To those who are beyond immediate post-op. Is there anyone here who wishes you had never undergone bariatric surgery?

Well, the asthma is reduced and GERD is gone, I can walk faster and more often. I wish I had done it years ago. Being able to breathe is priceless.

I had lap-band 13 years ago, I lost 100 pounds, but gained it all back and struggled with frequent vomiting and severe reflux. Even with the band deflated.

My surgeon told me they don't do lap-band for people who need to lose as much as I did anymore. I weighed 375 at surgery and weigh 404 now. The lap-band became a nightmare. The band slipped, I developed severe GERD, Barrett's esophagus, recurring aspiration pneumonia and hiatal hernia. My band was removed in January and I feel so much better, but I'm in the pre-surgical program to have gastric bypass.

I'm super-excited for the bypass surgery. That's really what I wanted to begin with but my Mom and my ex-husband thought it was too dangerous... so here I am. I have a new, very supportive husband! ? And my Mom, who is a nurse, has seen a lot more people with success after surgery so she's on board too! Either way, I'm doing this for me!!!

50 minutes ago, Butterfly333 said:

I had lap-band 13 years ago, I lost 100 pounds, but gained it all back and struggled with frequent vomiting and severe reflux. Even with the band deflated.

My surgeon told me they don't do lap-band for people who need to lose as much as I did anymore. I weighed 375 at surgery and weigh 404 now. The lap-band became a nightmare. The band slipped, I developed severe GERD, Barrett's esophagus, recurring aspiration pneumonia and hiatal hernia. My band was removed in January and I feel so much better, but I'm in the pre-surgical program to have gastric bypass.

I'm super-excited for the bypass surgery. That's really what I wanted to begin with but my Mom and my ex-husband thought it was too dangerous... so here I am. I have a new, very supportive husband! ? And my Mom, who is a nurse, has seen a lot more people with success after surgery so she's on board too! Either way, I'm doing this for me!!!

Doing it for you is key otherwise why bother i truly wish you well, i am having gastric bypass hopefully by October my weight right now is 290 at least i have an appt with the surgeon on the 21st of this month i am grateful i am getting closer to the final stages as i am dying to live my life i have never been this heavy and it is so depressing my clothes are tight and i so impatient i want it done yesterday anyway sorry for the rambling i hope things work out for you and you get the support you may need for the GBS, take care.

Thanks for your reply Butterfly333, the 7th. is my first appointment. The primary concern is my Gastroparisis. I am anxious, as another weight loss surgery was the last thing I was expecting. Yea I’m trying to navigate the site, I like the old one too. Well let’s see what this week brings. Take care

I regretted having the surgery for the first 4 or 5 months. I was hungry all the time and in pain every time I ate. And food tasted terrible. Now I'm 7 months out, and I can eat more "normally" (NOT like before surgery) and I'm down 110 lbs. But I wish people wouldn't act like this surgery will completely change your life in only positive ways. I was reasonably healthy before, and I'm reasonably healthy now. I am just thinner. I don't have any more energy, my health isn't any better, I'm actually on MORE medication (I had to add some because I am just so danged hungry all the time but can't eat much). I feel guilty about eating almost anything, even though my diet is much healthier. But I guess I'm happy I had it?

35 minutes ago, lizonaplane said:

I regretted having the surgery for the first 4 or 5 months. I was hungry all the time and in pain every time I ate. And food tasted terrible.

I just had lunch today with my friend who has VSG and she literally said the exact same thing!

Are you taking vitamins? My ex daughter in law had the rny I think and looks amazing but she said her first three months were from hell. I have very low energy n feel ill most days so anxious to get on the road to feeling better.

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2 hours ago, Grider said:

Are you taking Vitamins? My ex daughter in law had the rny I think and looks amazing but she said her first three months were from hell. I have very low energy n feel ill most days so anxious to get on the road to feeling better.

Vitamins aren't always the answer, I feel terrible when I take Vitamins daily. People keep saying it's impossible but every time I try I feel like crap both in my mood and physically. I figure it something in them that just doesn't agree with me. I have also noticed a few people in my Facebook group have mentioned the same .

It makes sense. I know absorption and breaking down stuff it’s not as simple as they make it out to be. I know I don’t break down meds. I am glad I’m only on thyroid meds and famotidine for acid, don’t how how I’d handle other meds after surgery.

I’m 7 weeks post op and have all the regrets. I can’t stay hydrated and nothing seems to sit well even fluids. Can’t handle protein drinks or any of the water add ins. IVs keeping me hydrated at this point. I am hungry but can’t eat and have almost no physical strength anymore. Say it gets better.

Sorry to hear, hope so. Are you at the hospital or urgent care getting IVs?

I get asked this all the time. I always say if you are doing it just to loose weight then don't, the side effects are a lot to deal with. If you are doing it for mental health problems then do it.

9 hours ago, Stephanie H. said:

I’m 7 weeks post op and have all the regrets. I can’t stay hydrated and nothing seems to sit well even fluids. Can’t handle Protein Drinks or any of the Water add ins. IVs keeping me hydrated at this point. I am hungry but can’t eat and have almost no physical strength anymore. Say it gets better.

Have they checked to see if you have a stricture ? They thought I had but it all settled down at about 8 weeks out.

I go tomorrow for a EGD with dilation they believe will help. At this point I’m not sure. I just get sick every time I eat or drink now.

8 hours ago, Gym said:

I get asked this all the time. I always say if you are doing it just to loose weight then don't, the side effects are a lot to deal with. If you are doing it for mental health problems then do it.

Im gonna go out on a limb here and respectfully disagree. In my lowly opinion, WLS is NOT the cure to mental health problems (in fact, i’d go so far to say it’s probably better to get a handle - or have a plan in place - to deal with one’s mental issues before starting the road to WLS. WLS is a tool for weight loss, nothing more…