SweetMusick

Thanks Lisa! Yes I've had my initial apt as well as everything else. Now just waiting for an upper endoscopy and pre-op apt. I think caffeine is truly going to be my biggest hurdle. But thank goodness for decaf coffee right? Sent from my SM-G928T using the BariatricPal App

Great information!! Thank you. I'm in NC so I'll be under Dr. Chan Park's care at Duke Metabolic Center. Sent from my SM-G928T using the BariatricPal App

Thank you for your suggestions. I'm in the process of no smoking. And that's a hard task but definitely mind over matter. I'm hoping once I get that withdrawal over with, I can move toward no caffeine as I'm a night shifter and loveee coffee. Keep the great advice coming. Eating habits, favorite Protein bars and shakes etc... Sent from my SM-G928T using the BariatricPal App

Hi everyone!! I've made the decision to have WLS, and have already started the process. I was originally set on the sleeve but after talking to my surgeon, I've decided on the DS. * What are some things that helped you prior to surgery in preparation for the lifestyle change? * How was life after surgery? * Does anyone have the issue of saggy skin, if so how do you deal with it? -- I'd love any insight, suggestions, negative and positive things you've experienced so far and to learn about your success story behind DS. Thanks in advance! I'm super excited for this lifestyle change but looking for all the information I can. Sent from my SM-G928T using the BariatricPal App