Question:
Any regrets?!
Hi, I'm new here. I just scheduled my surgery date and now I'm feeling very nervous! I'd like to know what regrets people have? I'd like to know about the various ups and downs, etc.... Thanks. — shelby M. (posted on August 11, 2005)
August 11, 2005
At over 4 years out my only regret is not having WLS earlier. Best decision
I ever made!
— bob-haller
August 11, 2005
Almost 3 years out,, best thing I've ever done for myself, well that and
quiting smoking 4 years ago also. Good luck to you
— Amy Hoffman
August 11, 2005
2 years out next month and can truly say I've never had a single regret.
I'm feel like I'm really living for the first time ever! I believe the key
is to learn as much as you can BEFORE you have the surgery then just make
up your mind that you are going to do exactly what you have to do to make
this a success. Make a lifetime plan and follow the plan, including what
you will do if you start drifting into old habits. Congrats on your
surgery date. I wish you the best.
— scbabe
August 11, 2005
My only regret is not insisting upon being transected. I could kick
myself.
— RebeccaP
August 11, 2005
The only regret I have is that I didn't do it sooner!!!
— sunkissed kid
August 11, 2005
Well I haven't had any energy since wls. (But I'm the rare exception with
this). However even with that, my regret is that I spent so many years
STARVING and trying every fad diet (and pills) out there. "Those were
wasted years."
I wish I had done this in my mid to late 20's instead of at 43. That is
what I truely regret.
— Danmark
August 11, 2005
If I had the opportunity to do over again. I
— Cindy R.
August 11, 2005
The only 'regret' I have about my WLS is that I didn't learn about the DS
the first time I looked into WLS. If I had, I would have gone ahead with
surgery a couple of years sooner!
My DS is the best thing I've ever done. Not only has it taken 155 pounds of
me (so far---I'm still losing at 20 months out), it's given me back my joy
in life.
— MsBatt
August 11, 2005
I ditto the rest, only regret is not doing it sooner..
Best of luck to you, I love my brand new life.
— Kathy S.
August 11, 2005
No regrets here. Only regret is that I didn't do it sooner. Only 6 months
out and have not had a single complication. Down 100lbs. WooHoo.
— Jose C.
August 11, 2005
Hi, 10 + years out and no regrets! 207lbs lost. Just Keep looking
forward-no looking back.
Cheryl
— molly1226
August 11, 2005
Hi Shelby,
The only regrets that I have is that I used to like drinking liquids fast
and now you can't, and now I am having gall bladder problems only 3 1/2 mos
out. But on the flip side, I have lost 81 lbs in just 3 1/2 mos out!!! Good
luck with you surgery, and everyone gets nervous after the date is finally
set.
Stormy
346/265/151
— Stormy71
August 11, 2005
I ditto what everyone else said and just wanted to add that it is very
healthy that you are feeling nervous about your date. I would like to also
say that now is the time to start learning all that you can about your PO
life. Surf, surf this site or others for info. Learn what you can about the
complications so you are aware of what may be happening to you if in the
event that something goes wrong. Don't sugar coat this surgery, it is a
complicated surgery especially for an obese person to have anesthesia. Get
all your PO liquids, vitamins or foods ready for when you are home from the
hospital. Get a good home support system in place now, someone or several
people that you can count on. You will do fine. Good luck.
— ChristineB
August 11, 2005
Best wishes on your wls!
I wish I had had mine earlier in my life!
I remember waking up from surgery and for a split second though OH gosh,
what did I do...lol But as the days wore on I was up walking and got
stonger, and it is GREAT!
— PhyllisM
August 12, 2005
WLS isn't always easy, but I don't know a person that isn't glad they had
it done. I certianly am glad! Its given me a healthy chance at life!
— LVTracy
August 12, 2005
I am 10 weeks post-op and I have taken off 50 pounds, I have stopped taking
three glucose control meds, two blood pressure meds and one cholesteral
med. I do seem to be having a little more depression but I am trying to
counter that with more exercise. I am not taking anything for it yet. My
problem is that I hate seeing and feeling my scar from the open RNY surgery
and I am starting to second guess myself. Sometimes I get to thinking that
I could have done this without the surgery but all I have to do is look at
my weight history for the last 15 years. I was gaining 10-20 pounds a year
in spite of all diet and exercise efforts and there was no way I could
reverse the trend for more than a month. I do have to pay close attention
to getting enough protein and water and I spend more energy/time planning
my eating activities but I was doing some of that before surgery. I am so
much more healthy and good looking. It was a painfull surgery (what surgery
isn't?) but it has been well worth it.
Best Wishes,
Rich
— Richard S.
August 12, 2005
I'm only 3 weeks out and know I've made the right decision; I've always
felt that way from the time I made up my mind and wasn't at all nervous
about surgery. However, I must admit soon after I woke up at the hospital
I did have to wonder what I got myself into and why I didn't try a diet one
more time. I quickly decided that there was no going back and I would feel
better later. I did! 27 pounds lost in first 2 weeks!
