It's a huge decison and should not be taken lightly
I'm one of the unlucky ones with complications. I'm 9 months out and have been sick for most of it. I did have mine open and the doctor found a few things that needed correction while he was in there. I have returned to work after 7 months off and still have more bad days than good ones and never any completely normal ones. I have lost over 85 pounds and I'm past my goal weight. Like you, I didn't have as much to lose as some people. I'm still on the fence when asked "if I knew then what I know now would I still have the surgery".... I'd have to say no but I'm hopeful that will change for me very soon.
In contrast, my husband had his surgery LAP 2 weeks ago and is doing so incredibly well! Nausea the first day for a few hours and since then just some uncomfortableness at the incision sites, a little tired but back at work after just 1 week off. He was getting bored at home. He drinks all his protein daily (80 grams) and is taking in about 80 ounces of fluid. He is so ready to start eating... it's driving him crazy.
Read as many posts as you can, stay informed as possible and you will know what is the right decision for you. Whatever you do, do not take just my story or another persons complications as the only result, there are tons of successful stories on this board.
Best of luck in your journey
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213/110/130 Preop/Current/Goal
Open RNY 9/26/06 Height 5' 4"
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