Does anyone regret having surgery?

[MowryRocks 679]

Regarding Regret...I have tried everything else. This works for me. How or why could I ever regret it? I am just 3 weeks out, but I already feel so much better. I feel so much better about the food than before. Yes, I have to focus a lot on what I eat, but I plan ahead to minimize the annoyance. I travel with a small cooler now and make sure that I have something available should my plans change. If for some reason, I don't have the cooler...thanks to my former fast food and casual dining days, I know who serves cottage cheese or where I can get tuna with low fat mayo.

To those who have had complications, I do feel for your situation. hair loss has been a huge concern for me since pre-surgery days. The Protein, the fluids, and the Vitamins are key!

[Malin 470]

I can completely relate to those who've had bad experiences. Though my experience comes indirectly...My dad died after a gastric bypass in 1982. But I'm still going through with the gastric sleeve. I know things have come a long way since 1982, and I have done my research. I was too young to remember much about what happened with my dad--I do know there was a lawsuit. BUT, all that aside, if anything it has given me a healthy respect/fear of the gravity of what I'm getting myself into, if that makes sense. Thank you to everyone who cares enough to share their experiences (good and bad) with us newbies.

Edited November 16, 2016 by Malin

[ninaross 0]

I had my surgery yesterday and I'm in so much pain, I'm trying to stay motivated. How long does this last. I know it will be worth it in the long run. Any advice

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[OzRoo 1,492]

I can't remember how long my pain lasted, I think a week. I had a week's supply of oxycodone when I was discharged from hospital.

I was in the hospital for 3 days, and was given strong pain killer via my IV initially.

My worst pain was in my left side, where my part stomach was removed, and I had a drain there for 2 days.

Everything did get better for me with time.

The first 1-2 weeks can be rough.

Having said that, the sleeve was not the most painful surgery that I had, and I had few surgeries in the past.

@@ninaross if you are still in the hospital, ask for stronger pain killers, and definitely talk to your surgeon about it, whether you are in the hospital still or have been discharged.

Good luck!

[shedo82773 1,236]

I did, quite a bit. In my 4th week I was miserable. Still in pain, unable to get in more than 400 calories a day, feeling like crap, depressed and felt like my life was ruined. That I was going to be one who never found a new normal. That lasted for almost a week. It was very difficult. I cried for 7 days straight. And then I had mashed potatoes. lol!

I was listening to every one yelling at me to only eat Protein and don't cheat or be weak and have carbs. But that serving of Mashed Potatoes made me feel NORMAL. Like a real human again. I felt nicely full, I got pink cheeks, I had about 600 calories in that day and my emotions calmed down. I realized...I'd been HUNGRY. I was crying and depressed because I was starving with such limited calories for that long. So I started throwing in some carbs back into my diet. And when I'm feeling down, guess what, I have some mashed potatoes. All the haters can go jump in a lake. lol! It made me feel like a normal human again and allowed me to get over my depression/starvation hump.

My surgeon says we need to have some carbs so we don't go into Keto (which has says is dangerous) He just recommends healthy whole grains like oatmeal. oatmeal makes me happy!

[shedo82773 1,236]

Personally I had to eat oatmeal LOTS!! I had strictures and I was very limited in what I could eat or drink without vomiting. Also did your Dr say KETONESn or Keto because Keto is higher fat low carbs and Protein. It helps our bodies burn the fat instead of burning simple carbs. Ketosis is what is dangerous because Diabetic's throw ketones when their blood sugars are high. It over works the liver.

[ella37 455]

I had my surgery yesterday and I'm in so much pain, I'm trying to stay motivated. How long does this last. I know it will be worth it in the long run. Any advice

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The first couple of days suck, as with any surgery. I was off pain meds by day 3. Everyone is different but I think most people are feeling much better by 1 week post.

[ella37 455]

Also in regards to carbs, my doc told me that during puree/soft foods not to worry about them but once I get past that I should no longer eat things like mashed potatoes and other slider foods with simple carbs.

[nakole73 34]

I am 3 months post op and I regretted it every single day for the first 6 weeks or so. It has gotten a lot better,but there are still some days where I wonder why the hell I did this.

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[Kdjae314 12]

My husband was kind of iffy about it, he had his done halloween of this year and is currently down around 30lbs and is starting to feel better about the surgery.

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[xoxo 1]

I'm 7 days out and no pain, no problem getting my fluids in. My life was almost back to normal from day 3. I do everything apart from lifting or anything aggressive. But I've not had to use any pain meds, nothing. I was even worried that the op did not work as I am doing exceptionally well.

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[theantichick 2,204]

Personally I had to eat Oatmeal LOTS!! I had strictures and I was very limited in what I could eat or drink without vomiting. Also did your Dr say KETONESn or Keto because Keto is higher fat low carbs and Protein. It helps our bodies burn the fat instead of burning simple carbs. Ketosis is what is dangerous because Diabetic's throw ketones when their blood sugars are high. It over works the liver.

(putting nurse educator hat on)

just wanted to clarify this.

