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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. Celebrating 100 Pre-Op!

    By KimA-GA,
    • 17 replies
    • 1,668 views

  2. Gastric Sleevr Vs. Bypass

    By NYCGirl9269,
    • 80 replies
    • 11,148 views

  3. Head hunger.

    By sweetsmith78,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,355 views

  4. The Dreaded Plateau

    By doobie31,
    • 3 replies
    • 933 views

  5. What made you decide to have a WLS?

    By omrhsn,
    • 50 replies
    • 4,968 views

  6. Type 2 db, apnea, high cholesterol - BMI 28 - is surgery an option?

    By dandwms,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,314 views

  7. AFTER 30 YEARS -- NEW GUIDELINES FOR WEIGHT-LOSS SURGERY

    By Alex Brecher,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,206 views

  8. Conflicting Body Images?

    By SpartanMaker,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,122 views

  9. Spices (not heat) post op

    By KimA-GA,
    • 16 replies
    • 1,447 views

  10. Swollen Stomach

    By DeeDee90,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,280 views

  11. Looking for surgery date twins 11/29/22!

    By Lily D,
    • 2 replies
    • 831 views

  12. Baby Spoons

    By KimA-GA,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,168 views

  13. How do you feel when you see old photo of yourself before WLS

    By omrhsn,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,082 views

  14. C.D.C

    By sweetsmith78,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,184 views

  15. Frustration

    By sweetsmith78,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,081 views

  16. Vitamins required or not?

    By sweetsmith78,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,076 views

  17. what did it feel like when you ate?

    By KimA-GA,   
    • 10 replies
    • 1,140 views

  18. New to WLS but not dieting.

    By Getfitasamother,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,070 views

  19. Crazy and Sad Realizations

    By loli_lotus,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,517 views

  20. Sleeve or Bypass Regrets?

    By maintenanceman,
    • 21 replies
    • 3,310 views

  21. Fluid Temp

    By Old Salt,
    • 4 replies
    • 876 views

  22. Weight loss goals

    By Erin18,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,029 views

  23. New Job, New Insurance, No More WLS Coverage :(

    By SymphonyOfDreams,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,191 views

  24. October Surgery

    By SouthernBariatricBaddie,   
    • 0 replies
    • 686 views

  25. how did you create a goal weight?

    By KimA-GA,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,258 views

  26. Clothing subscription services?

    By KimA-GA,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,338 views

  27. Slimband removal

    By Lauren Stevens,   
    • 1 reply
    • 1,560 views

  28. How did you reward yourself for losing weight?

    By omrhsn,
    • 42 replies
    • 4,017 views

  29. Feeling discouraged

    By STLoser,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,070 views

  30. Who has done this alone with no support system?

    By 18kDays,
    • 19 replies
    • 2,019 views

  31. Activities with Partner after surgery

    By Foxfire,   
    • 7 replies
    • 1,281 views

  32. New here, 3yrs post op, hoping to connect w others who are struggling nutrionally

    By AnneMc,   
    • 8 replies
    • 1,508 views

  33. Post Surgery Dreams

    By daynuhlicious,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,684 views

  34. Pre-Approval expiration time - delaying surgery

    By Manda32830,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,159 views

  35. Anyone with a lower BMI get weight loss surgery to reduce comorbidities?

    By Barihopeful,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,264 views

  36. Surgery date postponed due to my PCP . Heartbroken

    By lindajlue,
    • 22 replies
    • 1,835 views

  37. Get ready to blossom

    By IrishKatieKat,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,472 views

  38. Celebrations after Surgery

    By KimA-GA,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,190 views

  39. Any September Sleeve buddies out there

    By TanyaF,
    • 1 reply
    • 668 views

  40. Swollen Feet?

    By suzecate,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,180 views

  41. Reintroducing Alcohol (a surgeon’s perspective)

    By GreenTealael,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,196 views

  42. Vegetarian saying no to keto diet

    By imaginegirl,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,650 views

  43. Shakes- coffee flavors

    By ShoppGirl,
    • 2 replies
    • 783 views

  44. Six Sources of Behavior Change

    By SpartanMaker,
    • 0 replies
    • 984 views

  45. keto practice time success

    By KimA-GA,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,116 views

  46. Was Just told not a good candidate for surgery by nutritionist

    By SymphonyOfDreams,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,420 views

  47. where did you loose weight first?

    By KimA-GA,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,023 views

  48. New Here, Think I was Born Obese (my poor mom!)

    By SymphonyOfDreams,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,190 views

  49. NobiX - Minimally Invasive Alternative to Gastric Bypass

    By I♡BypassedMyPhatAss♡,
    • 2 replies
    • 881 views

  50. Sipping broth

    By KimA-GA,
    • 3 replies
    • 972 views

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    • cryoder22

      cryoder22

      Day 1 of pre-op liquid diet (3 weeks) and I'm having a hard time already. I feel hungry and just want to eat. I got the protein and supplements recommend by my program and having a hard time getting 1 down. My doctor / nutritionist has me on the following:
      1 protein shake (bariatric advantage chocolate) with 8 oz of fat free milk 1 snack = 1 unjury protein shake (root beer) 1 protein shake (bariatric advantage orange cream) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein bar 1 protein shake (bariatric advantace orange cream or chocolate) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein soup (chicken) 3 servings of sugar free jello and popsicles throughout the day. 64 oz of water (I have flavor packets). Hot tea and coffee with splenda has been approved as well. Does anyone recommend anything for the next 3 weeks?
      · 1 reply
      1. NickelChip

        NickelChip

        All I can tell you is that for me, it got easier after the first week. The hunger pains got less intense and I kind of got used to it and gave up torturing myself by thinking about food. But if you can, get anything tempting out of the house and avoid being around people who are eating. I sent my kids to my parents' house for two weeks so I wouldn't have to prepare meals I couldn't eat. After surgery, the hunger was totally gone.

    • buildabetteranna

      buildabetteranna

      I have my final approval from my insurance, only thing holding up things is one last x-ray needed, which I have scheduled for the fourth of next month, which is my birthday.

      · 0 replies
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    • BetterLeah

      BetterLeah

      Woohoo! I have 7 more days till surgery, So far I am already down a total of 20lbs since I started this journey. 
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        NeonRaven8919

        Well done! I'm 9 days away from surgery! Keep us updated!

    • Ladiva04

      Ladiva04

      Hello,
      I had my surgery on the 25th of June of this year. Starting off at 117 kilos.😒
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        NeonRaven8919

        Congrats on the surgery!

    • Sandra Austin Tx

      Sandra Austin Tx

      I’m 6 days post op as of today. I had the gastric bypass 
      · 0 replies
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