I am post op 4 days but now I have feelings of regret about having surgery? Is this normal? Is anyone else experiencing this emotion?

I mean I feel like I needed this to loose the weight because I wasnt able to curb my cravings and the amount of food I consumed so then I feel like I did the right thing. Like its what I really wanted. Idk I just need someone to talk to.

Even though I personally did not experience that, I have seen many folks report feeling the exact same way. It seems to me that it's totally normal. Your body has just been through an ordeal, you're hurting from surgery, your hormones are all over the place, etc. Give yourself some time to heal & I'll bet the regret will pass as the pounds begin to come off. Good luck to you!

Edited October 26, 201312 yr by southernsoul

I am post op 4 days but now I have feelings of regret about having surgery? Is this normal? Is anyone else experiencing this emotion? I mean I feel like I needed this to loose the weight because I wasnt able to curb my cravings and the amount of food I consumed so then I feel like I did the right thing. Like its what I really wanted. Idk I just need someone to talk to.

I did the same thing. I was like "OMG what have I done!!??" It gets soo much easier the further out you get. It is rough being on all liquids, being nauseated, not getting enough fluids, etc... All of this passes though.

I'm almost 8 weeks out and it HAS gotten much better. I'm not going to lie and say I never want to eat more than I do now, but it's a head thing, I'm not really hungry for more than a few bites. Hang in there and if I can be any help, please feel free to ask. There are many others on here with a lot more knowledge than me, but I will help in any way I can. You can PM me anytime.

Good luck.

I am 2 1/2 weeks post op. I felt very emotional for about 10 days. Ithad passed. I remember talking to other people who had the same feeling. Take some Time let yourself heal. I am feeling great went back to work 6 days after surgery. No regrets. I had lost 12 pounds pre surgery and 12 pounds after. Go for a walk and let out those emotions out. This will pass. Good luck

I was sleeved on Oct 7th and totally understand the emotional part! I'm snippy and people look at me the wrong way I just cry!

I'm off work for 6 weeks and hoping it gets better before I go back to work!

Thanks guys. Its really hard to talk to my husband about these feelings because he doesn't understand. Its nice to know these feelings are shared.

I still have those emotional days...not so much as in the beginning, but oh well. This forum does help. And I make my hubby listen even if he doesn't understand ;-P