I want to start off by saying- 1) I'm not complaining. 2) I'm not bragging.

But do any of you feel like you've had it too good?? 3 months post op I'm feeling and doing wonderful! I'm following my plan, hitting my goals on time, no hiccups really. Even the surgery itself went smoothly and with very little pain afterwards. But lately I've been meeting people (who are either post op VSG or band) who are doing TERRIBLY- complications, feeling sick, not losing weight, etc. I sometimes even feel guilty (not sure if that's the best word- but the best way I can think to describe it) that I'm all happy & healthy and others are so miserable. A man from my home town is currently hospitalized after complications from his sleeve- he's doing very poorly- and I guess seeing all the posts on FB about his situation really makes me feel so lucky/blessed with my outcome-- but guilty at the same time. Does this make sense at all??

Sure it makes sense! Congratulations. REMEMBER, 'Them that's done well need to support them that's having difficulty'. That's how we pay it forward!!!

My recovery hasn't been perfect and I still have my moments of sliming, vomiting, inability to swallow food or liquid and guess what!?!?!

IT'S STILL TOO FREAKING GOOD TO BE TRUE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Celebrate your success. And when you can, be a blessing to others.

I want to start off by saying- 1) I'm not complaining. 2) I'm not bragging.

But do any of you feel like you've had it too good?? 3 months post op I'm feeling and doing wonderful! I'm following my plan, hitting my goals on time, no hiccups really. Even the surgery itself went smoothly and with very little pain afterwards. But lately I've been meeting people (who are either post op VSG or band) who are doing TERRIBLY- complications, feeling sick, not losing weight, etc. I sometimes even feel guilty (not sure if that's the best word- but the best way I can think to describe it) that I'm all happy & healthy and others are so miserable. A man from my home town is currently hospitalized after complications from his sleeve- he's doing very poorly- and I guess seeing all the posts on FB about his situation really makes me feel so lucky/blessed with my outcome-- but guilty at the same time. Does this make sense at all??

It makes sense, but don't beat yourself up over it. Instead, be the light and the example that inspires people to strive in their journey. You would be surprised who has eyes on your success right now and how you influence their lives.

Feeling GREAT can't beleave how fast it is happing an pulling for everyone good luck to all

I have 5 friends that have had the sleeve, one is today... And we are all doing wonderful expect one who had a leak and over 10 surgery but I will say she never followed the plan and still does not. Smoking, drinking soda ... doesn't drink protein shakes.

Six months out and I keep waiting for the other shoe to drop. Everything has gone great I down 100 lbs and in better shape than I've been in years. It seems almost effortless. I still fill my plate with more than I can eat, I eat slowly and stop at the fires feeling of satiety.

I want to start off by saying- 1) I'm not complaining. 2) I'm not bragging.

But do any of you feel like you've had it too good?? 3 months post op I'm feeling and doing wonderful! I'm following my plan, hitting my goals on time, no hiccups really. Even the surgery itself went smoothly and with very little pain afterwards. But lately I've been meeting people (who are either post op VSG or band) who are doing TERRIBLY- complications, feeling sick, not losing weight, etc. I sometimes even feel guilty (not sure if that's the best word- but the best way I can think to describe it) that I'm all happy & healthy and others are so miserable. A man from my home town is currently hospitalized after complications from his sleeve- he's doing very poorly- and I guess seeing all the posts on FB about his situation really makes me feel so lucky/blessed with my outcome-- but guilty at the same time. Does this make sense at all??

I'm over three years out and I STILL feel this way. I feel surely it will come to a screeching halt. Paranoia, it's not a bad thing!!! LoL

Congratulations, you are doing great. It only gets better!

I have 5 friends that have had the sleeve, one is today... And we are all doing wonderful expect one who had a leak and over 10 surgery but I will say she never followed the plan and still does not. Smoking, drinking soda ... doesn't drink Protein shakes.

So sad! The smoking really makes it hard for the body to heal.

Don't feel guilty. Enjoy your success. I haven't had any complications and I lost every week till I was at a normal BMI and I have maintained my weight for 18 months. I am grateful to be one of the lucky ones. Maintenance takes vigilance, but it is worth it to me. I would not be at this healthy weight without the surgery.

Lynda

I had some issues at the beginning with eating, had my gallbladder out at 3 weeks post-op (very hard to recover from 2 surgeries back to back). But still no serious complications. Since abou tthe 2 month mark, it's been so easy. The weight has really just come off on it's own and somethimes I feel like it's too good to be true. I feel bad for those with complications, but I don't feel guilty about my sucess. It's the luck of the draw sometimes with leaks and things like that which are out of our control. Congrats to all those who are breezing through and my thoughts and prayers to those having problems.

Yeah! way cool. I am still in fantasy land.

I think y'all are so right about paying it forward and helping others!! Such a great way to look at it!

Thanks for posting! I'm pre op and still researching and reading everything I can. It does me good to see something like this!

Paying it forward...I love it! And they are right:)