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I am struggling something fierce and I seriously regret having surgery.

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I will honestly say I don't regret it for a single second! The beginning was rough but it got better as each day went by. I am down 35 pounds and I feel amazing!

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Not.At.All.

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Not at all. I had moments early on wondering "what did I do", but I barely remember that time. With 65 pounds gone and so much energy, I'm really glad I did it.

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I had some regret the first few days after surgery. Now, it's the best thing I've ever done for myself.

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Absolutely! As in not having it performed a few years earlier.

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I only regretted it in the very beginning when i was on broth and my family was having steak..and it was more of a pout than a true regret...I missed chewing...but now nearly 3 months out and down 52 pounds I honestly wonder why on earth I didn't do this sooner.

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I definitely had the regretful feeling the first week but I think it was more from the hormonal change causing me to become an emotional wreck. Especially because I was in fear I was not getting enough Protein and Water. Slowly that had changed I'm on week 3 post op now and doing better. Have faith ♡

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Nope.

Pre-op diet was hard and frustrating. Had trouble getting fluids and Protein in to start with, but every day it got better. My weight loss has slowed down, but it's still progressing. I'm already seeing awesome improvement in my health with 55# gone. I know it will just keep getting better.

I occasionally want to eat more than I physically can, and think "why did I do this" but then it's over especially when I look at the health benefits.

Like many others, I just wish I'd done it sooner.

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It gets much, much better. Hang in there! No regrets and I am over 3 years out.

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@@katragina

Its normal to have buyers remorse/regret when you are in the first stages after surgery. This is hard and it takes work. You will progress to new stages. It will become easier and be a new normal for you.

Think back to all the reasons of why you had your surgery. Your weigh loss and health is worth it all. Celebrate your 50 pounds gone!

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Absolutely no regrets. 7 months out 73 down. Thankful every day.

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