What do you wish you had been warned about?

I am two months out. Nothing to date would have me change the course I am on. My worst moments were right after surgery, no pain, just the nausea. It lasted for two more days. It is fairly certain now it was all related to anesthesia but it was the thing I had no preparation to combat. I should have stopped buying ANY clothing six months before surgery. So much of it is becoming too big to stay on my body, even this soon. I wish I had realized earlier the wide variety of input I would receive from so many sources. I have had to learn to sort out what is best for me and my situation. I have those choices every day. It hasn't been a bad experience at all. I have lost my dinner a couple of times, I have struggled to tie both of my shoes in the same sitting from lack of energy, I have lectured myself on the necessity of protein and water and I would do it all again. At two months, I am down nearly 40 pounds (and I have a total to lose of 80-90, so I am almost half way to goal), taking 75% less medication than pre-op and moving to even less, wear clothing in two or three sizes smaller and see my future as a bright way of good health and confidence. Life is good. Vicky

I wish someone would have told me that, even though I might feel great after surgery, not to overdo the first few weeks...Cause I did - I had surgery 12/13 and went shopping for 3 1/2 hours on 12/17 - big mistake -knocked me on my butt for 2 more weeks...But now, 8 weeks out - down 45 lbs since surgery (55 lbs in all) I would do it again in a heartbeat....I never let myself forget how miserable I was at 321 lbs.....I traveled with my jobs 32 weeks in 05 - it was hell....Not this year - it will be much easier on me and I am thrilled about this surgery....

Hi Bobby! 1...I would not have changed my mind...this is the very best thing I could have done for myself. 2..I have gone from 13 meds a day to only 3! Never thought it would happen so fast! 3..Wish I had been more prepared for the "G" tube being in for 6 weeks... 4..Wish I had been ready for being so darn cold....I think the insulation right under my skin was the first to go...I just can't get warm no matter what....but I can live with it. 5.. I do however miss being able to satisfy the head hunger...and I do miss my bread...don't miss the sugar.. I know I would do this over again if I needed to but thank God, I won't have to do this again. I still tire easily but I had my surgery open so I guess a few more weeks and I will start feeling more like myself. Hugs, Betsy

Oh my gosh! Warn about the cold I am always freezing! I was NEVER cold before surgery but now it's like man 3 comforters, socks and thermal pants! Oh and the ENEMA why LORD that thing was HORRIBLE! I never want to do that again or that fleet soda stuff...lol good Grief!

Ketosis---at 4 wks post op I hit it and had nausea and vomiting for 3 weeks. Thought---Ohh WHY me?? Being COLD. I used to never wear socks in the winter here in FLA---now WHERE are the socks AND slippers Dry skin. My skin all my life has been the "oily" kind. Now I am slathering on facial moisturizer by the cupful. I suppose that is from the lack of "fat" in my diet and vitamins/minerals. http://images.obesityhelp.com/mbgraphics/emoticons/cool2.gif Now the good part Losing 2 pant sizes in 8 weeks. Just call me Miss Droopy Drawers---anyone got some suspenders for a woman????