Ketosis or ketogenesis (sometimes called keto) is the state when you are eating low carbs (generally below 50g/day) and your body starts using Protein and fat as fuel instead of carbs (sugar). You do not have to eat high fat to be in ketosis. This condition is not dangerous to most people, and in fact there is a large number in the medical community who think this is the best state to stay in, unless you have a medical condition that makes it a problem.

You can "burn fat" without being in ketosis, many of us do. I get very ill in ketosis, and generally am eating between 80 and 100g of carbs a day. I'm losing weight and the SECA scan shows that most of it is fat tissue.

Ketoacidosis or diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is the condition diabetics move into when their sugars get too high, and it is life threatening. DKA happens mostly in Type 1 diabetics. Generally speaking, people without diabetes cannot get to DKA just by eating low carb.

You will show ketones in your urine for both ketosis and ketoacidosis. The levels indicate how far along you are toward ketoacidosis.

Here's some more information

http://www.healthline.com/health/ketosis-vs-ketoacidosis#Diagnosis7

It's confusing because all of these words sound the same, but it's important to understand the distinction, especially if you want to be on a ketogenic diet.

[Hiraeth 515]

I had my surgery yesterday and I'm in so much pain, I'm trying to stay motivated. How long does this last. I know it will be worth it in the long run. Any advice

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I was in a lot of pain on the 2nd day, too. I felt like I had the flu and my whole body hurt. On the 3rd day, I didn't hurt anymore.

[RNMomof4 86]

Personally I had to eat Oatmeal LOTS!! I had strictures and I was very limited in what I could eat or drink without vomiting. Also did your Dr say KETONESn or Keto because Keto is higher fat low carbs and Protein. It helps our bodies burn the fat instead of burning simple carbs. Ketosis is what is dangerous because Diabetic's throw ketones when their blood sugars are high. It over works the liver.

(putting nurse educator hat on)

just wanted to clarify this.

Ketosis or ketogenesis (sometimes called keto) is the state when you are eating low carbs (generally below 50g/day) and your body starts using Protein and fat as fuel instead of carbs (sugar). You do not have to eat high fat to be in ketosis. This condition is not dangerous to most people, and in fact there is a large number in the medical community who think this is the best state to stay in, unless you have a medical condition that makes it a problem.

You can "burn fat" without being in ketosis, many of us do. I get very ill in ketosis, and generally am eating between 80 and 100g of carbs a day. I'm losing weight and the SECA scan shows that most of it is fat tissue.

Ketoacidosis or diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is the condition diabetics move into when their sugars get too high, and it is life threatening. DKA happens mostly in Type 1 diabetics. Generally speaking, people without diabetes cannot get to DKA just by eating low carb.

You will show ketones in your urine for both ketosis and ketoacidosis. The levels indicate how far along you are toward ketoacidosis.

Here's some more information

http://www.healthline.com/health/ketosis-vs-ketoacidosis#Diagnosis7

It's confusing because all of these words sound the same, but it's important to understand the distinction, especially if you want to be on a ketogenic diet.

So...you don't think maintaining ketosis is necessary for major weight loss? I do not like the way ketosis feels. Doesn't make me sick I just don't like it. Good info you posted.

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Edited November 17, 2016 by RNMomof4

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Personally I had to eat Oatmeal LOTS!! I had strictures and I was very limited in what I could eat or drink without vomiting. Also did your Dr say KETONESn or Keto because Keto is higher fat low carbs and Protein. It helps our bodies burn the fat instead of burning simple carbs. Ketosis is what is dangerous because Diabetic's throw ketones when their blood sugars are high. It over works the liver.

(putting nurse educator hat on)

just wanted to clarify this.

Ketosis or ketogenesis (sometimes called keto) is the state when you are eating low carbs (generally below 50g/day) and your body starts using Protein and fat as fuel instead of carbs (sugar). You do not have to eat high fat to be in ketosis. This condition is not dangerous to most people, and in fact there is a large number in the medical community who think this is the best state to stay in, unless you have a medical condition that makes it a problem.

You can "burn fat" without being in ketosis, many of us do. I get very ill in ketosis, and generally am eating between 80 and 100g of carbs a day. I'm losing weight and the SECA scan shows that most of it is fat tissue.

Ketoacidosis or diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is the condition diabetics move into when their sugars get too high, and it is life threatening. DKA happens mostly in Type 1 diabetics. Generally speaking, people without diabetes cannot get to DKA just by eating low carb.

You will show ketones in your urine for both ketosis and ketoacidosis. The levels indicate how far along you are toward ketoacidosis.

Here's some more information

http://www.healthline.com/health/ketosis-vs-ketoacidosis#Diagnosis7

It's confusing because all of these words sound the same, but it's important to understand the distinction, especially if you want to be on a ketogenic diet.

So...you don't think maintaining ketosis is necessary for major weight loss? I do not like the way ketosis feels. Doesn't make me sick I just don't like it. Good info you posted.

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It's not necessary, no. I have not followed a ketogenic diet and have lost 177lbs over the last 9.5 months (333lbs to 156lbs)

Not saying you should or shouldn't, just saying it was definitely not necessary for me.

I should mention I avoid ALL refined carbs. I eat no bread, Pasta, rice or sugar. All my carbs come from fruits, vegetables, Beans and legumes.