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LizardQueen · 05-23-2005, 05:32 PM

Honey, I promise you in a few weeks whe nthe doc gets you all lined out, you won't regret it either. When you see the scale moving down and down and down you won't regret this. when you get to the point where clothes that were way too small are falling off and you have nothing to wear that fits, you won't regret this. all of this pain and discomfort and heartache will all be a distant memory. If it isn't you can come down here and kick my butt! I won't even fight back. I really did regret having wls for about the first 3 or 4 weeks until all these wonderful changes started occuring. Now, I only look forward and not back. You will too, Sweetie!

Big Hugs and Lots of Love,
Amber

sryamy · 05-23-2005, 06:44 PM

There were many time when i ate something i shouldn't have that i thought "oh god what did i do to myself." more so early on. But after i pulled myself off the couch and when the dumping was over i was thankful.

I would do it again tomorrow.

Dara · 05-23-2005, 08:09 PM

For about 20 hours, I regretted having WLS. It was the fifth day after surgery and I had horrible diarrhea nonstop for about 20 hours. I was so overweight and sore from surgery, I couldn't clean myself properly. I was disgusted, completely miserable, and I said to myself, "Why the HELL did I do this?!"

After the diarrhea stopped, I drastically improved. Then, a couple of days later, when I had my first cream of asparagus soup, I thought I had died and gone to heaven. After that, it was all good!

If, at first, we have a bump in the road, I think we all have a moment of regret. Unfortunately, you're one of the few who has had BOULDERS in the road! I can totally understand you questioning your decision at this point.

Just pray and be patient. Once you're on the right track, life will become a wonderful place again.

God and time, dear...God and time.

Blueyz · 05-23-2005, 10:05 PM

I said it in ICU and that was the last time I said it. I told my husband "why did I do this to myself?" After that, it was all good!!! I would do it again over and over if I had to....best thing I ever did in my life!!!! Dr. C is my hero!!!

Some days may get you down, but it will only get better...remember that Suzeq...you will get better with time.

JJ Girl · 05-24-2005, 07:48 AM

Nope, once I finally made the decision I stopped all the internal questioning. Of course at 53 I KNEW nothing else would have worked and I was SICK AND TIRED of being fat - thin - fat - thin (mostly fat though). Luckily, I have not had any complications.

Groovey kinda Love · 05-24-2005, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Hope

I think I had the post surgery blues for about the first 2 wks. Kept asking my self what the hell I was thinking, I could have done this on my own. But then I would talk to a friend or get on this forum and realize that I couldn't have and wouldn't have done this on my own and that this was the best decision. Once in a while I think about this surgery being a mistake only when I think about all the negative possibilities (risks) associated with this surgery. The malnourishment and possible heart complications still scares the hell out of me. But these risks were not discussed with us prior to having this surgery (damn military hospitals). I don't know if it would have made a difference before surgery or not, but I'm just mad that I wasn't as informed as I thought I was. I think as my eating life levels off and I am able to eat more foods then I won't be as depressed about the surgery. I think the hard part for me is going to be not to fall back into my old habit of only eating once a day. Now I have to think about eating and eat more often, that sucks. Anyway, if you ever want to talk, just send me a private message with your phone number and I will call you back.

Trace

Trace... what heart complications??? what exactley are you talking about???
Sue

Hope · 05-24-2005, 11:55 AM

Sue,

I don't know much but this is what I just found out about. Anyone elso is more than welcome to clarify this information for us. The heart complications are associated with malnourishment. If we are not eating properly and getting all of the vitamins and minerals that we are supposed to then we can end up with malnourishment which can damage the heart. Much like an anorexic or bulemic. That is exactly what happened to Terry Schaivo (sp) in Florida. She was a bulemic and damaged her heart which put her in that comatose state. That is what I am afraid of happening to me.

I only ate once (sometimes twice) a day. I kept telling people that having wls will force me to eat several time a day (something I couldn't make myself do before) which will allow me to lose weight. Sometimes eating several meals a day is much easier said than done. I just want to make sure I do everything right and not make any mistakes.

One of the biggest reason for having wls is so I can be an active participant in my childrens' lives. They are so supportive and encouraging, but it wouldn't have been worth it if I end up dead. Where does that leave my kids then?

I know I am probably worrying for nothing but the thoughts are still there in the back of my mind. I know you are going through a lot of complications right now. My heart and prayers go out to you in so many ways. I look at your picture and think that you are a beautiful person and spirit. There is a light in your face, you just look so happy. The Lord will take care of you and heal you, just ask Him to. Pretty soon this yucky stuff will be over and you will be back to living your life the way you should be. Time and patience.

Trace

triciaknox · 05-24-2005, 01:24 PM

Okay, usually I would say that I don't regret it, would do it over in a heartbeat. But after the last 5 days.........well, my answer might not be the same. Been in a lot of pain (which is strange for me as my pain tolerance level is really high). If I am still feeling this way by Thursday they want me to go in to see Dr C. Well, I don't want to go. I am pretty sure it is a hernia and I am NOT giving up my trip to see my son graduate boot camp and to see my mom for any old nasty hernia, even if there are two of them. So I am coping. And yeah, it is still worth it.

Groovey kinda Love · 05-25-2005, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by triciaknox

Okay, usually I would say that I don't regret it, would do it over in a heartbeat. But after the last 5 days.........well, my answer might not be the same. Been in a lot of pain (which is strange for me as my pain tolerance level is really high). If I am still feeling this way by Thursday they want me to go in to see Dr C. Well, I don't want to go. I am pretty sure it is a hernia and I am NOT giving up my trip to see my son graduate boot camp and to see my mom for any old nasty hernia, even if there are two of them. So I am coping. And yeah, it is still worth it.

Tricia... I am right there with ya, I know that my doctor would be mad if he knew I was having issues right now, but I am not going back to that hospital and risk that chance of seeing my son graduate 8th grade, and my first grandbaby is due any time (already head down

). I am just struggling and I am praying this will pass. I am praying for you, I hope you don't have a hernia... may God lay his healing hands on you and take away your pain.

Sue

watergirl · 05-25-2005, 03:40 PM

I'm so sorry to hear that you have been dealing with a hernia!!! Dang Girl! I don't blame you one bit about seeing your son graduate vs dealing with a hernia repair.