I am new to this board and so far everyone has been so friendly. I am awaiting surgery and had to ask the question do any of you have any regrets? I've only read good things but wondered if any of you wished you hadn't elected to have surgery

I have many regrets and wish I'd never have done this. I am likely to be one of the people who can't stop losing weight because my stomach was so badly damaged by the complications. I will never be able to eat more than half a cup of food most likely and will need to supplement my calorie basis medically for life. In addition my lungs were badly damaged and will take years to recover. My son is afraid if I go to a doctor they will not let me come home again. He hangs on me and worries constantly that I will leave for a long time again. It was so not worth it! And that doesn't even take into account the level of pain I dealt with for two months...worse that I could ever imagine. Worse than most can. But the personal stuff pales in comparison to what it did to my family. I have many regrets. It's not all sunshine and roses for all of us, and when it does go bad, it's not just "a little" bad...it's life threatening.

I'm 2 weeks out and so far my only regret is not doing this sooner!

Thank you to all for answering with such honesty. I just booked my procedure today for April 18. Nervous and excited at the same time. I hope I will be able to say that I have no regrets also. All these forums have been a part of helping me make this important decision

Good Luck. I see your in Norman. Weight Wise in Edmond has an open support group meeting every Thursday night. They are very helpful!

Not one regret. Yes in very beginning but almost 6 mths out down 78 lbs and weighing 167 nope darn good

My only regret is the classic one; I regret not doing it sooner.

Initally, I thought what have I done but that was the day of surgery. Now three weeks later couldnt have been happier, clothes are getting loose and I feel great. I have had mild nausea occasionally and no vomiting at all. Now that the surgery is done I would have definately not hesitated.

I have many regrets and wish I'd never have done this. I am likely to be one of the people who can't stop losing weight because my stomach was so badly damaged by the complications. I will never be able to eat more than half a cup of food most likely and will need to supplement my calorie basis medically for life. In addition my lungs were badly damaged and will take years to recover. My son is afraid if I go to a doctor they will not let me come home again. He hangs on me and worries constantly that I will leave for a long time again. It was so not worth it! And that doesn't even take into account the level of pain I dealt with for two months...worse that I could ever imagine. Worse than most can. But the personal stuff pales in comparison to what it did to my family. I have many regrets. It's not all sunshine and roses for all of us' date=' and when it does go bad, it's not just "a little" bad...it's life threatening.[/quote']

I'm sorry that u had to go through that, how are you doing now?

I dont regret anything about the surgery but I do regret pulling on my On-q pain pump before it was finished because I didn't realize how much it was really helping me till it was gone, and I also regret not having heating pads for my shoulders in the house prior to having surgery because a late night run to the pharmacy to get them 2 days post op really sucked but I needed them.

I had my surgery exactly a week ago and I'm miserable. I don't think in terms of regret because I know in the future I'm going to be really happy and know it was worth it. But, it was not as easy as I thought it would be.

I don't have an regrets exactly but I am 27 and eating was sort of a social thing for me. I go out with all my friends and they eat and drink and eat and drink for hours! And sometimes I admit I miss being able to do that with them. Sometimes I get really upset that I can't do that anymore because I feel like the odd man out. But I am so much healthier, I look and feel so much better so I don't regret my decision. I know in the long run that this will be the best thing for me and I hope eventually I won't have that upset feeling when going out with all my friends.

I am new to this board and so far everyone has been so friendly. I am awaiting surgery and had to ask the question do any of you have any regrets? I've only read good things but wondered if any of you wished you hadn't elected to have surgery

Regrets!? Pah! Hahahah! No way, never!

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Right here at this very moment while I'm siting in my hospital bed for the 2nd night with a pain pump catheter inserted into my belly and a drain tube on my right side. I'm thinking I'm sick of being hooked up to crap and I'm regretting it but then i think this is only temporary. Ask me next week and I'm sure I won't have any regrets at all.

Right here at this very moment while I'm siting in my hospital bed for the 2nd night with a pain pump catheter inserted into my belly and a drain tube on my right side. I'm thinking I'm sick of being hooked up to crap and I'm regretting it but then i think this is only temporary. Ask me next week and I'm sure I won't have any regrets at all.

Nice positive outlook, Em! Being in the hospital sucks no matter what the circumstance. It'll get better!