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Remorse?

I was wondering if anyone can speak to it being normal to feel somewhat remorseful about choosing to have surgery? I'm 5 weeks post op, lost 30 pounds preop, and only 17 pounds since the surgery. Suffice it to say I'm so disappointed and am beginning to feel like this may have all been for not. Reading about everyone else's success had me hopeful that I'd be sitting pretty on the loser's bench by now, unfortunately I still feel like the fat girl that doesn't get invited to take a seat. Been in a stall for 19 days now and I've tried everything to stimulate some change. I really increased my protein for a week, I ate more calories for a few days, and now I'm on day 3 of the 5 day pouch test. The only difference I've seen is the scale shows I've actually gone up a pound or two then back down.

 

Today I got to eat some eggs as part of the 5 day pouch test and they felt like a rock in my stomach. So uncomfortable and made me feel more miserable than every. I can't imagine that I'll feel like this for the rest of my life when interacting with food. I don't feel like this is normal and all the happiness about my decision is starting to drain away.

 

Can this procedure actually not work? Can the body be so resistant to weight loss that it fights to hold on to it? Is there anyone out there who feels like they haven't made the best decision for themselves? Has anyone gone through a period like this and can speak to it actually getting better? I know it's too late and can't take it back now, but how do I live with it?

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TEXAS DIVA

LAP-BAND Patients

WOW...I AM PRE OP SO I CANT SAY I PERSONALLY RELATE TO WHAT YOU ARE SPEAKING OF...BUT JUST READING YOUR POST REALLY TOUCHED ME AND I JUST WANT TO OFFER UP MY ENCOURAGEMENT...AGAIN, I KNOW NOTHING OF THIS PERSONALLY BUT YOUR WORDS REALLY SPOKE TO ME...GOOD LUCK, THINK POSITIVE AND I BET YOU WILL BE OK IN NO TIME

Bit of a Diva

LAP-BAND Patients

Thanks so much for your support. I appreciate you even reading the rantings of a hungry diva! I'm going to work thru this and keep pushing. A word of advice to you as a pre op sleever... follow your dr's directions to the letter. Don't deviate and don't rush the post op diet. Oh and walk, walk, walk!

TEXAS DIVA

LAP-BAND Patients

Thanks for the advice...Diva's have to stick together..lol...hope you are better soon

kkauffman56

Gastric Sleeve Patients

I understand what you're going through. I'm glad I had it because I'm being forced to make the right choices. I also hate that I had it done because I'm forced to make the right choices. I'm 5 weeks post up and have lost a total (including pre-op) 40 lbs. It gets easier everyday but just because I only have a small portion of my stomach less, it doesn't make the cravings stop. Try to remember why you wanted it done in the first place. For me....I want to be healthy..bottom line. I also have children and grandchildren I want....no need...to be around for. Hang it there!

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