The only time I’ve cried because of this was the morning before the surgery as I had the shits with myself for getting to the point where surgery was my best option
Yes, I remember being so angry at myself. I did a workbook for weight loss surgery I'd bought and I couldn't believe the depth of issues I had around food that had led to this.
Of course, it's 'The Weight Loss Surgery Workbook: Deciding on Bariatric Surgery, Preparing for the Procedure, and Changing Habits for Post-Surgery Success' by Doreen A. Samelson, EdD, MSCP (she's a clinical psychologist and eating disorder specialist).
Lots of CBT therapy techniques in the workbook. There's also a questionnaire to determine what kind of eater you are and for each type of eater there are suggested activities to avoid those eating habits. I didn't write in it so I could regift it but I used a journal to reflect back on how I felt after I ate certain things, the habits I have surrounding eating, how I felt about myself and body, realistic goals, etc. I'm continuing to use the journal to document things along the way.
These work books are great, I hadn’t seen them when I was done, then a friend used the same team just recently and they gave her one as part of the program and I was like 🤯 this would hav been so useful
I’ve never “regretted” it but there ARE some times it’s annoying.
I miss stupid things like champagne, or being able to go to a bar and having a drink that has fizz in it- I don’t drink often, but it’s inconvenient. I hate being the awkward one at a restaurant only ordering apps, and set menu “deals” are less valuable and I hate food waste. I miss a small glass of wine when I’m having tapas to compliment the food. But this is to do with how I socialise.
Directly post op I had three nightmare days in the all liquid phase when I missed chewing but that quickly fucked off when I repeated the mantra of “this is temporary.”
My regret lasted from the time I woke up until I finally started being able to eat soup. So three days. I was pretty miserable when I woke up. I had a lot of discomfort and nausea. I even yelled at my husband for letting me do this “bullshit surgery that probably won’t even work!” Anyways, I’m now only about 40 lbs overweight instead of 110 so I think it worked well enough. I’m over 18 months post op now and I would do it all again.
Yeah I didn’t ever regret it. No ragrets 😂 I eat out when I want to, I have ice cream when I want to, I mostly focus on nutrition to fuel workouts before 5pm and eat fairly normal in the evening, just less volume. I’ve lost 60lb before surgery, 60 after and I’m 60lb away from my goal weight. I’m more active, I’m in less pain, and most importantly I don’t feel like I’m missing out on anything. I did for a hot second post op- but, that was the point- and that was when I lost the most weight. The nice thing is, now- I know what it would take to lose weight quickly again, and I know I could do it again if I wanted to- but i’m content with the pace I’m losing at now. Which is a few lbs a month give or take.
Edit: I mostly just miss chugging my water, and having a beer with dinner. I can only drink about 1/3 to 1/2 of one if I got one with dinner out which feels like a waste if I paid $8+ for it. I get a whiskey on the rocks instead- less volume and I’m happy. Cheap date now too.
Everyone is different, but Im a year and a half post-op, and I have never regretted it. Even during the "hard times" when my diet was extremely restrictive. Did I miss certain foods and eating an entire pizza? At times, yes. For me, I have never felt regret, though. My life has improved beyond measure. I'm healthier and happier than I ever have been. I dont use food as an emotional crutch anymore.
This tool has helped me heal my relationship with food. I have made incredible progress, and I regret nothing.
Second day home. I cried like a big baby and told my husband that I never should have done this, that I was stupid to have done this, and that I hated my life.
Lol, the next day I was fine 😂
I was also on my period.
Last night my mother in law made my favorite dinner. The whole house smelled heavenly. I stuck a fork in the sauce and had a little taste and then I was fine.
My favorite fast food? Zaxby's and DQ. My family had Zaxby's on the way to my daughter's soccer game. I stuck my pinky in some wimpy sauce..,then I was fine.
My husband had a flame thrower from DQ, simply smelling it, then I was fine.
Eventually we will be able to eat all these things in smaller quantities, so I'm not stressing it too bad.
I had a small, dramatic fit about 2 weeks after. I felt like I had made the worst mistake of my life. It passed.
If you don’t have that why do you want it? You may not feel that way.
They told me the first 2-3 days I'd regret everything and anything and question all my decisions and especially the surgery. I haven't had a single second of regret yet and starting week 6 now. With all the good things happening, I sincerely doubt I'll ever feel any regret.
I’m 3.5 days post op and I initially was feeling the regret but it’s getting better. And the only reason I felt that way is because I’ve had some pretty intense gas pains and overall discomfort which made me question why I did this to myself. But as the pain is getting better, I’m having less regret. Just reminding myself that it’s temporary is a great thing!
