Hi Everyone, I am new here. I have my first consult this upcoming with with a bariatric surgeon for the VSG.

My main concerns beforehand are:

--Post surgery liquid diet phase and getting through those initial weeks (with two small children, 5yrs old and 10 months old)

--Hair loss and what can I do ahead of time to prevent this

--Loose skin

--And of course my overall health, maybe not feeling hungry and how will I ever eat again, will it be abnormal, will I constantly be obsessed with what I can and can't eat

Anyways, just wanted to say hi and maybe someone has some advice for any of these concerns.

Hope to keep reading and learning more, I'm a bit overwhelmed and finding it hard to make time to read up as much as possible while caring for little kids and working.

Thanks!

I am newer.....almost 7 week. The post op phase is easier than you think. Just have a plan in place. I did a lot of Protein drinks and split pea Soup.

The hair, I read it was a similar loss as a women has after child birth. With you already having 2 kids you know......it isn't "that" significant. So that is what I am expecting.

I had a hard time feeling hungry at first. I always a pure Protein Bar in my car now JUST incase. If I forget to eat I get sick and sleepy. Like I said I am 7 weeks out....I feel like I have several options to eat. I honestly can't wait until I can have raw veggies and fruit....that will make me VERY happy. But otherwise...........LIFE IS GOOD! Best decision ever. My treat daily is a healthy choice frozen greek yogurt.

Loose skin is something I am also concerned with as well I don't have an answer for that.

GOOOOOD LUCK and welcome.