Daily Post--4/3/08

I wish I had known how depressed and how much anxiety I would experience after the surgery, during the first 6 weeks. And about the message boards. I knew about OH but had never gone on the boards.

I wish I would have known about OH. I have learned so many things from that website and it's message boards. But other than that, I guess I have learned along the way and never really had any concerns. Jolene

Actually after fighting for this for two years and having the wonderful surgeon I did, I was so well informed. Michele

The only thing that I can think of is that I shouldn't have bought so much SF jello! I'm not much of a jello eater, so now I have a lifetime supply in my cabinet.

I can't think of anything - my mom had WLS two years before me, and although she lives 1100 miles away and I didn't have as much close contact as I'd like, I think her experience and the instruction from my surgeon prepared me pretty well!

I can't think of a thing! The surgeons at my group had a really comprehensive program and I felt and feel 100% prepared!!

I feel like I was really educated and prepared but I guess I didnt realize how emotional this whole journey would be for me. I knew that it "could" be, but didnt think that it woudl effect me. Laura

I feel I was pretty well informed. I dont think there is anything I wish Id known first. Vivienne

I was pretty well informed. I guess I just didnt realize how emotional it would be, and the horrendous guilt when you have that "bounce back" weight gain of ten pounds or so. I didnt want to leave the house, cause I just knew everyone was watching to see me gain! But it comes back off, so I got over it. All in all, I think I was pretty well prepared for everything else. Blessings Betsy

That I might be one of the people who didn't develop and excessive amount of energy and that I would be able to still eat anything without getting sick. That I would be the person who didn't falll in love with exercise like everyone else. I did my homework and research. I read obesity help for months before and it just seemed like everyone became an exercise guru after surgery. I can't seem to make that happen for me. Sally