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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. Daily food journal

    By sassysleever76,
    • 0 replies
    • 457 views

  2. June surgery

    By rdsesq01,
    • 2 replies
    • 469 views

  3. Hello all...I just joined today

    By D.Grant,
    • 6 replies
    • 563 views

  4. Carb cycling

    By bright_horizons,
    • 7 replies
    • 753 views

  5. Too fat to be a bone marrow donor​​​​​​​

    By Born in Missouri,   
    • 6 replies
    • 893 views

  6. Iron & Calcium

    By KCgirl061,
    • 9 replies
    • 858 views

  7. 5 Weeks post-op, what can I do to stave off hair loss?

    By Russ D,   
    • 4 replies
    • 619 views

  8. Best Smart Scale (prefer body composition measurements also)

    By TansMakingItHappen,
    • 9 replies
    • 741 views

  9. Hernia?

    By Swanton_Bomb,
    • 0 replies
    • 530 views

  10. How Much Does BMR Drop After surgery

    By wwboy,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,128 views

  11. Patches

    By margalit,   
    • 8 replies
    • 945 views

  12. Weight Gain 1 Year After Sleeve depressed not enough weight loss

    By shalove,
    • 9 replies
    • 925 views

  13. Any losers in the Twin Cities Minnesota area?

    By Ihave6kids,   
    • 2 replies
    • 605 views

  14. Article for excess skin

    By TakingABreak,
    • 0 replies
    • 723 views

  15. Which Procedure is Right for Me

    By SteveT74,   
    • 9 replies
    • 889 views

  16. Scar Therapy - get Mederma for FREE now!

    By Little Kansas Kitty,
    • 7 replies
    • 705 views

  17. Biotin & Hypothyroidism

    By mistynhines,
    • 4 replies
    • 776 views

  18. Thiamine (B1) deficiency in sleeve gastrectomy despite fewer malabsorption issues than gastric bypass

    By Born in Missouri,   
    • 3 replies
    • 1,218 views

  19. The difference between healing and infected surgical wounds

    By Born in Missouri,   
    • 1 reply
    • 563 views

  20. Pre Op diet and tv

    By Chrisb428,
    • 10 replies
    • 662 views

  21. 2018 Study: Weight loss surgery linked to better job prospects

    By Born in Missouri,   
    • 3 replies
    • 754 views

  22. The Best Bathroom Odor Eliminator Drops & Sprays

    By Alex Brecher,
    • 2 replies
    • 555 views

  23. Why bariatric surgery wait times have nearly doubled in 10 years...

    By Born in Missouri,   
    • 8 replies
    • 864 views

  24. Psoriasis, any improvement?

    By melsabells,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,005 views

  25. Reconsidering Goal Weight

    By sillykitty,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,814 views

  26. 2018 Study: bariatric surgery only partially improves gut microbe diversity

    By Born in Missouri,   
    • 20 replies
    • 2,371 views

  27. I'm breaking off my love affair

    By Born in Missouri,
    • 6 replies
    • 918 views

  28. 4 years post op and can’t lose a pound

    By BriWLS,   
    • 40 replies
    • 3,063 views

  29. Air Fryer...Convince Me?

    By AEdoesRnY,   
    • 8 replies
    • 909 views

  30. Should weight matter in a relationship?

    By Numbheart,
    • 38 replies
    • 3,352 views

  31. Anyone else having Bypass, Hiatal Hernia, Umbilical Hernia Combo?

    By Naughty Glitter Goddess,   
    • 3 replies
    • 534 views

  32. Very New

    By Nic C,
    • 24 replies
    • 1,694 views

  33. Going for try #2 after the surgeon saving my life once already

    By Gatorkc,
    • 6 replies
    • 861 views

  34. Cancer

    By James Marusek,   
    • 20 replies
    • 2,601 views

  35. Favorite Cookbooks (and recipe websites)?

    By AEdoesRnY,   
    • 5 replies
    • 688 views

  36. Considering stage Questions

    By Medowsweet,
    • 8 replies
    • 741 views

  37. Obese since early childhood

    By Medowsweet,
    • 4 replies
    • 617 views

  38. Missing Food

    By angiemomma756,
    • 14 replies
    • 790 views

  39. Consultation - questions that should be asked?

    By mrswifey2008,
    • 22 replies
    • 3,307 views

  40. Article - (So Unfair!)

    By sillykitty,
    • 3 replies
    • 584 views

  41. Altered Taste

    By Swanton_Bomb,
    • 7 replies
    • 750 views

  42. Pain on surface

    By PopsFury,
    • 1 reply
    • 415 views

  43. PROTEIN ABSORPTION MYTH: can a person only absorb so much protein in, say, one hour?

    By Born in Missouri,   
    • 20 replies
    • 2,943 views

  44. 8 months po

    By ewilliams4491,   
    • 7 replies
    • 735 views

  45. Yay!! My NSV!

    By Krista27,
    • 4 replies
    • 508 views

  46. Victory Dance - pinch me

    By BostonWLKC,
    • 7 replies
    • 663 views

  47. Ride needed August 1st in Salt Lake City

    By macadamia,   
    • 30 replies
    • 2,277 views

  48. The first poo

    By ashley1185,
    • 26 replies
    • 2,572 views

  49. Starting to Freak Out (Hair)

    By Swanton_Bomb,
    • 7 replies
    • 793 views

  50. Amazing Milestone

    By BostonWLKC,
    • 6 replies
    • 603 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. 🤞
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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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