I have to agree with Phonenixfire, the surgery will alter your outer physical self to the rest of the world. To you it will also alter your mental self.
I would try to meet some post op people in your area and ask them what they were feeling immediately afterwards. Do some research on that too. I know for me even though I prepared myself statistically for 2 years on all "published" info. Nothing could quite have prepared me for the mental aspect of this surgery as actually talking to someone who's recently been through this same ordeal.
I still think it's worth it, most definately but I still have my days and nights were I cry. I just cry all by myself cause that's how I feel at times. It's a different type of journey but it's important now to realize that you are gonna need a strong support system at home too.
Good luck & keep in touch.
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Gastric Bypass R&Y March 20th 2008
Original weight = 210 lbs.
Goal Weight Set By Me = 110 lbs.
Current Weight = 158 lbs.
B.M.I. = 32.3
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