I am 2 weeks pre op, and I am torn. I have worked for a year to get here and now I’m worried I’m going to be full of regrets for doing something to my body I can never undo. I am having the VSG and worried if I will be able to maintain the vitamins and diet (obviously if I had self control I wouldn’t be this size) and that if I do maintain and lose the weight that I will have excess lose skin and just be trading one body issue for another. Am I crazy? Did anyone else struggle with this? Does anyone have regrets or wish they hadn’t done the surgery? I just want (need) some real talk. Can I do this? What results might I expect? How do people deal with the body changes? Will I definitely lose my hair? I’m feeling overwhelmed and don’t want to make the wrong choice or wait before it’s too late to change my mind. Anyone else?

I can't wait to get mine done this year. I was going to get it done in 2012 and I backed out of it but now I regret not getting it done sooner

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On 6/4/2019 at 7:32 AM, Frustr8 said:

I sure do, after years and years of obesity my skin is too stretched to bounce back, but better floppy flabby skin and ready to break into Onederland than 365+ piybds, hardly able to move, do my ADLs , crying a lot with pain and just waiting for the Death Angel to show up and claim me as His Own. I am chugging down the path to Victory like a brave little Jalopy, dings,crust, a fender missing, hoping my tires are not too bald, yeah I may not look like a flashy Sports Car, but I am reliable, hard-working, solid made, no plastic or Fiberglass on this chassis, & no matter what I AM ON MY WAY! Beep Beep Baby, Beep Beep, if you're not on this journey, please pull over and let the winning entry through!?

Amazingly said!

On 5/23/2019 at 2:49 PM, Brooklyn53521 said:

I like this topic. Surgery approaching June 12th. I know I am making the right decision but still having a lot of anxiety. As someone else said it would be irrational NOT to have anxiety before surgery.

DUDE< your surgeon is cute! (Sorry, I like google surgeon names) He is like a McDreamy!!!

How was your surgery?

Edited June 17, 20197 yr by vovo2013

I worked to get my RNY surgery for almost a year. As the date approached, I got more and more nervous. It is a big deal - choosing an elective major surgery. As I was lying on the pre-op bed, I started crying and thinking maybe I should get up and leave. My surgeon came in and assured me that it would be OK and that none of his patients had ever come back regretting the procedure. My PCP previously had told me that if I had been able to do it on my own, I would have by now, Both doctors were right.
This is about the best thing I have ever done for myself. Yes, I had a complication of a blood clot and am still on a blood thinner, but after 70+ pounds gone I feel like a new person. I am doing things I have not done for decades. I wish I had done it sooner in a way, but I really did need to come to a place in my life where I was willing to make the needed lifestyle changes first, and for the right reasons - health. And my commitment needed to be total. My life slogan now is "I AM NEVER GOING BACK!" If that means no more sugar, wheat, soda, coffee, alcohol, or processed foods, then so be it. My health is worth more than any of those things.
Yup, my skin is getting saggy - but I am 63 years old, and the collagen just aint what it used to be. But so what? I am happier and healthier and saggy skin is just a badge of the journey. Haven't lost any hair yet, but again, if I do, so what? It will grow back. (have been taking Biotin 10,000 mcg since week 2 and nails are super strong so I hope it will also prevent hair loss). I have so much energy and stamina, my mental health is better, my sleep apnea is nearly gone, asthma improved, no GERD, my back and joints don't hurt anymore, I am not embarrassed in public, and I actually feel cold instead of sweating all the time. What's not to love?
Being scared is normal for a lot of people. It just means you realize the risks. But you will never realize the benefits until you get to the other side. And this is the chance you have to take. If you could have done it on your own, you would have, It is still going to be a lot of work. This is not easy, but WLS is a tool that can give you the jump start you need for health and happiness for the rest of your life.

Thank you for your response . I am having the gastric sleeve July 15

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On ‎5‎/‎18‎/‎2019 at 5:31 PM, Sayj513 said:

I am 2 weeks pre op, and I am torn. I have worked for a year to get here and now I’m worried I’m going to be full of regrets for doing something to my body I can never undo. I am having the VSG and worried if I will be able to maintain the Vitamins and diet (obviously if I had self control I wouldn’t be this size) and that if I do maintain and lose the weight that I will have excess lose skin and just be trading one body issue for another. Am I crazy? Did anyone else struggle with this? Does anyone have regrets or wish they hadn’t done the surgery? I just want (need) some real talk. Can I do this? What results might I expect? How do people deal with the body changes? Will I definitely lose my hair? I’m feeling overwhelmed and don’t want to make the wrong choice or wait before it’s too late to change my mind. Anyone else?

I've had all these thoughts too ... Meanwhile my husband (we're having it done together) is nonchalant as ever LOL

ETA: I worded my reply wrong. I haven't had these same exact thoughts as you but ive gone through a similar cycle of emotions as I get closer. I have never thought about cancelling but it has been a jumble of excitement, fear, anxiety, happiness. 22 days seems so far and so close at the same time.

Edited June 18, 20197 yr by Mom_of_Chaos
Edited to add to my reply

I've had all these thoughts too ... Meanwhile my husband (we're having it done together) is nonchalant as ever LOL

ETA: I worded my reply wrong. I haven't had these same exact thoughts as you but ive gone through a similar cycle of emotions as I get closer. I have never thought about cancelling but it has been a jumble of excitement, fear, anxiety, happiness. 22 days seems so far and so close at the same time.

Im excited and afraid

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