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WLS Journey Community Forums [Weight Loss Surgery Support] An online support group for WLS post-ops and those seeking information about weight loss surgery.  Post operative support system for Gastric Bypass, Lap Band, Duodenal Switch & Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy patients. An online support group for WLS post-ops and those seeking information about weight loss surgery.  Post operative support system for Gastric Bypass, Lap Band, Duodenal Switch & Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy patients. An online support group for WLS post-ops and those seeking information about weight loss surgery.  Post operative support system for Gastric Bypass, Lap Band, Duodenal Switch & Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy patients. An online support group for WLS post-ops and those seeking information about weight loss surgery.  Post operative support system for Gastric Bypass, Lap Band, Duodenal Switch & Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy patients.

The Journey Community
The Journey Forum Policies Online Community rules & posting policies. Online Community rules & posting policies. Online Community rules & posting policies. Online Community rules & posting policies.
News & Announcements All official site-related News & Announcements are located here in this section. All official site-related News & Announcements are located here in this section. All official site-related News & Announcements are located here in this section. All official site-related News & Announcements are located here in this section.
News Archive Simply put: Old News. Simply put: Old News. Simply put: Old News. Simply put: Old News.
Questions, Comments & Feedback If you have feedback for The Journey Community Forums, post it here. We're always looking to improve! If you have feedback for The Journey Community Forums, post it here. We're always looking to improve! If you have feedback for The Journey Community Forums, post it here. We're always looking to improve! If you have feedback for The Journey Community Forums, post it here. We're always looking to improve!
The Testing Zone Feel free to test various forum posting features here including bbcode, signatures, smilies & all other post options. Feel free to test various forum posting features here including bbcode, signatures, smilies & all other post options. Feel free to test various forum posting features here including bbcode, signatures, smilies & all other post options. Feel free to test various forum posting features here including bbcode, signatures, smilies & all other post options.
The Recycle Bin Most all closed, trashed and otherwise dead threads are moved to this section. Most all closed, trashed and otherwise dead threads are moved to this section. Most all closed, trashed and otherwise dead threads are moved to this section. Most all closed, trashed and otherwise dead threads are moved to this section.
Unofficial Bariatric Newspost We index obesity news, bariatric info & wls-related stories from around the net.  Get your fill of educated bliss right here. We index obesity news, bariatric info & wls-related stories from around the net.  Get your fill of educated bliss right here. We index obesity news, bariatric info & wls-related stories from around the net.  Get your fill of educated bliss right here. We index obesity news, bariatric info & wls-related stories from around the net.  Get your fill of educated bliss right here.

