Janet P. Wow, you really stuck to your plan it sounds like. I'm very appreciative that you shared this private information. My gf is getting very serious about having surgery and a friend told me about this site so I can learn about what people have experienced and calm my nerves!

I am researching all I can about the top 3 surgeries so I am aware of what she is getting into and how I can support her since I would always want her to be healthier. I've been nervous about her doing this since I know very little about it and how any of it works, also how safe it is. The word surgery never has fit in my brain as being safe.

Hi there...good information here. I think we're going to attend a few support group meetings to get the story from those who have had the surgery. Virtually of course, with this dang pandemic. Thanks for your insight and help.

PattyL, yes, the friend who had wls is male. I can't completely go from his experience, since my girlfriend is the one looking into surgery. I only know what he told me after he was two months post-surgery. Maybe his ended up being something else. Do reactions to surgery and results differ between men and women?

Thank you for being so honest, and thanks for the heads up on the birth control!