I'm considering bariatic surgery. But I'm curious if its worth it? Any regrets? Would you recommend it?

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It depends on your weight and if you have other weight related issues. Based off my BMI (it was 35) I was not eligible for WLS. However, I had high blood pressure, high cholesterol, type II diabetes and sleep apnea. The only thing I regret is that I didn't have my RNY surgery sooner. The woman that gave birth to me had the same issues as me when she dropped dead. They didn't find her body until three days after she died. She died in her own home. Based on that it was a no brainer for me.

It's a tough call that I go back and forth with suggesting. I would definitely recommend it if you are as close to the grave as I was, but it depends on your situation. Share details if you are comfortable with it.

It's hard to give you advice with no understanding of your background and what your goals are.

Do you have a BMI over 40? Have you yo-yo dieted all your life and are only getting heavier? Or do you struggle and struggle and do everything right but never lose anything? Do you have weight-related comorbidities or family history of the same? Have you made lots of healthy lifestyle changes already and want your body's weight "set point" to reflect that and to prevent regain? Then surgery may be a good option for you. Stick around and read up.

Are you hoping for surgery to make you feel better about your appearance and have better self-esteem? Fix your marriage? "Force" you not to cheat on your diet? Make you lose weight without watching what you eat or maintaining an exercise routine? (AKA have Fast Effortless Weight Loss?) Are you looking to lose thirty pounds in a month? Do you have uncontrolled binge eating disorder that you think this surgery will cure? Are you only slightly overweight but just hoping to lose 20 lbs off your belly and thighs, or to fit into a size 4 instead of a size 8? Then I'd do more research and re-evaluate your expectations and understanding of the procedure and what it can or can't do for you before proceeding.

Edited May 10, 20179 yr by teacupnosaucer

Bariatric surgery has been worth it for me. Good riddance to the 80+ percent of my stomach that was removed.

I could lose weight without surgery, but always regained in a yo-yo pattern (lose 50, regain 75, lose 60, regain 90, rinse and repeat). With the sleeve, my weight has been stable for the first time in my adult life. My biology no longer fights against my efforts to maintain my weight.

I agree with everything everyone has said here. WLS is a great tool and I do not regret it one bit, BUT, like any other tool, it only works if you work it. You are the only one who can know whether you need it, and whether you are ready to make the necessary lifestyle changes.

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