Bariatric Surgery Surgical Procedure Review

I had bariatric surgery 3 years ago - lost 130 pounds with a bounce back of 15 pounds.  I am healthier than I have been in years.  Bariatric surgery allowed me to retake control of my life.  I can hike, ride amusement rides, plane ride without fear of seat discomfort, feel good about my appearance and play  with my kids.  My kids are proud of me and glad that I have the energy to play physically with them.  Although there are definite downsides such as i can now only eat a small slice of pizza and I need to watch that I  get enough protien in it more than makes up for that loss in what the surgery allowed me to take back on.   I would do it again today knowing the issues I had which were few and the benefits.  It is not for everyone - you have to know that  it will be difficult to eat at all  for awhile and that when others are eating a plate load you are eating a couple spoons full.  But I can go out to dinner and eat that same meal 3 or  4  times after - just order a to go  box when you order your meal.  I now  eat what I  want for the most part  - no lamb or ham - but I only eat small amounts and I enjoy  life.  I control my food instead of my food controling me.

Pain wise - I did not feel that  it was very painful which surprized me.  However - the gas can be horrible.  Anyone know of  charcoal panties?