I honestly felt like I wasn't as educated on the whole procedure before and after surgery I'm pretty okay with the pain now because I've gotten past that stage but mentally I'm not prepared I'm still in the depression stage I'm still mourning the loss of being able to eat what I want when I want are you guys having the same issues as I? I feel like the surgeon was more happy that he was getting paid to do the work vs. me being mentally prepared

Edited April 16, 201511 yr by jackiemc1987

I felt completely prepared for all aspects before and after the surgery. Most all information I needed was on the net. The rest, especially my customized plan, was provided by my surgeon, nutritionist, and bariatric behaviorial therapist.

I read voraciously all that I could regarding the surgery before I even attended my first consultation.

I watched hours of youtube diaries that people have so graciously provided of their surgeries, struggles, successes, and failures. I particularly focused on failures and what people didn't consider before the surgery. I focused on what people ate and what their relationship with food was before and after surgery.

I read every bit of material my surgeon/nutritionist/psychologist provided. The information laid out every aspect of life before and after surgery. Their material covered all phases of eating pre- and post-op, nutrition guideliness, behavioral modification.

I tried out different shakes, Vitamins, and foods to see what I'd like for the pre-op and post-op diets. I didn't really plan menus because I'm a fairly decent cook. I can follow any plan.

I attended (and still attend) support groups to help and discuss the pre- and post-surgery life. Always something new to learn!

I understand not everyone prepares for the surgery for one reason or another, but there's so much that we have to do after the surgery to be successful long-term, that I can't imagine not being armed with all the information I learned.

Best of luck and success to everyone!