Cold Feet

I'll be 10 yrs out from Open RNY surgery in a few months. I am thankful EVERY DAY I had weight loss surgery. I still have WOW moments even this far out. I am happier, healthier and amazed at my life every day. I would do this over again every year if I had to in order to feel this good. If you're afraid of not being able to eat your favorite foods later, you can probably eat whatever you ate pre op - just in smaller quantities. I do. Complications are minimal with healthy post ops who follow the rules. I've never had one. Vitamins and supplements are habit and not a big deal. IT's fun to go out, I eat with friends a lot and NEVER feel deprived. I am active, can do more than I ever thought possible and I'm more fun for my friends and family. YOu'll be able to do more with your husband, with your family, outdoor activities, exercise and anything else you put your mind to. Don't listen to the nay sayers - remember everyone has a reason for cutting down this particular surgery. Many dwell on the negative (I have friends like that) and can't seem to be able to say a good thing about anything. Some have oher issues that make being a successful post op impossible. This is do-able. IT's easy, and you'll LOVE the results. Don't be afraid if you trust your surgeon and want a healthier and happier lifestyle.

Jen 9 + yrs post op.

I was never on board for surgery 100%...as they prepped me, I was dreaming of all the things I would rather be eating. 

Today, I am so happy I didn't let my worst enemy - ME - get the best of me. 

I am 100 lbs down (though I don't count lost weight until it's stable for 1 month)...happier, able to do more, beautiful (in a way I never thought I was before), working to conquer my compulsive overeating...the latter being the biggest thing.  If I never lost a pound, this surgery would be worth the opportunity to be able to not feel led by 'forces' beyond my control to eat anything and everything in sight.  Not saying that YOU are a COE, but I am and I have been winning the fight for over a year!

I can totally empathize.  Not only was I scared of the surgery and the possible risks, I was scared of flying  to Mexico alone. 

But I bit the bullet as they say and went.  I was a nervous wreck but once they prepped me next thing I knew I was awake and all was well.  I am thrilled with my choice to go through with it.

You wouldn't be the first one to cancel.  Only you can make that decision.

Good luck with whatever you decide!

well I don't want to be a naysayer just want to let you know you are not alone. I am having serious cold feet. I know all the pros and am excited for a new  life. I have helath issues that could be solved. Then my negative thoughts creep in...the what ifs..
I have a very young child I know I need to live for, the very negative thoughts tell me I'd rather be here fat then not at all...my date is coming up. How do you really overcome these thought? I am just putting one foot in front of the other.

Just wanted to thank everyone for the positive thoughts. I have really been doing some soul searching the last few days. I know one thing for sure if anyone ever again tells me this is the easy way out ... they better run and hide! This is easily one of the biggest decisions I have ever made! I do have 2 small children which is truely the main issue .. being torn between doing the surgery for them and not doing the surgery because of what might happen to me. I am not worried about my food intake, I never have been overly interested in food. I love soup and refried beans so I am set to go! I called my surgeon and talked to him for a while. I feel better about the whole thing! Thank you everyone again and I will let you know how it goes!