So I’m sitting here 13 days PO and I keep having these recurring thoughts of “what if my bypass just doesn’t work...?” Irrational, I know. I’m not talking about losing the weight and regaining. I mean straight up NOT losing anything ever. That doesn’t happen, right? I have no complications, no pain, I can drink and take my supplements with no issue. That scares me too. Like, I thought this was supposed to be hard. If I didn’t see the scars on my belly I would second guess that I ever had surgery. ?

Edited May 28, 20197 yr by ???????

Oh it will go away, just think about positive thoughts. At least you got the surgery and not alot of people can get this surgery at all.

The first time you'll eat one more bite than your pouch can comfortably hold, the message will come home to you. And you'll find out that you do have restriction.

I had these thoughts as well. I was stranded for 3 weeks at the same weight. Thank goodness I have lost 15 pounds since then. I certainly understand the thinking. We just have to be positive. Good luck! I bet you will do great!??

1 hour ago, ??????? said:

So I’m sitting here 13 days PO and I keep having these recurring thoughts of “what if my bypass just doesn’t work...?” Irrational, I know. I’m not talking about losing the weight and regaining. I mean straight up NOT losing anything ever. That doesn’t happen, right? I have no complications, no pain, I can drink and take my supplements with no issue. That scares me too. Like, I thought this was supposed to be hard. If I didn’t see the scars on my belly I would second guess that I ever had surgery. ?

I could have written this myself back in February, I was sure it didn’t “take” and that I was going to fail, it wouldn’t work on me , I felt too good after surgery.. but I’m down 64 lbs... your not on a diet , your body will not allow you to eat like you once did and in a few months you will feel more confident.. even up until a few weeks ago( in my newbie posts) I had no confidence... I talked to my surgeon and she assured me I would do well and I suggest CALL your dr. If you need reassurance and keep talking to us and reading.. you are not alone AT ALL and what you are feeling .. we all felt

Edited May 28, 20197 yr by Carrot64

Ive had no real complications either. I am 4 days post op and it feels like I’ve gotten nothing done. Did it take? I’m going to ask my surgeon for an X-ray so I can actually see things. I guess it might just mean we have great surgeons ?

you will start feeling restrictions as soon as you eat something that doesnt agree or you over eat. i just accepted the fact i will probably never have chicken again. just keep getting your protein and water, you will be fine

I thought the same exact thing 6 months ago, post op RNY. This is where we change all our previous thought patterns. Trust the process! It's going to work! I remember asking my nutritionist, "What if it doesn't work for me?" She put her hand on my arm and just told me to keep up the good work, eat right/exercise and finally trust. I never trusted anything as much as I do this process. It will work!!