Tons of questions about VSG -- looking for thoughts and help!

Long-term your health will benefit from losing the weight. You may not have related health issues now, but statistically, you very likely will have serious issues later on. No nausea past recovery. You feel very normal once recovered, other than your portion size is so much smaller. I have found that eating with others is uncomfortable at times for that reason, nothing physical though. I don't know what the long-term of taking phen. drugs. I can vouch that your appetite is dramatically reduced, but the same level of satiety and satisfaction is present. I am several years out and maintained a normal weight since 8 months post-op with significant health improvements. In your case, I think your greatest benefit is what you mention- fitting into airplane seats, better mobility, etc. You will be shocked at how much better you feel with the weight off and you begin to live your life more fully due to it. :)