Thank you all for the advice. As far as listening to my doctor goes, there is not much to listen too. I had one 15 minute consultation with him and I will not see him again until the morning of surgery. He does not give advice on what to do pre-op or post-op, he expects you to do you research and find the information on your own. The ONLY advice he gave me was to read a book called "Weight Loss Surgery for Dummies," but I have not been able to find it at any bookestores in Medicine Hat, Lethbridge, Red Deer, or Calgary. I have made an appointment to speak with a dietician and get his/her advice on a pre-op lifestlye change and what to expect as far as food and nutrition post-op.
I am aware of 'dumping syndrome'. I have read plenty about that on the internet so far. However, the people trying to 'scare' me made it sound as if I was going to be 'deathly ill' for the rest of my life after this surgery. They tell me people who have had the surgery swear the would never do it again.
This surgery is something I have wanted for a long time and I have done plenty of research. I know the risks involved, but am also realistic and know there are risks invloved with all surgeries. I also know that there are far more risks associated with being 'morbidly obese' than there are associated with WLS surgery.
I appreciate all of the advice given to me and am more than happy to take it from people who have had the surgery.
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