I am a week out from my Bypass, I want to hear from you all, HONESTLY , do any of you regret doing this? I know how I feel BUT.....

[Kimberly Bouche-Perez 48]

Hi I am 22 months out and yes the day after surgery I cried to my husband and said what did I do????? I was in so much pain!!!!! I am still having probbut i but lems but I have lost 162 pounds in 22 mons

[Vabeachlady 37]

That is a very good question. And it is hard for me to answer. I've lost 107 pounds since I began my journey last April. Roughly 1/2 of that was lost during the required weight trial before my surgery on 12/1/14 and 1/2 since then. So, I'll probably always question whether I could have done it without the surgery.

I had issues with dehydration and not being able to tolerate any of the Protein powders or ready to drink Protein shakes. I had no energy and felt REALLY bad. I could eat most things that I tried with no side effects, but it wasn't enough to function well. With those difficulties, I think I returned to work too soon. My work suffered because of the mental fog I seemed to be in all the time. I also think that having my surgery during the winter was not a good decision. Starting a walking program in the cold when I felt so bad just didn't happen. The holidays were difficult as they have always been a big deal with lots of food. My new way of eating wasn't engrained yet and I struggled.

Fortunately, I recently discovered a powder and a ready to drink shake that I can tolerate. I'm feeling better. The mental fog is mostly gone. I'm off all meds - just take Vitamins now. I've started gardening again. Something I used to love but was unable to do for many years. I'm down to a size 16 from a 24/26. I can cross my legs without having to lift my foot with my hand. I can paint my own toenails. Take the stairs instead of the elevator at work. My joints don't hurt like they used to. I am looking into joining a gym.

I can eat just about anything without problems. Haven't tried rice, Pasta or beef yet. There have been a few times when I ate a bit too much...my little pouch let me know. Which is one of the reasons I wanted the surgery.

So, would I do it again? Probably. In a few months, I will likely say absolutely!

[BostonStrong617 8]

I had my lap band removed and RNY done almost three weeks ago, so still undecided on how I feel. Right now I am miserable. liquid diets, trying to re-learn how to eat...it's not easy!!! But every one of my friends who have had it done, tell me I am going to be so happy I did it months from now.

I can say, it's motivated me to do things I never thought of doing (I joined the gym on Wednesday), did a general overhaul of foods I purchase for my family (healthier options)....but I can't lie, I am mourning food!!!

Great question! I wish you the best of luck!

[Brenda Edwards 2]

I am four days sleeve post-op and feeling great. The one struggle I'm finding is Fluid retention. I'm drinking plenty of Clear Liquids and have actually increased 10 pounds-has anybody else experienced this? I am not a salter so I know that's not the problem.

[Kimberly Bouche-Perez 48]

I would do it all over again even though I am still having complications. 22 months in, 162 lost, beat me goal weight. I just remebered, my doctor told me I would only go to like 180 at best. I proved him wrong. Now they want me to gain 10 pounds, I don't think so...

Good luck, IT IS worth it!!!!

[foodfighter78 258]

I would do it all over again even though I am still having complications. 22 months in, 162 lost, beat me goal weight. I just remebered, my doctor told me I would only go to like 180 at best. I proved him wrong. Now they want me to gain 10 pounds, I don't think so...

Good luck, IT IS worth it!!!!

Can I ask you what complications you have?