hi all

for the most part i've been doing really well w/my sleeve - temporary setback w/hospital dehydration - my question is -i have seen people on this board that have had sooo many problems (leaks, stents etc) - i'm one of the lucky ones that have had an easy ride. I feel kind of guilty cuz things have gone well for me since my DOS 12/15/11.- i feel bad for unlucky ones, sounds silly but... is it ok for me to feel good for my history?

kathy

Yes, it's okay for you to feel good! We all feel bad for the ones that have had a bad experience. I'm extremely happy every day when I wake up, because it sure beats the alternative!

OMG! Celebrate your successes! That's what I'm doing. And I will continue on celebrating. I do feel bad that others are having some complications, but I'm still feeling really good about mind. :wub:

I FEEL SOOO BLESSED!!! I WAS SLEEVED 12/20/11. I'VE HAD NO PROBLEMS AND I FEEL GREAT. I DO PRAY FOR OTHERS ON THIS SITE WHO ARE HAVING PROBLEMS CAUSE I KNOW IT COULD'VE BEEN ME, BUT HOPEFULLY IN TIME THEY WILL BE FEELING GREAT TOO! SO DON'T FEEL GUILTY

I FEEL SOOO BLESSED!!! I WAS SLEEVED 12/20/11. I'VE HAD NO PROBLEMS AND I FEEL GREAT. I DO PRAY FOR OTHERS ON THIS SITE WHO ARE HAVING PROBLEMS CAUSE I KNOW IT COULD'VE BEEN ME, BUT HOPEFULLY IN TIME THEY WILL BE FEELING GREAT TOO! SO DON'T FEEL GUILTY

My surgery was the same day as yours and have had no problems.

To the OP: Most people do just fine. Why feel guilty? Celebrate, and pray (if so inclined) for those who have complications. You can be a beacon of hope for someone considering the surgery.

feeling guilty doesn't change anyone else's status that isn't doing well - in fact, it might make THEM feel bad that you feel guilty that you're doing well. Never feel guilty about success you earned. You didn't do anything to them to get to where you are! I'm quite certain you weren't going around poking leaky holes in people's sleeves!

There's a difference between celebrating your success and rubbing it in someone's face. Just do the former, and not the latter

YES of course! ENJOY THE JOURNEY!!!!

feeling guilty doesn't change anyone else's status that isn't doing well - in fact, it might make THEM feel bad that you feel guilty that you're doing well. Never feel guilty about success you earned. You didn't do anything to them to get to where you are! I'm quite certain you weren't going around poking leaky holes in people's sleeves!

There's a difference between celebrating your success and rubbing it in someone's face. Just do the former, and not the latter

AMEN

I completely understand, I felt the same way and had even told my husband that I felt like I should not be doing so well.

I haven't been sick other than when I tried a couple of sips of choclate milk and got to experiment with the whole dumping syndrome. Now though I have tried quite a few different things and everything goes down and stays down ( thats the part I'm really happy about) Plus I feel great.

So... don't feel bad for feeling good, that's why we've all had the surgery in the first place was to feel better.

I hope that everyone who has had any problems gets better and has the the most success possible.

It is a shame when some have problems. They do end up to be ok though. Most have no problems at all to very little problems. i really didn';t have any major problems. There is a particular person on here who I think is a drama queen and post so much about so many problems for the attention. You just enjoy your journey. I am

I am 5 weeks out and extremely blessed to have not had any complications,although every lil pain and ache after a week out scared me lol. I have sent up many prayers for the ppl that have had complications. Don't beat yourself up over feeling great,celebrate it! And support those who need it that are having complications. =)

Darn tootin' you should feel good! There is nothing wrong with that, be proud of feeling good and what you are accomplishing, and be supportive of those who are having problems. For most with problems, it is just a matter of learning to adjust and live with the changes and it will quickly pass. Also, remember that for many who are having great success, we don't see a lot of their postings on here because they are out enjoying their new life.

Enjoy your health. Most of us have no problems. Most people post on forums to write about a problem. The ones who are fine do not.

I've not had a single problem (touch wood!!!) at all since this surgery, not even a problem drinking fluids (quantity or speed, can gulp pretty easily) or having pain or vomiting. Not. One. I don't feel guilty about it at all, but I DO know that I'm very lucky...and am grateful that things have gone so well.