Wishing I didnt ever have the surgery?
I haven't seen an update - are you okay? I read your post and my heart went out to you! I'm pre-op but you emulate my very fears. However, I've read several stories that are similar (including a woman who was urinating blood which freaked out the nurse, and ended up being normal). It's never okay to suffer. It's always worth that trip or call to the hospital. You're body just went through sooo much! Take time for you. There are many who came from the place you are (were on 5/19) that are so grateful now that they are a way out. I'll be wishing the best for you and sending positive energy your way!
Thank you so much,Well I am better, but I am still sick alot. I am able to eat a little bit now, but its alot of mind control to not to over eat..And the nights of going out to eat with family/friends is now over.Everything in your life will change.I am 5 weeks post op and eating is still hard for me.. I dont enjoy food for the flavor anymore, I just eat to stay living.Honestly if I could go back I wouldnt have gotten it done if I knew it would be this different..I hate throwingn up and would give anything to not ever do it again but every few days I do it.My husband is very supportive now he sees that its hard for him and the kids to eat a steak or whatever and I cant eat that.Red meats are a no no.So I dont even try them.And I loved steak.Thank you for thinking of me.And I hope your surgery goes well.
Saw your message, after 7 years of having surgery. It took me a long time too. I don't really enjoy eating certain foods to this day, pork chops, the texture just doesn't agree with me, even if I take little bites. I don't really care to eat steak or pork chops. Just eat to what agrees with you. When I had the surgery, 3 months later I was invited to go on a 3 day cruise to Ensenada. I was not able to eat what everyone else was eating like lobster, crab legs, shrimp. I had fruit and vegies, but that didn't stop me from having fun. My way of thinking now, is I never want to go back. I have gained some weight now, and now I am looking to losing that weight.
I am so happy to hear that you are feeling better. That is great that you were able to lose 40 pounds on the protein diet. Over the past 20 years I have lost 45 pounds four different times! The protein diet was the easiest, but every time I gain back the weight plus more within a couple of years. I am not saying that you would have gained it back, but the statistics show that only 5% of obese people are actually able to lose weight AND keep it off. I know that I will still have to work hard to keep it off, but I am hoping that a RNY will help me do that. I am afraid of the surgery and complications and sickness that go along with it, but I am even more afraid of being told that I can't have it done. Thank you so much for letting me know how you are doing and please keep me posted.
Paige