My 6th month doctor appointment is on July 2nd. I have been reading articles, blogs, forums, books, watching YouTube videos of the actual procedure online and watching YouTube videos of peoples journeys. I haven't had my surgery yet, I 'am getting the bypass done due to a hiatal hernia and severe acid reflex.

I talk about it a lot, even if I don't mean to, I read as much as I can about other peoples experiences, and watch so many YouTube videos. I feel like people are getting irritated with me because I 'am talking about it so much.

I am trying to figure out if it's normal to be this obsessed with it, and I haven't even had the surgery yet.

Anyone else go through this pre-op? does it get better afterwards?

Edited June 24, 201511 yr by Big Opie

LOL - I wouldn't call you "obsessed!" I would call you smart. You are about to have major surgery. You SHOULD be researching it and learning as much as possible about what is going to be happening to your body. I did the same thing when I finally got my surgery date. And that's why this forum is here - it's a safe place to discuss everything and anything. It's important to be well informed about the surgery, the pre-op and post-op periods so that you can make the most of the new you!

The other thing I would add is I really hope you stay obsessed with it! I think those that are most successful from what I have read and trust me, I like you have been obsessed with learning everything are most successful when they stay on top of things.

I am almost 9 months post op and I am on this site whenever I have spare time. I am always learning about new things to try, new exercise regimes and most importantly meeting new Bariatric family members who support me and I support as I experience all these life changes.

Your life really does change after having WLS. Only others experiencing it can relate. Leverage them for support. Stay away from the folks that are negative and look for Bari buddies that motivate and support you. You are going to need it, this is hard work.

The recovery from surgery is very short, the recovery from obesity is for life.

I have never ever for one second second guessed my decision and it is be causeI was obsessed with learning everything I could and staying connected. I know that I will be someone 10 years from now still at my goal weight and loving my life again as I do today.

I wish you all the best with your upcoming surgery and if you ever need to talk please feel free to reach out.

I believe it is very normal!

You are excited and hopeful to achieve something very important to you and you are keeping your eye on the prize. That's partly why the forum is here - to give people a support network; to speak of successes and challenges; to encourage and make each other accountable; to let us know that we are not alone in this journey.

I too have been doing what you have. I log on from work; home; my cell (lol). I also go to youtube to hear all the stories. I haven't watched the surgery itself, don't think I want to - a bit squimish here.

Anyhow, I say keep doing YOU! This is ALL about you. Remember that, your doing something for yourself and you should be excited and take interest.

Best wishes......hugs from New York!

Edited June 24, 201511 yr by India928

Hey Big Opie,

I say going into wls with out the knowledge is VERY foolish. One of the best ways I gained great amounts of knowledge before I had my bypass is #1 have a wonderful wife who had a sleeve and has managed to lose 100 lbs in her first 6 months with great determination and complete commitment to following the rules. #2 is I have attended over 12 in person different support groups between her program and mine. If you have access to support group before or after surgery take it. The people at them will be people who have been there or are going on the same journey as you and are most likely to be the most help to you, and you to them. If anyone is to tell you that support group is for POST OP ONLY tell them I don't care I would like to attend anyway I am trying to gain perspective of wls (I was told this by my program and I informed them after I had attended several that they still had people at their front desk informing people it was for POST OP ONLY and the organizers of our support group took care of it). To tell the truth when I went to my support group I was the first pre op patient to come to it, they seemed quite shocked that I was attending but I must say they were very welcoming, supportive, and wanted nothing but success for their fellow friends. That is where you will find your acceptance it's almost a church of your people (if you will) they get it and understand the sacrifices and commitment that you will be facing in your near future and can be a tremendous help in your journey. I have found that the more you talk to people that either don't need a tool such as ours or haven't realized they are in need of help they generally don't understand or want to face the reality of their health concerns (god knows I didn't) until they come to the bottom of the well and figure out the only way up is to change (no matter how you do it whether it be wls or if your able to change your whole lifestyle without wls) they will never get it. If they don't support you in your life's journey, you don't want them anyway. (keep in mind everyone's wls journey is theirs and everyone's results most likely will be different). Welcome and Best of Luck Fellow Friend!!! Brian

I feel the same way! In all my spare time im on here. I feel obsessed too. I have done ally preop just waiting for them to submit it to my insurance. Were going to try using proof of weight watchers and nutrisystem to help it out. So nervous and getting on here usually helps me feel as im still in the right direction

I feel the same way! In all my spare time im on here. I feel obsessed too. I have done ally preop just waiting for them to submit it to my insurance. Were going to try using proof of weight watchers and nutrisystem to help it out. So nervous and getting on here usually helps me feel as im still in the right direction

. I have my last appointment on July 2nd and I just can't wait! I want it done and over with already!!!!! ???? good luck to you hope everything goes well!

Edited June 26, 201511 yr by Big Opie

You too! Maybe we will both have Surgery around the same time! We can be surgery buddies lol!

I am only month 2 in my pre-op testing, dieting, etc and I also have found myself somewhat "obsessed". However, I agree with everyone else who wrote that it is a good thing. It is smart to research and make sure this is 100% the right move, as it is a major surgery. Good luck to you - stay obsessed!

Yes definitely obsessed pre-op and still 3 weeks post-op. I check this website SO many times a day too! I think it has become my new addiction. Not sure if that is a good thing or bad! Congrats on getting closer!

It is so normal you wouldn't believe. You become enveloped in the wls world to the point of obsession. I've only told a few people outside my family and I've actually apologized to them because I can't seem to stop talking about anything else! I know it's the only thing I can think about 24/7 but I'm sure they're probably tired of hearing about it!

It is so normal you wouldn't believe. You become enveloped in the wls world to the point of obsession. I've only told a few people outside my family and I've actually apologized to them because I can't seem to stop talking about anything else! I know it's the only thing I can think about 24/7 but I'm sure they're probably tired of hearing about it!

I talk about it all the time too! My parents are annoyed so is my boyfriend I think. They just don't know how much this is going to change every aspect of my life. For the better! I just want someone to be as excited as I am I guess lol. The videos on you tube are the best!

You Go Girl!!!