I am just beginning my journey...again. After watching what my sister went through the last two weeks of her life I didn't want anything to with wls. I was determined I could do it u myself. After a couple of years of therapy and not losing weight on my own I realize I am not my sister, I don't have intense addictive nature. I have never lost more than 15 pounds on any diet and the scale keeps creeping up. I have been able to slow the creep but that's it. If I am going to successfully lose weight I need this tool.

I have absolutely no regrets except that I should have done this in 2005 the first time I explored having WLS. Got a little scared from all the talk about the dangers and chickened out - I honestly just was not ready. Had my sleeve 2/22/11 and after losing more than 190 pounds fell in love with me all over again!! This was the best gift I could have ever given myself - still a little thick as I began at 417 but looking good, healthy, moving around and enjoying the NSV's every day!!

~jackie~

I too "thought" I was a healthy fat person. No high blood pressure, normal cholesterol, no diabetes. But now that I am getting closer to my goal weight I realize that I may not have had any of those co-morbities but I was far from healthy. Right before surgery I was diagnosed with sleep apnea, I had GERD, and I have arthritis in my knees. But now sleep apnea seems to be getting better or is resolved (have to go for another sleep study) -- sleep better than I ever have, GERD gone, knees still arthritic but feeling pretty good, I have been asthmatic since I was a small child but since my surgery and subsequent weight loss my asthma has seen a huge improvement - enough that I am not on daily medication any longer. This is the first year I have not had a cold or bronchitis in the winter, I attribute that to be healthier overall.

I too regret nothing! My biggest fear was that I would have complications and be more unhealthy than I was before surgery. Thanks to Dr. gmora, no complications and the only time I feel not well is when I don't follow the rules. I do struggle with constipation since surgery, but that is a small price to pay for how great I feel! I lost 90 lbs in about 8 months. I am 13 months out, have been stuck at 165 lbs for awhile, but am okay with that. Would like to lose 15 more if it happens. My feet don't hurt, I can shop anywhere, and boy, can I shop! I get compliments every time I go out, and most of the people in my small town know I had the surgery. Working out I'd easier and I haven't had to take an allergy pill since surgery, cholesterol down. The eating also gets easier after the first year ( meaning I don't throw up anymore because I forgot to chew enough) and you can fit your water in. It's all good and my only fear now is that I will fail long term. Trying to work on the mind to prevent that.

I am 4 months out and still struggle with what I can and can't eat. I have lost 49 pounds so far. I have had many regrets though I would do it again. I am glad I had the surgery.

I had RNY in October 2912. I'm Dow 105 lbs and am almost at goal. I have been very lucky to have not had any complications except for constipation. I think this has been an amazing eye opening journey and there's very little I would change. The biggest thing I would do differently if I could would be to not reintroduce carbs into my diet. I am struggling with my carb addiction and know that it is part of the reason that I'm so close to goal but haven't gotten to it yet. So my advice to newbies would be to be very careful with that when your adding food back into your life.

I love how much energy I have now and how I can shop pretty much anywhere I want to. I still get people who tell me often how great I look and that's sure good for the ole ego. I'm hopping to get a tummy tuck within the next year so I can get rid of the extra skin in my belly. Don't think I'll have arms or legs done, but who knows I might change my mind after the TT?

I had RNY gastric bypass 10/29/12, the only regret I have is not having it sooner.

RNY has been beyond everything I thought it would be. I went 25 lbs past my goal. No complications and August 2 will be my 3rd surgiversary. I have had not a single regret! I was very prepared and ready

November 6, 2012 was my surgery and I will admit that the first five days after surgery I was sure I had messed up. But proudly I have transformed from 240 pounds to a mere 165. I went from wearing a 20/22 ish to now at or below a 10 depending on the brand. When I bought my first 6L from the GAP and they fit they became my new favorite place to shop but am quite certain they are just vanity sizing but dang it I love putting them on.

Not only so I feel comfortable in my own skin for the very first time in my ENTIRE life. I am healthier than I have ever been! I had Type 2 Diabetes, high tricglycerides, high blood pressure, Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Arthritis, Vitamin D Deficient, Iron Deficient, PCOS and so many more complications from all the medications. I was on a CPAP and 27 pills a day plus my wekly shots of Humira for my autoimmune disorder Hidradenitis Suppurativa. Since the day of surgery I am only taking a daiy vitamin, my calcium, Vitamin D, Fish oils, and Humira to survive. I save over 200$ a month on medications. I visited the hospital at least 17 times last year to a measley 2 times this year. I look better on the outside but the important part is that I feel better n the inside. I have hit many stalls and felt bad that I was not moving as fast as I hoped but what I have come to realize is that it took me YEARS to get this way and months to lose this. How amazing is that? I am praying that I can lose another 20 to hit the doctors nutritional goal for me but if I never lost another pound I am completely satisfied because I am healthy!!!! I did struggle occasionally with constipation. All I needed was a like Milk of Magnesia and it cleared up pretty quickly. All in all my only regret was not choosing to seek help sooner. I would o through the surgery pain everyday if it meant I could get a grip on my health so I can be here to love on my son everyday. I just Praise God that I found my saving grace before it was too late!

No regrets here either and I had my surgery on April 9, 2013. I've had a few minor complications but when I read of what others have endured the word complication may be too strong. Bumps in the road are more like it but over all, I am thrilled with my results. Like you Chocolate I wished I'd done it sooner. I have huge problems seeing my own loss unless I take a picture and am still very much a baby (3months out) with the whole process, but according to my doctors, friends and family, they can all see the change. Some days I feel its not happening fast enough but then i am compelled to remind myself that i didn't gain it all over night there is no way I will loose it overnight, but the joy is I am loosing. Be blessed

oh by the way ive gone from a 26/28 to a 22 in pants and from a 30/32 in blouses to a 26/28, I like to keep things roomy up top even now because although the girls are decreasing, not as much as I'm loosing my buttocks. Wonder why that is? Who knows maybe I can borrow some boobage to cushion my tushy cause it hurts when I sit down now roflmao.