American Bariatrics Free Online Support Group

Had gastric bypass in January of 2000. Weight then was 230…I’m 5’2”. List over 95lbs. Weight leveled out at 145. Size 10. Was perfect for me. Now in the last 5 years I’ve been increasing gaining weight. Haven’t changed anything. Except went through menopause. So now I’m at 177 lbs and I hate it. I want to lose the extra weight but everything I’ve tried hasn’t worked. Diet, fasti...

Hi everyone!
Hi everyone! I have a question for those who menstruate. Has anyone experienced spotting or bleeding after their period had already ended during the first few weeks or months after bariatric surgery? My provider mentioned that the hormonal changes and rapid weight loss can sometimes affect menstrual cycles. If this happened to you, how long did it last, and did...

Hello! I am post-op from the gastric sleeve on May 28th, 2026. Settling into this new tool and starting to feel like myself again. I have not found much support in my area and I hope to learn so much from others in this group.

I’m struggling with wanting to idle eat, obviously I’m not eating and I know I’m not hungry, so I’m chewing gum but nothing is satisfying that want, but I don’t know what I’m actually looking for by wanting to eat

I had Gastric Bypass Surgery in 2011 and lost weight, did great until recently sadly I have gained it back due to Mental health issues . I am working hard on those and now see that I need to work on the major weight gain, I joined here in hopes others are in the same boat as me, and can relate to this.