1. Did it hurt? Yes, it is a surgery plain and simple there is physical recovery time. Just remember everyone has a different pain tolerance and based on any complications that may arise could affect this as well.
2. Did you have any complications? Yes, I had a lot of internal swelling that wouldn't let me sip my liquids so I got very dehydrated and had to stay on an IV two extra days until the swelling went down.
3. How much weight did you lose and how long did it take? I lost 131 lbs in 2 1/2 years.
4. Did you have any stalls? Yes, I had quite a few week to two week long stalls, and I had one three month long stall. The thing to remember with a stall is you are losing inches because your body is catching up. So instead of weighing, measure!
5. How long until you could have sex? For me it was three weeks. It was a little uncomfortable but oh so needed .
6. Have you had plastics? Yes, my tummy and boobs did not perk back up so a year ago I had a tummy tuck and breast augmentation to fill back out the skin.
7. Do you have any regrets? Yes, that I didn't do it sooner.
8. What do you eat? See my other post "VSG- A Day in the Life 4 Years Out"
9. Have you gotten more attention? Yes, losing the weight increases your confidence and confidence is sexy, you will notice the looks.
10. Who did you tell about your surgery? I only told my family and close friends.
11. What are your biggest tips? Follow the doctors orders, sip all day, walk walk walk, do not weigh more than once a week, exercise, don't let the surgery change the person on the inside.

If you have other questions, please let me know and I will be glad to answer them if I can!

Thnk you so much

This is great. Thank you so much for sharing your experience.

Umm, you forgot the joys of hormone dumps. Which is good and bad. Just saying.

Very nice summary. I'm becoming more-and-more aware why once a week weighing is the route to go . This daily thing is depressing! lol (especially during a stall)

Thank you for sharing this...did you have the RNY or sleeve?

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I had the sleeve!

Thanks!

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