General Community Discussion
Howdy Hi Introductions Greetings & Welcome to The Journey. Come on in and introduce yourself already.  We won't bite. Greetings & Welcome to The Journey. Come on in and introduce yourself already.  We won't bite. Greetings & Welcome to The Journey. Come on in and introduce yourself already.  We won't bite. Greetings & Welcome to The Journey. Come on in and introduce yourself already.  We won't bite.
Southern Hospitality? Sure.  Why not?  General discussion for anything related or unrelated to WLS happens right here.  Yes!  Even waaaaay off-topic conversation is welcome in this arena. Sure.  Why not?  General discussion for anything related or unrelated to WLS happens right here.  Yes!  Even waaaaay off-topic conversation is welcome in this arena. Sure.  Why not?  General discussion for anything related or unrelated to WLS happens right here.  Yes!  Even waaaaay off-topic conversation is welcome in this arena. Sure.  Why not?  General discussion for anything related or unrelated to WLS happens right here.  Yes!  Even waaaaay off-topic conversation is welcome in this arena.
Personal Stories Whether you, a family member, or a friend had WLS, come tell us about it. Share your story with the Community here. Whether you, a family member, or a friend had WLS, come tell us about it. Share your story with the Community here. Whether you, a family member, or a friend had WLS, come tell us about it. Share your story with the Community here. Whether you, a family member, or a friend had WLS, come tell us about it. Share your story with the Community here.
The Rant Room Frustrated?  Pissed?  Gotta get something off your shoulders? You know what to do - DUH! Frustrated?  Pissed?  Gotta get something off your shoulders? You know what to do - DUH! Frustrated?  Pissed?  Gotta get something off your shoulders? You know what to do - DUH! Frustrated?  Pissed?  Gotta get something off your shoulders? You know what to do - DUH!
The Polling Booth Got questions you want Community consensus on?  Sure you do - So place your polls in this section. Polls only please! Got questions you want Community consensus on?  Sure you do - So place your polls in this section. Polls only please! Got questions you want Community consensus on?  Sure you do - So place your polls in this section. Polls only please! Got questions you want Community consensus on?  Sure you do - So place your polls in this section. Polls only please!
The Humor Hut Chicken cross the road and you wanna tell us how? Tickle you funny bones here. Have fun ----> It's jokes people! Chicken cross the road and you wanna tell us how? Tickle you funny bones here. Have fun ----> It's jokes people! Chicken cross the road and you wanna tell us how? Tickle you funny bones here. Have fun ----> It's jokes people! Chicken cross the road and you wanna tell us how? Tickle you funny bones here. Have fun ----> It's jokes people!
Forum Games We all love the post-bumping We all love the post-bumping We all love the post-bumping We all love the post-bumping
The Posing Pit The new, healthier you loves the camera right?  Feel free to post your before & after pics and videos in this forum.  **PLEASE NOTE**  The Journey Photo Gallery is available as well. The new, healthier you loves the camera right?  Feel free to post your before & after pics and videos in this forum.  **PLEASE NOTE**  The Journey Photo Gallery is available as well. The new, healthier you loves the camera right?  Feel free to post your before & after pics and videos in this forum.  **PLEASE NOTE**  The Journey Photo Gallery is available as well. The new, healthier you loves the camera right?  Feel free to post your before & after pics and videos in this forum.  **PLEASE NOTE**  The Journey Photo Gallery is available as well.

Gastric Bypass Forums
Gastric Bypass Discussions Let's educate & support each other.  A discussion of all things gastric bypass surgery happens right here. Let's educate & support each other.  A discussion of all things gastric bypass surgery happens right here. Let's educate & support each other.  A discussion of all things gastric bypass surgery happens right here. Let's educate & support each other.  A discussion of all things gastric bypass surgery happens right here.
Pre-op Gastric Bypass Yes!  It's a Journey.  So let's talk surgery dates, pre-op diets, emotional preparation and all other pre-op issues. Yes!  It's a Journey.  So let's talk surgery dates, pre-op diets, emotional preparation and all other pre-op issues. Yes!  It's a Journey.  So let's talk surgery dates, pre-op diets, emotional preparation and all other pre-op issues. Yes!  It's a Journey.  So let's talk surgery dates, pre-op diets, emotional preparation and all other pre-op issues.
Post-op Gastric Bypass Maintaining healthy is the goal.  Discussions about all post-op concerns such as Maintaining healthy is the goal.  Discussions about all post-op concerns such as Maintaining healthy is the goal.  Discussions about all post-op concerns such as Maintaining healthy is the goal.  Discussions about all post-op concerns such as

