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5th Surgiversary - Yesterday was my 5th anniversary of my Lapband surgery. I wrote a post on my blog that sums up my past five years of living with WLS. I thought that I would share it with you. T...

Revising to RNY from Lapband - Friends, I thought I would post here about my upcoming (07/31) revision surgery to RNY from Lapband. I am five years out from WLS. It is easiest to point you to my blog post...

Cycling a charity bike ride 6 weeks after WLS? - Five years ago I had Lapband surgery and since that date I have adopted a pretty active life. I cycle 3-4 times a week (20-35 miles each time) and love riding in charity events ...

Still around after 5 years - Hi Folks! 5 years ago I was very active in this forum. Actually, the forum was hopping at that time. I pop in now and then to see what's up. My life changed with WLS and I have ...

Karla, Great to hear you are doing your first bicycle tour. You will find...

Would you recommend your surgeon in Cleveland? - Just curious. Would you recommend your surgeon for a WLS revision surgery?

Lapband revision to Sleeve vs. RNY- What was motiv - For those who have undergone a revision from a Lapband to either RNY or the sleeve, that was the primary reason you chose one over the other?

At over 4 years out of WLS, I have had many wow moments. I had to...

Live chat for WLS pre and post-ops - https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Weight-Loss-Surgery-Online-Support-Chat/137764563037134 A fellow member of my local WLS support group has started a live chat for both pre and ...

Live Chat for WLS Pre and Post-ops - https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Weight-Loss-Surgery-Online-Support-Chat/137764563037134 A fellow member of my local WLS support group has started a live chat for both pre and ...

Wow! Great pics Luke. I would have never guessed that was you....

Encouragement for newbies - I don’t get to this forum much anymore, but I thought I would post some encouraging words for newbies.   Four years ago I had Lapband surgery. It transformed me in ways I n...

4th Surgiversary today - Today I am celebrating my 4th surgiversary of my Lapband surgery. I've remained pretty consistent in my weight after my first year. I am much healthier and happier person. Just tho...

Pride and Color Run... a conincidence?! - LGBT Friends, The Color Run came to Cleveland last Saturday during Pride month. What a cool coincidence. I ran with my husband Brett and my work group in this colorful 5K. If it...

Whata cool idea and pic! You look great.

Running with a faster group as a slower runner - I am both a new runner and slow runner. I did a C25K program in a group and liked the social aspect. Now that the C25K program is done, I decided to continue running with the group...

Ran my first 5K today - Well, I ran my first 5K today. After 5 weeks of my C25K training, I took a chance and ran. It was an amazing experience. I was slow (42.40) but ran all except for 4 minutes. It giv...

First 5K Advice from the Pro's - Runners, I have been a pretty active cyclists since my surgery in 2008. This spring I decided to try running. I always hated running as a fat man but now I want to give it a try...

Tom's Book Club Recommendation - I may not be Oprah, but I am reading an excellent book that I think WLS folks can really benefit from. An Accidental Athlete is one man's story at midlife on how he changed his lif...

If you want to know my story... - Hey GLBT Forum Pals, I pop in now and then to see what is up in this room. I am 3 1/2 years post-op Lapband. My bariatric center is featuring me in their current marketing campaig...

Do you want to run/walk 5K? - I have toyed with trying running as another form of exercise. I cycle quite a bit and that has led me to want to diversify my exercise routine. My WLS pal Chuck who is 2 1/2 years ...

Why not bicycle this summer with fellow WLS patien - Fellow Ohioans, Three summers ago I joined with two other bariatric patients and formed the Spin-off Cyclists, a casual trail cycling club for other bariatric patients and other...