New- Do you regret gastric bypass surgery?

Only regret is I didn't get it done sooner.  You need to be aware of the fact that any wt loss surgery does require behavior modification by the patient.  Compliance with supplements, blood tests to monitor you vitamins, etc., drinking a lot of fluids, eating slow, eating smaller amounts, avoiding some foods, some form of routine exercise, etc.  The surgery alone will likely cause some wt loss initally without much physical effort or making poor food choices. BUT, as you get near 6 months post op, you need to adhere to the behavior modifications needed.  It's at this time your wt loss slows down from surgery as your body "adjusts". So you really need to make these behavior modifications during the first few months.  This is usually referred to as a lifestyle change.  Without changing, any wt loss surgery results will not be maximized. DAVE

 I hate to be the Debbie downer....but these days I do regret having Rny. I think I should have been strong enough to do it without surgery. I have in essence traded one set of medical issues for another. I now have anemia, have had to have 12 procedures for strictures and am facing a possible very risky revision surgery. I also have this feeling like I have been run over by a truck. I can't explain it to my doctor. I am having a hard time finding someone who knows what to check for and why I feel this way. I have thrown up so much my esophagus is damaged and my therapist thinks it has now developed into bulimia. My advice to you is don't give up on seeking other weight loss help. Please let surgery be your very last option. 

 aww Tina ((((())))))  huge hugs  and i'm SO SORRY  this happened to you !   Can you please take the time to post ALL your issues , labs , etc   on the liteweights board ( promise we will NEVER  blame U or (god forbid ) flame U there and there are wonderful experts who hang around  ...)

its also just an amazing nonjudmental , noncritical  place for daily post op support ....

lets get this FIXED Grrl ...    U DON"t need to feel this horrible way ...

In your other thread, I thought you said your doctor said all your labs were normal except your thyroid.  But now you are saying you are anemic.  If you are anemic, that could explain why you feel like you have been run over by a truck.  How much iron are you taking now, and what kind, to treat the anemia?  What other vitamin or mineral levels are low?

 Sorry... I meant to say I have battled anemia. My last labs showed it was ok. I have been very close to needing a transfusion, but was able to get it right with just changing iron pills.

I'm just seeing this post now after the newsletter. I'm sorry you are having the problems you are, did they get any better after revision?

Did anyone mention a reversal to you of your gastric bypass?

I hope it doesn't come to that but if your complications are still going on, it might be something to think about.

You can message me or friend me if you like otherwise I'm on FB as Lisa Kasen.

I'm hoping that you are doing great. Peace, Lisa

Yikes! I didn't know that this post was 11 years old as I just clicked on link from OH newsletter that I got earlier today.

Regardless, I hope things are going good for you.

Not one.
Would do it again in a nanosecond.
No complications. Resolved my severe GERD, Sleep Apnea, High BP.
Off all 8 medications I was on pre-op.
From size 28 to 4 (I'm a shortie)

You are welcome to hit my blog link below I've been blogging the last 6 years of my weight loss surgery journey, stuff I eat, life after issues.

Best wishes in your research,
~Michelle "Shelly"

i wish i had done more research and gotten a DS. that being said, the rny has been great for me so far. i'm healthier and happier than i was before. 

 I LOVE the fact that I had bariatric surgery . For me the RNY was a temporary fix...  a bandaid to stop  a gaping hole .

I KNOW i need more .