How did you first find out about bariatric surgery and what were your initial impressions of it?

I saw a commerical and then my girlfriend had the surgery done.

What was your stay in the hospital like? How long where you there? What things are most important to bring?

It was very pleasent. I was there for 4days and 3nights. bring something to read or listen to.

Did you have any complications from the surgery? If so, how did you deal with them?

Not at all. Thank GOD

In the weeks after you got your surgery date, how did you feel? How did you cope with any anxiety you might have felt?

I did okay. not to much anxiety.

What aftercare support group/program do you have? How helpful/important is this?

My family and my childs father I thank God for them because they were a big help to me.

What is your scar like? Is this what you expected?

My scar is to stop losing weight. The pain was not that bad but i am glad it is over. another scare is to gain the weight back.

Please describe any plateau experiences you have had since surgery.

It seems like the weight loss is slowing down I have lost only 77lbs in 6monts. That is very frustrating.

Do you notice people treating you any differently now?

yes very much so