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

I work at a hospital

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

my stay was 4 days. it was more than i bargined for went in for a lap and had an open surgery.

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

My insicion did not heal. it was covered well by my surgery team.

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 was happy and ready to go.

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

none by choice.

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

Much larger than expected.

Please describe any plateau experiences you have had since surgery.

had a few plateau's but they were just stepping stones

Do you notice people treating you any differently now?

people are much nice and more friendly now