Glad U Did It?

[jennlhp 39]

Is there anyone out there who didn't have any issues after surgery? I'm reading so many bad experiences that I'm at the point of chickening out. Not sure if reading this site was a good idea for me, as I am more scared now than I was before. Not sure what I am going to do.

[I_Sd8_em 28]

The thing to remember is that if they were too many complications they would stop doing them. Also, many of the successful sleevers are never on forums. people are more likely to report the bad than they are the good. Or so it seems. Pray about it, research it more and try to do what your lead to do.

[kraftwrk 9]

i didnt have many complications during or after surgery. my only complaint was minor pain around the surgery site. good pain management while in the hospital helped a lot too.

another thing that helps is your pre-op preperation. make sure you follow the diet to the T and loose as much weight as you can.

everyone is different when it comes to a major surgery like this. a lot of the complications are temporary as your body has gone through a lot of trama and needs to heal. you should be fine a few days after the surgery.

[AliveAgain 283]

Yes, I am 1000% glad I did it and would do it again. I had no complications, just the usual stuff they tell you comes with the surgery. The first week is the hardest, the first month is the second hardest, and then it just got better and better from there. I've lost 82 pounds in 5 months with another 40-50 to go, not to concerned with exact numbers. I feel the best I've felt in 8 years (gained most of my excess weight in a single year) -- just got home from the gym, in fact. Did laps in the pool, treadmill, and some strength training. Could NOT have done that 5 months ago on my own.

[jennlhp 39]

Thanks all! I just don't want to end up worse off. Other than needing to lose 90lbs I'm healthy. My surgeon made it sound like a piece of cake ( no pun intended). I know it will hurt and I will be sore, but there are so many people in here for weeks out that can't even take a sip of Water without throwing up. That just seems crazy to me.

[mokee 588]

I'm in the same boat as you. I just visited the surgeon 2 weeks ago and have been reading and reading. I went to one of the support meetings the weight loss dr puts on and met a couple of people that were very happy that they did it. I plan on going to as many of those as I can in the next 3 months (that's how long I have till insurance approves it). Best of luck.

[ashleyxx 277]

I would do it again in a heartbeat! I had no complications whatsoever and Im very happy with the decision I made.

[Back~To~Amy 307]

I didn't have any complications. I have had issues with significant pain though. I'm 4 weeks out today. Would I do it again even with all the pain issues I've had? 100% heck yes!

[MinaT 669]

I have Lupus and a brain tumor and a neurological condition. I had surgery and I had a pretty serious complication.

The day of surgery the complication was explained to me. It was pretty big and even that day I would do it again. I had about an hour of regret that was not complication related and that was an allergic reaction I had to the stuff I had to drink for the leak test.

I hate my shakes I used to like, my taste buds changed and I hate the smell of chocolate now. I don't know anyone else that had this happen to them.

I would still do it all over again. Stop reading the horror stories and start spending your time writing all the reason why this is important. Live it and learn it and when you go to the hospital, I went in with a smile on my face, I hummed and made the nurses hum the same song, and I smiled until i was knocked out and woke up to find out about the complications and when my doctor came in to see me and tell me a bit about the complications, I said to him...how are you? Are you doing okay and I smiled at him.

Positive attitude goes a long way. Good Luck. If you are to the point you are having anxiety attacks and can't take it, then by all means, maybe this isn't the best option for you. But since November 2011 when I started the program to June 4th, the day I had the surgery I decided to put 100% effort into it and it's paying off.

I would do it again.

[5DoxieMom 87]

I didn't have any issues. Did my surgery outpatient. Didn't use any pain meds after night 2. I had abdominal discomfort on my left side that was alleviated with a heating pad. I did walk hunched over for 3 days. I even drove for 10 hours 4 days after my surgery. I followed my lifting restriction and my diet. No regrets even though I am a slow loser...31 lbs down in 3 1/2 months, 59 more to go.

[Happy Camper 266]

Jenn, many of us had complications and would do it again. It is such a personal decision, so research not only here ut check other sites, find out if you can go to support groups or speak with someone your doctor has sleeved.

My life has changed so much, I am alive and happy!

Oh and Mina sorry about your condition, hope you gain health in those areas as well.

Good luck.

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[leslierivers 15]

I am almost 11 weeks out and I have not had one complication. I have only had nausea once and that is because I ate too much too fast. I feel like I have never had anything done except that I am not able to eat as much.

I recommend the surgery highly for anyone that is going to follow the guidelines given to them by their physician. My advice is educate yourself as much as possible, pray for guidance, and follow the basic rules post op. Pain was never even an issue. There is some soreness but nothing that walking and taking it easy for a few days won't help.

Best of luck to you!

[AlaskaBeauty 1]

Very Happy I did this! We all have some issues, after the fact. It's all about you and your body what happens. I still have heart burn after 5 weeks post op. Just take your time and I'm sure in the long run you will do great.

[Meli01 53]

My only regret is that I didn't have this surgery sooner. I didn't have any complications at all. I had to take small sips the first week out of surgery, but now I can drink Water just like I used to. I feel better and have more energy than I have had in years.

[Lissa 2,631]

No post-surgery complications here. I swear that this surgery saved my life, and it did! I had so many medical issues pre-op that I knew I wouldn't survive surgery, yet I still did it. I gambled, rolled the dice and WON big time!!!

I'm slightly over 10 months out, down 107 pounds and feeling like a million bucks. My goal weight is still 55 pounds away, but I will get there. Even with that, if I don't lose another pound, I'm thrilled I had my surgery. I am happy, healthy and alive today because I was sleeved.

Thank God and Dr Domkowski. I'm ALIVE!!!