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.