Hello all! I want to share for those of you on the fence, waiting for your approvals and those that are just plain scared. Don't psyche yourselves up so much that you're worked up into a frenzy of anxiety. It's a waste of time.

Also, don't be like me who three years ago while I was on here I kept reading this one girls total horror story and she was relentless with her writings and postings to the point that I stopped my surgery and regret that till this day. Glad that that girl was deleted and so were all her postings. Some may have complications but it's a very small minuscule amount. But three years later I was sick Diabetic on insulin w fibromyalgia and sleep apnea, anxiety and depression. So, I shouldn't have waited so long out of fear. Nonsense is what that was.

Don't let anyone steer you away from a life saving and life changing surgery. Day one and two after surgery was a breeze for me and I felt very zero pain and was able to walk and get up same day of surgery. I was drinking with no problem. And making my rounds on the unit floor. All to prevent any blood clots or embolism. Walking worked. I even had zero gas pain and zero shoulder pain. My surgeon is amazing and possibly a magician. He even tested the pouch for leaks while I was under so I didn't need the barium or MRI which I am afraid of cause of claustrophobia. He checked and no leaks thank God.

When you get home and anesthesia and pain meds wear off you will feel some discomfort and the pain of OMG what did I do to my poor body? That feeling lasts two days or so. You keep taking your pain meds and follow the rules from your surgery center and days do get much better. One mistake I made was not take my pain Med at night because I felt good and the pain usually sets in mid sleep and wakes you. So do take your pain meds as directed until you're a week out.

Any and all other obstacles you may encounter will get addressed here and by your team. You're never ever alone. Reach out when you feel the need to. Plenty on here are wisdom filled and are veterans.

Do enjoy the journey, the ups, the downs, the scars and all the good too. It's all developing into a new healthier and clear minded you, a beautiful you. A you that has been in the making and the one that needs extra care and extra love. Be kind to yourselves and don't let that negative thinking that got us into emotionally stress eating come back. Arm yourself with the new tools and techniques you learn to live with your new pouch. Take care of it and it will take care of you. Don't have an all or nothing thinking this isn't about that. You kinda gotta roll with the punches and you'll come out like a champ.

Sure I may be crying tomorrow from God knows what but today I'm not and I'm happy, you will be too! Good luck and cheers to the new you!

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That was a great summation of your WLS experience. So happy to hear you came through with flying colors. It's just going to get better and better!

Thank you so much. I appreciate it. I just wanted to help someone who may need a positive story and help them in their choice. Honestly, when I wanted this surgery and started to research I was a hundred pounds lighter and not insulin dependent taking a slew of pills that just made me bigger, worse in health and miserable. I'm only 46 and felt 76 due to all those meds I was given just to get me off their chair and stop complaining. By the time my joint pains had set in, I was bedridden. Me, a person who used to work ten hour days and still had time to gossip w girlfriends on the phone. By the time that happened to me I never wanted to talk to anyone and became severely depressed. Embarrassed to have to use scooters everywhere. So sad. Now I can see the light at the end of the tunnel but thank you for responding. Hugs.

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Does the surgery help with the depression?

Hello all! I want to share for those of you on the fence, waiting for your approvals and those that are just plain scared. Don't psyche yourselves up so much that you're worked up into a frenzy of anxiety. It's a waste of time.

Also, don't be like me who three years ago while I was on here I kept reading this one girls total horror story and she was relentless with her writings and postings to the point that I stopped my surgery and regret that till this day. Glad that that girl was deleted and so were all her postings. Some may have complications but it's a very small minuscule amount. But three years later I was sick Diabetic on insulin w fibromyalgia and sleep apnea, anxiety and depression. So, I shouldn't have waited so long out of fear. Nonsense is what that was.

Don't let anyone steer you away from a life saving and life changing surgery. Day one and two after surgery was a breeze for me and I felt very zero pain and was able to walk and get up same day of surgery. I was drinking with no problem. And making my rounds on the unit floor. All to prevent any blood clots or embolism. Walking worked. I even had zero gas pain and zero shoulder pain. My surgeon is amazing and possibly a magician. He even tested the pouch for leaks while I was under so I didn't need the barium or MRI which I am afraid of cause of claustrophobia. He checked and no leaks thank God.

When you get home and anesthesia and pain meds wear off you will feel some discomfort and the pain of OMG what did I do to my poor body? That feeling lasts two days or so. You keep taking your pain meds and follow the rules from your surgery center and days do get much better. One mistake I made was not take my pain Med at night because I felt good and the pain usually sets in mid sleep and wakes you. So do take your pain meds as directed until you're a week out.

Any and all other obstacles you may encounter will get addressed here and by your team. You're never ever alone. Reach out when you feel the need to. Plenty on here are wisdom filled and are veterans.

Do enjoy the journey, the ups, the downs, the scars and all the good too. It's all developing into a new healthier and clear minded you, a beautiful you. A you that has been in the making and the one that needs extra care and extra love. Be kind to yourselves and don't let that negative thinking that got us into emotionally stress eating come back. Arm yourself with the new tools and techniques you learn to live with your new pouch. Take care of it and it will take care of you. Don't have an all or nothing thinking this isn't about that. You kinda gotta roll with the punches and you'll come out like a champ.

Sure I may be crying tomorrow from God knows what but today I'm not and I'm happy, you will be too! Good luck and cheers to the new you!

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Thank you for the encouraging words. I really needed this. The pre op diet is hard for me. But I'm on day5 of 14 then it's surgery time. Again thank you.

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Does the surgery help with the depression?

Hi. So, I can only speak for myself and I would say yes. Everything changes and it gets better. Now I was depressed but because I had joint pain, was bed ridden and very isolated. After surgery even though I was weak and healing, I was noticing I was "up" and more sociable. It all factors in to why you were depressed in the first place. Lots of other people say they get depressed because they miss food. I didn't. I think that you have to change your own mindset and why in the world would I miss the exact thing that was killing me and worsening my diabetes? It's all focus and perspective. But if you truly are depressed and it's not just that your gloomy, get to a psychologist and get it treated. Depression is nothing to ignore and through time gets worse. Get the support you need. As for me, I told everyone about my surgery and got a lo of help and support. That helped me immensely to keep me on my toes and know I have to stay accountable. Good luck and let me know how you feel.

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Brave is the one who chose this journey!

Thank you.

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Thank you for the encouraging words. I really needed this. The pre op diet is hard for me. But I'm on day5 of 14 then it's surgery time. Again thank you.

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Hi. It was hard for us all. Don't worry. Take it one day at a time. You can do it. Even if you slip and eat a bit just start again and try another day. It's hard because obviously you still have the same stomach and same hunger. After your surgery you won't have the same amount of hunger and it will be easier. Also, you won't eat the same volume of food. If I can do it anyone can. I was a foodie and a mini cupcake girl. Lol All my hubby every brought home was pizza. So, I been there done that. Now, my new pouch is a total Diva. I don't even recognize myself when I hear myself order food at a restaurant. Lol

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Brave is the one who chose this journey!

Thank you.

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You're welcome. Also, I forgot to mention the reason why I think depression goes away is because the sugars now regulate themselves , your more stable and I was less

moody.

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Brave is the one who chose this journey!

U hav Really inspired me to go ahead with my surgery @@bellalulu !!! I have been terrified of going through with it mostly because I'm afraid of going under GeneralAnesthesia & also because of a few horror stories I have read . Thanks for sharing your experience !!!!

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