RNY I only have 1 regret
I absolutely agree with you!
Before I had the surgery of course I read all about the risks and I was VERY nervous about whether I had made the right decision. You do hear about complications more than you hear about wonderful results.
I have never looked back. I only stayed in the hospital 1 night, used very little pain meds, and have lost 70 lbs. in less than 3 months. I feel wonderful!
It is the right decsion if you follow instructions and do everything your doctor tells you too.
Before I had the surgery of course I read all about the risks and I was VERY nervous about whether I had made the right decision. You do hear about complications more than you hear about wonderful results.
I have never looked back. I only stayed in the hospital 1 night, used very little pain meds, and have lost 70 lbs. in less than 3 months. I feel wonderful!
It is the right decsion if you follow instructions and do everything your doctor tells you too.
Funny you should post this! I was just thinking to myself this morning about how good I feel today! I am six weeks post-op tomorrow and down 30 lbs exactly from the morning of surgery! I am tolerating pretty much anything that I have attempted to eat (except a few things getting stuck -- which SUCKS!). I have more energy, have been playing with my two kids, and am in a better mood.
I also had my first NSV! I had to move the seat up in my car...I sat down and was like, Whoa, the seat is so far away from the wheel...then I realized the seat didn't get moved backwards my stomach is smaller and there is more space for ME to fit behind the wheel. (I see my weight loss the most in my face and stomach)
If you are pre-op, you are scared and questioning if this is the right decision. It is normal, but if you are not enjoying life because you have no energy, you get out of breath after walking a short distance, on a lot of medication, have diabetes, high blood pressure or you are just tired of watching life from the sidelines...you are making the right decision. (At least, I think so!!)
I had one complication during my surgery, but nothing since (knock on wood!), and at times I wondered if my doctor just poked 5 holes in me and sent me home with 1 oz measuring cups... I know that he did much more than that, including possibly extending my life -- I was headed down the wrong path and was very unhealthy. (I am 4'11" and weighed 262.3 lbs)
I am still getting used to my new life, but so far the adjustment hasn't been too difficult. The thing I struggle with the most is not drinking for 1.5 hours (my doctor's rules) after eating. I follow the rule strictly...but often want to drink something right after. I find distracting myself (offer to do the dishes, go for a walk, etc) helps a lot!
Best of luck to all of you pre-op patients and keep up the good work to everyone on the losing side!
I also had my first NSV! I had to move the seat up in my car...I sat down and was like, Whoa, the seat is so far away from the wheel...then I realized the seat didn't get moved backwards my stomach is smaller and there is more space for ME to fit behind the wheel. (I see my weight loss the most in my face and stomach)
If you are pre-op, you are scared and questioning if this is the right decision. It is normal, but if you are not enjoying life because you have no energy, you get out of breath after walking a short distance, on a lot of medication, have diabetes, high blood pressure or you are just tired of watching life from the sidelines...you are making the right decision. (At least, I think so!!)
I had one complication during my surgery, but nothing since (knock on wood!), and at times I wondered if my doctor just poked 5 holes in me and sent me home with 1 oz measuring cups... I know that he did much more than that, including possibly extending my life -- I was headed down the wrong path and was very unhealthy. (I am 4'11" and weighed 262.3 lbs)
I am still getting used to my new life, but so far the adjustment hasn't been too difficult. The thing I struggle with the most is not drinking for 1.5 hours (my doctor's rules) after eating. I follow the rule strictly...but often want to drink something right after. I find distracting myself (offer to do the dishes, go for a walk, etc) helps a lot!
Best of luck to all of you pre-op patients and keep up the good work to everyone on the losing side!
Adrienne
Highest Weight - 263.2 Surgery Weight - 247.40 Current Weight - 148.5
*Total loss includes 15.8lbs lost on surgeon required pre-op diet.
Highest Weight - 263.2 Surgery Weight - 247.40 Current Weight - 148.5
*Total loss includes 15.8lbs lost on surgeon required pre-op diet.
I want to thank all of you for your positive posts!
I am a pre-op, scheduled for May 10 and have had so many ups and downs about my decision to go forward with the surgery.
But I know I've made the right decision because I do not want to be like this for the rest of my life; I've been like this ALL of my life and I don't want to be anymore! I'm tired of being tired; tired of carrying all this extra weight, hating the mirror and just not liking myself. I want to be healthy and happy with myself.
I am ready to take this on and even more so when I read posts like this! You all give me such strength to know that it is the right thing to do!
Thank you!!!
I am a pre-op, scheduled for May 10 and have had so many ups and downs about my decision to go forward with the surgery.
But I know I've made the right decision because I do not want to be like this for the rest of my life; I've been like this ALL of my life and I don't want to be anymore! I'm tired of being tired; tired of carrying all this extra weight, hating the mirror and just not liking myself. I want to be healthy and happy with myself.
I am ready to take this on and even more so when I read posts like this! You all give me such strength to know that it is the right thing to do!
Thank you!!!
"You must do the things you think you cannot do." Eleanor Roosevelt 
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