Loretta- I know I'm late on this, but you can expect to be wiped out feeling for awhile now. You will regain your energy, but expect that energy to wane for a couple months. It gets better gradually, but I still had a few days here and there 2.5 to 3 months out. Totally normal! Dina

Hi all , I am a dispatcher for the local Sheriff's Office and I just wanted to say hello and I hope everyone is doing well with their WLS! TC-

I dispatch for a fire department that is landlocked by the city of Columbus. Our civil service department gives tests periodically (I think one may be coming up next year some time) so that you can be ranked on a list. You get extra points for military service. And you can be hired by either the police or fire departments. We will probably be having someone retire in the next year or so. But Columbus has a lot to offer. We have a world class Zoo (Jack Hanna made it what it is today), we have several theaters for plays (like Chicago, the Producers, etc.). We have a semi-pro baseball team (they leave here and go to the Yankees), we have professional hockey (if they ever get their deal done), four major venues for concerts, lots of little stuff, great festivals (Greek, Latino, Italian, The Circleville Pumpkin Show-Yum) and you are no more than maybe 2 1/2 hours from either professional baseball (Indians and Reds) or football. Everybody thinks the grass is always greener on the other side of the septic tank. But I used to live in Montana, and as beautiful as it is, it has nothing over Columbus. That's why I raised my kids here. We went to Cincinnati 4 times this year and once to Cleveland for ballgames. Oh, and 3 major amusement parks the closest within about an hour. The more I describe it, the better it sounds. Tami

Hi Loretta, I haven't had my WLS yet, but I have had plenty of other surgeries. It is very normal to be tired after a major surgery like this. Your body has been through alot in the last week and it needs lots of TLC right now. Take it easy and get lots of rest. Everyday post-op it should get a little easier for you. Don't push yourself. Take care, Mary Ann

Hello there...nice to meet you. I keep hopping back and forth between this board and the Ca one. I'm just your typical "newbie"...becoming TOTALLY OBSESSED with this surgery thing. I'm meeting so many nice people and learning sooooo much. Thanks for saying hi and I just can't wait to hop on that "wild rollercoaster ride" like all of you. Take care, Mary Ann