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

my mother had a version many years ago and suggested it to me, i was all for it from the beginning.

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

my hospital stay was absolutley pleasant, from the time i walked through the door and the post op care was great. i was in the hospital for 5 days and i was taken care of by great doctors and nurses. it is really only important to bring some reading material, or something to keep your mind busy once you feel well enough to do so!

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

I had 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 felt extremely happy and anxious, i tried to not think about it much until the week before then i tried to kkep busy by doing things that i wouldn't be able to do when i got home from the hospital.

What aftercare support group/program do you have? How helpful/important is this?

there are support groups available however i haven't used any of them yet.

What is your scar like? Is this what you expected?

i had lap so i have 6 small holes throughout my abdomin, they are not too bad.

Please describe any plateau experiences you have had since surgery.

i am at 2 weeks out and feel as though i am at a strange stop, i checked the scale and have gained a pound.in the last 2 days.

Do you notice people treating you any differently now?

no not yet.