Banding Forums
Gastric Banding Discussions Support for Lap-Band or Realize Adjustable Gastric Banding surgery is hosted in this section.  Discuss anything related to your banding journey here. Support for Lap-Band or Realize Adjustable Gastric Banding surgery is hosted in this section.  Discuss anything related to your banding journey here. Support for Lap-Band or Realize Adjustable Gastric Banding surgery is hosted in this section.  Discuss anything related to your banding journey here. Support for Lap-Band or Realize Adjustable Gastric Banding surgery is hosted in this section.  Discuss anything related to your banding journey here.
Pre-Op Banding Surgery dates and all other pre-op discussions regarding your Lap-Band or Realize Adjustable Gastric Banding surgery are posted right here. Surgery dates and all other pre-op discussions regarding your Lap-Band or Realize Adjustable Gastric Banding surgery are posted right here. Surgery dates and all other pre-op discussions regarding your Lap-Band or Realize Adjustable Gastric Banding surgery are posted right here. Surgery dates and all other pre-op discussions regarding your Lap-Band or Realize Adjustable Gastric Banding surgery are posted right here.
Post-Op Banding Shaping yourself into a healthier person?  Absolutely - So feel free to discuss all of your Lap-Band or Realize Adjustable Gastric Banding post-op concerns here. Shaping yourself into a healthier person?  Absolutely - So feel free to discuss all of your Lap-Band or Realize Adjustable Gastric Banding post-op concerns here. Shaping yourself into a healthier person?  Absolutely - So feel free to discuss all of your Lap-Band or Realize Adjustable Gastric Banding post-op concerns here. Shaping yourself into a healthier person?  Absolutely - So feel free to discuss all of your Lap-Band or Realize Adjustable Gastric Banding post-op concerns here.

General Bariatrics
Other Weight Loss Surgeries Yes there are additional weight loss surgery options. Amongst them are the vertical sleeve, the biliopancreatic diversion and the duodenal switch.  We shall discuss those right here in this section. Yes there are additional weight loss surgery options. Amongst them are the vertical sleeve, the biliopancreatic diversion and the duodenal switch.  We shall discuss those right here in this section. Yes there are additional weight loss surgery options. Amongst them are the vertical sleeve, the biliopancreatic diversion and the duodenal switch.  We shall discuss those right here in this section. Yes there are additional weight loss surgery options. Amongst them are the vertical sleeve, the biliopancreatic diversion and the duodenal switch.  We shall discuss those right here in this section.
WLS Article Depository A wealth of intriguing weightloss and weightloss surgery information is at your disposal here in the WLS Article Depository.  Enjoy! A wealth of intriguing weightloss and weightloss surgery information is at your disposal here in the WLS Article Depository.  Enjoy! A wealth of intriguing weightloss and weightloss surgery information is at your disposal here in the WLS Article Depository.  Enjoy! A wealth of intriguing weightloss and weightloss surgery information is at your disposal here in the WLS Article Depository.  Enjoy!
WLS Videos Showcase WLS-related videos indexed in our on-site video gallery will automatically post to this section as they are added.  Visit The Journey Video Gallery for informative vids of interest to the WLS community. WLS-related videos indexed in our on-site video gallery will automatically post to this section as they are added.  Visit The Journey Video Gallery for informative vids of interest to the WLS community. WLS-related videos indexed in our on-site video gallery will automatically post to this section as they are added.  Visit The Journey Video Gallery for informative vids of interest to the WLS community. WLS-related videos indexed in our on-site video gallery will automatically post to this section as they are added.  Visit The Journey Video Gallery for informative vids of interest to the WLS community.
Insurance Talk The ever-dreaded 'I' -- We all have stories about insurance approvals, disapprovals, etc.  Discuss insurance topics relevent to your WLS experience right here. The ever-dreaded 'I' -- We all have stories about insurance approvals, disapprovals, etc.  Discuss insurance topics relevent to your WLS experience right here. The ever-dreaded 'I' -- We all have stories about insurance approvals, disapprovals, etc.  Discuss insurance topics relevent to your WLS experience right here. The ever-dreaded 'I' -- We all have stories about insurance approvals, disapprovals, etc.  Discuss insurance topics relevent to your WLS experience right here.
General Surgery Chat All topics related to weightloss surgery that really fit no other category can be posted right here. All topics related to weightloss surgery that really fit no other category can be posted right here. All topics related to weightloss surgery that really fit no other category can be posted right here. All topics related to weightloss surgery that really fit no other category can be posted right here.

