    • 17 replies
    • 2,047 views
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    • BigGirlPanties
    • November 20, 2014
39. 

    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
40. 

    150 Pounds down!

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    By STLoser, May 21, 2021
    • 18 replies
    • 2,046 views
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    • lizonaplane
    • May 27, 2021
41. 

    Lap Band or Realize Band

    By julie.ann, October 10, 2008
    • 14 replies
    • 2,044 views
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    • mccookie
    • December 8, 2008
42. 

    Length of hospital stay

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    By Angeladarling, June 1, 2007
    • 15 replies
    • 2,044 views
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    • kland
    • June 16, 2007
43. 

    Aiysha

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    By Aiysha, March 30, 2019
    • 16 replies
    • 2,043 views
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    • Frustr8
    • June 8, 2019
44. 

    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
45. 

    HELP! Were/Are you a foodie pre-surgery (or post)? Husband very worried!

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    By You Are My Sunshine, May 14, 2021   

    • foodie
    • food lover
    • (and 3 more)

      Tagged with:

      • foodie
      • food lover
      • relationship issues
      • craft beer
      • eating
    • 19 replies
    • 2,042 views
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    • You Are My Sunshine
    • May 21, 2021
46. 

    600 pound life!

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    By magpie26, November 14, 2018   

    • tv
    • 25 replies
    • 2,042 views
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    • S@ssen@ch
    • December 8, 2018
47. 

    Food Game--Let's Dish!

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    By FluffyChix, January 10, 2018
    • 21 replies
    • 2,041 views
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    • FluffyChix
    • January 11, 2018
48. 

    Old photos..Now I'm questioning everything.

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    By Healthy_life2, June 18, 2016
    • 21 replies
    • 2,037 views
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    • MissB1982
    • July 1, 2016
49. 

    How much fill to hit your sweet spot?

    By Appmax54321, March 18, 2011
    • 4 replies
    • 2,036 views
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    • kll724
    • April 16, 2011
50. 

    Which Band - Realize or Allergan/Iname

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    By texasweb, November 13, 2008
    • 20 replies
    • 2,035 views
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    • HeatherO
    • November 25, 2008