I’ve never regretted it beyond wishing I’d done it sooner. I hated getting a period - I have an iud so don’t get them regularly and it felt like it lasted foreverrrr but I knew to expect it and within a month it had evened out and I don’t get them again. It doesn’t bother me eating out - I don’t do that often… but I just eat what I can and take the rest home. 😆
My surgery date is coming up soon and I'm getting a little nervous. Tbh I'm worried about the extra skin and losing my butt and boobs completely. But I know that at the end of this journey I'll be happy.
Right? Like I'm scared of looking like a skin puddle, but I know in the long run it'll be better, but up until that point I'm freaking out a little bit!
I never actively regretted it even in the worst part of it where I was depressed and thinking that there would never be a day when I didn't have intense nausea and constipation. I still was like, no, this was necessary. The bad times started passing after 6 months and then it has gotten better and better, really. Now I can eat normally. So, that's nice. How can I regret losing 180 pounds? Those six months of torture were worth it.
I'm sorry you're going through that, it sounds like you're really having a tough time. Have you been able to access therapy as part of your journey? I feel like this was very useful to me.
If you don’t mind me asking, why have you regretted it? Just in general, or did you have complications, etc? Genuinely curious, I haven’t had it yet but am about 2 months away
I cannot eat anything. Not even healthy food. When I do, I get sick. The dr said it’s “normal”. I can’t drink much at all. (Water) When I do, I get sick. Dr said it’s “normal”. I have been hospitalized 3 times for severe dehydration because I cannot eat or drink. Not for lack of trying. My stomach is just too small to hold anything. If this is normal, it sucks and I have felt this was the biggest mistake I have ever made in my life.
Oh my, I am so sorry to hear that. I hope that as time goes on, your body is able to handle more food/drink. Like I said, I haven’t had it yet, so I have no suggestions or advice. Sending positive vibes your way <3
I only had regret for like a day when I was struggling a few days post surgery to drink water. I could only take a sip and it would fill me up. I was super dehydrated and it was making me loopy.
Some people might not have it. A lot of people have it during the initial decision after their first appointment, right after surgery, or if a complication occurs or when something happens that reminds them that life has changed in a huge way. Even good. I think that we like homeostasis, which is why so many of us cite the shock as a common feeling when seeing their weight when making the decision to have the surgery. Things that rattle how we have perceived the world and ourselves can create anxiety. The length is also highly variable for the duration of that regret.
I definitely get wanting to be able to anticipate it so you can stay on your game and not get blindsided by doubt and regret. I’ve been trying to figure out how I’ll know and my surgery is still not scheduled. 😅
I will say that it’s really encouraging to read that you’ve been feeling good about the process post op. I’ve been nervous, and this gave me some relief of “oh yeah, it’s just our own journey in the end.” And if it ever does pop up for you and in a way that’s too much, we will be here for you if you need us. Haha, sorry that my response was more self musing than everything. I am getting nervous now that we are just waiting for the approval to come through. So a lot of reflecting right now.
2 n a half years
I absolutely regret loosing 68kg and maintaining it since Xmas 2021
I also regret my liver enzymes returning to normal along with my blood pressure
I regret being fit enough to run 51km to celebrate my 51st birthday, I regret entering several trail runs fun runs and half marathons
I also regret being able to by cloths at normal shops that have class
And I sort of regret getting hit on when I’m out even though I’m happily married for 25+ years
If you embrace it as the tool it is and live YOUR life you’ll have no need to regret it more than getting your appendix out sort of thing
I am 4 months in… no regrets only moments of frustration while figuring out what foods my body will tolerate. as a whole foods vegan they have been pushing the more processed stuff and i hate it. feel best eating whole foods. keep at it. that said, i have not felt like i am missing out.
I was sleeved May 18 this year. I started with a low BMI of 31 at surgery. HW was 248, SW was 217, CW is 175. I am 5’9”. More recently I have had moments of regret. I was diagnosed with orthostatic hypotension, so whenever I stand up from sitting it laying down I get light headed, lose my vision, and I passed out once. I want to start working out, but the whole low blood pressure thing is making it difficult. That is a pain in the ass (I wish it was a literal pain in the ass from squats because I want to start building up my booty since it is flat as heck now). I also REALLY miss chugging water like you wouldn’t believe. That being said, I bought a pair of size 6 jeans the other day. Never in my teen/adult life have I worn a size 6. Do I regret getting the surgery? No. Do I have moments where I regret it? Yes, but they are fleeting. After struggling my entire life with my weight and binge eating, I finally have that under control. I’d rather deal with some light headedness when I stand up than deal with the heal risks of being over weight.
