I think part of the pre-op requirements should include watching the actual surgery. I honestly believe some folks may not have a clue what was actually done to their insides. I see so many posts from early post-ops saying they are having trouble sticking to their "post-op diet" and have "cheated"............I don't think these folks understand it's not a diet it's a prescription! I don't think they understand that they are risking their lives by eating solid foods too soon....I get the feeling that they think when they eat something that's not on their plan they just think it will slow down their weight loss...........not that it may kill them!!!...........okay I just had to get that off my chest! End of rant!

Agreed..I did research of the good and bad of the sleeve before my November 9th procedure. So when I decided to do the insurance requirements I had those"do you have any questions for " questions..lol

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My surgeon did require this. He has you sit down and watch it at your final pre-op appointment. I had actually already watched several YouTube videos beforehand because I was curious so it was repetitive for me, but no harm done.

If people are food addicts watching a video won't help them.

I agree about the video, but only if the patient wants to see it. I think it should be a video of your surgeon performing the surgery that you are going to have.

I'd rather read material that doesn't have blood involved... which I did, I researched a lot of material that showed what was done and that should be required. *nods*

I'm a nurse, and love watching surgery, so I was fascinated by the surgery videos (my favorite is the 360 one by the guy in Mexico) but for many people that is vomit inducing. I agree that many people don't seem to understand how big the surgery is on the inside because all they see are the tiny incisions. I don't know that forcing people to watch something that turns their stomach is the answer, but I agree that more information is needed.

I've been saying this for a while especially because so many people don't seem to have the slightest concept of what is actually done to create their sleeve and what the staple line is like.

Yes I looked at the surgery on the Internet. So I had an idea of was up. I think some people think they can have this surgery and not take responsibility for their eating habits. This surgery is not for the faint of heart. U still got to work your skills. Eating is a lifetime time. It's a learning experience. It takes strength to still get up from table. To say no to the cake and yes to the gym. This is a tool. You still got use this tool correctly.

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Watching the videos was mandated by my program.

Good call on their part.

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Yes, I watched a video too.

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My 13 year old watched a video of a DS surgery so that she could better understand what I would be dealing with. She also learned about proper eating after DS with me and would remind me to drink or eat Protein. (not that I really needed her to remind me, but she wants her mama to be healthy and successful).

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Hello, I'm 3 days post op 11/30/2016,from the sleeve & my stomach is making really weird & loud noises also I feel like I have indigestion which is weird bc I'm on straight liquids for now. Is this normal? I'm having trouble sleeping bc of it

Watching the surgery video might cut it down on the number of people who post here everyday asking if they can eat sausage, bacon, steak, nachos or a full thanksgiving dinner three days post op.

Though my current favourite question is...how long will I have to wait 30 minutes after eating to drink?..

Hello, I'm 3 days post op 11/30/2016,from the sleeve & my stomach is making really weird & loud noises also I feel like I have indigestion which is weird bc I'm on straight liquids for now. Is this normal? I'm having trouble sleeping bc of it

Yes all of this is normal at 3 days post op. My stomach still make weird noises and I'm a little over 6 months post op. As far as the indigestion most doctors put you on a PPI for a period of time after surgery, so if you're not taking something for stomach acid you probably should ask your doctor to give you something for it... I hope this helps.

Good luck to you!

There are plenty of graphics out there that aren't graphic. Yeah, people should do their own research, and ask lots of questions, but the reality is a lot of people won't. It sounds very noble to say that the doctor should refuse to operate on those who are not informed, but doctors are people just like the rest of us, and this is a for profit operation on a couple of levels. If the doc does his thing and you get fat again, it isn't his problem, and he has been paid. It all goes back to the old saying - "You can lead a horse to Water..."