Seriously Considering RNY- As a Pre Op- Does anyone have any regrets?

I keep thinking that this is such  drastic step but then I remember that if I could do this alone, without the surgery, I would have already been at goal weight. I am not opposed to the surgery, Im just having a lot of pre op jitters.  I welcome all perspectives both good and bad.... 

PS.. here is my history- I have been involved in diet and excersice my entire life. I am not stranger to the gym and been on WW more times than I can count. My biggest weight loss on my own was 60Lbs. I kept it off for quite a while but life happened and now I am at my highest weight ( 300LBS). I have friends who have had the surgery and I see them being successful and much thinner and I keep saying that I do not to waste anymore time. I also do not trust myself to be successful long term on my own. So, this is why I think I am finally ready to really consider the surgery. part of me is upset about having my plumbing totally revised, but I do believe that I will be very successful. Anyway, I am going to pursue the process of getting approved for the surgery from my insurance company at the same time, I'm still not entirely sure about this next step. 

I welcome all POV's !

Thanks everyone

My only regret about RNY is that I got the Lap-Band instead a few years ago.

I should have done this years ago. I'm seeing weight loss that's consistent and while I just started back on solid foods, I'm really enjoying this lifestyle a lot. 

Part of the key here is to really do your research. Not just on your Dr, the hospital and the actual procedure. But on the lifestyle afterwards.  Really look around on the internet and find some WLS blogs, my recent favorite is The World According to Eggface who's actually a member here.  Lots of great examples of how she eats and lives-not only now that she's years out from her surgery but from her early days too.

No regrets here.  I am 12 weeks out today.  I too was scared ****less, whén after a year of NUT appointments I was approved.  If your dr office has support groups try and go to them.  I wish I would of before hand, but have been to a few since my surgery.

10 years out next month - never regretted it one day - for me, surgery and recovery were a breeze and I lost to goal in six months.   Maintenance at this stage is a day to day thing, but probably no different than any other 51 year old menopausal woman who didn't have WLS ...

I'm hoping I don't regret it down the road, but I do today.

I am 8 weeks post surgery and have had multiple complications and have been very I'll.  At this point I wish I did not have it done.  Just being honest.

No regrets.I am glad I did it.

One of the best decisions I have ever made.I could care less that my plumbing has been rerouted.There are so many things I can do now that I couldn't before.I was watching life pass me by.

No regrets at all!!!

Thank you all for your wonderful responses..... I am sorry for you, Tania that you are having some issues. Overall, however, I have heard mostly good things about this surgery. I am in very good health other than my weight and I have always been somewhat active. Just not so much lately. 

I am encouraged by all of these positive responses. 

Thanks! 

Hello~
I am about 2 months out.  So far so good.  I am happy with my progress and surgery.  No complications, I hope I keep it that way.  I did have a bout of regret about 4 days after the surgery but after a week out I was fine and happy.  I had the lapband 6 years ago did well for about 6 7 months.  The tings I learned from the band has helped me with the RNY..eating small bite and small portions and chew, chew and chew some more.  I wish I had done the RNY instead of the band but I think the band was needed to prepare me for this surgery. LIke someone else posted research everything.  If you have questions do a search on here I'm sure someone has already answered it.  Good Luck on your journey!

Jaq

I, too, have no regrets.  I posted several questions here before I decided to have RNY. My biggest was, "Why can't I just eat the diet as if I've had the surgery and be successful?"  And the answer I got was basically that is why we are all here. We have not been successful long term in the past with just diet and exercise.  A local friend who had the surgery about a year before me gave me great advice I have taken to heart. Don't look at the surgery as finally finding the magic weight loss pill.  Look at it as ONE of many tools to help you.  It is a great tool though!  

Good luck in your decision and your journey!