Would you do it again? - Page 5 - ThinnerTimes

ladytonya · 02-14-2008, 12:03 PM

I would do it again and again and again, every day for the rest of my life. I wish I could have done it at 19 or 20! I have always been extremely overweight. I was 457 in Sept, 2006 and 447 at surgery. I am now 229, give or take. There are things that I can't eat, sure, and unfortunately there are things that I can eat that I wish I couldn't! But I wouldn't change a thing! I am 38 (just turned) and had surgery at 36. I can start trying to get pregnant at 18 months out which is this June. I am planning on stopping birth control in April to get it out of my system then hopefully can get pregnant quickly. There are concerns with pregnancy after surgery but it can definitely be done, and has been done by many on here! Look at the pregnancy board and you'll see how many there are that have new babies or who are getting ready to pop. Good luck to you with your decision, and congratulations on making the decision to, one way or another, take control of your weight and your life at such a young age! You'll do great, no matter what you decide to do!

LoriAnn925 · 02-15-2008, 12:45 PM

I would have surgery again in a heartbeat to get to where I am now. The quality of life I have now so far exceeds what I had before. I wouldn't change a thing about my experience. I am one of the lucky ones. The only complication I had was some nerve issues in my right thigh right after surgery, which resolved itself by 6 months out.

kcb0928 · 03-16-2008, 01:52 PM

I would do it again....it will be 1 year the 24th of this month. In the beginning I couldnt believe that I had done this and then I started to feel better....physically and emotionally. I have now lost 135lbs and feel wonderfyl....I would do it again in a heart beat.

Vim&Vigour · 03-16-2008, 02:24 PM

Without hesitation!
WHAT TO EXPECT - in graphic details! is my thread straight after my surgery.

Good luck with your decision! Where there is a will there is a way!
Cheers,
Vim

Olusha · 03-18-2008, 12:16 AM

I haven't had to see a doctor since the second week after my surgery...totally complication free, so I know that probably colors my answer, but I would do it again even if I had to do it every 6 months for the rest of my life.

Also, regarding getting pregnant. I was told that gastric bypass cures more infertility every year than fertility drugs! A doctor I spoke with said that he actually recommends that every woman of child bearing age go on birth control even if they've had a history of infertility because otherwise they're likely to show up pregnant before they really should.

At almost 18 months out, I am positive that I can take in enough calories to maintain a healthy pregnancy. I plan to start trying this summer sometime. Any guys want to donate? lol