Anyone Regret It?

[CowgirlJane 14,261]

Do a search for regrets, and you will find people who feel that way the first month or two especially. We are all different, but I was so READY for this surgery that I never had feelings of regret. I knew what to expect and things were not as bad as I had mentally prepared for. Don't get me wrong, I went through about a 2 month period of feeling tired and a little blue.... but I had read enough to know that was very common. And like everyone said, it did get better.

And look at me now, getting fitter, looking better, outstanding bloodwork, no more high blood pressure... etc etc.

I am positively thrilled with my results. You know what, I think I am starting to believe this is going to work - I have given away my bigger clothes! It is real this time.

[jaymzee 79]

I regretted it terribly for the first month and a half. I was so mad at myself. Butt things got easier after that and are still getting better. Now I'm happy with my choice. and looking good!

[UTGal99 327]

Wow, Jaymzee! A month and a half? That is a long time to be regretting it. Did you have complications that made you regret it or just the fact that you couldn't take in the volume you used to?

How far out are you now? How much have you lost? Any advice for a pre-opper?

[Piplula 709]

I regretted the decision 48 hours out from the surgery because of the hellish nausea I was not prepared to endure. (yes..i was told nausea could be slight to moderate)..I even had hyperemesis gravidarum during my pregnancy with my daughter..so I am no stranger to nausea with eye popping vomitting) Nothing..and I mean nothing seemed to settle the nausea..I had a scopolamine patch, and phenergan and Zofran giving every two hours alternatively. Some nurse shoved an alcohol pad up my nose thinking it would help and completely choked me. I literally told my husband that I couldn't live with the intense nausea I was experiencing and wanted the dear Lord to take me home if it didn't subside. BUT at the 72 hour marker ..it got better..and better every day. Now..the only time nausea hits me is if I try a food I know probably won't suit ..and honestly..I dislike the nausea so I stay away from foods that I know I don't tolerate. Anyway..I don't regret my decision now..down 75# since April 3rd. Life is way better!

[jaymzee 79]

Wow' date=' Jaymzee! A month and a half? That is a long time to be regretting it. Did you have complications that made you regret it or just the fact that you couldn't take in the volume you used to?

How far out are you now? How much have you lost? Any advice for a pre-opper?[/quote']

Well at 4 weeks i got a kidney stone from being dehyrated. I was having a lot of trouble with the whole " cleaning my plate" mind set and was having trouble with Protein. Just in general i wasn't as prepared mentally as i thought i was.

I'm now 11 weeks out. Down 60 pounds && getting the hang of portions and everything.

[legal loser 77]

I regretted it for about a week two weeks out. Battled some depression. My mom had left and I still wasn't back to work. 3 months out and no more regrets!

[ThisTimeIsIt 71]

I wouldn't say I regret surgery because I've lost more weight than I could on my own. But ever since surgery I've had a problem digesting Protein and now I have a stricture they are going to try and stretch out next Friday! Hopefully that will be a one time fix and then I'll be back on the happy train!

[desertmom 297]

No regrets here,a little sadness that I couldnt have done this at the age of 30,fifteen years ago!

I love my sleeve!

[leslierivers 15]

I thought I was going to regret it for almost a week after surgery because you really do experience so many emotions and it is so permanent. What kept me from regretting it and being an emotional wreck was the fact that I kept telling myself that the liquid phase was just temporary. I kept reminding myself that a couple weeks of very bland, non-fulfilling broths and Jello was only temporary in this permanent process and that my diet would return to normal soon (even though I knew it was going to be a "new normal"). The beginning stages were tough but nothing I will ever regret. Actually, the tough parts make me appreciate this whole journey even more.

Good luck to you all on this journey and I hope everyone can make the best of it. It was definitely the right choice for me.

[mysleeve24 3]

No regrets. One the best decisions in my life.

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[mysleeve24 3]

No regrets. One of the best decisions in my life! Wish I would have done sooner.

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[Willow216 91]

My only regret is that I didn't do this years ago. Sure I miss not being able to eat as much as I used to, but that was the whole point of me being overweight. After 4 months since surgery I have gotten used to eating 3 to 4 bites and laying down the fork and I can't remember when I could go for second and third helpings. Its life changing and you have to get used to new habits but it is all for the Best!

[Brian66 85]

Two years out and I have no regrets at all. There are days when I miss eating what I used to eat, but that is how I got into trouble in the first place. It truly has been one of the best decisions I have ever made.

[LindaS 316]

I am 9 days away from a year out, and I have no regrets. I did think I'd be at goal by now. I still have another 30 pounds.

To be honest, I think I could have been at goal by now if I'd continued to deny myself some food types. I don't eat a lot of them, but it slows my weight loss (popcorn/alcohol, for example). Part of why I didn't deny myself is because I didn't get this surgery to deny myself. I wanted a tool not a lock.

I still plan on getting to goal. It just didn't happen the first year. But what I have lost and how much better I feel? Priceless.

[Jennifer Nora 0]

I regret getting this surgery, i miss food! I lost 20lbs but i miss eatingggggggggggggg