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

Tv shows, articles, other people willing to share thier stories.

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

My stay at the hospita was good. I was in pain but everyone was very helpful. I brought lots of things and used NONE of them. Maybe a little chapstick. You are on pain meds so you dont notice the small stuff, although I would have liked my nice pillow from home (c:

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

I was the perfect patient

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 was elated, wanted to talk to everyone about it. Also wanted to eat all in sight because i Knew it was the last time I could indulge in a huge way. I only got scared about 2 days before surgery and decided to journal how i felt and talked to alot of post ops.

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

I paid extra to have FOREVER after care. I have to tell you, im more of a self help person and have benifited from doing my own research much more.

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

I have 5 tiny scars and at alomost 9 months post op they are very minor, dont look bad at all. Very nice results.

Please describe any plateau experiences you have had since surgery.

10 months out and now im really watching what i eat. Have been at the same weight for 1 month!!!

Do you notice people treating you any differently now?

Yes people treat me like im alive and actually pay attention to me.