What does it fell like befor and after gastric bypass????

Im wondering what its like.Because im trying to get gastric bypass.And i want to know what do you fell like befor you go in for the surgery?And after.How do you fell emotinoly?How does your family take it?Is it ok to be scared? p.s. sorry about my spelling

Well its a long process so you have time to mentally prepare yourself, but physically there is only so much you can do. Its painful, even when everything goes well, it still hurts A LOT. So dont lie to yourself and think you can brave through it. Just brace yourself, take the pain meds when they are offered and get up and moving around ASAP, as this really does make the most difference. Family and firends should be in the loop with what you are doing and hopefully they can see that you are trying to make a long term commitment to better helth. If some people dont completely support you, focus on the ones that do, and I am sure there will be plenty. Good Luck!

I've been post-op for a week and I must say its a rollercoaster ride. A little scary sometimes and totally thrilling at others. I was so psyched before the surgery, even though it took half a year to get to the actual surgery date and some of it was frustrating. When I went for the day of my surgery I was totally scared! I've never had surgery and am terrified of hospitals.Everyone was great though and even though in the preop room, which i was in for about an hour, I was without my support group I was eerily calm. Directly after the surgery, in the recovery room, I don't remember much. I mostly slept the two hours because th anathesia(SP?) was hard to come out of. But I got to go to room and my husband and parents were waiting there and they were nothing but so happy to see me. So far this week, yes I've had one break down where I screamed and cried. Its very frustrating to lose such a close friend as what food had become to me, (btw it doesnt help when they bring home fried chicken all the time.) But when I jumped on the scale this morning and found I had lost 20 lbs and fit into a smaller shirt I haven't worn in a year, I was too thrilled to care that I didn't get to eat comfort food. Its up and down emotionally and its not something you can really expect to know when its gonna hit you. But for all the trouble I'm sooooo happy I went through with the surgery. Best wishes to you! Laura

I have friends that had WLS over 5 years ago... I saw everything they went thru. Years ago I thought to myself I would NEVER get WLS... well after trying and failing again and again to lose weight I woke up one day and knew the time was right. By having close friends who had the surgery it allowed me to see the issues they had and to work on them myself before surgery... I wasnt "in the dark" like they were. The surgery wasnt as popular that many years ago like it is now and there is so much more support available. Emotionally I didnt have many issues the first 7 months... a lot of people have a hard time but because I was prepared and knew what to expect I didnt. I never mourned food, I never cried over my lost friend of food... I didnt experience any of that. Now at 8 months out I am finding myself dealing with more emotionally... I am definately having the issue with the mind not matching the body... sometimes I see myself how I really look and other times I see myself how I use to look (a lot heavier). I am now dealing with being unhappy a lot of times with the way my body looks... my huge arms, flabby stomach and saggy breasts... I am hoping that plastic surgery will complete my transformation. Its hard to have lost a lot of weight and still have all the signs of being fat. *shrug* thats my experience so far... I am 8 months out and 28lbs from goal... I was 288 at the beginning of the process and am now 183. Its definately ok to be scared... once I got approved I had nightmares and cried at night because I was scared - would I be ok? would this work for me? will I gain weight again?? definately normal!!! Just know we are all here for you if you need us!

Be aware, that not everyone has a FANTASTIC easy time of things.

I'm 2 weeks post op and I having a heck of a time.

between the pain, the gas, the nausea, the cramping, I'm pretty frusterated.  Just keep in mind that while we ALL want to be one of those people that rocks the surgery and goes back to work in a week, it may not be the case.

My biggest advice, is talk to as MANY people as you can. People who will be honest and not just try to sell you the surgery. This site is an AWESOME resource for that. Also try talking to people one on one in person. that can help too.

And most importantly, follow your doc's instructions and WALK WALK WALK!

Before: Daniel Powter- Bad Day is playing in the background and your walking in the rain alone at night and you walking by a house thats having a party with everyone dancing partying laughing yet you continue just walking by jus****ching and getting wet. After: You have a umbrella, and your actually on your way to the party. Gahhh! Im so dramatic!