Any Regrets?

[ctaylor86 13]

I'm 6 days post sleeve and so far no regrets. I love to eat...but that's what got me to weight I am now. I'm not anticipating when i get to eat again and not being able to eat as much as I use to, I'm sure its not going to be easy. But I'm just focusing on being in shape, healthy and having enough energy to run around with my 4 year old.

[ctaylor86 13]

I'm 6 days post sleeve and so far no regrets. I love to eat...but that's what got me to weight I am now. I'm not anticipating when i get to eat again and not being able to eat as much as I use to' date=' I'm sure its not going to be easy. But I'm just focusing on being in shape, healthy and having enough energy to run around with my 4 year old. I had thoughts of not making it and leaving her behind, but ultimately I did this so that I can set a better example for her so we both can have a better quality of life.[/quote']

[mylifeinpink 350]

Not ONE so far!

I should have had it sooner!

[MegInNOLA 531]

I'm wondering the same thing. I'm scheduled for sometime in August too and have the same fear. I don't want to have the surgery then after say to myself "why couldn't I just eat less and do it the natural way". There are so many not so good stories on this site and that scares me a lot!! Other than being 90 pounds over weight, I'm healthy. I don't want to acquire problems from the surgery. I originally thought I would have the surgery, I would heal, eat less, lose weight, and have a great new life. From what I'm reading, it's like a battle to be normal again and that scares me!!!! I'm really on the fence. I was really gung how before I joined this site. Now, not so much. I don't know what to do,

This was me, too. I woke up from surgery really, really angry with myself for not losing the weight "the natural way." Then I realized that the reason I had the surgery wasn't JUST to lose the weight, but to keep it off, and if I could have, I would have. I was mad for a couple of days and then realized that it was a done deal, I needed to learn how to adapt to it, and that was that.

After every big change, there's a period of accommodation in which we have to find "the new normal." It will not be the same as before--you'll be a different size, have different priorities, have more energy--so if you think of it as an adventure to find "the new you" and "your new/improved life," that will end up being closer to what actually happens. It has definitely turned out that way for both me and my husband (also a sleever). Yes, it's challenging to try to imagine what it will be like--and let me tell you, you can't. It's so radically different that it's not possible to feel it ahead of time, no matter how good you are at imagining things. But it's BETTER different, not worse. :-)

[Maemae5454 1]

I'm wondering the same thing. I'm scheduled for sometime in August too and have the same fear. I don't want to have the surgery then after say to myself "why couldn't I just eat less and do it the natural way". There are so many not so good stories on this site and that scares me a lot!! Other than being 90 pounds over weight' date=' I'm healthy. I don't want to acquire problems from the surgery. I originally thought I would have the surgery, I would heal, eat less, lose weight, and have a great new life. From what I'm reading, it's like a battle to be normal again and that scares me!!!! I'm really on the fence. I was really gung how before I joined this site. Now, not so much. I don't know what to do,[/quote']

I had my surgery 24 days ago and I know I did the right thing. I could not lose the weight and keep it off. I have already lost 16 pounds. I am looking forward to having more foods and never regain.

[DIRTYMESKIN 33]

Look youll be fine before you know it theyll tell you count back from 10 youll fall asleep then youll wakee up it will feel like minutes then your road to success I have a daughter whos 6 I was scared too but trust its worth it im down 62 pounds and happy

[DIRTYMESKIN 33]

Look youll be fine before you know it theyll tell you count back from 10 youll fall asleep then youll wakee up it will feel like minutes then your road to success I have a daughter whos 6 I was scared too but trust its worth it im down 62 pounds and happy

[kraftwrk 9]

i am 2 weeks post op and i think the only regret i have doing the sleeve is the damn liquid diets! lol

other than that, i do not regret this at all and of course, i wish i would have done this 10 yrs ago!

if you never had surgery before, it is normal to think "what if i dont wake up..." but you will. i am sure you will be in good hands with your dr and nurses. they train for and practice this all the time.