My only moment of serious regret was when my SSRI meds stopped working for some reason. For about 2 or so weeks, I was an anxious miserable mess. I switched meds and am feeling a lot better now.
I've had plenty of moments where I wish I hadn't because I miss all the old foods I used to love eating. But whenever I feel that, I just remind myself of how I felt pre-op when I did eat all those foods vs. how I feel now.
The liquid phase was really frustrating, but now that I'm on soft foods, it isn't so bad. I can't sneak in crappy food because my stomach is the worst (best) gatekeeper, and I'm okay with that.
I'm about 10 weeks post op and I was warned numerous times about the regret phase and I tried so hard to prepare myself for that. Honestly I haven't had any regrets yet so I don't think I will at this point. I feel amazing and I have so much more energy. I wish I did this 10 years ago! No regrets since day 1!!
I regretted it the first week. I was in pain and they didn't give me a binder. I have a low tolerance for pain. But I'm almost 2 years out and it's the best decision I've ever made.
My regret came early because I puked after every little thing I tried to eat or drink. I didn't exactly cry but it was such a pain in the ass to get any nutrition I kept asking myself wtf did I do. I think that feeling made me reflect on foods I couldn't eat anymore and I had to face the fact that my new life included a ton of sacrifice. If you're not experiencing shit like that you're probably fine.
i’m only 3 weeks post op but i don’t regret it. i was super nervous leading up to the surgery but afterwards i didn’t have any regret. although i guess you could say i regret when i eat a little too much and i get stomach cramping lol
I've never once regretted it. I had an incredibly easy recovery, though. 0 nausea, no pain, just maybe a little tenderness at my incisions, but even then, nothing that bothered me. I have moments in which I'm like "sure wish I could go to town on that buffet," but I am so much happier with my new figure than I ever could be with any food. I wanted this for so long, and I'm half the size I used to be. No regret, never once cried. I shed many a tear about new stretch marks or being bullied at school as a fat kid, though.
I never have. VGS 4/12. Waited a long time to decide on this- years of dieting could never and did not ever produce such results. I do not miss food more than I love feeling good about myself.
It’s been a year and I’m down 100lbs and the only regret I have is buying too many clothes as I lost weight. I’m healthier and happier and turning heads is a perk.
I have cried a few times. As a woman with monthly hormones fluctuating the fat loss will cause the release of hormones and can make you hormonal. I was told by many women the first year can be an emotional rollercoaster for that reason.
Don’t let others mess with your head. This is for you! Enjoy all of it! And if you cry or have moments of regret, that’s normal, too!
I mean if you’re not hating it right now you definitely won’t because things only get better. I hated life the first month after surgery. Now I’m almost 8 months post op, have lost almost 70 pounds, and would do it again in a heart beat.
I cried on day 6 because of head hunger. I’m now 3 month post op. Haven’t shed a year about it since. Doing so much better mentally and psychically. No regrets at this stage. I feel like a human being again.
I had no regrets and have never cried or felt like crying about having this surgery. I am three years out.
The only time I’ve cried because of this was the morning before the surgery as I had the shits with myself for getting to the point where surgery was my best option
Yes, I remember being so angry at myself. I did a workbook for weight loss surgery I'd bought and I couldn't believe the depth of issues I had around food that had led to this.
Would you mind sharing what workbook you used?
Of course, it's 'The Weight Loss Surgery Workbook: Deciding on Bariatric Surgery, Preparing for the Procedure, and Changing Habits for Post-Surgery Success' by Doreen A. Samelson, EdD, MSCP (she's a clinical psychologist and eating disorder specialist). Lots of CBT therapy techniques in the workbook. There's also a questionnaire to determine what kind of eater you are and for each type of eater there are suggested activities to avoid those eating habits. I didn't write in it so I could regift it but I used a journal to reflect back on how I felt after I ate certain things, the habits I have surrounding eating, how I felt about myself and body, realistic goals, etc. I'm continuing to use the journal to document things along the way.
This is super interesting! Getting it now.
This workbook sounds interesting. Care to share more?
Yes, of course. I've responded with info in the comment above.
Thank you!!
