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What can I expect the first week, week two Ect.

You'll be tired, may have some shoulder pain from the anestesia (i'm a lousy speller, sorry).  You'll be sore. You may experience quite a range of emotions from anger (why the hell didn't i do this sooner, i can't believe i did this, I was so stupid to do this) to elation (i'm walking on air, i'm so incredible). You'll probably be sensitive.  You'll be very greatful soon.

Hello.  I am new at this site and just getting started.  I have not received my date yet but I noticed you have Dr. Fisher as your doctor.  Tell me what do you think of him and how did it all go for you?  I am very nervous.

Dr. Fisher is wonderful.  I chose him because several people I work with used him, and he's cute as all hell.  OK, I know, silly reason to choose a healthcare professional, but what the heck!  He has beautiful hands, and I felt very safe in those hands. He's personable, realistic, etc..  very easy to talk to.  My husband came with me at least once and Dr. fisher answered all his questions/concerns, etc..

Thanks again,  David

Thanks for answering back.  I have been getting use to this site.  How long ago did you have surgery?  Did you have the band or bypass?  I am going for the full bypass.  How do you feel now?

Thanks for the feedback.  I get  the range of emotion thing.  I can't wait to have the surgery and I dreed having it.  David 

I posted on your other thread. But Wilcox is right about the mood swings. Before my surgery my mood swings were pretty normal. For awhile after surgery they were really bad. Now they are very rare. For every post-op you'll have a different story of how things went. Plan for plenty of rest and try and stay positive....keep your goals in mind. For about two months after my surgery I regretted it completely. At about 3 months things were getting alot easier...at about 3.5 months out things were good....Months 5+ I have never been so excited. The weight loss can seem like it's taking forever...but you have to be patient and it'll happen. Good luck.

Thanks for the support.  You rock.  I am so looking forward to being smaller.  My back is killing me and it is so difficult to pput on my shoes these days.  David

I have degenerative disk and joint disease in my back...before surgery I was on antiinflammatory medication and 2 different pain management prescriptions. Almost nine months out and over 100 lbs down I haven't had hardly any back pain and have been off of all medications since surgery. It's nice to feel normal. Oh and I don't think twice about trying to get my shoes on...and I don't always reach for the slip on sandals. Good luck.