Would you do it again?

I can't say for sure Chele, as I am still feeling sickish. I do always remember though, how bad I felt before surgery. I know that (at least I hope that) all of this gas, nauseau and low energy passes and I will perk up and be doing the "happy dance" along with the rest of them!!(and you)

It would depend on what day you ask me. I have had a couple that I have cried to my hubby wondering what I have done to myself. And I have days that I feel weak for not having lost weight through regular diet and exercise. But overall, my answer would be yes I would. I just want to be healthy and see my baby girl grow up healthy and with good body image. So I will give it 70/30 to do again. Beth

I had a very rough first month. Having respiroty failure in the hospital and then having to go back in 2 weeks later due to an infection I was a mess. But would I do it again. Without a doubt! It took a long time for me to come to this decision and I know it was the right one for me.

Yes, without a doubt. I never have regretted or thought twice about it, I made my decision and moved forward. I am tired of being obese and having weight as a constant drag on my life. The second 40 years of my life are going to be dramatically different than the first 40.

I totally agree with you! I don't have regrets at all! I didn't want to be obese anymore and I didn't want to yo-yo diet anymore either. This has been the best thing I have done for myself besides having my boys! I love it! Dana

yes i would do it all over again this surgery has given me a new lease on life. if i did not have it done i would have gone even higher in weight poss 600 to 700lbs easy. now i am going the other way soon to be under 400lbs 15lbs to go to be exact. dave

I don't know Chele. I had surgery the day after you did and I am still fluctuating between good days and "OMG what did I do" days. Today is an OMG what did I do, so was Tuesday, but yesterday was okay. I haven't had any complications, but I am still having my own set of troubles. The gas and the discomfort that is going along with it (which is wierd b/c I am still only allowed liquids -- what is gas forming in there?) the thirst when I take in calories that I can't quench for at least 30 minutes, the need to rush to the bathroom to relieve a BM (even though I'm not dumping): it is all very hard to get used to and I cry a lot. I take depression meds, but they are no match to the emotions I am having now. It is good that I can read about others here though and know that I am not the only one. I will just have to keep going and hope that I will do a happy dance someday and not cry that I am no longer "normal." (Not that I really ever was. ) Emily

Hi Chele! I would definately do it again. This surgery, although pretty wild, is the best thing I've ever done in my life. I'm striving to be a music teacher and then hopefully be in the performing arts in New York in a couple years... this surgery will help me get the appearances I need! I am so excited about the all the doors that have been opened because of this surgery!!!! *~*Jaci*~*

I know the first few weeks were unreal emotionally. I had head hunger, had to watch everyone else eat. Threw fits about it. Every day has gotten better. I am down 35lbs since surgery and 50 since the first visit with the surgeon. I am more productive at work, I feel better than I have in years. I have two kids left at home, a 4 year old grandson, a new grandbaby due any day now, as well as aging parents. They need me. The way I was going I wouldn't have been around for them. I would do it in a heart beat.

Absolutely! Still trying to adjust, but gets better all the time. I didn't have any complications, and hopefully STILL won't. That would influence my decision I believe, if I had complications. Sandy L