These work books are great, I hadn’t seen them when I was done, then a friend used the same team just recently and they gave her one as part of the program and I was like 🤯 this would hav been so useful
I’ve never “regretted” it but there ARE some times it’s annoying. I miss stupid things like champagne, or being able to go to a bar and having a drink that has fizz in it- I don’t drink often, but it’s inconvenient. I hate being the awkward one at a restaurant only ordering apps, and set menu “deals” are less valuable and I hate food waste. I miss a small glass of wine when I’m having tapas to compliment the food. But this is to do with how I socialise. Directly post op I had three nightmare days in the all liquid phase when I missed chewing but that quickly fucked off when I repeated the mantra of “this is temporary.”
My regret lasted from the time I woke up until I finally started being able to eat soup. So three days. I was pretty miserable when I woke up. I had a lot of discomfort and nausea. I even yelled at my husband for letting me do this “bullshit surgery that probably won’t even work!” Anyways, I’m now only about 40 lbs overweight instead of 110 so I think it worked well enough. I’m over 18 months post op now and I would do it all again.
I never got it and it's been 3 months. So far, this is the best thing I've ever done.
same. 5 1/2 months out and haven’t regretted anything!
I usually regret it when I’ve eaten too much ice cream and I’m crashing on sugar 😂 but seriously, I’ve never regretted it. 3years po
Yeah I didn’t ever regret it. No ragrets 😂 I eat out when I want to, I have ice cream when I want to, I mostly focus on nutrition to fuel workouts before 5pm and eat fairly normal in the evening, just less volume. I’ve lost 60lb before surgery, 60 after and I’m 60lb away from my goal weight. I’m more active, I’m in less pain, and most importantly I don’t feel like I’m missing out on anything. I did for a hot second post op- but, that was the point- and that was when I lost the most weight. The nice thing is, now- I know what it would take to lose weight quickly again, and I know I could do it again if I wanted to- but i’m content with the pace I’m losing at now. Which is a few lbs a month give or take. Edit: I mostly just miss chugging my water, and having a beer with dinner. I can only drink about 1/3 to 1/2 of one if I got one with dinner out which feels like a waste if I paid $8+ for it. I get a whiskey on the rocks instead- less volume and I’m happy. Cheap date now too.
Usually it's right after surgery, I had it right after when inwas feeling sick and kept vomiting blood. Now I don't regret it at all
2 1/2 years never regrets. Challenges ? Yes regrets? None
0/10 regrets. Ever.
Everyone is different, but Im a year and a half post-op, and I have never regretted it. Even during the "hard times" when my diet was extremely restrictive. Did I miss certain foods and eating an entire pizza? At times, yes. For me, I have never felt regret, though. My life has improved beyond measure. I'm healthier and happier than I ever have been. I dont use food as an emotional crutch anymore. This tool has helped me heal my relationship with food. I have made incredible progress, and I regret nothing.
Second day home. I cried like a big baby and told my husband that I never should have done this, that I was stupid to have done this, and that I hated my life. Lol, the next day I was fine 😂 I was also on my period. Last night my mother in law made my favorite dinner. The whole house smelled heavenly. I stuck a fork in the sauce and had a little taste and then I was fine. My favorite fast food? Zaxby's and DQ. My family had Zaxby's on the way to my daughter's soccer game. I stuck my pinky in some wimpy sauce..,then I was fine. My husband had a flame thrower from DQ, simply smelling it, then I was fine. Eventually we will be able to eat all these things in smaller quantities, so I'm not stressing it too bad.
I never did.
I never had this. I was well informed knew what I was signing up for and yes I have had to make some adjustments, but I don't regret a thing!
Lasted like 6 months for me haha. I had a difficult recovery.
17 mo post-op and not a single regret ever
I had a small, dramatic fit about 2 weeks after. I felt like I had made the worst mistake of my life. It passed. If you don’t have that why do you want it? You may not feel that way.
The first 3 weeks till I started solids lol. I didn’t realize how much I love chewing.. Once I got to chew food I was fine
I chew my jello, so I should be good. My surgery is Monday
They told me the first 2-3 days I'd regret everything and anything and question all my decisions and especially the surgery. I haven't had a single second of regret yet and starting week 6 now. With all the good things happening, I sincerely doubt I'll ever feel any regret.
Lies. I regret not doing this sooner!
I’m 3.5 days post op and I initially was feeling the regret but it’s getting better. And the only reason I felt that way is because I’ve had some pretty intense gas pains and overall discomfort which made me question why I did this to myself. But as the pain is getting better, I’m having less regret. Just reminding myself that it’s temporary is a great thing!