Weight Loss in General
Reconstructing You All discussions regarding reconstructive and plastic surgery following weight loss should be posted here. All discussions regarding reconstructive and plastic surgery following weight loss should be posted here. All discussions regarding reconstructive and plastic surgery following weight loss should be posted here. All discussions regarding reconstructive and plastic surgery following weight loss should be posted here.
The Fitness Arena Tell us all about your new (and old) personal favorites: exercises, gyms, group activities & other fit ideas. Tell us all about your new (and old) personal favorites: exercises, gyms, group activities & other fit ideas. Tell us all about your new (and old) personal favorites: exercises, gyms, group activities & other fit ideas. Tell us all about your new (and old) personal favorites: exercises, gyms, group activities & other fit ideas.
Nutrition Matters This section is dedicated to the ever-important topic nutrition.  All pre- and post-op nutritional concerns should be posted in this section. This section is dedicated to the ever-important topic nutrition.  All pre- and post-op nutritional concerns should be posted in this section. This section is dedicated to the ever-important topic nutrition.  All pre- and post-op nutritional concerns should be posted in this section. This section is dedicated to the ever-important topic nutrition.  All pre- and post-op nutritional concerns should be posted in this section.
Food Stuff Your one-stop shop for all issues concerning food, eating habits and attaining successful dining skills before and after your weight loss surgery. Your one-stop shop for all issues concerning food, eating habits and attaining successful dining skills before and after your weight loss surgery. Your one-stop shop for all issues concerning food, eating habits and attaining successful dining skills before and after your weight loss surgery. Your one-stop shop for all issues concerning food, eating habits and attaining successful dining skills before and after your weight loss surgery.
Setting Goals Set your sights realistically and tell us all about them.  Posts about your record-setting bests, your Set your sights realistically and tell us all about them.  Posts about your record-setting bests, your Set your sights realistically and tell us all about them.  Posts about your record-setting bests, your Set your sights realistically and tell us all about them.  Posts about your record-setting bests, your
Eating Right Any cooks extraordaire amongst us?  This is the one-stop recipe station where you can find awesome meal plans & share all your favorite eats.  Visit our sistersite WLS Journey Recipe Central for more WLS-friendly recipes! Any cooks extraordaire amongst us?  This is the one-stop recipe station where you can find awesome meal plans & share all your favorite eats.  Visit our sistersite WLS Journey Recipe Central for more WLS-friendly recipes! Any cooks extraordaire amongst us?  This is the one-stop recipe station where you can find awesome meal plans & share all your favorite eats.  Visit our sistersite WLS Journey Recipe Central for more WLS-friendly recipes! Any cooks extraordaire amongst us?  This is the one-stop recipe station where you can find awesome meal plans & share all your favorite eats.  Visit our sistersite WLS Journey Recipe Central for more WLS-friendly recipes!
Breakfast All breakfast & brunch recipes should be posted here please. All breakfast & brunch recipes should be posted here please. All breakfast & brunch recipes should be posted here please. All breakfast & brunch recipes should be posted here please.
Sweet Stuff Got a sweet tooth?  Post all of your sweet delicasies right here in the Sweet Stuff forum. Got a sweet tooth?  Post all of your sweet delicasies right here in the Sweet Stuff forum. Got a sweet tooth?  Post all of your sweet delicasies right here in the Sweet Stuff forum. Got a sweet tooth?  Post all of your sweet delicasies right here in the Sweet Stuff forum.
Soups & Salads Like your food light & straight from the garden?  Share your favorite soups & salads here! Like your food light & straight from the garden?  Share your favorite soups & salads here! Like your food light & straight from the garden?  Share your favorite soups & salads here! Like your food light & straight from the garden?  Share your favorite soups & salads here!
The Wet Bar All protein drinks and other succulent beverages should be posted here. All protein drinks and other succulent beverages should be posted here. All protein drinks and other succulent beverages should be posted here. All protein drinks and other succulent beverages should be posted here.
Puréed Soft This section may contain recipes perfect for your Phase 2 post-op diet:  Pur?es, dips and other soft foods. This section may contain recipes perfect for your Phase 2 post-op diet:  Pur?es, dips and other soft foods. This section may contain recipes perfect for your Phase 2 post-op diet:  Pur?es, dips and other soft foods. This section may contain recipes perfect for your Phase 2 post-op diet:  Pur?es, dips and other soft foods.

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