How did you first find out about bariatric surgery and what were your initial impressions of it?

somebody my daughter worked with had it done and i was very impressed how she looked when she started losing weight

What was your stay in the hospital like? How long where you there? What things are most important to bring?

my stay at the hospital was great couldnt of asked for better nursing care 3 days in the hospital your own personel clothing to wear instead of hospital gowns you feel beter wlking around a little more covered up

Did you have any complications from the surgery? If so, how did you deal with them?

no complications

In the weeks after you got your surgery date, how did you feel? How did you cope with any anxiety you might have felt?

i loved the way i looked after i started losing a good amount of weight

Describe your first few weeks home from the hospital. What should people expect from this period?

to be very patient with your moods cause you go threw alot of differentmood changes especailly as you are learning how to eat all over again especailly when you want soemthing to eat you know you cant have

How far did you travel to have your surgery? (If far, how did this affect your aftercare?)

2 miles

Please describe in detail what things you could and couldn't eat in the weeks and months following surgery. What foods have been off limits? Please explain how your dietary tolerance changed week-by-week, and then month-by-month since surgery.

i have alot of trouble with chicken if its on the dry side it wont go down but for the most part i am able to eat anything i want just have to eat very small portions. exp i can get down about 3/4 of a hamberger ot hot dog in a roll a whole grilled cheese sandwhich expect a couple of bites

What was your actvity level in the days and weeks after surgery?

in the beginning it was low but now im able to do things i havent done in years this past summer when we went camping i was able to go with the whole family and walk to trails at the camp ground something i havent done in years and i wasnt even winded when i walked them

What vitamins and/or dietary supplements have you taken since your surgery?

multi vitamins daily

What side effects (nausea, vomiting, sleep disturbace, dumping, hair loss etc.) were worse for you? For how long after surgery did they persist? How did you cope with them?

really didnt have any side effects

What was the worst part about the entire bariatric surgery process?

the painrightafter surgery