Jump to content

Toggle this category Welcome Neighbors! Public Forum for Members & Guests

  Forum Stats Last Post Info

Introductions

Please introduce yourself.

  • 1,797 topics
  • 17,281 replies
Photo

Bulletin Board

Announcements and User Help. Only administrators may start topics in the Bulletin Board. Members may reply to topics with questions and comments.

  • 9 topics
  • 115 replies
Photo

Visitor's Bureau

Just like the Visitor's Bureau down on Main Street in your hometown, this forum offers helpful information to introduce you to our community and learn your way around. Please ask your question and our friendly Neighborhood Concierge will be of service.

  • 0 topics
  • 0 replies
  • No posts to view

Neighborhood FAQ's

Here we answer questions about navigating the LivingAfterWLS Neighborhood and using the many features provided. We will also keep a directory of help documentation available to make your Neighborhood experience a pleasant one. Please only post questions about Neighborhood navigation here.

  • 0 topics
  • 0 replies
  • No posts to view

Toggle this category The Town Square: LivingAfterWLS Knowledge Center

  Forum Stats Last Post Info

WLS Chat

General discussion about weight loss surgery that is not procedure specific. Talk about the Four Rules, questions and answers, experiences, etc. To address questions about a specific surgical procedure please see the gastric bypass, lap-band, and gastric sleeve forums below.

  • 1,312 topics
  • 15,258 replies
Photo

Considering or Scheduled for Bariatric Surgery

If you are considering weight loss surgery and have questions please post here. Our community will help you along by sharing our personal experiences. Please keep in mind the health content shared here is is intended to inform, not prescribe, and is not meant to be a substitute for the advice and care of a qualified health-care professional.

  • 696 topics
  • 7,314 replies
Photo

Gastric Banding (Lap-Band) Patients: Bandit Buddies

A place for gastric banding patients to connect and share their unique experience.

  • 61 topics
  • 506 replies
Photo

Gastric Bypass Patients

A place for gastric bypass patients to connect and share their unique experience.

  • 0 topics
  • 0 replies
  • No posts to view

Gastric Sleeve Patients

A place for gastric sleeve patients to connect and share their unique experience.

  • 32 topics
  • 326 replies
Photo

Newbies: Just had WLS

Dedicated to the first year of your weight loss surgery journey. Connect and share with others are you embark on this remarkable experience. Not specific to surgical procedure.

  • 0 topics
  • 0 replies
  • No posts to view

Ladies Lounge


  1. Hi Mamma! Post-WLS Pregnancy

Discussion area for issues that are specific to women's health and weight loss surgery. You are welcome to share sensitive topics here but keep in mind this is an open public forum.

  • 27 topics
  • 373 replies
Photo

Man Cave

Discussion area for issues that are specific to men's health and weight loss surgery. You are welcome to share sensitive topics here but keep in mind this is an open public forum.

  • 49 topics
  • 974 replies
Photo
  • Protected Forum
  • By momjan

Health Issues: Related to Weight Loss Surgery

Discussion area for health issues that are related or resulting from weight loss surgery.

  • 369 topics
  • 3,893 replies
Photo

General Health Issues: Not Related to Weight Loss Surgery

General health issues not related to or resulting from weight loss surgery.

  • 108 topics
  • 967 replies
Photo

Toggle this category Community Kitchen

  Forum Stats Last Post Info

Diet, Nutrition, Supplements

Eating well after WLS. Learn it here. Live it well!

  • 933 topics
  • 8,205 replies
Photo

Recipes

Post recipes here and share why they work for WLS patients and their families.

  • 213 topics
  • 1,060 replies
Photo

Hints, Tips & Healthy Cooking Techniques

Share your knowledge here or ask a question.

  • 66 topics
  • 431 replies
Photo

Let's Eat Out

Discussion about dining out, dining on vacation, social and work related food events, etc. How to find your WLS way in the "normal" world.

  • 0 topics
  • 0 replies
  • No posts to view

Toggle this category 5 Day Pouch Test

  Forum Stats Last Post Info

5DPT: Plan, Recipes, Tools, FAQ's

Details about the 5 Day Pouch Test including the Plan, approved recipes, and FAQ's. Please post your questions or general discussions here.