— Jenny X.
August 12, 2005
I'm 5 months out and down 75lbs. I for one minute do not regret having this
surgery. Two days ago I went shopping I thought "groan!! Nothings's
gonna fit." Imagine... I fit into size 14 now. Unbelievable. I had
hardly any compications. The worst was dealing with the old food demons,
and completely changing the way I eat/excersize. There were days of real
depression wondering, "what have I done?" That is normal so is
the way you feel now. I was terrified but I am so glad I did it. Good
luck... you'll do fine!
— bettya
August 12, 2005
I'm VERY glad you asked this. I'm in the same boat. My surgery on 8/22/05.
I have decided that this is got to be like pre-wedding jitters. I feel
exactly the same way you do. I was glad to read so many positive responses.
Thanks again and feel free to email me if you want. [email protected]
— jani204
August 12, 2005
I'm glad that you asked. My only regrets was I wished that I had WLS
sooner. I wish you the best of luck. 342/218/185
— Stacie B.
August 12, 2005
hi i was really a different person not nervouse at all i was so excited and
happy that people thought i was nuts they thought i was suppose to be
scared but i wasnt goodluck to you and write me sometimes love to hear from
you
— ROSEMARY A.
August 13, 2005
I have regrets, but it comes and goes. I am 20 mos. out and have been
having a very difficult time with low blood sugar crashes, which is a
direct result from wls. more info on that at
http://my.webmd.com/content/article/109/109105.htm
there are various things that wls can cause due to the rapid weight loss.
Malabsortion, hairloss, hernias, etc. Do your homework thoroughly. But I
would be lying if I said I did'nt sometimes regret it. I did this to be
healthier and live longer...not to look better. So when I developed other
health issues from wls it was/is very frustrating. WLS is NOT the answer
for everyone.
Diane
— ExtremeCaution
August 13, 2005
my only regret is the years I lost to morbid obesity and not being able to
live life to the fullest. I am so much healthier now. And looking good is
a big bonus. Bought a size 6 dress today.
I would be lying if I said it was always easy, but it is a hell of a lot
easier than living the life of a 4'11" 260 pound heart attack
waiting to happen.
— **willow**
August 13, 2005
none!
— ricky
August 13, 2005
Well that is normal to be nervous. What person in there right mind thinks
surgery is normal. What ever surgery you have. I was nervous to, but I knew
the doctor was good at what he does and does many of these things. Do what
your doctor tells you and you will be fine. The only regret is I listened
to the horror stories and was really nervous. I just regret waiting so long
and not having the surgery sooner. I had my surgery June 8, 2005, 77 pounds
lighter and feeling 100% better. Guess what, I am still losing. You will do
fine, this is a good web site for encouragement. Stick with it, it will
give you strength. Phillipians 4:13 - I can do all things with Jesus Christ
who strenghthens me. Try God he also will give you strength and also pray
for God to give your surgeon strength and guidance, it works. Good luck, I
will be praying for you also.
— Kevin R.
August 15, 2005
Hey There --- Surgery date was 3/3/03 --- My standing joke is I haven't
been hungry since 3/3/03!! That is a GOOD thing !!! I do not regret my
surgery and would do it again in a heartbeat --- I am not saying I haven't
had "issues" , but when you go from 263# - 115# and size 24 to
4------ it surely makes it worth it !!!!!! GOOD LUCK TO YOU !!!!!!!!!
-----K
— Kewpidoll
August 16, 2005
I had surgery 12/16/04....I am in my 8th month post op. I am just now
feeling it has all been worth it! I am into a size 12 pants, MEDIUM tops,
SMALL scrubs at work---and feeling great. Until about a month ago- I had
alot of vomiting as I tried new foods. It is part of the process. But just
think how you feel about yourself now- and how it will feel to NOT be fat.
The surgery itself( if it is a lap) was a piece of cake. I had NO pain.
Went home on the 3rd morning post op. The eating after the liquid diet is
rough....But you will survive and HEY!---lose weight -melting like a
snowman in the hot Florida sun!!!!
— Dec16-04
August 17, 2005
Any regrets, at first yes, I hated the Dr for doing this to me and I
couldnt eat my comfort food. But now after 4 years, not 1 regret!!! I
wish I would of did it sooner before I turned thirty, I can honestly say
that the last 3 years have been the best of my life!!! I left my
significant other that I honestly figured out that I settled for because I
was fat, now I found someone that loves me REALY LOVES ME!!! I have never
been this happy. So good luck in what ever you do, and yes we should be
very proud of our selves because we had the strength to do what we did...
So everyone should pat them selves on the back for this.
— Lisa J.
August 19, 2005
Honestly, my only regret was that I didn't do it sooner. :)
— Vicki B.
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