Bariatric Acronyms | WLS Abbreviations
Want to know what those bariatric acronyms/bariatric abbreviations you see posted on social media mean?
Within the field of bariatric surgery, you’re taken on a journey towards a healthier lifestyle. Throughout your journey you will be backed by a tremendous online community with a strong sense of support.
Through online support comes long-lasting friendships, and the natural flow of information related to weight loss among bariatric surgery champions. Online communities such as WLS Afterlife exemplify exactly what I am talking about.
Organizations made for people seeking additional information regarding life after weight loss surgery, such as WLS Afterlife, have an array of bariatric abbreviations (or bariatric acronyms/wls abbreviations) and specific terminology that has changed communication between bariatric patients.
Being able to easily communicate without confusion across bariatric friendly social pages is important and understanding the topics that are being discussed is vital for passing information along (and feeling supported)
If you’re just starting your weight loss journey, it’s safe to assume that you might be scratching your head over a few weight loss/bariatric acronyms (bariatric abbreviations) and terms that you come across online.
For that reason, we have compiled a list of the most frequently used acronyms and abbreviations adopted by the bariatric community. We are sure you have seen quite a few of these.
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The journey to weight loss and a healthier lifestyle is no easy trip, but at WLS Afterlife we want to be your number one resource that helps pull it all together.
Use this guide as a learning tool to better understand the meanings behind the bariatric jargon and bariatric acronyms you see online.
As always we hope our resources will help you maneuver through all of the lifestyle changes that come after weight loss surgery with ease.
Check out our list of Bariatric Acronyms | WLS abbreviations | Weight loss surgery terms
- ASMBS – American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery
- BBL – Brazilian Butt Lift
- BCP – Birth Control Pills
- BM – Bowel Movement
- BMI – Body Mass Index
- BPD – Biliopancreatic Diversion
- BP – Blood Pressure
- CW – Current Weight
- DS – Duodenal Switch
- EWL – Excess Weight Loss (how much weight you want to lose)
- F – Following
- FBL – Full Body Lift
- GERD – Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (Acid Reflux)
- GF – Gluten-Free
- GW – Goal Weight
- HW – Highest Weight
- IF – Intermittent Fast
- IMO/IMHO – In My (Honest) Opinion
- LF/FF – Low-Fat/Fat-Free
- LW – Lowest Weight
- MOM – Milk of Magnesia
- NSV – Non-Scale Victory
- Nut – Nutritionist
- PCOS – Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
- PCP – Primary Care Physician
- RNY – Roux-en Y (gastric bypass)
- SF – Sugar-Free
- SW – Surgery/Starting Weight
- TL – Thigh Lift
- TT – Tummy Tuck
- VSG – Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy (“the sleeve”/”gastric sleeve”)
- WLS – Weight Loss Surgery
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