  • 10 topics
  • 613 replies
Photo

5DPT: In Progress

Are you doing the 5 Day Pouch Test or planning to do it? Post your intentions here and share your experience. Invite you Neighbors to join you. We are all in this together and You Can Do This!

  • 8 topics
  • 70 replies
Photo

5DPT: Results

Have you completed the 5 Day Pouch Test? Share your results: What did you learn and your plan for going forward to Day 6.

  • 1 topics
  • 7 replies
Photo

Day 6: Beyond the 5 Day Pouch Test

Those committed to the Day 6 lifestyle following a return to the basics of weight loss surgery with the 5 Day Pouch Test. Doing the best we can, one day at a time.

  • 31 topics
  • 2,859 replies
Photo

5DPT Archives 2008-2011. Read Only.

This forum is a repository for discussions about the 5 Day Pouch Test from 2008-2011. Use it as a read-only reference for learning. Posting should be done in the active sub-forums of the 5 Day Pouch Test category.

  • 1,208 topics
  • 10,506 replies
Photo

Toggle this category The Global Neighborhood: Registered Members Only

  Forum Stats Last Post Info

North America


  1. Eastern Time Zone,
  2. Central Time Zone,
  3. Mountain Time Zone,
  4. Pacific Time Zone & Alaska & Hawaii,
  5. Canada,
  6. Mexico

Your place to geographically connect with your LivingAfterWLS Neighbors. The United States is divided into Time Zones. Please post shout-outs for location in the appropriate time zone. Mexico and Canada are inclusive of the entire countries. The Global Neighborhood forums are visible to guests and search engines: Use caution when posting personal details including addresses or phone numbers.

  • 55 topics
  • 449 replies
Photo
  • Protected Forum
  • By Cincygal

Europe

For our European Neighbors. Presently listing the countries from which the Neighborhood receives regular visitors. Austria, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Russia, United Kingdom. The Global Neighborhood forums are visible to guests and search engines: Use caution when posting personal details including addresses or phone numbers.

  • 4 topics
  • 20 replies
Photo
  • Protected Forum
  • By kiz

Southern Hemisphere

For our Neighbors below the Equator, a place to connect. Australia, Brazil, New Zealand, South Africa, South America. The Global Neighborhood forums are visible to guests and search engines: Use caution when posting personal details including addresses or phone numbers.

  • 5 topics
  • 68 replies
Photo

Toggle this category Old Towne

  Forum Stats Last Post Info

Accountability Challenges

The Accountability Challenges are closed. Members are encouraged to join or create a social group to connect with other Neighbors and work toward mutual goals. Old accountability challenges are available here for reading and download, but they are closed to posting.

  • 42 topics
  • 8,756 replies
  • Protected Forum

You Have Arrived Alumni Club


  1. Class of 1980-1989,
  2. Class of 1990-1999,
  3. Class of 2000,
  4. Class of 2001,
  5. Class of 2002,
  6. Class of 2003,
  7. Class of 2004,
  8. Class of 2005,
  9. Class of 2006,
  10. Class of 2007,
  11. Class of 2008,
  12. Class of 2009,
  13. Class of 2010,
  14. Class of 2011,
  15. Class of 2012

Connect with other weight loss surgery patients who are at the same stage as you. Simply look for the year of your surgery and join the conversation in the "Class of" sub-forum. All surgical procedures can participate in each "Class of" sub-forum. Let's share our collective experience and support one another who are near the same stage in the journey.

  • 66 topics
  • 887 replies
Photo

Recent Status Updates

View All Updates

Recent Topics

The Neighborhood

0 Birthday(s) Today

No members are celebrating a birthday today

Upcoming Calendar Events

There are no forthcoming calendar events
 

178 users are online (in the past 15 minutes)

0 members, 178 guests, 0 anonymous users   (See full list)


Members Online Today: 18   [Collapse]

The following members have visited today:
brutherford, CathyH, Daniella Steinberg Lans, daydreams, Debbie Jean, DEBS2, Emarie, glittergirl1970, herdenie, jennamomma, Joanofarke, Kaye, momjan, RebeccaElise, Sammi, Sandi, steevee, TINKERBELL