Biggest Mistake of My Life

Lisa, I am so sorry you're having difficulty with the results of your surgery. Your name caught my eye, because someone I bought a lot of stuff from someone on eBay who had a similar name. Please forgive me for jumping in here, but are you aware of the DS? You can get a RNY revised to a DS which allows you to basically eat all foods without dumping, no strictures because the stomach maintains its original usage (with the pylorus intact,) and there are no food restrictions. Also, weight loss is somewhat better further out and Diabetes II is cured with this surgery. The switch part is being performed in Europe to cure Diabetes on people who are not obese. Just thought you might want to check this out. Good luck. Please come to the DS board and ask lots of questions...we're always available. Best regards, Fern B. 267/167/150 (who knows?)

That's why it's important to listen to that inner voice. I could tell you stories of the times I've had "warnings" and ignored it only to suffer because of it. But you know what? I've always gotten through my difficulties. Even when I had a bad feeling and ignored the feeling. Things will get better. You'll learn from this (hopefully you'll remember to listen to that little voice!), you'll gain strength and empathy. You'll be a better person for it and, remember, this too shall pass! Lynda D.

Hi Lisa, I am about 17 months out. I also had a stricture. Thank goodness i have only had one so far. I think you are feeling normal about right now. Alot of us wonder what we done to ourselfs early out. It does get better. Please try and give it somemore time before you try for a reversal. I feel normal now. It does take time. You need alot of support right now. What other complications are you having? I feel this surgery has been so worth it for me. I am sorry you feel it has not been worth it for you. I hope things get better for you. Are you losing much weight? I know after my stricture my weight loss was slow. But, Slow is a good thing. I don't have as much skin hanging. I wish you luck in your desion in looking to get a reversal. I just hope you give it some time and think it over. Good luck, Debra

good point, Debra

Lisa, I just wanted you to know you are not the only one regretting it. I am only 9 weeks out and would have it reversed tomorrow if I could. I haven't had problems with strictures, I just hate it! I didn't know I would feel as bad as I do after surgery, but I can barely make it through the day. I am so tired all the time, where is this renewed energy I heard so much about. I was healthier before surgery. I can't even take my son to the park because I get so tired. Everyone says exercise, eat more protein, it'll get better. I say HA! I eat as much as my little pouch allows me, forget exercise, I'm just too tired to even think about it. If you have any information on reversals I would love to know about it. Good luck to you and hope it gets better for you.

Hi Leslie, I read your post and it reminded me just how hard those first few weeks really were. I had already forgotten how lousy I felt in the beginning. I too was very tired in the beginning and I threw up just about everything I ate for the first two months. Ugh.........Yuk!!!!! Somewhere around the third month everything changed-Halleluja!!!!! My stomach no longer ached, I was able to keep food down, my energy level increased and I was 50 lbs lighter!! My point is---I know it sucks right now, but it will get better. I know, I know, you've heard that before, right? Don't fret about the exercise either-not at this stage of the game. If you are doing everything you can just to survive the day, then be happy with that. The "tired stage" ends too--Promise!! I'm sorry that you are having such a hard time. I really hope that things get better for you really soon! Take care, C Leigh

I didn't have wls, but I have had 4 c-sections, one gone bad with infection and was down for 3 months and a lap-choli 2 days after a c-section, so I think I can chime in here... Any surgery where you have anesthesia will leave you feeling bad for alot longer than you think! I think I didn't regain energy for nearly a year after my 4th c-section which got infected. The anesthesia stays in your system for a long time and can make you feel lethargic. I've heard that after wls your energy will return once you're eating a more regular diet. Good luck, I hope you feel better soon. Jane hubby having wls in a couple of weeks!

Sounds like you are wanting a take-down and not a revision. We're practically neighbors living in adjacent communities and I would be delighted to discuss this with you further if you wish. Feel free to email me at your leisure. Rockne