"Well, I'm having an up and down week I went to a class on obesity surgery what to expect what I have to do to prep and continue. Also, I'm lucky I have my appointment at the clinic on Thursday for the start of what can be done and everything I need to do." - A member of MyObesityTeam

On MyObesityTeam, the social network and online support group for those living with obesity, members talk about a range of personal experiences and struggles. Surgery is one of the top 10 topics most discussed.

Here are some question and answer threads about surgery:

"Did you gain the weight back after surgery?"

"Is there a specific weight requirement for gastric band surgery?"

"How do I lose extra skin without surgery?"

Here are some conversations about surgery:

• A member asks the community who else is waiting for weight loss surgery?

• A member is upset about not being able to get weight loss surgery.

• A member shares her excitement about getting surgery approval.

Can you relate?

Have another topic you'd like to discuss or explore? Go to MyObesityTeam today and start the conversation. You'll be surprised just how many others may share similar stories.

Feel free to ask a question here.