Is it worth it?

Thank you Thank you Thank you for this post.  I am 2 weeks post Op and have had a couple episodes of what the heck did I do.......  So nice to know I am not alone

My revision surgery (band to RNY) is the last week of August, reading all this helps me know what to expect. Thank you!

I am one week out today too! Congrats to us for making it this far..haha you are not alone in wondering if this is all going to be worth it. I have been miserable with all the gas pains and soreness this week. I have questioned myself as to what the heck I have done to myself, so I guess it's normal. Try not to worry and get out and walk when you can. I have no choice but to walk when trying to handle my kids, but I may fall into not moving as much once they start school. 

Better health is always worth it. Newly done = adjustment time... success is just waiting for you! You are worth it!

I wasn't sure I made the right choice for the first couple of months, but now I can't imagine going back to the way I was before. It's definitely worth it.

Yes!!! I was so sick in the first few weeks and couldn't believe all these posters were back at full time jobs when I needed a nap just to get through the day.  I couldn't walk more than 10 minutes at a time at first so thats what I did.  10 minutes at a time, twice a day.  By week 3 or 4 I could do 15 minutes at a time. As the weight came off, and as I healed and recovered, moving got easier.  And once you're able to move to actual foods (purred foods) you will start to feel human again, I promise!  

Hang in there, you're not alone. 

I am 2 months out and sometimes when I am feeling down and want to eat I ask myself if I did the right thing, but then I look in the mirror and I know I did the right thing. It is hard and a constant struggle but it is so worth it in the end. I feel so much better and it is much eaiser to move around. Give it time and you will be so happy with your decision.

I had a really had time with energy in my first month so I understand what you are going thru. If your feel like you have been sitting a round for a long time get up and walk around... Or if you are feeling really lazy flex your legs and do some leg movements, that will help get the blood moving. I have a hard time sitting still so kicking my legs or just moving my feet is kind of natural for me.

Good luck! Turst me in a month you will have a totally different feeling about you decision to have the surgery!

I too felt like I had made a huge mistake. Now three years later I am thankful everyday for my surgery. No more diabetes,constant back and knee pain,high blood pressure and high cholesterol! Instead I have more size small and extra small in all colors and styles than I know what to do with. And they all look great! I no longer feel self conscious because I weigh 272 pounds. I can take my skinny 117 pound self anywhere and do anything I want easily. I love having my life back! Hang in there as it does get better!

I hit 9 years out last month and cant even imagine what my life would be like now if I did not have surgery.

I am thankful every day for the tool my surgeon gave me. It has allowed me to start living the life Ive always wanted and accomplish things I never thought possible.