Have you ever??? - ThinnerTimes

Groovey kinda Love · 05-23-2005, 10:43 AM

Well I was wondering for all you post ops out there..... have you ever questioned the fact of what you was thinking of when you got your surgery????? was there a period of time that it took for you to appreciate what you had gone through??? I often ask myself what was I thinking???? I know I would have done it again cause I had no way of knowing that I would be going through all this, but be honest with me....... Did you ever question yourself and ask WHY???

marisa · 05-23-2005, 10:48 AM

I would do it every year if I had to, to maintain where I am at. It was all so worth it!

Groovey kinda Love · 05-23-2005, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by marisa

I would do it every year if I had to, to maintain where I am at. It was all so worth it!

Marisa,
I understand where ya are comming from, I know I would have done the same...... I guess I am just a bit down and out right now thats all.... I am afraid of facing the facts that there is a possibility of a hospital return cause my opening doesn't seem to want to take to the dialations. I can't really eat the puree it causes discomfort and some pain along with nausea, I can do broth which I hate and I feel that this is what life has to offer.... sorry I think I am having a pitty party

Sue

marisa · 05-23-2005, 11:45 AM

I hear you..I really do. This is not an easy thing to go through and for some it is very difficult. I think we ALL have bad and good days. I am praying for you!

Hope · 05-23-2005, 11:45 AM

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

watergirl · 05-23-2005, 11:46 AM

No, never questioned it.

bridgetgirl · 05-23-2005, 01:31 PM

Yes there are times when I asked myself, "Why did you do this to yourself? " Like after a dumping episode, but then I try to appreciate the fact that I cant ruin this "diet". Okay so I ate too much sugar and got ill..... before I would say F it, I ate I might as well finish the box...... Im not sure if you can relate to that.

I had a postoperative complication as well...... I hurt SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO bad, I asked myself that question all the time.

But everything happens for a reason, and the things worth wanting are never easy to get. Its just life.... life happens.

My complication was pancreatitis, and if I knew now that if I were to have WLS and knew for certain that I would get pancreatits as a result, I wouldnt do it, no way would I choose to do that again. But I lived, Im well, healthy and never out of breath..... that is more wonderful than words can describe.... as a result of YOUR complications your are stronger and wiser. You will get through this honey.. in due time. Love ya cutie patutie!

Jeanie · 05-23-2005, 02:05 PM

I use to lay in bed and cry why did I do this to myself. I would ask my parents why did you let me do this (not like they had a choice in the matter) I would cry every night because I couldn't get comfortable. I was so miserable for the first two weeks, and in so much pain. I just knew that I was being punished for something. I had doubts on why I did it when I was still in the hospital. Just ask Stacie how miserable I looked. For the first 2 weeks there was not a day that I didn't cry, and say why did I do this to myself. I can tell you that I am SO HAPPY that I did it, and I would do it again in a second if I had to. It gets better trust me. I didn't have the problems that you do, but I can totally understand where you are coming from. Keep your chin up, it will get better!!

lealphachienne · 05-23-2005, 04:57 PM

Not a single noubt, ever. Once I made the decision, I went in guns drawn and ready to kick some butt. I did a lot of research and was already seeing a shrink before having the surgery.

pambragg · 05-23-2005, 05:10 PM

Not one regret, ever. I would do it over again in a heartbeat.