Do you wonder what if?

I am so thankful to have been able to have surgery. But do any have buyers remorse about the type of surgery? Right before my surgery was scheduled, I started investigating the DS, but Hubby hated the idea of it. It looked to riskey to him and he was already skittish about RNY. I worry all the time about my blind stomach, ulcers, tumors, and wonder, is it just me? I am thankful, but I can't help but worry. Plus, knowing that the DS'ers can eat normally almost really makes me envious. Don't get me wrong, I have had no complications, doing textbook as far as success, just wonder if anybody else has these feelings

Nope, I have no regrets. I did my research and chose the surgery that was best for me. I am just happy for anyone that has any type of wls and is successful! Tracy B 328/150 5'9"

Forgot to add that sometimes I do wonder "what if I didn't have wls" and that scares me! Like if I didn't get approval or if I would have chickened out. I can't imagine myself at 328lbs still~scary and sad. And, what medical problems would I have due to being MO??? Way more of a chance for bad things to happen then than now! Live each day to the fullest, enjoy life and all that it has to offer and don't dwell on things that "might" happen in the future b/c remember, they might NOThappen either! Hugs, Tracy B

I was definitely on a downward spiral. I was an over eater and emotional eater. I know that my restricted intake gets to me sometimes....I just want to overeat sometimes, and I know that if anything goes wrong, my body will send out the signals to let me know that its off kilter. Heck, I may die from a car wreck from lookin in the mirror admiring my new face!!~~!!

LOL! That's funny! Tracy B

Good question. I researched so much prior that I felt - although it was drastic - I NEEDED drastic! (RNY - open) I'm thoroughly convinced that it saved my life and am grateful for each and every day. You know, we can all look back & "wish" but "it is what it is" and I am thankful for the amazing way "it is"! Healthier - & alive to "be it"!! Keep working it "textbook" (good for you!!) & make your head stop the "greener grass" thinking. Do you really WANT to eat "normally"? For me I NOW eat "normally" - it's just my "normal" changed - smaller portions - & healthier (by far) - I don't want to gorge & feel sick. (and I still don't do sugar) I also, by the way, love that I've LEARNED how to eat better. I"ve made some mental changes that have lasted over 2.5 years (I'm out 5 years) . The "honeymoon" phase of the RNY afforded me the opportunity to learn! Awesome! Okay, keep hanging in there and focus on how amazing you're doing!

G'morning Melanie - The only "buyers remorse" Ive ever had is that I wasn't "strong" enough, mentally, to lose the weight and keep it off, without surgical intervention. The fact that something as ridiculous as FOOD, kicked my ever luvin' butt, doesn't set well with me. Can't even blame my SMO-self on family genes, nah, it was just decades of eating troughs of good food and loving every morsel of it. I honestly would have taken ANY surgery I could have qualified for at the time (RNY, LAP, DS, etc) because quite frankly, 4 years ago and 400 pounds, I was BEYOND desperate. Now, looking back and living with the RNY that I have - I'm still okay with the "only" choice that insurance would cover. Sure there are risks unique to our type of surgery, verses others, but none of them are RISK proof. The upside (for me) about worrying about future health risks with my distal RNY is that it'll keep me alert and pro-active, not reactive. To me, that's truly the biggest risk, waiting until something becomes a problem and then trying to correct it. So I stay on top of my vitamins, protein supp's, hydration, etc, probably more aggressively then necessary, but I'm not willing to taper it down to find out. Congratulations on your decision to take back your health and your life - Lei

Never ... I do like most worry about my labs , my diet .. ulcers , but if I know if I follow my surgeons plan .. and stick to me exercise goals .. I should be ok .. My thoughts go back to what if I had not had this surgery .. OMG I do not even want to think about it .. as I probably would not be here typing this . Many can atest that this surgery .. and all the other types of surgery .. saved their lives .. Imangine never having it .. I just do not want to go there . Tink

WOW - are you sure we didn't have the same surgeon? Same here, mine was 20 years into slicing and dicing, most of it with the VBG - but his last 5 years was also with RNY. VERY VERY OLD SCHOOL, oh....and lookie here, another "NON" transected pouch. Ugh - that's my biggest fear, long term, is a SLD! Oh, and hello gorgeous - one week and counting then we collect hugs in REAL space!!!