I have been researching gastric bypass since November 2016. My surgery is less than 2 months from now. I was somewhat familiar with it before then but not fully educated on it. What I am learning as time goes by is that reading posts on this site,viewing youtube videos plus the research I do on my own & taking notes is so beneficial. The more information I surround myself with and comprehending that information makes me feel more secure with my decision to have the surgery. Learning the possible outcomes whether it be a complication a rare complication and or what is normal gives me a sense of awareness that will help if I encounter anything post op and or during recovery period. The more you know and understand gastric bypass and your responsibilites the better your results. This surgery is not for those who refuse to follow their doctor's instructions. My doctor stated to me that he puts safety on the top of his list with his patients. That stuck to me and I appreciate him for saying that. So, that means the patient also needs to put safety on top especially during the healing process. The whole purpose of the body needing time to heal properly and fully is that we have to follow the instructions given to us because it was designed for us so we can be successful in healing and then progressing on to the next step. I dont want to disappoint my surgeon and I definitely do not want to disappoint myself. This is about choice. This road is a journey that takes time and patience.

Amen!! Thank you for the reminder that this a choice, an opportunity to change my life for the better. I am one week post-op, about 10'pounds down and beginning to feel hungry. I will not yield to temptation. I will increase my protein intake and figh for what is rightfully mines (My health).

Amen!! Thank you for the reminder that this a choice, an opportunity to change my life for the better. I am one week post-op, about 10'pounds down and beginning to feel hungry. I will not yield to temptation. I will increase my protein intake and figh for what is rightfully mines (My health).

Youre welcome. Congrats on losing 10 lbs. Keep moving foward you can do this. Yes, make sure you get enough protein in. I noticed that the isolate protein spikes my insulin levels and makes me hungry an hour later so I tested the premier protein which is a milk protein whey concentrate and it keeps me full for hours. I believe they say it feeds your body slowly vs the isolate protein that goes through the body quickly that could lead to raising your insulin levels bringing on hunger.