Full of anxiety
I for one, have not had any "major" complications. I wouldn't trade my RNY for anything! I love my new body! And I love the way it works now too. I think the other posters are right, we have a tendancy to post about something that is worrying us, rather than do daily posts about how awesome we are doing!
In all honesty, there a couple of minor things, that I had to adjust to. (but nothing I wasn't warned about) I am now lactose intolerant, the milk sugar in regular milk makes me dump BIG TIME. But I can still do half and half in my coffee. 
Go figure....
Yes, anything sugary or deep fried is definatley off my menu, but thats OK. Dumping is a big deterrant! I call it surgery induced behavior modification and I need it. Thats why I had the surgery in the first place. I could never stick to a diet long term. This way, I have no choice. And I like it that way, I'm glad I dump, it keeps my butt in line!! I need that.
I malabsorb to a great degree. I've had to adjust my intake of vitamins, over the past four years. I go by my labs and I always get them done at least 3, if not 4, times a year. I tweak them to get premium results, not just OK,( especially by Kaiser standards.)
I got a hernia about 6 months out from constipation and straining, but it healed on it's own and I did not need more surgery. Thats about it, no major problems, not bad for a gal who is now 53! I guess is what I'm trying to say is, embrace your new lifestyle! Make it a postitive thing in your life! Try not to concentrate on the negative side. Turn it around and enjoy your new "Lexus interior"!! Cause it works awesome and you're gonna LOVE your new life!
I think what might be causing this anxiety, could be your hormone levels. We store our hormones in our fat cells and when we are losing, the hormones are released into our system, causing us to go wacko!! It happened to me at 4 to 6 weeks out (buyers remorse) and I know it happens to a lot of us. Don't worry, it passes. Once you see the scale going down, down down, you're gonna forget all of this worry about the what-ifs, and you'll be thrilled that you were brave enough to get this done. Is this the easy way out??? Hell no!!!!! But I wouldn't change a thing, dumping and all.
It's only been a month and you're almost through the worst of it. The first month or two really sucks and you're almost well on your way past that point, so no worries! Hang in there and keep posting. We're all here for you newbies, it's our way of paying it forward. And believe me, it helps me, as much as you....
As for the lap-band (and please no flaming me! This is just my opinion) I really was put-off by the thought of a foreign object in my body and being tied to a surgeons office for fills. All the running back and forth to get a "sweet spot" on your band, the port on your side, not to mention the success rate was a little lower than the RNY. It just didn't fit my lifestyle. I wanted something more permanent, like the RNY. If my insurance had been able to cover the DS, I would have gone with that surgery, but it didn't, so I went with the RNY.
This is not a difficult lifestyle. I live with my choices every day and I don't even consider the thought of regretting my surgery at all. It's the best thing I have ever done for myself, bar none. My only regret?? Not having done it sooner, I was 49 years old, when I had it done. I wasted way too many years, locked in that fat prison. Way, way too many!!
You'll be just fine!! Just keep posting, when you're having a bad day. We're here for you.
Go figure....
Yes, anything sugary or deep fried is definatley off my menu, but thats OK. Dumping is a big deterrant! I call it surgery induced behavior modification and I need it. Thats why I had the surgery in the first place. I could never stick to a diet long term. This way, I have no choice. And I like it that way, I'm glad I dump, it keeps my butt in line!! I need that.
I malabsorb to a great degree. I've had to adjust my intake of vitamins, over the past four years. I go by my labs and I always get them done at least 3, if not 4, times a year. I tweak them to get premium results, not just OK,( especially by Kaiser standards.)
I got a hernia about 6 months out from constipation and straining, but it healed on it's own and I did not need more surgery. Thats about it, no major problems, not bad for a gal who is now 53! I guess is what I'm trying to say is, embrace your new lifestyle! Make it a postitive thing in your life! Try not to concentrate on the negative side. Turn it around and enjoy your new "Lexus interior"!! Cause it works awesome and you're gonna LOVE your new life!