[newnin 3]

I had the same feelings of not waking up or some other complication during surgery. I think it is normal and I also thought why do I need to do this and being able to do this on my own. Having been overweight all my life and tried every diet only to regain the weight plus some, I know this is the best option for me.

Fortunately, I have had a great post op recovery with very little pain. I feel good and I will be one month sleeved in two days. I have lost about 20 pounds. But it is not easy. At this point, I miss crunchy food. Being on liquids/purees for 5 weeks is hard and yes, it is tempting to eat something that is not allowed yet. You have to just look to future and know that all foods will be allowed if you are able to tolerate them. I now know this is the tool that will help me win the battle and eat as I should have been doing for year before the sleep apnea, high cholesterol and triglycerides. I am on the road to better health and active lifestyle.

Good luck and much success to you.

[shall0207 10]

I have a little different scenario going on then what I have read that I would like to share with you. I am scheduled for VGS for 10/9 and I am really nervous too. This time last year I had the lap band surgery done and wasn't really nervous at all figuring it is reversable so if it doesn't work I can go to the next step. Of course thinking all would be fine and it was in that I did not have any complications from the surgery BUT.....

I did lose about 60 lbs but about 4 mos ago I started to have issues with the band getting tight on me and was constantly trowing up because food would get stuck. The pain was so uncomfortable and eating became a chore rather than pleasure as it used to be.

Well, I had to have all the Fluid removed and once that was done all my issues were gone! Except of course the issue that started the whole journey. It took me 10 months to lose 60 lbs and now, 2 months later after having the band unfilled, I have gained 20 POUNDS already!!! As scared as I am to have the VGS surgery because of the natural fear of dying we all seem to have, I know I need the help. We all have it in us to lose weight and excercise but for how long? Why can't we stick to doing that for life? I wish I knew and I wish I had it in me to do it that way but I have tried and tried but I keep ending up FATTER than before.

As I said, I too am scared but I so want to live a happy life without the constant burdeon of my weight hanging over my head. If I don't get the weight off once and for all, I will end up like my other family members...DEAD from heart disease and diabetic complications. They truly suffered....my dad died at 65 and my two brothers at 59 & 56. Other siblings are still alive but they two have heart issues. I am the baby of the family and I am watching my future if I don't lose the weight once and for all.

You will be fine....I am praying for you. Stay strong and focus on the wonderful, fat free life that lies ahead.

God Bless!

[doxieville 799]

I'm 3 months out and - while I am positive about the surgery because of the results - I still have my moments. I miss eating a "normal" meal the most' date=' especially after taking a couple of bites of an amazing dish and having to stop eating because I'm already full. Also, I have osteoarthritis and I cannot take any NSAID anti-inflammatories any more, such as aspirin or Ibuprofen, so I'm stuck with pain pills or steroids. Things I don't miss? The 105 pounds of fat I've lost and the huge fat clothes that I've thrown away because I know they'll never be needed again. Is it worth it? All things considered, I think it is and I would probably do it again. Is it easy? No. I have to dig down deep and pull myself out of the doldrums several times a week. You are undergoing major surgery (with a history of minimal complications and a very low mortality rate) and facing a lifetime commitment. Can you be 100% sure you're doing the right thing without hesitation before surgery? Probably not, and I think that is very common and also very normal. Everybody's mileage varies and only you can do what you feel is best for yourself. I think, in the long run, that this is a very positive step towards an exciting, new life as a "normal" person. Best of luck![/quote']

Please search out another doctor. That's just not true about NSAID's and arthritis meds. I started back on Celebrex the day after surgery. There are other protocols that you can be on. Do a search on here to get others peoples stories. There's no need for you to be suffering and letting the arthritis take over! I've got OA, OP, and RA, so I do know what you are going through and I'm sure you hurt!

Congrats on your weight loss!