Any regrets?

[kelley5989 9]

I've just begun my VSG journey. Actually starting my 6 months of WW this Tuesday. I've read and read so many success stories, blogs looked at tons of before and after pictures. My only question is does anyone honestly regret having this procedure done? I'm not talking about the first few days or weeks while you're still adjusting I'm taking about months or years later? This is a huge decision for me so I wanna know the good the bad and the ugly, lol. I just thought it was strange that I haven't read one single story where the person says they regret their decision to have this done.

[boatdays 18]

I am 3 mos. out today- haven't regretted it once. If anything, I wish I had it done sooner. Down -50lbs and 32 inches in 3 mos. (starting weight 265 and 40 yrs old)

[aquitenonnymouse 206]

I have absolutely no regrets and I can't imagine ever having them. This is giving me a life and health and helping with my happiness. NO regrets at all.

[aquitenonnymouse 206]

I have absolutely no regrets and I can't imagine ever having them. This is giving me a life and health and helping with my happiness. NO regrets at all.

[aquitenonnymouse 206]

I have absolutely no regrets and I can't imagine ever having them. This is giving me a life and health and helping with my happiness. NO regrets at all.

[aquitenonnymouse 206]

I have absolutely no regrets and I can't imagine ever having them. This is giving me a life and health and helping with my happiness. NO regrets at all.

[aquitenonnymouse 206]

I have absolutely no regrets and I can't imagine ever having them. This is giving me a life and health and helping with my happiness. NO regrets at all.

[Adahlia 70]

I am a year out as of May and I have NO REGRETS!! Mad at myself for not getting it sooner!! I have a chance at new life and am so happy for it!!!

[melodymouse 196]

Nope! Even with some post surgery complications, I would do it again in a second. One of the BEST decisions I ever made for myself!! (14 months out- lost 104% of my excess weight! = D)

[Eat That Frog 53]

I am 7 months out and my only regret is not doing this years ago. I am off most of my medications, sleeping better and my knees don't hurt all of the time. You will find a small percentage of people that truly regret this because of complications, so it is a big decision.

[kelley5989 9]

Wow thank you all so very much! I had a friend trying to talk me out of this earlier which was making me have second thoughts.

[Soosy 10]

I would do it all again in a heartbeat! Absutely no regrets!

[It'sNowOrNever 99]

Type regrets in search field. There are numerous ongoing threads going on right now.

[Soosy 10]

Wow thank you all so very much! I had a friend trying to talk me out of this earlier which was making me have second thoughts.

Sometimes it's best to tell as few people as possible until you've done it. It's your body, and your decision. If their concerns are whether or not you are ready, then show them you are ready. If they are concerned for you health, let them go to a consult or information meeting with you, or a support group even, where they can here stories from others.

My own mother desperately tried to convince me not to go through with my surgery and she still doesn't like that I did it, but she CAN now agree that I am in a much better and healthier place in my life!

[johnlatte 1,232]

I've just begun my VSG journey. Actually starting my 6 months of WW this Tuesday. I've read and read so many success stories, blogs looked at tons of before and after pictures. My only question is does anyone honestly regret having this procedure done? I'm not talking about the first few days or weeks while you're still adjusting I'm taking about months or years later? This is a huge decision for me so I wanna know the good the bad and the ugly, lol. I just thought it was strange that I haven't read one single story where the person says they regret their decision to have this done.

I think that if you type the word "regrets" in the search box located in the upper right, you'll get a fair number of responses about people having regrets. I urge you to do this, and see the other side of the coin. For the most part, the majority of people that post here are happy with their choice, but there are some that have a different view. If you are learning about WLS, it is important for you to understand what the regrets might be. This is a permanent choice, you won't go back to where you were previously. You can easily have your stomach cut out and loose just a little weight. You might not make the lifestyle changes needed and actually gain weight. There will be some food items that you simply won't be able to eat or tolerate. Those things are you should read through in those posts. Those regrets are very real and can happen. Most folks are able to follow the post op directions, change their eating habit and make the lifestyle changes and do fine. Some have complications not of their own doing. Some didn't have the right expectations of the surgery or didn't have the proper support system in place to be successful. Lots of things can cause folks to have regrets. Again, take a look around using the search box, this should be a key part of your research. Good Luck!