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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. Worst month of my life

    By annabreke84,
    • 5 replies
    • 747 views

  2. Feeling Surreal

    By jenmcd623,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,339 views

  3. Gotta Get Off the RNY vs. Sleeve Seesaw: Heads or Tails, help me out!

    By gina171,
    • 40 replies
    • 2,781 views

  4. What advice did you get at 1 year or annual checkup?

    By tiredmama,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,659 views

  5. Emotional Rollercoaster( can you become bipolar) after surgery.

    By Jess3/25/16,
    • 51 replies
    • 3,482 views

  6. WLS and Nexplanon (or any other BC)

    By jea(n__n)ette,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,438 views

  7. What Is the Most Surprising Benefit of Weight Loss Surgery?

    By Alex Brecher,   
    • 15 replies
    • 2,210 views

  8. Pain Scale

    By Snowbutterfly,   
    • 22 replies
    • 2,428 views

  9. PASSED!

    By HanSolo1977,
    • 5 replies
    • 579 views

  10. Reminder: BariatricPal Is a Supportive Environment!

    By Alex Brecher,   
    • 7 replies
    • 966 views

  11. Foodsaver Vacuum Sealer?

    By gina171,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,141 views

  12. Conflicting info - losing/gaining weight before surgery

    By WitchySar,
    • 17 replies
    • 1,519 views

  13. Question for fellow nurses/hospital staff.

    By CardinalsGirl,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,039 views

  14. New! Having my first appt on Wednesday.

    By FindingMyself13,
    • 2 replies
    • 489 views

  15. Slider foods?

    By leebick,
    • 3 replies
    • 618 views

  16. 8-10% regain?

    By j16,
    • 4 replies
    • 664 views

  17. Soups with protein?

    By tpasun,
    • 9 replies
    • 696 views

  18. Has Pure Protein changes their formula?

    By Icantbelieveit,
    • 3 replies
    • 783 views

  19. Size 2? Are you kidding me?

    By Jean McMillan,
    • 6 replies
    • 967 views

  20. My fitness pal- premium...worth it?

    By jersey0601,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,345 views

  21. Stretched Pouch

    By rblakely63,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,531 views

  22. Cannot decide what to do.

    By achelln,
    • 3 replies
    • 558 views

  23. When Does the First One Happen {I'm Scared}

    By Beck90,
    • 35 replies
    • 4,464 views

  24. Calling tomorrow

    By WitchySar,
    • 23 replies
    • 1,866 views

  25. Had 1st appointment with Surgeon Today

    By ZollDoll,
    • 9 replies
    • 590 views

  26. Hello!

    By Essence46,
    • 3 replies
    • 463 views

  27. My story for those on their journey...

    By now2children,
    • 2 replies
    • 660 views

  28. Psych Eval....Done! 6-month wait per insurance rule....HELL NO!

    By gina171,
    • 4 replies
    • 484 views

  29. Anyone had sleeve then had to revise to bypass

    By Heidi.E,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,360 views

  30. Celebrate Progress

    By Inner Surfer Girl,
    • 8 replies
    • 690 views

  31. Depression after Wls? Will sris help?

    By melyssafaye,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,132 views

  32. Waiting period between surgeries

    By numeby2017,
    • 18 replies
    • 1,497 views

  33. Cold!

    By Steph~L~16,
    • 18 replies
    • 2,351 views

  34. What Are Your Summer Plans?

    By Alex Brecher,   
    • 19 replies
    • 1,592 views

  35. 5 weeks til 1st Surgeon Appt....how to get a head start?

    By gina171,
    • 4 replies
    • 669 views

  36. Posterior Tibialitis - ankle owie

    By songsmith,   
    • 2 replies
    • 734 views

  37. CO - Colorado Springs Area

    By decemberroses,
    • 11 replies
    • 2,035 views

  38. Pre-op goals

    By jennmonterrozo,
    • 8 replies
    • 939 views

  39. Exercise Evaluation

    By charmming,
    • 9 replies
    • 601 views

  40. The over 40 crowd

    By jersey0601,
    • 30 replies
    • 3,056 views

  41. In need of Size 20 Capris - will pay!

    By nicksmommy,
    • 17 replies
    • 1,950 views

  42. Building a Post-WLS Wardrobe

    By Inner Surfer Girl,
    • 8 replies
    • 913 views

  43. How Has WLS Changed Your Social Life?

    By Alex Brecher,   
    • 32 replies
    • 3,807 views

  44. High cholesterol?

    By hopefulmom76,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,695 views

  45. WLS Meet and Greet in Atlantic City NJ in August

    By BandtoSleevechick,
    • 4 replies
    • 571 views

  46. I'm torn..

    By hernewselfie,
    • 51 replies
    • 4,151 views

  47. TN Chattanooga

    By Ruthie17,
    • 3 replies
    • 536 views

  48. Tattoos after WLS

    By jea(n__n)ette,
    • 17 replies
    • 9,881 views

  49. Saludos gratos desde Miami, FL

    By Floridian79,   
    • 1 reply
    • 1,333 views

  50. What are your favorite snacks?

    By hernewselfie,
    • 15 replies
    • 1,202 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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