Surgery regrets?
Hi there I don't want to hurt you but mine has been horrible, if I had known I never would have had it. The nauseous feeling and the constant heartburn and the constipation!!! That's the worst. I have lost almost 70 pounds but I have been in bed sick for 4 months. I don't want to be a negative Nancy but think really hard about it. I wish you the best!
Leona: we don't know one another but in some ways we do. I know what it's like to be obese. I know the feeling of not knowing what tomorrow will bring.
maybe you are afraid and need to have definite answers. Makes complete sense.
its an unknown but it was the biggest gift I ever given myself.
My surgery : 10-26-06
top weight : 301
current weight 167
do I have regrets No bc
i can tie my shoes
buy clothing
wipe myself
shower
walk
hope this helps?
This is my opinion- I think what your are feeling is fairly common and normal especially going through a surgery like this. In most cases we go through a lot of tests and a long process of approval. Thankfully we have these boards to turn to for support and information. In my case I checked my Dr.'s stats (complication rates, successful procedures ect.) I had full faith in his experience performing RNY. His knowledge and how he treated me (bedside manner) reiterated my faith that I was making the right decision. The advantages have improved my life in ways I never even have thought of and I too like the other's who commented wish I had done it sooner. I'm 10 years post op and I've had some weight regain but it's my own fault because I was eating high amounts of carbs. I'm committed to getting back to goal weight and have restarted my RNY eating habits to achieve this goal again. I wish you the best of luck with your decision whatever it may be.
