Does/did anyone feel like this after RNY surgery?

I felt the same way after surgery.  I was like what the hell did I do to myself and went through moments of regret in the very beginning.  I had the same difficulty adjusting to life after having my first child.  I was not prepared for all the changes that went along with motherhood but today, both the children and surgery are now the best things that ever happened to me! The feeling will pass with time so hang in there. 

When do you get to have Full Liquids? Jello gets really tiresome after a couple of weeks. Full liquids gives u more choices. I'm fortunate that my hubby had RNY 17 months ago so he encourages me through the tough days. He can have lots of different foods and that gives me hope. Since I'm only two weeks post op I need lots of encouragement. Maybe you can find a good support group in your area.

This is a common feeling and to be honest when I developed pneumonia from not doing my breathing treatments I regretted it for like 2 minutes and got over it. I had RNY to get healthy enough to one day have a baby. Yes, its hard. Yes, you feel sick. But that is temporary. If you do what you're supposed to your success will be forever. Sometimes you need to look past the present towards the future and see the big picture. The first month is the worst and it gets so much better once you are able to eat regular food and you see the weight come off.

Don't let something temporary determine the rest of your life. If you do, I can bet you'll regret that more than you currently regret having the surgery. I do not and will not ever regret my RNY.

hi there,

i really hope you'll feel better. i went through that stage too especially when the pain was still there. at my 3 week out, the pain eventually dissipated and everything was right in the world again. it is because you are so limited on what you can eat and can do and on top of that all the chemicals in your body are probably out of whack, give it time and things will get better. at my fourth week i completely forgot that i even had the surgery...and now i am 8 weeks out, i'm a little depressed that i am not doing more activities and be more active. you are always going to have these cycles of emotions, so the best suggestion would be to monitor it, either keep a journal or talk to a friend or family, you just need an outlet. if it gets worse go talk to your surgery team. good luck. ^^

I knew going into surgery that there would be times when I would be SURE I'd just made the biggest mistake of my life and I would just need to ride it out. And that was absolutely the case - I hated what I'd done, but I keep moving forward, cause what else can you do? You will feel better eventually, just know where you're at now is normal, even if it really doesn't feel that way.

I had surgery Tuesday and I can relate to some if what you're feeling. I don't regret it but I didn't expect the complications, pain, and extra 2 days in the hospital away from my kids. I'm still in a lot of pain but the lortab does help. I am so sick of diarrhea. So sick of clear liquids. I haven't been hungry at all and in fact have had to really MAKE myself drink cuz I feel so stuffed. Like thanksgiving dinner stuffed. Good luck. Each day will get better. Hugs and prayers.

I think you have what is commonly called 'buyers remorse'. It will get better I promise. Do yourself a big favor and follow your doctor's orders to the letter. Go look at the before and after pictures of people on this site. Keep telling yourself I think I can.

 

You will do great!

 

Regards

Allen

 

I understand what you're feeling.  I think once we have the surgery and then the days to follow happen it's hard to see where this will all take you. Also, the way your body has to heal and the restrictions we have make you realize just how much of a change we made.  However, like you said you were tired of being fat (we all were) and you were willing to do what it takes to get your health back in order.

Trust me, in a few weeks, months you will not regret doing this.  The benefits far outweigh the drawbacks and you will be better for it!  It has been nine months since my surgery and I feel and look so different that it was truly the best thing I've ever done for myself.

And, I'm still not done.  It's made me look at eating a whole different way.  I no longer eat for pleasure, for the most part, because I simply can't eat like I used to.  I still have to work hard at the choices I make everyday, but the surgery has helped me continually lose the weight so I can do more.  Shopping for clothes is so much better, sitting in booths at restaurants is no longer a fear, I can exercise for long periods of time...the list goes on.

Hang in there, just focus on healing right now.  The psychological part that your eating filled in before is no longer available to you, therefore your body/mind has to readjust it's habits.

You will get there... It will get better, I promise

Ditto to what everyone else has said.  I think the biggest issue for 'most' of us is not being able to comfort ourselves the one way we best learned to do it... through food.   Once I was actually able to chew food, three weeks post surgery for me, I felt so much better!  I'm 5.5 months out and have days when the head hunger is really gnawing at me and I want something filling and 'special' to eat,  BUT, at the same time, I can't think of anything that will satisfy me... which means that food isn't the answer.  Usually at these times,  I up my water intake and the feelings pass.  Hang in there... it'll get better.

You are ABSOLUTELY NOT ALONE!! I think this was one of the first posts I put on this board, and I got so much positive feedback. I am 4 months out , and am still having difficulty eating.  Turns out, I have a spastic stomach.  I want to be able to eat so badly. But you have to remember, is it your body hunger or your head hunger! Body hunger says I need this to sustain, head hunger says man those french fries smell really good and I want one.  Just keep the faith and hold on to the original reason you decided to have this procedure. You will have good days, you will have bad ones. It will get better in time. I applaud that you had courage to share your thoughts, which is hard in itself.  Try drinking Crystal Light (the fruit punch is awesome), because I am in agreement, Isopure is soooooooo gross! I am a stomach sleeper as well, and it does take time to heal to get back to that comfy place. Take care of your body; this is a whole new system you have. God bless you!!