Regret

[petemac85 10]

I had my surgery on April 25th. I am on my second day of Clear Liquids and tomorrow I start my full liquids. I am hungry and regretting ever doing this. Does anyone have any advice or ever feel this way. I need some help.

[☠carolinagirl☠ 18,721]

are you regretting because your hungry and your sore?

if so, please understand it will get better...pre and post op are tough, there is no doubt about it.....i dont know whom comes into this and think its a cake walk...i have read one or two who are fine but for the majority, its difficult..keep sipping and resting and move about as much as you can...this is and was a wonderful thing you had done, once you start feeling better, you will realize it also..congrats on your surgery

[Cedri 33]

1st piece of advice: "Never give up! Never surrender!" ~Peter Quincy Taggart

2nd piece of advice: This is the part that sucks the MOST. I tell you what when you get to blended and soft you'll be feeling MUCH better and when you're back on solids, you'll feel VASTLY better. All of us have gone through this. You just need to take this day by day. When you start your full liquids, cream of wheat NEVER tasted better, I assure you.

You'll get through this Pete. We're here to help.

[Toddy 758]

A month from now you'll be loving this. Just hang tough till you get through the difficult part!!

[LadyOphelia1988 21]

I cried for a week straight after surgery and regretted every single minute of my surgery. After the worse of the pain was gone and the hunger pangs started to die out a little I finally felt a little better. A month post-op now and I LOVE LOVE LOVE my decision. This too well pass! We are all here for you.

[Suzzie81498 78]

Totally normal! I asked WHY DID I DO THIS TO MYSELF??? Several times thru tears! Just stick to the rules hun! It will be ok!

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[Lela Clark 41]

I remember thinking " what did I do to myself". Now I think " this is the best thing I have ever done for myself". It gets better. Once you start full liquids then the mushy stage, it gets better. Then on to solids. Don't get me wrong it is a lifestyle change, but as long as you do what you are supposed to, you will be ok. Good luck with your journey. It is worth it.

[PJ Geeser 108]

From the minute I got home..I wont say I regreted doing it but I tortured myself watching the cooking channel for a week straight??? Why...dont know...I guess I felt I wasnt going to get to eat anything good every again...Stupid I know ...LOL

[KAATNS 1,473]

I hate that you're having regrets only 2 days post-op! Wishing you a speedy recovery.

[New Nina 40]

Give yourself a break! A few months from now you will be so proud of yourself. People will be saying how great you look, your new clothes will look great, you will be able to tie your shoes without your face turning red, hell, you'll even be able to see the color of your shoes. You had this surgery because you really had no other choice. Stick with the program and happier days will follow. Try to read this lap band talk every day...even on the days you feel you've messed up. It really helps to get you back on track. Everyone here wants you to succeed.

[♥LovetheNewMe♥ 1,216]

Regret: felling sorry for something that recently happen or you did, morning the loss

I think we all experienced some type of regret, I did not call mine regret but I did mourn the loss of what I used to call my favorite foods. The feelings are real and you need to deal with them and not ignore them. In my early months after surgery I became very depressed, I felt like I would never be able to eat normally again and yes I asked, "What have I done to myself." These feelings do fade and today I can honestly tell you this was the best choice I ever made. Has my journey been easy, NO. But being morbidly obese was slowly killing me, one day at a time. Give your self time to heal and deal with your feelings and do not ignore them. I am a very strong believer in counseling after weight loss surgery, they make us go to a therapist to make sure we are a candidate for surgery but no one focuses on all the feelings after surgery. The depression, regret and all the other questions are part of the healing process. Your body is going through a change, change is hard, your life is about to take a new course but if you can embrace the change it will be the ride of your life and well worth it.

Hope you feel better soon, read the blogs and write your feelings out daily. It will help you to reflect back in the weeks to come as you watch your self succeed.

[ShellyBellyIowa 78]

I remember having a panic attack after surgery and now at 6 months out, I couldn't love my band more and wish I got it years ago!!!!!

[petemac85 10]

What are some good things to eat when I go liquid tomorrow. I can't wait. I'm al hungry. Hunger and gas pains.