I had a question for the WLS vets and anyone who has had it done recently. Are there any "surprises" I should know about before I have my surgery? I had never heard about it leaving you with a new smell, that was surprising to find out. I have heard about the possibility of sagging skin and hair loss, those worry me but I know they can be dealt with. Is there anything else? Are there foods I should avoid (other than the unhealthy stuff) or any tips or tricks you can offer?

My friends mom told me she got to the point that she missed chewing. That caught her off guard. The other thing was her entire 25 year marriage she has loved this chicken dish her husband made. She spit it out following surgery because it just didn't taste right.