There have been some interesting side effects post op.

I care much more about myself.

I've cut my hair to my shoulders (I'm sure I kept it long to "hide").

I've had my nails and toes done.

I've bought new clothes, perfume, jewelry.

I've gone to the dentist and had some cosmetic work done along with a good cleaning.

All of this keeps compounding and helping my self esteem.

I laugh and smile more. I move more. I'm friendlier.

I wasn't expecting any of these side effects!

I went kayaking with my husband twice this week. I'm not even sore, and I was not worried about swamping the boat.

I went kayaking with my husband twice this week. I'm not even sore, and I was not worried about swamping the boat.

Taking your life back is pretty cool. I'd like to try kayaking again. Been years.

That is fantastic! I too have enjoyed many unexpected "side effects". Little things like how my body moves differently and with so much less effort. My Husband commented that I walk differently and I can feel that also. So worth it!

Sent from my SM-N920V using BariatricPal mobile app

That's lovely to hear@Joann454. It seems like the operation is really about opening up and releasing the inner happier you.

Seems like they should list these side effects in addition to all the standard doom and gloom ones. It would help many more people take the plunge.

Seems like they should list these side effects in addition to all the standard doom and gloom ones. It would help many more people take the plunge.

I agree! I am so pleasantly surprised.

Same here! I had surgery a month ago, and I have crazy energy! It's great! My skin is clear and glowing. I feel pretty, but most importantly, I feel healthy! I'm loving this!!!

Same here! I had surgery a month ago, and I have crazy energy! It's great! My skin is clear and glowing. I feel pretty, but most importantly, I feel healthy! I'm loving this!!!

Hey! How'd you get your energy back so fast? So jealous!
Oh yeah, the skin, yes! My skin looks "glowy"! Might be sweat though [emoji23]

Hey! How'd you get your energy back so fast? So jealous!
Oh yeah, the skin, yes! My skin looks "glowy"! Might be sweat though [emoji23]

You know, I have to be honest - I don't know. I can tell you that I had a phenomenal surgeon who did my sleeve robotically. That cut down on pain and recovery time. The hospital was amazing, too. I was an ERAS patient - Enhanced Recovery After Surgery. I had a special drink that kept me from getting dehydrated during the surgery. It also meant that I had extra precautions against nausea and vomiting. I was up walking within 3-4 hours of surgery. By hour 12, I was doing laps in the hall and sitting in the chair in my room. I walked and walked and walked while in hospital. Other than that, I think I just got really blessed!

I can honestly say that the entire experience was significantly easier than I expected. I had practically NO pain other than some gas discomfort and mild soreness. I had no trouble drinking or eating, albeit very tiny amounts. I was pain free by the end of week 2. I've not had anything more than some heartburn.

Im so glad I did this! It really is an awakening of your inner self. I am beginning to feel like the outside is starting to match the inside, and I love it!

I'm thinking about cutting my hair, too... What do you think?

I really love your hair. I don't think I could cut such gorgeous locks!
I chopped about six inches off. Choppy layers.

So our stories are so similar. I've had a very easy everything since surgery. Pain, getting in water and food. It's been amazing and has far exceeded my hopes!
If you cut you hair you have to send me a pic! You're adorable!

Oh good gawd why is that picture so huge? Sorry! I chose "original".

Hahaha! It's not huge. You look super!!! And thank you for the kind words. I do love my hair, but the hair loss is scary. I don't want it to be super noticeable.

I'm glad you had an easy go, too! I'm still struggling to get all 60 oz of water and grams of protein in, but I'll get there.

Continue to live, love and laugh because you're more than enough!!

I love this thread Joan!!!

I too have noticed many positive changes. I cut my hair to shoulder length also lol.

I feel better than I have in the past ten years?

I went kayaking with my husband twice this week. I'm not even sore, and I was not worried about swamping the boat.

That is my goal! I can't wait to learn and go kayaking around the waterways of Cleveland's Emerald Necklace!