does anyone regret..

Does anyone regret having RNY? My boss and coworkers are telling me of the horror stories from people who wouldn't do it again. I know I need to listen to everyone. My labs are Dec 4. and surgery will be before Jan. I need advise from everyone!

ABSOLUTELY NOT! I regret nothing of my surgery... if i woulld have done it sooner i wouldnt have had the amazing doc i have. Nothing I would change about my surgery. I caught alot of hell when i told people about the surgery but i did it anyway.. i needed this surgery and I wasnt going to let anyone get in my way with having it. My whole family has had wls of some sort... they would all tell you the same. I wish you the best of luck! Dont let anyone bring you down with your decisions Sarah

I have no regrets whatsoever. I also caught alot of vrap from friends and family telling me I was crazy and not to do it. I almost didn't if it wasn't for my Dr. and the faith and trust that I have in him. I am glad I had RNY done. Do what you want to do not what others want of you. Remind people that you will be living a healthier lifestyle. I have felt great and I am looking great and my health is doing super. No regrets here from me.

The same happened to me. Everyone was trying to talk me out of if. I would hear all the horror stories as well, even up to the night before surgery. I was scared and nervous, but after the surgery and I woke up I felt great about my decision and have ever since. I have not any of the problems. I absolutely do not regret my decision.

well i have had alot of comlpications like adhesions 2 hernias and i have had a picc line for feeding but just let me say that after all that i still dont regret my desicion to have wls,i think that the person needs to look at the doc and make sure he will be there for you and you must have a good support system. I have found myself somedays when i hurt or cant eat i cry......but i quickly look back at the last yr and i see myself happier,i wont cover up how my family feels,they are worried for me because they want me out of pain and feeling good, and that is what i am doing. I live for me now and before i was living for everyone around me,i have over came major eating problems and i have learned to love myself and thats what i always wanted........so you just do all the research and you make your choice,dont let people get to you ok.....................vickie

I regret I didn't do it sooner. I had no problems. People come out of the woodwork to tell you all these stories. I am sure they are true but you have to remember that there are many factors that contribute to these stories. I came right out and told people that if they couldn't give me words of encouragment and prayers to please keep the stories to themselves. You don't need to hear them. I knew the risk going into it but if I didn't do anything it was a 100% that I would die sooner than most people my age. Hang in there you will do great. Jane

My only regret is not doing it sooner....I am 6 weeks out, and can't even remember the last time I felt so good...I have so much more energy, My back and knees are not hurting everyday now, I feel happy...I have finally done something for myself...And am loving life...My clothes are too big, so I am starting to see my loss through my clothes...I would definately do it again...without a second thought...I have had no problems except an infection in one of my incisions...Its amazing to me, that the 35 pounds I have lost in a short time can change everything...And I know there is more to come... Amy

Lorrie, I'm a few days from being six months post op. I don't regret my decision either. I've had very little sickness and lots of "gas". I'm down 80.4 lbs from my first consult and 96.4 lbs down from my high weight of last December. I'm so glad for WLS! I even mentioned something to my daughter today about her having WLS and how much I LOVE losing weight. She's not as heavy as I was but is almost the same size I was before surgery. I would have probably had the same reactions from my friends and family as you and others, that's why I decided to keep my WLS a secret. Only my husband and daughter know. My own son and mother don't know I did it. I felt it would be easier this way and it has been great! Gale

i am 11 weeks out i do not regret anything, I was told all the horror stories too. I feel great, the best I have felt since I was a kid. No regrets, just be open minded and know that you have major life adjustment you need to make such as eating habits, & exerciseing, take care of you.