Knowing what you know now about weight loss surgery, would you do it again if you had the chance to make your decision again? Choose your option in the above poll, and then explain it in the discussion below!

Yes, I would do it again. However, it has not been everything I hoped for. At my age and body type it has taken a lot more work than I have read in any researched study or medical journal.

I will be successful it is just taking longer that predicted. I really hate that most people believe "WLS" is the "easy way out." Nothing about this has been easy for me. I am still moving forward.

Yes !! Just wish I had done it earlier.

Kate

I would definitely doing it again.

However, I wouldn't opt for gastric banding again. Back in the days there was only lapband or gastric bypass and nearly nobody would have performed a gastric bypass on a woman my age and weight back then in Germany. It also was hard enough to get approved for lapband insurance wise, let alone gastric bypass or the DS.

Most people got gastric banding or vertical gastroplasty then, some had a gastric bypass.

I know have MGB because I needed revision because of complications (reflux, migrating band). I don't know if the MGB was the right decision. Maybe a few years down the road I will say that maybe RNY would have been the right choice or the DS to whatever. I'm having problems with gastritis again. Maybe diagnostics will be necessary again. Ah, whatever...

Bottomline is though that I would have WLS again .

No no no

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Right now I would have to say.... Absolutely not! 2 months out and I just don't like the mental struggles. There is such a great responsibility in making sure you get all your protein and water in to avoid serious health issues, all while fighting with your stomach to cooperate with that needed intake( nausea and puking) it's just to risky for me. Yes there are benefits.... free from gerd, no more border line diabetes, or high blood pressure. Right at 40 pounds down. If this was just about my ability to stick to the plan, I would feel totally different about that question. However, that's not the case for me at all.

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Protein and water in. While fighting my stomach ( puking and nausea) all the way. Risk for me is too high.

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Absolutely. There are so many positive changes in my life because of the surgery. No regrets at all.

Hell yeah. 3 years out and still 140 pounds down. It's hard work, no doubt, but counting what I eat and walking 3 to 4 times per week has kept it all off and I feel 63 going on 33. I feel better and am more fit than when I was much younger.

Absolutely. My BMI went from 41 to 29, and I've added years to my life, I'm sure. It's been hard work, but I got my head straight about it , made the commitment to myself, and started changing my life.

Never!! If I had the cooperation of a doctor this pain in the ass would be gone.

Without a doubt, best thing I have ever done for myself and my loved ones

On 29/03/2013 at 7:09 PM, luckysmomma said:

Excuse my language, but Hell No!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I call this the "little operation from Hell" ! Never got the results indicated and still became diabetic. The gastric gas is so BAD I may never find a partner to "put up" with me. I do take probiotics which helps some.I eat so Iittle it is a wonder I dont look like a Biafrin ..(starving child in Africa) Thankfully I have not lost anymore because so far I have not had TT or breasts done! It would be a nightmare! The last visit to the doctor I told her that they are not making any more money off of my issues. I have supported them in the lifestyle that they are accustomed to living long enough! As far as I'm concerned they are all Quacks in the traditional medical profession and they don't study enough about what's new and upcoming so they just push the pills and expect you to get better... I am so done!!

Absolutely!! Only regret ... not doing it sooner!

Years done the road, I developed acid reflux, which damaged my esophagus, and I also suffer from sleep apnea. My heartburn is horrific. I also have a hiatl hernia, my surgeon wants me to have a revison to a gastric bypass. I am not sure if I would do it? Anyone here needing a revision?

So I ended up having surgery 3/15 and it was extremely tough in the beginning BUT I am down 38 pounds and am feeling so much better! I don't think anyone should rush into this decision. It took me 6 months to complete Insurance appointments and I am so grateful for that time - because I researched everything I possibly could about the surgery. Oh and since surgery I am no longer on my blood pressure meds or using my cpap.