Question:
Is there anyone out there that wishes they didn't have WLS?
I hear so many different experiences of WLS journeys, some wonderful some not so wonderful. I was wondering if anybody wishes that they never did the WLS. — Diane S. (posted on October 4, 2003)
October 4, 2003
I wish I had never got to the point where I needed to have surgery to lose
weight. I wish the surgery would have worked better for me. I don't
regret having the surgery though, and I'd do it again tomorrow if they'd
let me. I do hope that they find a cure to obesity one of these days. Or
a least a more effective way of treating it. Until then WLS seems to be
the best option.
— sherry hedgecock
October 4, 2003
I have many problems with trying to eat and live mainly on soft protein at
8 months out and vomit every day but there is not a minute that I am not
grateful that I had this surgery. Even sick, my life has changed so much
for the better.
— Delores S.
October 4, 2003
Right now I can honestly tell you that I'm glad I had this surgery although
there are some issues that have come up personally for me as a result of
this surgery that I was not prepared for.
Had this question been posted 1-2 weeks after I had my surgery and my body
was going through many different changes I may have said that I was glad
that I did it but was slightly uncomfortable.
But now I can say that I'm honestly glad. Like I said before some things
have come up after the surgery that I was not prepared for but I'm very
pleased with the outcome.
— Heather S.
October 4, 2003
I am post op now had surgery one week ago, so far I feel fantastic &
everything is going great. I am being very careful not to over-eat, I am
soooooo glad I did this already!!!
— Saxbyd
October 4, 2003
Hi Denise. I can honestly say that I did not regret the surgery until
recently. I have not really had complications but I can eat as much as I
want. Let's just say that "will power" is not my strong suit and
I have wuit losing at 9 months out. I have no energy and I am constantly
feeling bad when I eat "too much." Not bad physically but bad
mentally, because I beat myself up. I have been told numerous times over
the past few months to just "stop" eating and that is the worst
thing someone could say to me. I cannot just stop and if I could I would
not have had the WLS in the first place. So, I am down between 70-75 pounds
but I have less energy then I did at 286. I want my old life back, I miss
being able to function without a nap, I miss dessert and I do not like what
I have done to myself. I hope that others do not feel this way, and the
majority is happy with the surgery. Unforunately I am not the majority.
Good Luck. Reace
— Laureace A.
October 4, 2003
I have never spoken those words. I figure that pain is expected for awhile.
I healed slow so it was kind of depressing at times but I knew the pain was
going to be worth it. If I was going to loss my weight. I could of never
loss this much (140 lbs so far) in 9 months. Im so happy and pleased and
will do it again in a heartbeat. I figure I had all the pleasure of eating
like a pig. now it's time to do what's right and follow the program to get
it off. The eating party is over.
— Naes Wls J.
October 5, 2003
I sometimes feel regret. I am only 2 months post op, and I have lost
weight. It just seems like I miss food more than I thought that I would.
It's hard to watch other people enjoy their food when you can only eat a
few bites.
— tammiodom
October 5, 2003
I will be six weeks post-op on 10/6 and I must say that I have had more bad
days than good. I do find myself questioning "why did I do this to
myself". But then, I think "why did I let myself get so heavy
(289.5 lbs), in the first place. Bottom line, you have good days and bad
days. I don't regret having WLS. I have loss 30 pounds so far and look
forward to having a new body, mindset, and outlook on life.
— Mary P.
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