DaleCruse

I tell everybody. Sometimes I tell strangers. In the nearly three years since I had surgery, I only had one person give me a negative reaction. Interestingly, she was someone who could have benefitted from having weight loss surgery too. She thought WLS was "taking the easy way out". Little did she know how much work it is! She's not in my life anymore so that's that.
One thing to consider: If you don't tell people, then, in my opinion, you're deceiving them. Now the problem is you. If you're forthcoming with your information, if they don't like it, it's on them, not you.
Good luck, whatever you decide.

I'm sorry you're not feeling well. Please contact your surgical team for advice.
Also, since you're now post surgery, this post would be best answered in the POST-operation part of this forum. You'll get more help there.

I tell everybody. Sometimes I tell strangers. In the nearly three years since I had surgery, I only had one person give me a negative reaction. Interestingly, she was someone who could have benefitted from having weight loss surgery too. She thought WLS was "taking the easy way out". Little did she know how much work it is! She's not in my life anymore so that's that.
One thing to consider: If you don't tell people, then, in my opinion, you're deceiving them. Now the problem is you. If you're forthcoming with your information, if they don't like it, it's on them, not you.
Good luck, whatever you decide.

Lots of us have these worries. However, you're worried about things that may or may not happen & that you can't control. I'm nearly three years post surgery & I don't have saggy skin. As for other people's perceptions, I've only had one negative reaction & that person is now gone from my life. I go out of my way to tell others I had weight-loss surgery & I've had overwhelmingly positive reactions. Good luck!

I tell everybody. Sometimes I tell strangers. In the nearly three years since I had surgery, I only had one person give me a negative reaction. Interestingly, she was someone who could have benefitted from having weight loss surgery too. She thought WLS was "taking the easy way out". Little did she know how much work it is! She's not in my life anymore so that's that.
One thing to consider: If you don't tell people, then, in my opinion, you're deceiving them. Now the problem is you. If you're forthcoming with your information, if they don't like it, it's on them, not you.
Good luck, whatever you decide.

Nope not at all. I've had those bad food choices and alcoholic beverages my entire life and it hasn't gotten me that far. So, I am looking forward to the complete lifestyle change. You won't miss it! Good luck [emoji2]

You don't need negativity in your life. I'm sorry this happened. Good luck!

Wow! As long as you feel good & surgical team is happy with your results, good for you!

Lots of us have these worries. However, you're worried about things that may or may not happen & that you can't control. I'm nearly three years post surgery & I don't have saggy skin. As for other people's perceptions, I've only had one negative reaction & that person is now gone from my life. I go out of my way to tell others I had weight-loss surgery & I've had overwhelmingly positive reactions. Good luck!

Let your surgical team know about your fear of post pain. They may give you something to help with it. Not everyone experiences post-op pain. I had very little & was in the gym two days later. Good luck!

I'm sorry you're not feeling well. Since you're now post-surgery, you'll find better answers in the post-surgery forum rather than this pre-surgery forum. Good luck!

I'm sorry you're not feeling well. Since you're now post-surgery, you'll find better answers in the post-surgery forum rather than this pre-surgery forum. Good luck!

Wow! As long as you feel good & surgical team is happy with your results, good for you!

I love Isopure. I prefer powder to their drinks, but that's a personal choice. All the stuff you mentioned is available on Amazon.com among others.

Congratulations! Now that you're a surgery veteran, it's time to start sharing in the POST-Operation forum!

Sure, I remember that. Why is today different? Because you're human, not a machine. But here's the good news: Tomorrow is a new day! Get through today & start fresh tomorrow! Good luck!

I hate to say this, but your stomach might not change shape. It may get smaller, but every WLS patient I know still has their basic body shape. I've always had a big stomach. Now that I'm nearly three years past surgery, I still have a big stomach. I weigh a lot less & my stomach is smaller, but it's still big for my size. For other people, their hips are still big, maybe their butt is still big, whatever. I hope this makes sense. Good luck!

I hate to say this, but your stomach might not change shape. It may get smaller, but every WLS patient I know still has their basic body shape. I've always had a big stomach. Now that I'm nearly three years past surgery, I still have a big stomach. I weigh a lot less & my stomach is smaller, but it's still big for my size. For other people, their hips are still big, maybe their butt is still big, whatever. I hope this makes sense. Good luck!

I hate to say this, but your stomach might not change shape. It may get smaller, but every WLS patient I know still has their basic body shape. I've always had a big stomach. Now that I'm nearly three years past surgery, I still have a big stomach. I weigh a lot less & my stomach is smaller, but it's still big for my size. For other people, their hips are still big, maybe their butt is still big, whatever. I hope this makes sense. Good luck!

I'm sorry you're not feeling well. Please contact your surgical team for advice.
Also, since you're now post surgery, this post would be best answered in the POST-operation part of this forum. You'll get more help there.

LOTS of us experience exactly what you're experiencing. I'm nearly three years past surgery, I've regained some weight, I've drunk too much alcohol, etc. What I've recently come to realize is that discipline can only take me so far. Now I understand that to progress, I need to involve other people to (pardon the pun) scale my efforts. I'm starting to once again work with medical specialists, plan to attend group sessions, etc. Perhaps this approach may work for you too. Good luck!

Each person is different. I had no stomach pain or excess gas. However, I've had more acid indigestion than some others. Good luck!

I took less than a week off before returning to my office job. I had surgery on a Friday just before a holiday weekend so there was minimal impact. Good luck!

Sure, I remember that. Why is today different? Because you're human, not a machine. But here's the good news: Tomorrow is a new day! Get through today & start fresh tomorrow! Good luck!

I took less than a week off before returning to my office job. I had surgery on a Friday just before a holiday weekend so there was minimal impact. Good luck!