Whether you have had weight loss surgery or are contemplating it a great way to learn about the experience is to join a forum. It’s a good place to share your thoughts, ask some questions, and discuss how you are feeling. Following is some information about a few forums that you might find helpful in your weight loss journey.
ObesityHelp
One of the most popular forums is on the ObesityHelp website.
To experience all of the unique features ObesityHelp has to offer, the only thing you need to do is become a member. You can start your own blog, upload your photos, use the weight tracker to monitor your weight loss, interact on our message boards, find a weight loss surgeon, and much more. Just register as an ObesityHelp member.”
This is a great website. Not only does it have a user friendly forum but helpful articles are posted regularly. The home page even showcases members on their day of surgery.
Minnesota Institute for Minimally Invasive Surgery
The Minnesota Institute for Minimally Invasive Surgery sponsors a weight loss surgery discussion forum at www.bariatric-forums.com. It’s easy to register and become a member to join discussions or start your own.
Some of the general topics discussed there include:
Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
- Questions and experience, pros and cons, regarding LRNY gastric bypass operation for weight loss
LapBand®
- Questions and experience, pros and cons, regarding the LapBand®
Laparoscopic vs. Open Bariatric Surgery
- General discussion of the pros and cons of open vs. minimally invasive bariatric operations
Pre- and Post-Operative Nutrition and Diet
- What to eat, what not to eat, how to eat, before and after Weight Loss Surgery”
Obesity Discussion
The Obesity Discussion colorful forum touts that it is:
definitely the place to be. With many members, articles, and things happening, you have found a community looking forward to helping you through the journey.
If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below.”
Posts and threads are in the thousands so get ready for some discussions that cover just about every topic about weight loss surgery. It’s a great place to share your thoughts and feelings with people that understand the nuances of bariatric surgery.
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[...] What can you do about this? Most people’s first choice is a bariatric support group. You can use Google to find one in your area. If there is none in your area, you can always join an online bariatric forum group. [...]