Would You Do It Again? Why Or Why Not?

[Happy Camper 266]

I agree with my sleeve friends before me, I would do it all over again in a heartbeat. I had a small complication compared to 3 people I have seen on here, JASleeve, peace queen and mememe.

This operation gave me a new lease on life and is going to bring me into my twilight years with my husband. I have so much more energy, make no mistake it is hard. You are relearning to eat, learning to listen to your body, learning exercise is important, learning you must drink Water, learning to keep your Protein up but most of all you will have learned, YOU ARE WORTH IT!

Keep researching until you find calm, then you will know.

Best to you

[Purdy in Pink 57]

Yes, yes, yes, and absolutley YES. It's an amazing feeling when you reach goal.

[ab76307 22]

Yes, yes, yes! I would do it again tomorrow if I had to. I had surgery about three and a half months ago and I have lost 66lbs since surgery. I had no complications and I feel very normal.

[nowatgoal 77]

This is NOT the "easy way out". It has been difficult for me at times. I was extremely, debilitatingly weak and dizzy for the first 10 weeks because I had too much restriction and could only get about 250-300 calories in and not enough fluids. My blood pressure was so low that every time I stood I'd have to hold onto something because everything would go black and I'd feel like I was going to faint. I was exhausted just walking from the couch to the bathroom or kitchen. Life became more normal at the 2 1/2 mo. mark because I began to notice I could eat a little more and drink more and my energy began to come back. I remember standing one day and realizing I wasn't dizzy and didn't have to hold something to wait for it to pass. I'm now nearing my 6 mo. surgiversary and I can now average 800-1000 calories.

But, even in the midst of this difficult recovery time, I KNEW it would be worth it. The pounds were dropping off and I was feeling better about myself each day. I'm glad I don't have to do this twice but if I had to, I would do it again. Every single day I am reminded how wonderful it is to have this weight off. I WANT to walk and hike now. I WANT to go shopping for new, cute, tiny outfits to wear. I WANT to see people I haven't seen in a while. I used to avoid so many things due to my embarrassment, shame, and lack of energy. My negative self talk was constant and it's gone. I had given up on the thought of living a long, happy life but not any more. I have my life back!

[mominkansas 2]

honestly at this point I am on the fence. I am out 9 days and down 20 pounds of the 50 or so that I wanted to lose. This is a far harder adjustment than being banded, however I did have some serious complications like the leak during surgery. Ask me in a week and I am positive my answer will change

[Bypassjourney 88]

Yes I would do it again. I am 11 days out and starting to feel better physically. I already see a change in my attitude because I know this time that every pound that I lose will not come back again like every other diet I tried. I am still on liquids so that has been challenging. But I am not hungry so that helps.

Everything that has been described on this board from the good to the bad and ugly gave me an idea of exactly what to expect. They were right on target with every bit of it. Now I am excited to get down the road and start experiencing some of the other positive aspects of this surgery...like skinny clothes!

[Catracks 865]

Absolutely I would do it again. I enjoy food more actually. High blood pressure is gone, High cholesterol is gone. sleep apnea is gone. Blood sugar is normal. Weight is going down. Clothing size is going down.

What's not to like?

[Meljp 36]

I so appreciate everyone's honesty on the subject. I feel like I am in a fog....my Fibromyalgia just makes the fog much worse....I feel very confident in the team so surgeons and hospital. My PCP's husband had Gastric Bypass surgery last August at St. Joseph East in Lexington. The day I met with her, her husband came into the room (1/2 the size he was last Aug.) and he shared his experience with me. He was totally positive about the surgeon's, staff, hospital stay. I could hardly get a word in edgewise he was so happy to share his story..I has originally choose another hospital and my PCP helped me to make the decision to go to St. Joseph East. (It's a longer drive for hubs to visit me), but in the long run I feel confident all will work out.

Peacequeen: I live in Georgetown, KY Big HUGS to you during this time. So sorry to hear about all of your complications...Hang in there...

ab76307: We are neighbors as well!! Big WAVE to you!!!

Did your doctors have you on a High Protein and Vegetables (low carb) diet weeks before your surgeries? I am sure I will be on a liquid diet once I get my surgery date...Blessings

[OilSooner 23]

Almost 4 weeks out, and HELL YES.

I'm already off of my diabetes meds (blood sugar normal) and blood pressure is already normal. Can't wait to get off the CPAP, but I am confident that will come in time.

The process is a pain, but its WELL worth it.

[Caitlyn_Cat 7]

Almost 11 months out and I would ABSOLUTELY do this again. I did have some post-op reflux issues that got pretty bad for a while, but my doc got me on a antacid regimen that works great. I'm active and I'm THIN for the first time is decades. Wish I'd done this sooner.

[indy sleever 6]

Getting the sleeve is hands down the very best thing I have ever done for myself. I went in hopeful that it would work for me and oh my goodness it has been amazing I am so happy. Don't get me wrong... I was happy before too. I still have the same wonderful husband and sweetheart kids but feeling better about myself just makes my happiness that much bigger I am 6 months out and 70lbs down... still would like to lose another 20-30 I think. I was sort of a "compact" heavy person and I was able to somewhat hide some of my weight. I was wearing an XL top and 16 or 18 bottoms. I was hopeful to someday after surgery be able to wear a M shirt and size 10 or 12 bottoms... I have blown that out of the water!!! So 6 months out and I can wear a S or M shirt and size 8 pants It is like a dream. I didn't go into this with any major health issues... but I knew they were coming. So I have been able to ward off those health issues and give myself a giant boost in confidence. I just feel good all over. I was very fortunate and did not have any complications from surgery... of course I went in scared to death that I would! And overall for me I would say this journey has been exactly what I expected and honestly quite easy. Of course every persons journey is different. Good luck to you You are in for quite a ride!!!