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

Found out about bariatric surgery a couple of years ago, thought it was a good idea.

What was your first visit with your surgeon like? How can people get the most out of this meeting?

The First meeting see if the Doc has a good sense of humor. Is he straight forward with the answers? Do you fell at ease with him? And does he explain things in a way that you understand?

What made you finally decide to have the surgery?

It was my last thing to turn to....

How did you decide which proceedure to have?

The doc made which proceedure to have.

What fears did you have about having complications or even dying from from the surgery, and what would you tell other people having the same fears now?

The LORD is my Savior I have no real fear of Dying... Just put trust in the LORD..

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

My stay in St. Lukes (Bethlehem)was great & the staff was outstanding. I was there for 5 days, if you wear glasses bring them.

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 ready to get it over with, was looking foreward to it.

Describe your first few weeks home from the hospital. What should people expect from this period?

It was nice to be back home where there were things to do. I guess just take it easy for awhile and slowly get in the swing of things.

How far did you travel to have your surgery? (If far, how did this affect your aftercare?)

About 5 miles

Please describe in detail what things you could and couldn't eat in the weeks and months following surgery. What foods have been off limits? Please explain how your dietary tolerance changed week-by-week, and then month-by-month since surgery.

after the 1st month of baby food you look foreward reg food. Stay away from fatty, greasy,things high in sugar, starches.

What was your actvity level in the days and weeks after surgery?

Slow but things came back

What vitamins and/or dietary supplements have you taken since your surgery?

Iron,Calcium, zinc, one-a-day vitamin

What side effects (nausea, vomiting, sleep disturbace, dumping, hair loss etc.) were worse for you? For how long after surgery did they persist? How did you cope with them?

Nausia, at times. still get it. just hang in there.

What was the worst part about the entire bariatric surgery process?

THE BABY FOOD! !

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

Looks like rail road tracks.

Do you notice people treating you any differently now?

YES All GOOD