Anyone find it hard to adjust after surgery?

oh sure. There's big adjustments. :) I am 7 months out. I am wrestling mightily with my food issues. But I'm so glad I did it. Life changing. I still have a ways to go to my goal, but already I am so much happier with my day to day.

The first few days will be tough very hard to move and of course being in the hospital you get no sleep just remember to deep breathe often keep the lungs moving and keep the oxygen flowing

Everything positive that Karen9849 says, but yes, it there were some strange feelings to get over as my body shape changed. 2 days ago, I met my new grand-nephew for the first time and my neice took some photos. When I saw them on my phone, I was still surprised my the small size of my thighs. Now I smile and not freak out. (I'm 2.5 years post and it took longer for me to reach goal that Karen9849)

I am close to 9 years post op. I am still adjusting. To me, skinny me, older me, wiser me...

Go with the flow. WLS will change you. Staying longer MO will change you... Meeting new people in your life will change you....

I am just nervous because I know it's a big change after and I know I can do it but since I'm still young I know I will want to go out sometimes and have some drinks but as far as I know I do not think you can do that anymore lol. Oh well its for a better living that's what I tell myself! Thank you guys.

Gosh, so much of what you have shared I totally relate to! My surgery date is just one day before yours, on June 5. My friend is in a band so most of my weekends are spent at the bar where she is playing. I have been mentally preparing myself for when, post-op, going out and drinking every weekend will not be an option. I know this is for the greater good and I already feel so much better since quitting smoking. (So freaking hard, omg). I think what I'm most scared of is missing out on time with my friends and there is a fear that our friendship will change. Deep down I know that if that were to happen then they were never really my friends in the first place, but it is a fear nonetheless! There comes a point though, when you have to decide what you want most, and waking up with a hangover every Sunday is definitely not what I want anymore! I'm so ready for this surgery, but at the same time it's still hard to wrap my brain around the fact that it's actually happening! Good luck on your journey and I hope you'll keep us updated!

I do not think you have to stop hanging out with your friends. I mean I think a drink or two while we are out will be ok as long as it's not carbonated and full of sugar. Just have to be smart about choices now. I am having to adjust to this and it will be a little different but that's life all the time, making changes. I have my kids, work and school so it's stressful and busy but I know I can do this. Like you said if your friends don't understand then they aren't true friends anyways. Good luck!!!

I had a really hard time after surgery for about 3 months. I was losing weight but my mental state was a mess. I went back on my anxiety medicine and I feel great! I am 5 pounds from losing 100 pounds and exercise regularly. I feel like the weight was literally weighing me down, and now I have the energy to get up and go. Cleaning house, working in the yard, playing with my kids, and spending time with my husband. It is amazing how much my life has changed for the better in a short 7 months!

Good luck and hang in there!

this is major surgery and more of a mental challenge that physical to me. I'm going on 17 months out on 15th may. It is hard, hard on you, hard on close family.

do you have a support person picked out? It is vital to have one you can depend on and will be involved in your process and not flake out on you. also, therapy is a good idea.