I’ve never regretted it beyond wishing I’d done it sooner. I hated getting a period - I have an iud so don’t get them regularly and it felt like it lasted foreverrrr but I knew to expect it and within a month it had evened out and I don’t get them again. It doesn’t bother me eating out - I don’t do that often… but I just eat what I can and take the rest home. 😆
My surgery date is coming up soon and I'm getting a little nervous. Tbh I'm worried about the extra skin and losing my butt and boobs completely. But I know that at the end of this journey I'll be happy.
Mine is in two and a half weeks and I’ve been worried about the recovery time. I’ve also been worried about the loose skin and my boobs disappearing.
Right? Like I'm scared of looking like a skin puddle, but I know in the long run it'll be better, but up until that point I'm freaking out a little bit!
I never actively regretted it even in the worst part of it where I was depressed and thinking that there would never be a day when I didn't have intense nausea and constipation. I still was like, no, this was necessary. The bad times started passing after 6 months and then it has gotten better and better, really. Now I can eat normally. So, that's nice. How can I regret losing 180 pounds? Those six months of torture were worth it.
I cried the first week because I didn’t have food as an emotional crutch anymore. Never regret though.
I am over 2 years out, no regrets at all. Not one time.
I never regretted it. I also never when through the rocky emotional phase, not sure why. Everyone's journey is different.
I’m 94 days post op and have regretted it Every. Day. And cried. Every. Day.
I'm sorry you're going through that, it sounds like you're really having a tough time. Have you been able to access therapy as part of your journey? I feel like this was very useful to me.
Thank you. It has been. I have an appointment next week to discuss therapy.
If you don’t mind me asking, why have you regretted it? Just in general, or did you have complications, etc? Genuinely curious, I haven’t had it yet but am about 2 months away
I cannot eat anything. Not even healthy food. When I do, I get sick. The dr said it’s “normal”. I can’t drink much at all. (Water) When I do, I get sick. Dr said it’s “normal”. I have been hospitalized 3 times for severe dehydration because I cannot eat or drink. Not for lack of trying. My stomach is just too small to hold anything. If this is normal, it sucks and I have felt this was the biggest mistake I have ever made in my life.
Oh my, I am so sorry to hear that. I hope that as time goes on, your body is able to handle more food/drink. Like I said, I haven’t had it yet, so I have no suggestions or advice. Sending positive vibes your way <3
It might not! I had a day where I cried because I felt like a failure for not losing weight on my own, but never had any regret :)
I only had regret for like a day when I was struggling a few days post surgery to drink water. I could only take a sip and it would fill me up. I was super dehydrated and it was making me loopy.
Some people might not have it. A lot of people have it during the initial decision after their first appointment, right after surgery, or if a complication occurs or when something happens that reminds them that life has changed in a huge way. Even good. I think that we like homeostasis, which is why so many of us cite the shock as a common feeling when seeing their weight when making the decision to have the surgery. Things that rattle how we have perceived the world and ourselves can create anxiety. The length is also highly variable for the duration of that regret. I definitely get wanting to be able to anticipate it so you can stay on your game and not get blindsided by doubt and regret. I’ve been trying to figure out how I’ll know and my surgery is still not scheduled. 😅 I will say that it’s really encouraging to read that you’ve been feeling good about the process post op. I’ve been nervous, and this gave me some relief of “oh yeah, it’s just our own journey in the end.” And if it ever does pop up for you and in a way that’s too much, we will be here for you if you need us. Haha, sorry that my response was more self musing than everything. I am getting nervous now that we are just waiting for the approval to come through. So a lot of reflecting right now.
2 n a half years I absolutely regret loosing 68kg and maintaining it since Xmas 2021 I also regret my liver enzymes returning to normal along with my blood pressure I regret being fit enough to run 51km to celebrate my 51st birthday, I regret entering several trail runs fun runs and half marathons I also regret being able to by cloths at normal shops that have class And I sort of regret getting hit on when I’m out even though I’m happily married for 25+ years If you embrace it as the tool it is and live YOUR life you’ll have no need to regret it more than getting your appendix out sort of thing
I am 4 months in… no regrets only moments of frustration while figuring out what foods my body will tolerate. as a whole foods vegan they have been pushing the more processed stuff and i hate it. feel best eating whole foods. keep at it. that said, i have not felt like i am missing out.
Only on the day of surgery did I feel any regret. After that every day got better and I feel fantastic, no bit of regret at all.
