Minimizing complications to a tee

good for you. Have you seen much improvement?

In terms of Depression, yes there has been improvement.  The therapy has always been used for that sole aspect.  But in terms of being in control of things, that's one aspect I do enjoy being on top of as much as possible.  I like to take care of the majority of my health on a pragmatic basis, therefore other than being Morbidly Obese with a BMI of 58, I have been very lucky that my only current health issues are Sleep Apnea and Depression.  I have been able to keep my Hemoglobin A1C at the standard range, right now 5.3, therefore never having been in a pre-diabetes stage before.

As in everything, there are things you can control, and things you can't.

Right after surgery, do the obvious things like lifting restrictions, making sure you drink enough, walk a lot, and get your protein in. Do the liquid diet when you are supposed to, measure your food, don't overeat.

There are lots of long term complications you can avoid too. Many get severe complications from vitamin and mineral deficiencies. Take your supplements, get regular lab work and track it, and adjust as needed. No one ever need get those kinds of complications, but many do. 

Drink fluids a lot, always. Dense protein first, and severely limit processed carbs and starches. Don't smoke, drink alcohol, or take NSAIDS. Stay as active as you can. Weigh and log your food. Be kind to pets and strangers.

Many things you can't control. But all of the things above, you can. 100%. And if you do, you can avoid most of the self-inflicted complications we are susceptible to.

Then out of curiosity, what are going to be those complications that you might not be able to control.  I heard there are ways to avoid some of them by following the rules 100%, BUT, which are the specific complications then that cannot be managed or controlled?

Thanks,

Gabriel

Then out of curiosity, what are going to be those complications that you might not be able to control?  I heard there are ways to avoid some of them by following the rules 100%, like you wrote, BUT, which are the specific complications then that cannot be avoidable and just might end up happening know matter how strict you are?

Thanks,

Gabriel

strictures and gallbladder issues are a few of them that you really have no control over.  I haven't had any complications at all, and I'm 10 months post op.  

Consider asking your surgeon's nurses, PAs and nurse practitioners this question. 

 my surgery was February 3rd I worried in Fred it and then I got real it's in God's hands I do what I can for myself try to lose the weight before the surgery make sure I exercised every day I walked at least a mile and a half everyday I lost 14 pounds so I was going in the best I could be then you just have to hand it over to God

Be kind to pets I get.  But, be kind to STRANGERS?  Never.