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Date confirmed!!! Yikes!!! - Ok...got my date confirmed! October 23rd!!! OMG OMG OMG OMG!!!!! it is starting to feel real...like wow, i'm actually going to do this? I know everyone on here is jubilant an...

What is the deal with hernias??? -  Why are hernias constantly coming up in discussion with wls?  I've read a lot about the sleeve and RNY, but I guess I kinda just breezed over the "hernia" mentions (feeling smuggl...

Crazy dreams -  Hi all...I am in the process of finalizing my surgery date, i'm actually hoping to get it done October 23rd.  Yikes!!! This is the first time I've ever been able to put a time fra...

weight gain after wls -  Are there solid stats published on the actual weight gain experienced by people following wls?  I mean...I can see 20 some pounds...some people get lower than their goal and regai...

Wonderfully detailed and exactly what I look for when reading about...

Coffee... -  Goog morning peeps.... As I sit here with my morning coffee while catching up with posts, I wonder if coffee is disallowed completely by all surgeons?  If so, did you all give ...

Blenders... - Hello ladies and gents, I am in the process of choosing a blender as it appears to be an important tool to own when eating liquified stuff (hehehe queen of the obvious here).  I...

Obsessed with OH!!! -  Ok....this is my new addiction...(haven't even had the surgery yet and I've already transfered some of my addictions ha!)...OH!!!  I have to log on 3 or 4 times a day to see what'...

Optifast - This is probably a dumb question but...since optifast seems so difficult and gross to drink (based on posts I've read...not experience), are there other brands that can replace it?...

what is the mini gastric bypass? - How is this diff than regular by-pass? 

Consultation next month.....yikes!!! - I have been reading on here for months...posted here and there.  I am fascinated by the results everyone seems to get and the high of doing it!!!  I want to be post op soooooooooo ...

How's Bearsmom doing? - Yesterday she was struggling with pain...I hope all is well...fingers crossed and positive thoughts!!!

Leaks... -  Hi everyone, I am planning on getting vsg in near future.  I am wondering how often leaks happen?  Leaks appear to be the main complication with this surgery and i'd love to know ...

Leaks??? -  Hi everyone, I am planning on getting vsg in near future.  I am wondering how often leaks happen?  Leaks appear to be the main complication with this surgery and i'd love to know ...

Self paid versus ohip or quebec health -  Hi everyone, I have started the process to get wls done privately.  It takes years of waiting in Quebec.  I wonder if other self paid people on here can help me with the following...

All of you newly skinny people.... -  i have a question:   Have you found yourself in a group of people unaware that you were once a "Fat" person and hear the nasty comments passed on "fat" people?  I am sure that ...

Kirstie Alley....wls? -  I just cannot believe that this women...whom we've all watch gain weight over the years...then lose it with jenny Craig....then gain it again...then lose it while dancing with the...

Yikes!!!! Just been to regrets forum!!!!! -  Fortunately, it is not densely populated or updated too often.  I'm wondering now what percentage of wls actually has complications or regrets.  Most clinics post statistics and a...

Age at surgery? -  I am 50 years old...or young...depending on the day.  From reading this forum and seeing the pictures....50 seems to be a tad older than the average here.  How many of you had thi...

Age at surgery? -  I am 50 years old...or young...depending on the day.  From reading this forum and seeing the pictures....50 seems to be a tad older than the average here.  How many of you had thi...

How did you choose your doctor? - Hi all...I have posted on here before, got all set to book appointement for surgery then chickened out!  Sigh....now I am back on signing up for this.  Lots of soul searching yaddy...

big complications and regrets.... - I just came across a forum where sooooo many are posting about having big health issues for years following their surgeries.  There is an awful lot of posters there and they are al...

Hair loss - Hello all, Im in the process of determining which wls if any to do...  What is everyone's experience with hair loss? I find the thought of losing my hair quite scary, did it ha...

How long before... - How long does it take to return to a normal life...by normal i mean where you go out, eat out...(i realize you never go back to eating as before)..I mean a life where you think of ...

How did you pick your doctor? - Hello board, I am in northern quebec and can go to Montreal or Gatineau for surgery.  I am going private. (if i go through with it cuz im terrified but i digress). My family doc...