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I understand where your coming from, my weight gain started when I was about 11 or 12 and was a steady increase over the years. Even though I was big there was almost nothing I could not do if I wanted to. I was an EMT/ Firefighter, I worked in an amusement park where I was on my feet 10-12 hours a day ect. Even at my highest weights I never had any problems with diabetes, or high blood pressure, heart disease, high cholesterol , no back pain or knee pains either. My doctor told me I was healthier than he was.

I decided to have the surgery anyway for many reasons, and I had a boat load of complications after my surgery including a bleeding ulcer in my pouch that I nearly died from. If you want you can read about all my complications on my profile. And yes there were times I thought to myself why in the hell did I do this to myself, was all this worth it. But as I sit here today the answer is YES YES YES. I am almost 9 months post-op and 194 pounds lighter and in the best shape I have been in since I was playing football in high school, (1979).

All the things you are going through I went through also, I know it sucks to feel like that but as they say this too shall pass. Talk to your doctor and make sure everything is all right, I am sure they will help you if need be. I have been blessed twice in my life so far one by not having any problems when I was big, and the second was having the WLS, and regaining my life back.

Bottom line is hang in there it will get better, and soon I am sure you will be glad you had the WLS. If there is anything I can do for you just let me know. I have been so inspired with weight loss surgery, and helping others, I trained to be a certified support group leader here through Obesity Help, and started my own support group for men here in my state. So again anything I can do just ask, and I wish you all the best.

B-bub, No need to apologize at all. I think 99% of all people who have this surgery Spend the first couple of weeks thinking- "What The %$#@&%# Did I Do To Myself!?!" Fortunately, about 99% of those Hit a time in the near future where they are thinking- "Why The %$#@&%# Didn’t I Do This Sooner!?!" The start is a rough one even when it’s complication free. Here are some common ailments to watch for- Post-Op Depression. Many, Many, Many folks have a bout of depression Following ANY Surgery. Couple it with a surgery that cuts off a common source of comfort- "Food?" That’s a combo for sure case of the Post-Op Blues. If you are "down," call the doc and ask for "a little something" To get you past the rough part. The "Foamies?" That’s a clear signal that you are taking in your food/liquid- Too Fast. Won’t be this fragile for long, But for now, while your pouch is healing- Slow down even more. Even if you are already taking insanely small sips and bites of mush, Slower still. This complete break from how you ate in the past Makes learning a whole new way easier in the long run. That-"… constant bad taste in my mouth?" That’s "Ketosis Breath. Happens when the body is in a state of ketosis and Burning through fat. It also goes away. In the meantime? More water-(little bitsy sips constantly) And brush often. For that "trapped Gas?" most docs allow and even recommend Gas-X. And, a little trick from my Dr. ? Lay on your left side with your knees slightly bent. A pillow between your knees. In this position, because the way our intestines are arranged, Gravity will aid the natural peristalsis of the intestines And the "Trapped Gas" will "Pass on Through" much quicker. When you can, Walk. The motion of walking also helps greatly. That and Gas-X were Great for me. The sense that you are "Feeling Bad All the time" Is probably an accurate assessment of where you are right now. If it’s "getting to you" and causing you mental anguish as well, Do ask the doc for an anti-depressant to get you over the hump. All I can offer is- "Hang in There." IT DOES GET EASIER!

Hope soon for you… Best Wishes- Dx

Hey Aaron, Glad they found the problem. Is it just from an infection? Or are there gallstones in the mix? Hope it’s under control soon. Fortunately the most common treatment is dropping food intake and being put on Anti-biotics, Both of which are pretty Norm for early post-ops already. Hope you are feeling better soon. If they do put you on a strong course of anti-biotics, Once you are able to eat yogurt, do so. I was on a long intense anti-biotic regime for a while And it completely messed up my bacteria balance in my Digestive tract. Had to take Flagyl and probiotics to get over it. Hope you are hitting on all cylinders soon! Best Wishes- Dx