I want to have a realistic picture of what this surgery will mean. I am trying to tally up the worst case scenarios, and maybe they are just the "likely" or "eh...could happen" scenarios.

From what I've learned on vst, here's what I can expect, in stages: (Although everyone is different!)

-Excitement and counting down the days

-Hatred of pre-op diet

-Nervous, scared, possibly terrified

-Sore, nauseous, tired, puking, thirsty

-Low energy,trouble drinking, buyer's remorse

-Dehydration, weeks of nausea

-Sick of Protein shakes, miss chewing

-Difficult adjustment, missing food as comfort mechanism, depression

-3 week stall, fits and starts, disappointment in slow loss

-Judgment from people who know

-Trial and error of foods, vomiting when intolerant or too much

-Trouble eating in restaurants, missing old life

-hair loss, sagging skin, face looking older

-Encouraging weight gain, adjustment to new life

-Happiness, feeling of accomplishment as getting close to goal

-Realization that battle isn't won, won't ever be "over"

-Dedication and diligence

-Hunger, capacity to eat increases

-Rededication after small regain

-Acceptance that the fight is eternal

I'm the type of person who feels more comfortable having a complete picture of what can happen. I don't want to go into this with rose colored glasses. Any additions? Subtractions? Thoughts? I know that NOT ALL people have all or even some of these. Again -trying to look at possible downsides so I don't get caught up in thinking this is the solution to all life's problems.

1. Cost of exercise: gym or recreation center, personal trainer, workout clothes/shoes, workout equipment. Of course, you can get around these by seeking out relatively cheap gear and workout options. 2. Lack of attention to exercise component of the program.

being diagnosed with some other life threatening disease/disorder brought to light because of so many pre-op tests or because of becoming accutely self-aware of how your body is functioning (mine is cancer, and because of the latter reason).

(((Spatters)))- I can definitely relate to your post, I am so very sorry!

Possible plastic surgery to remove excess skin. For me, the confidence I've gained since I lost weight has been so worth it. I'd take the risk all over again to be where I am at today.

I second the sharts! Directly out of surgery you're begging to fart & Can't trust a fart the first couple of weeks. I ended up with almost pneumonia right after surgery as well. I was a smoker prior to surgery though. Was down to 2-3 cigs a day but I still paid dearly for it. Fever & coughing so bad I was peeing myself. Doesn't feel good to cough with a tender tummy.

self-aware of how your body is functioning (mine is cancer, and because of the latter reason).

Spatters3

i remember "talking" to you some time back while you were going through chemo

good for you, in being aware of your body

all the tests you went through - its good they found the cancer, sooner than later

but..........i'm sorry you also had to deal with the problem

you've lost 118 lbs!!!!

wonderful

best of everything

keep up the good job/work

kathy

congrats

trying to tally up the worst case scenarios

bettyboo

you obviously have done your "homework"

read alot from the board - maybe a book too!!!!

hearing about such things as being a little sick, gas, drinking problems et al

good for you that you don't want to only see through those pretty "rose colored glasses"

some people go into surgery without much/any knowledge

kudos on reading and learning in order to deal with the wonderful sleeve

being all prepped up for WLS

have you already gone through all your pre-op tests, have a date already???

or i you strongly considering the sleeve - and wanting more info???

hope to see you around the neighborhood

good luck

kathy

Apologies in advance if anyone has covered this already, but expect tummy rumbles. I'm almost 10 weeks out and manuu times my tummy is my own personal symphony! No pain or discomfort, just noise.

hi proud grammy. i'm scheduled with dr illan in mexico for 8/30.

I also wanted to add the risk of needing your gallbladder removed- I am going tomorrow morning for an ultrasound because my doctor thinks I might have gallstones due to my rapid weight loss.

Apologies in advance if anyone has covered this already, but expect tummy rumbles. I'm almost 10 weeks out and manuu times my tummy is my own personal symphony! No pain or discomfort, just noise.

So very true. I had to get used to that. I was embarassed when I was in a meeting and there was a pause and my tummy made noises. I sooo wanted to fall through the floor.

Good thing the guy next to me said he was so hungry...everyone assumed it was him. I think he was just being kind (new guy on the team). Bless his heart!

I also wanted to add the risk of needing your gallbladder removed- I am going tomorrow morning for an ultrasound because my doctor thinks I might have gallstones due to my rapid weight loss.

I am on Ursodiol for 4 months to prevent this. I imagine some people do the same but may still need their gallbladder removed.

I'm glad to hear about the tummy noises.

I had the same thing when I was on a liquid diet for 3 months! Our stomachs can be really loud!