You’re committing to a tough journey when you decide to get weight loss surgery. Your surgeon and the other health professionals who work with you have a big influence. They can make the journey go smoothly, or they can throw all sorts of obstacles in your path. They can make you feel comfortable and tell you everything you need to know, or they can make you feel like an idiot and withhold information.

I’ve even heard stories as bad as bariatric nurses telling patients that it’ll never work!

One of my best findings was finding how great my surgeon was. She always was there for me and I am still in touch with her. I am fortunate not to have had any negative experiences around the time I got my lap-band. I guess I could have used a little more nutritional help, but that wasn’t really anyone’s fault.

So, what is the best thing you have experienced on the medical or insurance side of weight loss surgery? What is the worst thing? Share your stories here!

I felt strong enough. I didn't push myself too hard and only started back to lifting weights this week. My doc saw no harm as long as I was careful. I was also told no weight over ten pounds and no ab work. I have been doing high rep low weight so nothing over ten pounds.

I may be a little nuts lol

Best thing about the experience - TriCare covered the surgery 100%. I didn't have to pay one dime to anyone and they took very good care of me.

Worst thing about the surgery - the pain afterwards....

Wow, thanks for sharing! These are some pretty deep stories – good and bad. The bad ones just make me shudder, and feel so proud of each of you who was able to overcome rude or incompetent or demeaning healthcare professionals and borderline terrifying medical experiences! And the good ones make me so grateful that there are good, competent, compassionate people in the field of bariatrics.