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You can probably figure this out by asking yourself a series of questions that end with an honest answer. It's a matter of priorities and depends upon your commitment to forego certain things in the short-term for a long-term benefit.
Am I willing to modify my time on the Water fishing in order to allow my body to prepare for surgery? Yes or No
Am I willing to modify my time on the water fishing in order for my body to heal from my surgery, which may include a regimented intake of fluids, rest, and exercise? (Sitting in a boat for 12 hours soon after surgery is a clot waiting to happen.)
What prompted you to begin the steps to qualify for this surgery? Was weight-loss surgery your idea or someone else's?
It's good that you like to drink water because drinking it would be a big part of your pre- and post-surgical time.
I don't know why or how many people look into weight-loss surgery and then back out of or dismiss the whole idea outright. Is it because they realize that it's not going to be a quick fix? Is it because they are unwilling to entertain even the slightest change in their lifestyle? Does it just seem way too difficult and they're terrified of failure?
Yes, you love hunting and fishing. No, you won't have to give up those activities, but you might have to spend more time before and soon after your surgery attending to some new demands on your body, such as taking Vitamins, eating differently (content and portions) and exercising.
To me, it all boils down to priorities. What are your priorities?
You can probably figure this out by asking yourself a series of questions that end with an honest answer. It's a matter of priorities and depends upon your commitment to forego certain things in the short-term for a long-term benefit.
Am I willing to modify my time on the water fishing in order to allow my body to prepare for surgery? Yes or No
Am I willing to modify my time on the water fishing in order for my body to heal from my surgery, which may include a regimented intake of fluids, rest, and exercise? (Sitting in a boat for 12 hours soon after surgery is a clot waiting to happen.)
What prompted you to begin the steps to qualify for this surgery? Was weight-loss surgery your idea or someone else's?
It's good that you like to drink water because drinking it would be a big part of your pre- and post-surgical time.
I don't know why or how many people look into weight-loss surgery and then back out of or dismiss the whole idea outright. Is it because they realize that it's not going to be a quick fix? Is it because they are unwilling to entertain even the slightest change in their lifestyle? Does it just seem way too difficult and they're terrified of failure?
Yes, you love hunting and fishing. No, you won't have to give up those activities, but you might have to spend more time before and soon after your surgery attending to some new demands on your body, such as taking vitamins, eating differently (content and portions) and exercising.
To me, it all boils down to priorities. What are your priorities?

Great! I love when people return to share their good news. Were your hydration issues a problem? I know it was touch-and-go for a while. I'm so glad that you decided to have your surgery. Have you been fishing since? (I notice you live in Florida so you're not encased in an ice cube like some of us in the Mid-West.)

Thank you for the update. It sounds like the changes in your life (moving, bypass) are going well. Things will only get better. I enjoy hearing about people who have passions. Fishing is a good one.
My father died when I was 12 years old so I don't have a long list of memories; however, going fishing with my father is one that stands out as special. We had a bare-bones pontoon boat and I remember my daddy reminding my brother and I to make sure that we didn't all stand on the same side of the boat. Sure enough, my brother, who was less serious about fishing than I was, was goofing off throwing orange peels in the Water and pacing from one side of the boat to the other. That's when IT happened. The boat tilted and my daddy's tackle box slipped right into the lake. Not the future Eagle Scout's finest hour. Anyway, fishing with my father was a special memory. Sorry for the boring read.

You can probably figure this out by asking yourself a series of questions that end with an honest answer. It's a matter of priorities and depends upon your commitment to forego certain things in the short-term for a long-term benefit.
Am I willing to modify my time on the Water fishing in order to allow my body to prepare for surgery? Yes or No
Am I willing to modify my time on the water fishing in order for my body to heal from my surgery, which may include a regimented intake of fluids, rest, and exercise? (Sitting in a boat for 12 hours soon after surgery is a clot waiting to happen.)
What prompted you to begin the steps to qualify for this surgery? Was weight-loss surgery your idea or someone else's?
It's good that you like to drink water because drinking it would be a big part of your pre- and post-surgical time.
I don't know why or how many people look into weight-loss surgery and then back out of or dismiss the whole idea outright. Is it because they realize that it's not going to be a quick fix? Is it because they are unwilling to entertain even the slightest change in their lifestyle? Does it just seem way too difficult and they're terrified of failure?
Yes, you love hunting and fishing. No, you won't have to give up those activities, but you might have to spend more time before and soon after your surgery attending to some new demands on your body, such as taking Vitamins, eating differently (content and portions) and exercising.
To me, it all boils down to priorities. What are your priorities?
You can probably figure this out by asking yourself a series of questions that end with an honest answer. It's a matter of priorities and depends upon your commitment to forego certain things in the short-term for a long-term benefit.
Am I willing to modify my time on the water fishing in order to allow my body to prepare for surgery? Yes or No
Am I willing to modify my time on the water fishing in order for my body to heal from my surgery, which may include a regimented intake of fluids, rest, and exercise? (Sitting in a boat for 12 hours soon after surgery is a clot waiting to happen.)
What prompted you to begin the steps to qualify for this surgery? Was weight-loss surgery your idea or someone else's?
It's good that you like to drink water because drinking it would be a big part of your pre- and post-surgical time.
I don't know why or how many people look into weight-loss surgery and then back out of or dismiss the whole idea outright. Is it because they realize that it's not going to be a quick fix? Is it because they are unwilling to entertain even the slightest change in their lifestyle? Does it just seem way too difficult and they're terrified of failure?
Yes, you love hunting and fishing. No, you won't have to give up those activities, but you might have to spend more time before and soon after your surgery attending to some new demands on your body, such as taking vitamins, eating differently (content and portions) and exercising.
To me, it all boils down to priorities. What are your priorities?

