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, and then explain it in the discussion below!

Hi Alex,

After careful thought and consideration, yes, I would do it again. I haven't really had any complications my weight loss is slow and steadily coming off (preferred method). I am able to do things I haven't been able to do in a while. . It forces me to focus on me! No matter what is going on around me

Over all I haven't had a bad experience. .its only reminds me of how I was living pre-babies.

You're absolutely right... I haven't given it a chance. I guess I was looking for this dramatic weight loss the first few weeks like I keep reading about. My scale has said 200.2 to 200.8 the last week and I'm ready to scream ... I seem to be dropping sizes but I too wanna be able to see the numbers drop.

~Leticia **HW: 259**PreOp: 216**SURG: 3/21/13 **Discharged @: 221**25 days post op. CW: 200.2 lbs---THE WORSE PLATEAU EVER ---

Hi Leticia,

Trust me I truly understand where ur coming from. On surgery day I weighed 237..I lost a considerable amount the first couple of weeks. Its now been a year and weigh 173!!!

I felt unsuccessful as a girlfriend of mines looked like she was just dropping pounds with each minute!!

It wasn't until another friend (post-op 5 yrs) pointed out to me "hey your weigh loss is slow and steady" that's a better look for u"

Then u can't compare ur self to others your may not be as rapid as someone else bc u don't have as much to lose or maybe you were already pretty much eating a healthier diet and your body is taki gits time to re-adjust.

Don't be so hard on urself. Trust me the weight is coming off. What made it real for me is I went window shopping with a girlfriend. I was trying on size 10 and some 8s.she left the dressing and came back with a 6!!!!!! Can u believe the nerve of HER!?

And I COULD fit it!!?? Can u believe the nerve of me?

So joy DOES come in the morning...good luck & congrats. .

Hi Leticia' date='

Trust me I truly understand where ur coming from. On surgery day I weighed 237..I lost a considerable amount the first couple of weeks. Its now been a year and weigh 173!!!

I felt unsuccessful as a girlfriend of mines looked like she was just dropping pounds with each minute!!

It wasn't until another friend (post-op 5 yrs) pointed out to me "hey your weigh loss is slow and steady" that's a better look for u"

Then u can't compare ur self to others your may not be as rapid as someone else bc u don't have as much to lose or maybe you were already pretty much eating a healthier diet and your body is taki gits time to re-adjust.

Don't be so hard on urself. Trust me the weight is coming off. What made it real for me is I went window shopping with a girlfriend. I was trying on size 10 and some 8s.she left the dressing and came back with a 6!!!!!! Can u believe the nerve of HER!?

And I COULD fit it!!?? Can u believe the nerve of me?

So joy DOES come in the morning...good luck & congrats. .

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LOL... I loved your story!

Im 3 months post op and now 165 lbs . Wearing a size 11. If I was to answer this question again I would definitely say YES now. I'd have the surgery again and I wouldn't have dragged it out for so long too. I started this process in 2004 and it took me 9 years to focus and decide to follow through.

Yes I did, and Yes I am. Band has been removed, maintaining that loss, and working toward the bypass. Haven't much more to complete and then insurance submitted. Then surgery date to be announced. Actually looking forward to it. Maybe I'll be able to eliminate fifteen + medications, or at least some of them.

In a freaking heartbeat!

At 9 months post op, yes, I would do it again

Yes I would definitely do it again. I have not had any problems and although the weight loss is slow I know it would be slower if I did not have this tool.

How far out r u post op? And why do you say your weight loss is slow?

Absolutely!! No doubt in my mind. Best decision I've ever made.

WLS: 5/14/13- HW: 273 SW: 258 CW: 204 GW: 135

I would absolutely have bypass again...down 84 pounds since May! I never would have lost this weight without bypass. I feel so much lighter!