I wanted to start a thread because I am pre op and wanted to ask the veterans what they wish they knew before they were sleeved. I love this site and find it much more informative because it is people's experiences, not just what your surgeon tells you.

I found I did research regarding intra op complications & post op complications however wasn't really prepared for the after effects..

Before surgery' date=' take fish oil tablets/eat Protein for hair loss

Get a good moisterising cream u use daily to help your skin integrity

Know what medications u will need and how to take them.. Bc the Vitamins are over the counter, my dietition Told me what I needed yet never told me how to take them. I've been taking Iron tablets without Vitamin c/ which helps absorb it and takin it with calcium tablets which channel eachother out.. So pointless.. So know why, when and how to take it..

The post op stuff didn't bother me.. It's stressful and exausting initially, but all forgotten In a few weeks.. My problem was not having the nutritional help afterwards. Knowing how many calories a day, what portion sizes were normal, what foods and when too eat..so really work closely with a dietition..

I think it's a good idea to have clothes ready in boxes with sizes, so when ur dropping the weight u can wear them.. I became too small for alot of mine which was a shame..

Have a good supportive network, people u can talk too.. I found eating out really difficult, however u find little places that do awesome entrees or go to places that have cheaper meals etc so it's not a waste!

Excercise early in, bc you lose muscle fast so u want to restore it and not lose it bc it's very difficult to gain afterwards!

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Very helpful! Thanks!