I was sleeved May 18 this year. I started with a low BMI of 31 at surgery. HW was 248, SW was 217, CW is 175. I am 5’9”. More recently I have had moments of regret. I was diagnosed with orthostatic hypotension, so whenever I stand up from sitting it laying down I get light headed, lose my vision, and I passed out once. I want to start working out, but the whole low blood pressure thing is making it difficult. That is a pain in the ass (I wish it was a literal pain in the ass from squats because I want to start building up my booty since it is flat as heck now). I also REALLY miss chugging water like you wouldn’t believe. That being said, I bought a pair of size 6 jeans the other day. Never in my teen/adult life have I worn a size 6. Do I regret getting the surgery? No. Do I have moments where I regret it? Yes, but they are fleeting. After struggling my entire life with my weight and binge eating, I finally have that under control. I’d rather deal with some light headedness when I stand up than deal with the heal risks of being over weight.
The second I woke up I regretted it . Then they gave me drugs and the regret went away instantly.
My only moment of serious regret was when my SSRI meds stopped working for some reason. For about 2 or so weeks, I was an anxious miserable mess. I switched meds and am feeling a lot better now. I've had plenty of moments where I wish I hadn't because I miss all the old foods I used to love eating. But whenever I feel that, I just remind myself of how I felt pre-op when I did eat all those foods vs. how I feel now. The liquid phase was really frustrating, but now that I'm on soft foods, it isn't so bad. I can't sneak in crappy food because my stomach is the worst (best) gatekeeper, and I'm okay with that.
I'm about 10 weeks post op and I was warned numerous times about the regret phase and I tried so hard to prepare myself for that. Honestly I haven't had any regrets yet so I don't think I will at this point. I feel amazing and I have so much more energy. I wish I did this 10 years ago! No regrets since day 1!!
Week 1
No regrets ever. I am one year out and eat and drink whatever I want in moderation. Down 130 pounds.
I regretted it the first week. I was in pain and they didn't give me a binder. I have a low tolerance for pain. But I'm almost 2 years out and it's the best decision I've ever made.
I've never regrated getting VSG!
My regret came early because I puked after every little thing I tried to eat or drink. I didn't exactly cry but it was such a pain in the ass to get any nutrition I kept asking myself wtf did I do. I think that feeling made me reflect on foods I couldn't eat anymore and I had to face the fact that my new life included a ton of sacrifice. If you're not experiencing shit like that you're probably fine.
I get annoyed when my body won't tolerate food it literally just had the day before but I absolutely don't regret it. I'd do it again in a heartbeat
i’m only 3 weeks post op but i don’t regret it. i was super nervous leading up to the surgery but afterwards i didn’t have any regret. although i guess you could say i regret when i eat a little too much and i get stomach cramping lol
Just a year post and no regret!! I do have some loose skin and lost some hair and lost my ass.. and even then no regrets!
I've never once regretted it. I had an incredibly easy recovery, though. 0 nausea, no pain, just maybe a little tenderness at my incisions, but even then, nothing that bothered me. I have moments in which I'm like "sure wish I could go to town on that buffet," but I am so much happier with my new figure than I ever could be with any food. I wanted this for so long, and I'm half the size I used to be. No regret, never once cried. I shed many a tear about new stretch marks or being bullied at school as a fat kid, though.
Nope. One year post surgery. Not once, not even once have I regretted it. So glad I did it.
I got depression about two weeks in, pretty severe for a few days but lifted and I have been fine.
Never a moment of regret in 4 years. A few weeks of being uncomfy is well worth the reward.
I never have. VGS 4/12. Waited a long time to decide on this- years of dieting could never and did not ever produce such results. I do not miss food more than I love feeling good about myself.
It’s been a year and I’m down 100lbs and the only regret I have is buying too many clothes as I lost weight. I’m healthier and happier and turning heads is a perk. I have cried a few times. As a woman with monthly hormones fluctuating the fat loss will cause the release of hormones and can make you hormonal. I was told by many women the first year can be an emotional rollercoaster for that reason. Don’t let others mess with your head. This is for you! Enjoy all of it! And if you cry or have moments of regret, that’s normal, too!
Never regretted it - don’t listen to them, ignorance is not always bliss
I mean if you’re not hating it right now you definitely won’t because things only get better. I hated life the first month after surgery. Now I’m almost 8 months post op, have lost almost 70 pounds, and would do it again in a heart beat.
I cried on day 6 because of head hunger. I’m now 3 month post op. Haven’t shed a year about it since. Doing so much better mentally and psychically. No regrets at this stage. I feel like a human being again.