Does anyone regret getting this surgery???

Edited October 15, 201510 yr by esmii2015

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I think buyer's remorse is a feeling many get. What has let you to regret your decision?

After i had my seminar like i wasnt able to sleep feeling so dum for going over all this and not being able to do it on my own at the end of the day i do want to but i feel so bad for waisting all this money just because i cant do it alone like anyone normal that eats healthy and goes to the gym for example ????

Have you read the statistics on how rare natural weight loss is? Less than 5% keep the weight they lose off. You could spend thousands doing that only to likely fail.

Wls resets our bodies to a new set point for weight. You can't do that naturally. I've seen so many people lose weight only to gain it back. Many times over!! Your making a wise investment in your future. Don't feel bad about not being able to do what 95% of people can't.

Also, lots of wls patients do eat carbs down the road and maintain their weight loss. It's all about portion control.

And ask yourself, do you think you'll be able to lose weight naturally not giving up any foods you like? That's not the way it works. We have to compromise some things for better health.

I don't miss the foods I used to be addicted to. Any more than an addict in recovery misses the drug that was destroying them. I'm so happy to be free of those foods.

Does anyone regret getting this surgery???

I don't like having regrets. The only things I would change are being more informed. My insurance only required me to see a therapist once. I never worked on the reasons why I had become obese. I might have also changed the type of surgery. My surgery was in 2007 and I'm currently back where I started. So remember that this is just a tool which you must take care of. It's still hard work. I'm finally at a place where I can get the help I need. That's the other thing,don't be afraid to ask for help when you need it. Good luck with your surgery! I hope everything goes well.

to say I never regretted it, I would be lying. Yes there were times that I regretted getting the surgery only because I had felt I took away the one thing I could control and that is what I can eat. I had to get used to giving up some favorite foods and drinking. Looking back I don't regret it but wish I had done it years ago instead of now.

How did you over come your regret? Im experiencing it and im depressed and have anxiety and i dont see any relief in sight ????

NOT ONE SECOND!!!!!

-RC-

to say I never regretted it, I would be lying. Yes there were times that I regretted getting the surgery only because I had felt I took away the one thing I could control and that is what I can eat. I had to get used to giving up some favorite foods and drinking. Looking back I don't regret it but wish I had done it years ago instead of now.

How did you over come your regret? Im experiencing it and im depressed and have anxiety and i dont see any relief in sight

I keep looking at the progress and the things I can do now. Being able to walk without my back killing me is a big plus. Being able to fit in cars without an seat belt extension is another plus. Try to look at the little things you notice. I still at times have feelings of regret but I keep pushing through them. I know it is hard to see what a difference this surgery makes for some of us but you will see results. Hang in there!

I'm close to two weeks post op and a few times I felt regret. After three days in the hospital with bad complications, throwing up protein, and not being able to take down fluids I became scared. However, we need to keep going forward and we cannot revert to the past. No choice. Thank God I am a man of faith because I would be really depressed by now. I pray it gets better.

Does anyone regret getting this surgery???

I don't like having regrets. The only things I would change are being more informed. My insurance only required me to see a therapist once. I never worked on the reasons why I had become obese. I might have also changed the type of surgery. My surgery was in 2007 and I'm currently back where I started. So remember that this is just a tool which you must take care of. It's still hard work. I'm finally at a place where I can get the help I need. That's the other thing,don't be afraid to ask for help when you need it. Good luck with your surgery! I hope everything goes well.

Michelle Ramos, can I ask what surgery you had to begin with? I had the band and have gained all weight back. I'm now considering sleeve.

I am about 3 months post-op and I haven't regretted it for one minute!

I feel completely normal, except I don't eat as much as I used to.

I was so worried before the surgery that I was about to ruin my life. .not even close!

No way. Best thing I've ever done.

I had the RnY surgery.

Edited November 8, 201510 yr by Michelle Ramos

I'm close to two weeks post op and a few times I felt regret. After three days in the hospital with bad complications, throwing up protein, and not being able to take down fluids I became scared. However, we need to keep going forward and we cannot revert to the past. No choice. Thank God I am a man of faith because I would be really depressed by now. I pray it gets better.

wow well i hope it gets better and thanks for sharing ????

Never

I had my sleeve done Wednesday and had several complications and even cried today because of them and the fact I can't meet my fluid intake goals. The first 24hrs I was only able to 5-6oz, then Friday and Saturday only about 8 now Sunday I forced myself to get 30oz, which should be 48oz by now. I got so depressed and then one of the incisions hurt so bad, I began to regret it. But I pray it only gets better and easier with time.