The misconceptions about WLS from people who have not had it are hysterical, but...

[LipstickLady 25,682]

Can I add that you don't poop out your excess weight?

That's not what the scale told me this morning!!

[gpmed 623]

Can I add that you don't poop out your excess weight?

That's not what the scale told me this morning!!

You got me. Should have said you don't poop out your excess fat.

[Jmac32 11]

I guess that's why ERs have to rescue all those poor little hamsters!

Rescue? I believe at that point it is more of a recovery mission... ew

[SalOdyssey 441]

Even funnier are those by people who have. I do realize that when people research surgery, they may not research all the varieties (or even their own!!), so of course there may be misunderstandings, but when other WLS patients spout off "facts" about surgery with no real basis for their beliefs, I've got to laugh.

It's been an epidemic around here lately, so let's see which "facts" we can debunk.

**DISCLAIMER. I am NOT an expert on anyone but me. I had sleeve surgery. I am confident that I can not talk about bypass, bands, balloons, revisions, switches, etc. with any personal knowledge. This thread is for sh!ts and giggles only.**

Sleeves do not "grow back". I know the whole stretching thing is debatable but I can say without a doubt, they don't grow. And yes, there is a difference.

You cannot feel your staples through your skin. If you can, you've lost far too much weight and should seek immediate medical attention.

If you have a sleeve, you do NOT have a pouch.

liquid will not stretch your sleeve no matter what kind of liquid it is. Liquid runs through a sleeve quickly.

You can eat around your sleeve (I did it yesterday), so you do have to be forever mindful of this tool you now possess.

Your way is not the ONLY way nor is MY way. Neither are the BEST way, either. There are a lot of different roads, hopefully they all end up at the same destination.

You cannot/will not poop out your staples. Really.

Hold on a hot second.... Someone actually posted they thought they would poop their staples?

Oh boy!!

[4MRB4PHOTO 3,900]

You cannot/will not poop out your staples. Really.

Tell that to my sore bum. If it's not the staples, then what is it??

Your move, know it all.

In the dark, could your significant other confused the "restroom" with the "snack bar"?

Evolution was not always a good architect.

Edited June 1, 2016 by 4MRB4PHOTO

[LipstickLady 25,682]

You cannot/will not poop out your staples. Really.

Tell that to my sore bum. If it's not the staples, then what is it??

Your move, know it all.

In the dark, could your significant other confused the "restroom" with the "snack bar"?

Evolution was not always a good architect.

OH NO YOU DIDN'T!!! BAAAAHHAHAAAAAAA!!

I am totally quoting this little gem so your 120 minutes don't pass without record of this remark!!!!

Still waiting for @@Babbs to come in here and see this.

[4MRB4PHOTO 3,900]

You cannot/will not poop out your staples. Really.

Tell that to my sore bum. If it's not the staples, then what is it??

Your move, know it all.

In the dark, could your significant other confused the "restroom" with the "snack bar"?

Evolution was not always a good architect.

OH NO YOU DIDN'T!!! BAAAAHHAHAAAAAAA!!

I am totally quoting this little gem so your 120 minutes don't pass without record of this remark!!!!

Nope, I "own it" and stand behind it (the remark that is) and wasn't going to delete or change it -except for maybe a spelling error.