Aloharada - My surgery was so routine it is boring :) Had surgery on a Wednesday - some gas pain nothing much. Walked two miles while I was in the hospital. Went home on Friday and was back at work the following Thursday. If I didn't have 4 little scars, I would barely know I had surgery. No catheter, no drainage tube, no liquid diet prior to surgery.

At 4 months out, I am down 64 lbs from when I started the process, about 50 since surgery. Have about another 20-25 lbs to go until goal. I walk four miles a day and have boundless energy.

I feel better, stronger and more alive than I ever have in my 49 years.

Go for it sweetie - you won't regret it

I had surgery on a Tuesday and went home on Thursday. Only used pain meds in the hospital because there was very little pain! I just had my three month check and I am down 70 pounds. Only 45 more to go! I walk my dog every night weather permitting, and have so much energy! My relationship with my husband is like it was when we were newlyweds. We have been married for 25 years! This surgery has given me back so much. Other than gallbladder issues, I am now in perfect health! Life is amazing!

Hello.. my surgery was 8-21-12! No problems or complications. A little pain after surgery but nothing bad. Yes, my little 6 scars remind me of one of the best days of my life because I know I am healthier and will live much longer. No regrets!! this surgery saved me in many ways....

My surgery went really well, I was out after 1 night, I had some brusing to the left of my belly button way under the skin so you couldn't see it, but thats normal, I had 7 incisions but one was to take out my gallbladder, and one was to remove my Lap Band none of the incisions were longer than an inch or so, most were about 1/4 to 1/2 inch long. I had a Lap Band removal, gallbladder removal, hernia repair and RNY all at the same time.

I suggest if you are worried to ask the Doc or Nurse how many surgeries they have preformed and also ask if its ok to get something before surgery to calm your nerves, my Doc gave me a shot of something, just made me feel really calm.

I had Gastric Sleeve on a Thursday home on Sunday very little pain meds my only issue was severe heartburn and I developed an ulcer (very painful) other than that and the fact that I have plateaued I am doing great...

Thank you all!!! You all are amazing for doing this thread for me! I feel so very blessed! If you all don't mind...would you also include the type of surgery you had? Thanks a bunch!!

I was 52 when I had surgery so older than some, not as old as some others. I was in the hospital 2 nights, up walking the halls a few hours after I got back to my room. I have had no complications at all, and at 7 months out now I am down 94lbs. I have no regrets.

I had surgery on May 7th last Tuesday. RNY and it was was easier than I thought it would be. I was so afraid of pain and gas pain. Today 5 days out I walked to the park with my family. The hardest part so far is getting the liquids in and learning about how to eat again. You got this!

I had RNY on 12-31-12 and surgery went so very well. The first night I had a little nausea the first night when trying to walk. The next day I was off all pain meds and walking all day. I spent 2 days in hospital and was released. I did have a complication after about a month or so. I ended up with a stricture that was fixed with an endoscopy. I wouldn't change it for the world. If all other options are off the table and your life is in the balance do it. Good luck Aloharada

aloharada - I had RNY

Got to get my 2 cents worth in. I had surgery an RNY Dec 7, 2012. Never needed pain meds after I left the hospital. I was up walking the day of the surgery. Soon as they saw I was stable on my feet the nurses let me raom at will as long as I stayed on the floor. I was in from Friday morning till Sunday noon. After I got home I was more stiff than hurting. My stomach felt like I had strained the muscles.
I did mess up the 2nd week, I felt too good and went out to the shop and tried to mechanic on a motorcycle. I knew i had a no lift order. Made myself sore! No damage done.
At 5 months out I have lost 95 pounds and feel great.
In the hospital I had a catheter the 1st day. I had to do the 2 weeks liquid diet before surgery and 1 week after, Then the steps of pureed, soft and so on. I had no drainage tube. I got 6 tiny scars. I began working outin a gym this week. I only waited this long untill I could afford it, I was able long ago. At first they let me walk for 10 min a day on my treadmill at home. Now I do an hour at the gym on the treadmill AFTER doing free weight and the crunch machines. I am going today to have a trainer some me houw to use the rest of the stuff. I do a mile security check walk every nite at work mst the time way. Before surgery I could barely get around.
I would say the only regret I have it not getting the surgery a very long time ago!

thank you sgtsmith for your 2 cents..thought they are worth more..lol! I guess i'm just a little scared because of reading all the forms and risks the surgeon sent me home with. not to mention I have had a few people congratulate me on my 28lb weight loss...only to make me think that if i step up my game (actually exercise..cause i han't been at all) then I could rock it on my own. plus i was told by the cardiologist that i had slight ischemia of the ventricular interior wall (whatever that means) and he has not called back my PCP to discuss what this actually means! I need some clarificiation on this because its freaking me out. I took the test months ago and he has not responded to any of our messages. Its just scary and frustrating! But I thank all of you for your support and wisdom! It is helping!

I had RNY 2/21/13. Just the typical left sided pain post op, that's it.
I've lost about 45 and have no regrets. It's hard getting to that first step of surgery, but once it's done, its a relief. Each day is work,,,,getting all your water/protein in. The feeling you get with each pound lost makes all that work worthwhile. Even when people don't opt for weight loss surgery and do it on their own, it's still got to be a daily conscious effort for success. It's a lifestyle change, for life. Good luck with whatever decision you choose! ;-)

Thank you Lisa! I'm trying to decide!...I hope I can decide in time!

I had rny on January 17, 2012.

I did have some pain for a week or so, but not awful. And I had zero complications or issues after surgery.

I did have to have my gallbladder removed a few weeks ago. But that wasn't hard either.

I've lost 163 pounds and now weigh 142lbs. Gone from a size 26 to an 8.

Definitely worth it!