I'm just wondering. I was sleeved on May 14th and I'm an emotional wreck but I expected this in the beginning. What about you that have some sleeved time under your belt. Do you have regrets?

I was a diabetic when I had surgery and I was told to have 50carbs by using 1/2 strength apple juice and water. Everything else I use is sugar free. My dr. gave me previcid for stomach acid and I had to use gasx tabs with each meal and bedtime for gas for a while it helps keep the gurgling stomach down to a roar. Also to use lactaid milk or soy when I went to full liq.most people cant't tolerate dairy after surgery. My only regret is I did not have surgery when I was younger!

I think many people regret it early out - it is certainly a shock to the system.

Enjoy the loose stools while you have them - before you know it you will be constipated instead! Seriously though, think of it this way - liquid in, liquid out. You won't have solid stools till you are on solid foods.

I had a rough start with a leak and 3 months with a feeding tube but today I don't regret it. I am thrilled to be 100 lbs lighter, just a few more pounds to goal! Hang in there!

Don't regret it at all!

Love all the good, bad, and the ugly truths....thanks everyone.

I get diarrhea if I have too many sugar-free products and bloaty and gassy. That's why I wish everything was made with Truvia instead of the stuff they are made out of. Keep your chin up and I'm so sorry you are struggling right now.

Sorry, thought u said orange juice. Still, I was told all Juices are a no go for two weeks because of the high level of sugar.

Sorry, thought u said orange juice. Still, I was told all Juices are a no go for two weeks because of the high level of sugar.

And I'm nearly 6 months out and STILL on "no liquids with calories...including Soup and fruit and tomato juice" am down @ 75#.

I hate the dietary restrictions and the fact that no one from the surgeon's office is explaining how one changes from following this draconian diet after one can no longer be fat/sugar and carb "free"

Ech.

I week post op- having meltdowns- can't sleep uncomfortable, can't force the same bland foods down - feeling lonely and blue. My mind is everywhere - but down 16#s

Time will tell I guess!!

Not a single regret 3 1/2 months and 62 pounds down. I did all my freaking out BEFORE surgery. It's been smooth sailing from there. Thank you Jesus!!

I don't know if that is how I would describe it but yes I question my decision. When you begin to feel better, I am sure that you will have a different outlook on the whole thing. This is the time I want you at your strongest. Self motivation and positive thinking. Think to your self that you can do this because this decision was something not made in haste. This too shall pass. When down, you can only look up. Believe me, I take this advice as well and some days I try not too. I will be joining with you for both of us to get stronger.

No regrets at all. It's hard for the 1st weeks to re-adjust but after that all good.

I have got my life back thanks to the VSG.

I didn't say orange juice. I am on unsweetended apple juice. Even the sugar free juice, and chicken broth give me diarrhea. Th eonly thing that doesn't send me ot the bathroom is chamomille tea

Unsweetened apple juice should be OK eventually. I rememebr drinking a little quite early on. That and very thin chicken and vegetable stock. Hope it settles down soon.

I am 2.5 months out and have not had any regrets. Of course I was blessed not to have any pain and only threw up once. It was my fault though because i tried eating red meat and took one bite to many. I didn't listen when my body tried telling me it is enough. About not being able to enjoy food, i am taking it as a way to change my tastebuds and enjoy the small bites I am allowed to eat. No more junk food, learning to eat better quality food and enjoy each bite. It is a mental game because some times I want a mc donalds cheeseburger. Just have to remind myself that it is all bad and there are better choices. It is not easy and there are challenges but no regrets.

I am nearly 9 months out, and like others have said, the only thing I regret is the fact that I can't enjoy food like I did before. I can eat so little that when I find something I really like, I can only eat a little of it. It gets really frustrating.

But in the long run, this was the best decision I've ever made. I feel better than I ever had before. I've had plateaus that get frustrating, and I catch myself cheating the sleeve by eating multiple times a day, but otherwise I wouldn't change a thing.

2 years out and more than 90# thinner.  No regrets!!!