Looking back....the struggles

[Melanie28 22]

I CAN NOT believe it has been over 3 months from my surgery. Anyone who is thinking about getting this surgery, or in the beginning stages....STAY POSITIVE! I suffer from severe anxiety and this journey has been awful. Days after my surgery I was so depressed about my choice. I wanted to go back to my surgeon and have him put my stomach back in. I was having anxiety attack after panic attack daily. I was so depressed that I took such a drastic step and cut my stomach out!!! But...looking back. I wouldn't change my decision for the world. I haven't been this happy in YEARS. I had a series of traumatic events happen which left me at my low point and I was addicted to food. Yes...addicted. People think it's a joke...but it happens. I no longer use food as a coping mechanism. I don't revolve my life around food. I don't eat so much that I can't get up. It feels amazing to have energy to do things. So here is some hope to anyone in the beginning stages....it gets better. I'm loving my "new" life

[Mr.Cat 9]

I CAN NOT believe it has been over 3 months from my surgery. Anyone who is thinking about getting this surgery, or in the beginning stages....STAY POSITIVE! I suffer from severe anxiety and this journey has been awful. Days after my surgery I was so depressed about my choice. I wanted to go back to my surgeon and have him put my stomach back in. I was having anxiety attack after panic attack daily. I was so depressed that I took such a drastic step and cut my stomach out!!! But...looking back. I wouldn't change my decision for the world. I haven't been this happy in YEARS. I had a series of traumatic events happen which left me at my low point and I was addicted to food. Yes...addicted. People think it's a joke...but it happens. I no longer use food as a coping mechanism. I don't revolve my life around food. I don't eat so much that I can't get up. It feels amazing to have energy to do things. So here is some hope to anyone in the beginning stages....it gets better. I'm loving my "new" life

My wife's exact thoughts right after surgery last month. I had mine done this pa Tuesday (4/26) and no regrets. It's tough but looking back I've been through tougher situations and in the end it's all for the best.

Keep up the great job!

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[JamieLogical 8,727]

Definitely VERY common to experience "buyer's remorse" in the early weeks. It is a rough road for most of us. But SO WORTH IT once you get through that period. A few months in and you have adapted to your new life, lost some weight, and are feeling great!

[CSchulden 61]

I'm glad you've overcome your anxiety and are loving your new life. It is not an easy path, despite what some people may think, but it's SO worth it! I'm so happy for you that you've come to embrace your journey. I wish you great success!!