There was a time when I was lucky to get 250 calories per day, let alone even a fourth of the required Protein or Fluid. As bad as that sounds, the main concern for me is -- and continues to be-- ANXIETY. If I'm feeling unduly stressed that is worse for me than missing calories, protein, or fluids. When I'm feeling calm and happy with myself, the rest eventually falls into place. My appetite returns, I'm able to handle drinking more...
For me, it all boils down to nurturing my mind and taking care of my emotional needs first. My physical needs are secondary... Understanding that it takes weeks to months to really get in trouble or become malnourished in a significant way also helps me to relax. I'm also not overly regimented when it comes to my supplements. If I miss a dose here or there, I don't beat up myself over it.
Of course, it would great if I ate the right combination of everything my body needs at the right time, took my supplements faithfully... but the best lesson I've learned since my surgery, is to be kinder and more forgiving to myself. No more feeling like a failure for dropping the ball on occasion.
I know that there are people on this forum who are very dedicated to every daily detail in their lives since their surgeries. I can't live like that. Perhaps if I pushed myself, I could compete with that mindset, but it just doesn't work for me. I don't even like thinking about weight loss anymore, which is why I find myself coming here less and less.
My reason for posting my "lazy ways" manifesto is not to call attention to myself for being so "irresponsibly" lax about things, but to let others who may be stressing out their days with what they're eating, what they're not eating, etc. to try taking a page out of my book and slow down. Just let your days unfold without making too many demands on yourself. You'll ultimately be happier, and you'll lose the weight as well.
I'm okay with anyone calling me out for filling up the heads of others with my lazy, undisciplined ways.

Perhaps I should have posted a separate thread to share my below 200lbs news. My intent was not to steal any of your thunder, Matt, particularly since you lost 170lbs while I've only lost 100lbs to get to my 199.4. I have another 50-70lbs to lose to reach my goal.
Congrats, again, Mr. Handsome.

Love your pics, Matt. Are you a good dancer? I couldn't help but to think of Jim Carrey when I saw you in your green suit. "Smokin'"!!!!

At 200.2lbs I'm almost there. I can almost feel it happening, but I can't quite get my weight to go below that 200lb milestone. Soon, hopefully.
Congrats, Matty.

@Matt Z
I can't believe it. I got on the scale this morning (after going to the bathroom, OF COURSE!) and I also weigh 199.4!
Is that crazy or what?!

When broken down by surgery type, the most common reason for a revisional surgery among those who had banding was band-associated problems, such as migration stenosis or slippage. Among banding patients, nausea and weight-related indications were also common reasons for revision.
As for VBG patients, the most common indication for revisional surgery was staple-related disruptions, accounting for 10% of these patients. Nausea due to stenosis and collar migration were also common indications for revision. The most common indications for revisional surgery for gastric bypass patients were reflux-associated and esophagus-associated complications.
https://www.medpagetoday.com/endocrinology/obesity/77253
"The dominant reason for corrective revisional surgery was bile reflux (including esophagitis), which occurred only in patients with loop technique GBP," the researchers noted, adding how "this demonstrates the superiority of the Roux-en-Y technique with regard to the need for secondary interventions."
Although the small percentage of gastric bypass patients included in the cohort was a limitation, it's still apparent that this surgery accounted for fewer revisionary surgeries. "Among more than 200 Roux-en-Y gastric bypass procedures, only five (2.3%) required any reoperation," he said.
"Revisional surgery carries a higher complication rate than the primary procedure, but if needed, it should not be denied..."

Perhaps I should have posted a separate thread to share my below 200lbs news. My intent was not to steal any of your thunder, Matt, particularly since you lost 170lbs while I've only lost 100lbs to get to my 199.4. I have another 50-70lbs to lose to reach my goal.
Congrats, again, Mr. Handsome.

This is a timely post for me. I also use a CPAP, but I haven't been compliant since my bypass. Now I'm starting to wonder if I should contact my doctor about recalculating my pressure before I try using it again.
I'm sorry you had to experience what you did, but your rant possibly helped out someone else from going through something similar. THANK YOU!!!

Love your pics, Matt. Are you a good dancer? I couldn't help but to think of Jim Carrey when I saw you in your green suit. "Smokin'"!!!!

At 200.2lbs I'm almost there. I can almost feel it happening, but I can't quite get my weight to go below that 200lb milestone. Soon, hopefully.
Congrats, Matty.

Love your pics, Matt. Are you a good dancer? I couldn't help but to think of Jim Carrey when I saw you in your green suit. "Smokin'"!!!!

Simple, but true. Attribution here: https://www.forbes.com/sites/brucelee/2018/10/22/what-happens-after-bariatric-surgery-makes-a-big-difference/#7fa2c4ec29b1
"What Happens After Bariatric Surgery Makes A Big Difference"

At 200.2lbs I'm almost there. I can almost feel it happening, but I can't quite get my weight to go below that 200lb milestone. Soon, hopefully.
Congrats, Matty.

Simple, but true. Attribution here: https://www.forbes.com/sites/brucelee/2018/10/22/what-happens-after-bariatric-surgery-makes-a-big-difference/#7fa2c4ec29b1
"What Happens After Bariatric Surgery Makes A Big Difference"

Simple, but true. Attribution here: https://www.forbes.com/sites/brucelee/2018/10/22/what-happens-after-bariatric-surgery-makes-a-big-difference/#7fa2c4ec29b1
"What Happens After Bariatric Surgery Makes A Big Difference"

As surgical wounds are healing, there are often some distinct changes that occur to the skin both around and near the wound. A few things that one can expect – and things to watch out for:
https://advancedtissue.com/2013/12/3-ways-know-difference-healing-infected-surgical-wounds/
A study was conducted that looked at patient incision care and other discharge concerns. The study found that knowledge of incision care and amount of information received about incision care were rated low. The five most frequently mentioned postdischarge concerns included bowel trouble at home, wound pain at home, looking for wound complications, watching for wound infection, and activity limitations. (This study is 12 years old. Hopefully, knowledge of incision and discharge care has improved drastically.)
https://www.o-wm.com/content/bariatric-surgery-patient-incision-care-and-discharge-concerns

I couldn't resist, countrygirl. It was such a cheap shot to pick on such an easy-to-make typo. Shame on me!
I lived most of my life in the city until my widowed mother remarried a bachelor farmer with 1000 acres in SE Kansas. I loved living in the country. My stepfather raised steers and had a lot of land set aside as HIGH GRASS PRAIRIE full of native wildflowers, blackberries, etc. He passed away two years ago, age 92. I loved him dearly. (He still has two older sisters living, btw. How many 92 year olds have older siblings? One is 97, the other 96).
Back to your user name. Is it misspelled because someone else signed up as COUNTRYGIRL or was COUNRTYGIRL a typo? I won't be able to sleep ever again until I find out.
BTW, my father grew up in Tennessee. We spent every summer there. In Spring City near Chattanooga.
I don't know what got into me. I've been writing irrelevant blabber with no rhyme or reason. Being it's 3:30am, perhaps sleep is in order.

Being that's 994 years from now, there's plenty of time to re-consider all your options. (And here I thought I was the master of typos. Thanks for the laugh, counrtygirl. Wait is your user name a typo, too... or was "countrygirl" already taken?)

Is there any reason why you haven't considered the bypass, for example? I can't recommend the sleeve... since I'm totally TEAM BYPASS.

Yikes. I didn't even pay attention to the title of this forum. Talk about a dunce. (Picture me in a corner wearing my pointy cap.) Respect gratefully noted, Julie, and apology offered. I should keep my opinions to myself, especially when I don't know where I'm giving them! 😃
In my defense, when one sees a topic on the right-sided column on the main splash page, the forum is not immediately obvious. It's easy to start blabbing away without realizing where one is blabbing.

So happy and proud of you, AlteredReality. You inspire me. My boo-boo act is just that. It's more fun to pretend to be all depressed and crushed! Self-deprecating humor is a powerful motivator for me. I am genuinely thrilled that you are doing so well. I am proud of myself, too. We should both be proud!!