Question . . .

Anybody here had the lap rny that regrets it and, knowing what you know now,WOULD NOT do it again?  If so, why? Thanks!

Hey Bob - Wish I could help you out here, but being almost a year out I have absolutely NO REGRETS! The only regret I may have is that I didn't do it sooner!

Positive responses are great Danny. In fact, I like hearing them better than the negative ones!  I have been talking (both in person and on-line) with a lot of post-op folks and I have not found any MAN who has said he would not have the surgery again in a heart beat. I have had 2 women say they wouldn't.

Hey BamaBob, (repeat of response over on the "Locker-room" Board for the benefit of lurkers here...)
I had a Lap-RNY and had a freakish (way outside the odds) complication.
My bowels (further down the pipe not affected by the surgery) kinked and ruptured as they woke up from the anesthesia.  Nearly killed my azz.  (see profile)
And, even after all of that, once I got past those problems, it’s all been worth it FOR ME.
The RNY has left me able to feel full and satisfied on far less food, it has made Sugar lose it’s appeal, and I have had no vitamin deficiency problems.
Some people get their hackles up over the phrase “Easy Way Out,”
But honestly, FOR ME, it has been.
Yeah there was that near year of recovery in my case, (which is rare)
But I have spent a lifetime of trying to lose weight and keep it off,
And this is the first time it has worked.
I’m coming up on 5 years post-op and maintaining my Normal BMI has actually been easy.
I don’t fret over everything I eat, I still have ribs and steak, just in “Normal-sized-Guy” Portions.
Even though early-out-post-ops talk about stinking crap and gas, Once I passed year one there has been no such problem for me.  If I eat a bunch of bread, I can have some killer farts, but since I don’t eat a lot of bread, it’s a non-issue.
I’m not one of the “exercise Gurus” of the board, I just get in a little more than I did when I was Classified as “Super-Morbidly-Obese.”  And it’s easy.  At half my previous weight, all exercise/activity is easier.  Who knew that basketball was actually fun and not just a torturous exhausting “sweat-fest.”
Finding the time to walk or run has been more difficult than finding the energy and stamina to do so.

I researched like a crazy man and explored ALL of the options and different procedures.
FOR ME, RNY was the “best-fit.”
If I had chosen one that did not restrict my ability to consume sweets and simple carbs, I’m not sure I would have ever made it to goal.  If I had been able to eat all the sweets I wanted without any repercussions I think I would have never had it so easy to reach and maintain goal weight.  The RNY took sweets and high quantities of simple carbs off the table of options.  Thank heavens I didn’t have to rely on “Will-Power” to do that.
My “Will-Power” had a 47 year track record of being inadequate to help me lose.

I have NO regrets.
I would however encourage Everyone who is considering WLS to do everything possible to reduce their risks of complications.  There are ways to reduce the odds of having Blood Clots, Infections, Respiratory problems, Energy drops, post-op depression, etc…
I also recommend that if a person has not yet Really Tried losing their excess weight through diet and exercise, drastic lifestyle change and such, that they do that first.  In the end, even with any form of WLS, it comes down to eating healthy food in rational portions and exercising more. (not a lot, just more)
I have just found that easier to do with my RNY.

Best Wishes-
Dx

Hey Bob, Here's another positive response. I'm 17 months out from lap rny and it's one of the very best decisions I've ever made. Would do it again in the blink of an eye. I've had good results, no serious complications so far, and enjoy my life and--get this!--enjoy eating more than ever. Better quality food, reasonable amounts and no guilt. What more could a guy ask for? (Well, okay, maybe THAT too!) Seriously, I am happier than I've been in years because I can "fit in" to life now without self-consciousness and discomfort. Good luck on whatever route you choose.

Thanks Doug. I'm hoping I have the same success and feelings post-op.

I'am coming up on four years out and would never change a thing. I 'am so happy that I did this and my only regret is that I did not do it sooner. There is no more back pain. I have not used and inhaler in years. Buying normal size shirts no more 2-3x. So no regrets here. Derrick

Thanks Derrick. Your being 4 years post-op and still feeling positive is encouraging to us pre-op guys.

Hey bob.... i'm coming up on 3 years out....it's been a great ride...no regrets... russ

No regrets except that I wish I did it sooner!