please tell me any difficulties and if you retreat

[Sylvia 18]

I hate when people say how easy it was. The first few weeks was horrible for most people especially emotionally. People need to hear the truth because i listened and thought it was going to be easy. Wls needs to be something that u need to live. U shouldn't get it just because you can. Ive actually heard of ppl gaining weight to be able to have surgery. That's ridiculous. Just know that most of the time after about 3 weeks it seems like patients start to feel alot better!!! But i say it's worth it

[bakawaka 108]

I felt awful for two weeks post op because of the drain but since drain removal, I feel better day by day.

[snow25 188]

I did not have a drain. It seems like the folks that had a drain had a harder time of it. I think it is important to remember that it is a huge deal and a major surgery. Your body will need a lot of time to heal. I've been fine emotionally. I felt very prepared for surgery, but it is hard to not feel normal. I am 7 days post op, not really pain, just soreness. My body definitely is a long way from feeling normal. I am very tired. Yesterday I took a 3 hour nap, woke up and it was dark out. It is not easy, but I have found everything to be very manageable. I had very real expectations about surgery, so I knew I would be sore and tired for awhile. I have not had that, "holy crap, why did I do this to myself?" moment. The more you can educate yourself about the realities of this surgery, the better you will be prepared for all that comes with it. I am 7 days post op and I have no regrets, just excitement about what the future holds for me!