3 Weeks Out......Any Regrets?

AWWWWWWWWW Mary Thank you for the encouraging words. It really helps to know that there are people out there who are in the same boat as I am. willby

I know how you feel Willby. As of yesterday, my one month anniversary, I was down 21lbs. When I had my first RNY I lost 32 in the first month. This time I am doing much better with my eating and exercise. Ya just never know. What I try to remember is if not for having this surgery, I would still be gaining. Hugs, Dawn

JUST REMEMBER, MS DAWN ... IF YOU "ONLY" LOSE 10 #s A MONTH, THAT IS A WONDERFUL WEIGHT LOSS OF 120 #s IN A YEAR! THAT'S NOTHING TO SNEEZE AT!!!!!!!! THAT IS SOME MAJOR WEIGHT LOSS NUMBERS! GOD BLESS YOU DAWN & NICK

Mary Youre right about that. Instead of freaking out over what I havent lost......I should be happy for what I havent gained. Take care willby

Willby~ I had surgery the same day as you. I do have regrets. I rushed into the surgery. (started thinking about it in August 05, went to seminar August 25, was approved August 31st and had surgery 10/24). If I could go back and do it over, I would not have had the surgery, but since I cannot do that, I am going to work the tool as best as I can. I am disappointed in myself. Surgery should not have even been on my radar. Hopefully, my feelings will change. Jenn 264.8/243.2/1??

Hi Jennifer..! If you think you rushed into surgery ..I REALLY rushed into surgery! I thought about surgery Sept 15th .....I had my seminar Sept 17th..was approved and given a date Oct 7th, and had my surgery Oct 24th..! It was almost ONLY a month...so I am regretting it BIG TIME ...but I know this feeling will pass...

MAY I ASK WHY YOU FEEL THAT "SURGERY SHOULD NOT HAVE EVEN BEEN ON YOUR RADAR"? IF YOU'RE NOT COMFORTABLE EXPLAINING, BY ALL MEANS ... JUST TELL ME YOU'D RATHER NOT DISCUSS IT. I HOPE THAT YOU WILL FIND THAT THIS IS ACTUALLY THE CORRECT DECISION FOR YOU, & HAVE WONDERFUL SUCCESS & IMPROVED HEALTH! GOD BLESS YOU DAWN & NICK

hey jennifer WOW!! You really did move along fast. It took me 10 months from start to finish..........but I have to tell you........I was still in the pre-op waiting room having second thoughts. I called my entire family in there and told them I didnt want to have the WLS. They all reminded me that YES! i did want the WLS. I was mad at them at first for "coercing" me. But ......maybe this thing will work out and I will lose some of this unhealthy whale blubber (did I just say that out loud?) take care willby

Hi all, I had my surgery 10-25 and I have lost about 19 pounds. I think that I feel it a little. I am still in the same clothes so it does get discouraging. We seem to wish that it will all come off the frist month. When I read others stories I see that it can take 8 months to 1 year just to loose 100 pounds. We tend to forget that 1 year is a long time. It won't come off overnight. It took alot longer to put all this weight on. I never have one regret. I know this will work. Every night that I go to bed I just tell myself, one more day down. The only thing that I miss is pizza. I have not been able to stop thinking about pizza. Michelle M

WHEN YOU ARE ABLE, MS MICHELLE ... I'VE BEEN TOLD THAT THIS STORE HAS A PIZZA PRODUCT THAT IS MADE JUST FOR WLS PATIENTS. I HAVEN'T CHECKED IT OUT, SO THIS IS NOT A RECOMMENDATION, JUST PASSING ON A PLACE TO LOOK. THEY DON'T HAVE A WEB SITE YET, SO THIS IS THE CONTACT INFO ... OK Carbs Harbison Court 252-Z Harbison Blvd (Next to Outback Steakhouse) Columbia, SC 29210 Phone number (803) 732-0122 GOD BLESS YOU DAWN & NICK