I'm home!!

I had my RNY on Wednesday and got home yesterday (Friday).   I'm in some pain, but am mostly tired.   I had a whole lot of regret the first day after surgery, but am sure the regret will fade when I am feeling better.  My doctor said my surgery went perfectly, so I guess I can't ask for more. 

Laura

Hi Laura, I'm Connie. I had my surgery (RNY) on Monday.  I went through the "regret" feeling too.  I hear it's normal.  Just look forward to the exhuberant feeling of being slim and having so much energy to do everythign you want.  The regret will quickly pass!  I'm glad your surgery went well. Mine did also!  God Bless!

Hi Laura....It's good to see you back! I'm so surprised that you got out of the hospital so quickly. I'm having RNY on Wednesday and was told to expect to be there at least 4 days. I've read where so many people have "regrets" and feelings of "what have I done to myself" after surgery and I'm realizing that this is normal. I will expect this and hopefully it will pass soon. I look forward to joining you on the losers bench...Take care of yourself!

Laura,

I too had those 'regret' feelings.  My WLS friends all told me not to fret too much - that it was normal & will quickly pass.  I looked at my husband in the hospital (I had a few complications) and asked "Remind me again why I did this to myself??!!"  He was super and I got through those hard times.  Now its nearly 3 weeks later and I no longer think those thoughts.  I have had some other negative thoughts (telling myself this will never work for me) - but again... my WLS friends all assured me that they too went through that as well.  So just trust in the process, use your tool, and focus on making great post-op food choices.  YOU WILL BE FINE!!

hang in there!  HUGS ~  Julie from Ohio