I have a wedge in my bed and lots of pillows that I got when I had my WLS but after talking to others, I decided to get a power-lift recliner. We were going to rent one for a month for about $250 but then I found a decent one on Amazon for only $100 more. I don't know whether I will keep it after recovery but it seemed like a good investment. My wife has back problems and I didn't want to be dependent on her ability to get me out of bed or off the couch every time I had to go to the bathroom. I also hope that it will help me to be more mobile and independent when she returns to work. My surgery is this Friday, 5/18, so I'll know more from personal experience soon.

When I talked to PS's most wanted me to be at a stable weight for about 6 months although some said more than a year. The reason is that losing or gaining weight after PS can change the results. You certainly could have preliminary consults with surgeons but I would wait a while and figure out where your body is comfortable.

I was 57 when I had my LBL. So worth it. I agree with Laura, for the best results go with someone who has extensive experience with people with massive weight loss. I always say the quality and quantity of our skin is not the same.

I was surprised how much my lungs were affected by the anesthesia. I kept going into coughing fits and feeling like I couldn't breathe. That only lasted for maybe 24 hours though before it was better.

I'm eager to be "done" I guess or maybe it's a little ocd. I'm reading, reading, reading, thank you everyone for the immense amount of great information.