del112 62 Posted September 6, 2015 @ Bloomer. No I didn't have a 6 months wait. I waited 3 years for this surgery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BarrySue 602 Posted September 6, 2015 It's different for everyone. A fifty-five year old woman in my Facebook support group was up and bouncing around two days after surgery, sleeping comfortably on her side, and back at work in two weeks. Meanwhile, I'm half her age, confined to bed in total misery, no exercise nearly two months out, still can't sleep on my stomach or sleep very long, and hell, I had to call 911 when I was three days out of surgery because I fell and couldn't get up! Don't confuse pain, misery, and tough times for regret. They suck, and they suck worse when the people around you are cheerful and full of "advice." But that doesn't mean you've made the wrong choice. As the pounds melt away, this period will become smaller and smaller in your mind. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bloomer723 75 Posted September 6, 2015 Wow Del! Hope you're feeling better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sophie74656 1,572 Posted September 6, 2015 I think we all have moments where we stop and think "what have I done" Personally there have been many moments especially when a commercial for a big juicy hamburger comes on that I think that. But I know it will get better Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ctgafford 4 Posted September 6, 2015 I totally understand where you are coming from. I had band to sleeve on August 24 then ended up back in surgery on August 26 for diaphragm slippage, etc. I went back to work on August 31 to an office setting. It has been hard. No energy. Weak. Head hunger. But every once in awhile I feel like me again. So I'm keeping my head up and hopes high. Do what you can do when you can and rest the rest of the time. Every day seems better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites