Hello everyone,

I have an surgery date for Gastric Bypass on Aug 16th, and I have couple questions:

Anyone have regrets?

Were you scared before surgery?

I haven’t had any regrets. 5-7 days after surgery is when you think “what the hell did I just do?” But then you are able to drink a little more protein each day & then you progress though all the food stages & you slowly start to feel better as the weight starts falling off. Then you feel amazing & wonder why you didn’t do it sooner!

I think most of us were scared before surgery. It’s a natural response.

There was definitely a moment or 2 where I second guessed my decision, but now that I'm on regular food and healed, absolutely no regrets. Those first few weeks are challenging. And be prepared for the mental aspect of all this. For me, that's been the hardest part; even at 10 weeks out. The cravings, food addiction, and stalls all have taken their turn. Therapy is so helpful for this.
I was nervous before surgery more for the unknows and how my life was going to change, but I was not scared. I think that part is pretty individual based on many individual factors.

Before I had surgery my life was miserable. Couldnt walk far at all. Looking after myself was such a big drain. I had come to the end of myself and didnt care if the very worst happened cos I was already living it. You know how hard it is.

Booking in for the surgery gave me something that I had not had for a very long time ........... Hope. Closer to the operation I was scared but also excited.

I had the gastric bypass May last year. Since then I lost 53kg or 116 pounds. I know I still have a way to go but I am feeling so much better in my own skin. I am more mobile and fitter than I have been in years. I am off all diabetic medications including insulin. I am also off my blood pressure and gerd medications too.

I have not had any complications. No regrets.

Edited July 7, 20233 yr by Possum220

Thank you all for your responses. I have been lurking in this forum for past 6 weeks, and have read most of your stories here and I appreciate it when people share, so I will do the same with my progress. Thank you all again.

On 7/7/2023 at 8:02 AM, Possum220 said:

I had come to the end of myself

^^ THIS ^^

On 7/6/2023 at 11:58 PM, Mike.J.Y said:

Anyone have regrets?

No regrets. I am doing things now, I couldn't do for years. I told someone the other day, I finally feel free. Because before I was living in my own prison. WLS held the key. I am only 3 months out and still have a ways to go but even the 60 pounds off has made a dramatic difference in how I feel and move and breathe.

On 7/6/2023 at 11:58 PM, Mike.J.Y said:

Were you scared before surgery?

Don't fear the surgery. Fear doing nothing. I was nervous but not fearful. Good luck @Mike.J.Y You'll do just fine

Hi @Mike.J.Y Mine is scheduled August 15. I’m not scared of surgery myself, I’ve had several for other stuff. I’m mostly scared of looking old and gaunt, lol. But would be happy to be surgery buddy if you are interested!

Hi @Mike.J.Y Mine is scheduled August 15. I’m not scared of surgery myself, I’ve had several for other stuff. I’m mostly scared of looking old and gaunt, lol. But would be happy to be surgery buddy if you are interested!

Hi @Mike.J.Y Mine is scheduled August 15. I’m not scared of surgery myself, I’ve had several for other stuff. I’m mostly scared of looking old and gaunt, lol. But would be happy to be surgery buddy if you are interested!

Mine is scheduled for August 7th and would love surgery buddies as well ?