Anyone Regret having RNY?

Hi all, I am pre op and while I hear alot of wonderful stories and happiness from the surgery, I woud like to hear about experiences from the negative things too. I'm just trying to hear about all points of view. Thank you in advance!! Marlo

Hi Marlo, The last time someone asked this question I asnwered the following. Hope this helps you. Have you seen a surgeon yet? How far into your journey are you? Take care. God bless you, Annette YES!!!! Of course I regret having my surgery. I liked lying on the couch or in my bed 12 to 17 hours a day. I enjoyed being in pain and having thoughts of suicide. I liked the fact that I could barely walk or breath. Let me tell you when I did go out and people would stare at me and make rude comments it was the highlight of my week. I liked not having to work, not being able to get myself dressed, not being able to even tie my shoes. I especially enjoyed not being able to clean myself after using the bathroom! The best part pre-op was getting stuck in the bathtub oh that was lovely. Took me half an hour to work my way out of it. Oh yea and the time my daughter was going to help me get some exercise, we were going to walk to the school my grandson was going to start going to~it was only 2 blocks away~ I could do that. No I was able to walk 2 doors down and couldn't get back home! My daughter had to go get the car so I could get back home. How embarrassing for both of us. Just look what that surgeon did to me. He rearranged my insides made my stomach so small it can only hold 1 oz. at a time. How mean! I mean really now he made me exercise in a chair of all things. Look what happened~I can't lay around on the couch or in the bed anymore (oh darn), not only can I walk and breath at the same time, but I can jump on the trampoline, jump rope, roller blade, roller skate, work out at the gym for 2 hours a day, swim, play with my grandkids, out walk my kids, go places I haven't been in years like Cedar point, and actually fit on the rides. Now a day's I wouldn'****ch TV if I was paid to. Oh yea, I can bath myself, get myself dressed, take care of my own bathroom needs, tie my own shoes, get in the car and be able to drive with so much room between my stomach and the steering wheel that another person could fit there with me, fit in a booth in a restaurant, go parasailing, go skydiving, work and make a decent living for myself, go out anytime I want to ~all by myself. I don't even think of ending my life ever! I am going back to school this fall (better late than never). I have a great outlook on life. I've made a bunch of new friends; I can clean my house, mow the lawn, and take care of my pets. Oh yea, it's absolutely horrid when a guy whistles at me or goes out of his way to hold open a door for me (and to think I didn't know they did that anymore). It's about unbearable when they walk up to me and start a conversion. I can't stand the fact that I've gone from a size 32 pant's down to anywhere from a size 8 to a 12 depends on the pants and how they are made. As you can see I really regret my surgery~NOT!!!!! I absolutely positively know it's the best thing I ever let anyone do to my body. I am thankful to God for the skills he gave to my surgeon! I love my surgeon Dr. Arthur Carlin~Henry ford hospital Detroit and my medical team for caring so much about their patients and doing everything they possibly can to help us be successful. I HAVE NO REGRETS ~JUST A WONDERFUL LIFE. Mouse you have done your research, and made your decision. When it comes down to it either you trust the surgeon you chose, or you don't. If you don't trust your surgeons ~then don't have him do your surgery. If you do trust him, then relax and trust the decision you have made. Life (for me anyhow) only became much better. I love the new life I have. I have been so blessed with this procedure, and you will be too. LIFE IS GOOD...... May God bless you always, Annette

Annette, You are absolutely hilarious I dont think anyone could have put that into better words! I so wish my family could see this surgery as we do! Thank you so much for taking the time to post that!! I've printed it out and will carry it with me always. If I ever have doubts about this surgery, I will pull it out and read it. From the bottom of my heart, I thank you! Marlo

Hi Marlo My suggestion to you is to read profiles, the more the better. Have you gone to the memorial page? It's scarey, but this is not something to go into blindly. It's a major surgery and there are lots of risks involved. I am two years out and at goal, but it was a very hard road for me. With all the complications i've had, i've never once regretted it, even when i thought i was dying it didn't cross my mind. I knew without it i would die anyway, so it was my only chance. Hugs Linda

They were days that I did regret having surgery because I had alot of complications with my procredure. I did not exspect to have two additional surgeries in less then a year and spend the whole summer in and out of the hospital due to being sick and suffering from malnutriotion. I had a rought road with my surgery but today I have come a long way because I have lost over 150 pounds and feeling great and being able to live my life again. I have moved to a new area and have a new boyfriend which I would not have been able to do with out my WLS surgery and I have more self confidence in myself and I am able to do more things then when I was close to 400 pounds. Tricia

Marlo, NO REGRETS, it saved my life. i went to Dr Kevin Krause at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak. Best of luck Robin

Hi Robin, Thank you for the encouragement!!! My boss's wife had her surgery done by Dr. Krause as well and is totally pleased. She said it was the best thing she ever did for herself and her family. I actually looked into him as well as the Dr. I decided to go with. Dr. Krause required things I've already been through and I know people that have had the surgery by both surgeons, so I'm happy with my decision. I thank you again and wish you continued success If you'd like to share anything else I'd appreciate it! Thanks!! Marlo