I think what might be causing this anxiety, could be your hormone levels. We store our hormones in our fat cells and when we are losing, the hormones are released into our system, causing us to go wacko!! It happened to me at 4 to 6 weeks out (buyers remorse) and I know it happens to a lot of us. Don't worry, it passes. Once you see the scale going down, down down, you're gonna forget all of this worry about the what-ifs, and you'll be thrilled that you were brave enough to get this done. Is this the easy way out??? Hell no!!!!! But I wouldn't change a thing, dumping and all.
It's only been a month and you're almost through the worst of it. The first month or two really sucks and you're almost well on your way past that point, so no worries! Hang in there and keep posting. We're all here for you newbies, it's our way of paying it forward. And believe me, it helps me, as much as you....
As for the lap-band (and please no flaming me! This is just my opinion) I really was put-off by the thought of a foreign object in my body and being tied to a surgeons office for fills. All the running back and forth to get a "sweet spot" on your band, the port on your side, not to mention the success rate was a little lower than the RNY. It just didn't fit my lifestyle. I wanted something more permanent, like the RNY. If my insurance had been able to cover the DS, I would have gone with that surgery, but it didn't, so I went with the RNY.
This is not a difficult lifestyle. I live with my choices every day and I don't even consider the thought of regretting my surgery at all. It's the best thing I have ever done for myself, bar none. My only regret?? Not having done it sooner, I was 49 years old, when I had it done. I wasted way too many years, locked in that fat prison. Way, way too many!!
You'll be just fine!! Just keep posting, when you're having a bad day. We're here for you. Thank you Lyn for the encouraging words.
I can't wait to be 6 months out and running like the wind!
I already have a lot more energy in the early part of the day.......come mid-afternoon I get so exhausted. But I understand that is totally normal at this stage.
One foot and one day at a time!
I also chose this surgery for the exact same reasons you did. And I don't regret that choice.........just had an anxious moment!
Thanks so much,
Fran
I can't wait to be 6 months out and running like the wind!
I already have a lot more energy in the early part of the day.......come mid-afternoon I get so exhausted. But I understand that is totally normal at this stage.
One foot and one day at a time!
I also chose this surgery for the exact same reasons you did. And I don't regret that choice.........just had an anxious moment!
Thanks so much,
Fran
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on 6/1/08 1:24 am - Park Forest, IL
on 6/1/08 1:24 am - Park Forest, IL
Hi Fran, I haven't even had surgery yet so I'm full of concerns but when I read all these posts from people who have already been down this road and all things considered would still have wls done in a heartbeat ,I know it is the right thing fo me too. The future is filled with lots of unknows, but there are tons of known hazards for carrying all this extra weight, For me knowing my life span will be shorter without wls gives me the courage and hope to go down this path. With wls the odds are in my favor to be here longer to watch my grandchildren grow up and to be able to do things with them that I can't do now because of the weight. I try not to worry about what might happen in the future because no one knows what our future holds and if I spend time worrying about the "what if's" I miss out on all the beautiful "Now" moments. Paulette
Fran.....don't be worrying so much about a year or more from now. Take it a day at a time. Follow your doctors orders and enjoy your new life!
I think you would have had way more problems down the road had you not taken this step. Remember why you did it. This is your chance to be a healthier person.
Hugs, connie d
I am four years out. I lost 176 and have maintained the loss with no problem. I never had any troubles with my surgery or post op life. I feel wonderful and just got my physical. Every lab known to man was taken, and I am perfect on it all. I don't dump or have any food restrictions. I eat what I want and don't find the need to record or keep track of anything. I get my protein from my daily diet and only need to take a mulit-vitamin (Centrum complete) and calcium pills. I am active like I never was before. If I have to climb up on the bleachers at an event or take stairs...no big deal. I pretty much only swim laps. Most of my activity is during regular life (mowing lawn, walking dogs, etc.). You made a great choice and you will be so happy you did it!!!
Patty
My RNY Lap was May 13th so I am 11 days behind you. This is the best thing I could have done for myself. I just hope that I don't have any problems, but if I do I will deal with them if/when they should happen. I am surprised by the "variance" of weight loss people report. I am down 13 pounds since the morning of surgery and other people that just had surgery end of March have lost over 50 pounds and it has me wondering if I am "on track"? I am having trouble keeping some things down but basically do pretty well. Hang in there Fran!
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