It is funny how many people (mainly doctors and medical staff) have asked me, "Was it worth it?" or "Would you do it again knowing what you know now?"
I cannot even think in those terms because the situation is what it is and there is no going back. I looked at the facts and risks involved with the RNY to DS revision and made the best decision I could at the time
Something I did not mention previously (but you might have guessed) is that I have PTSD from the hospital/medical experience. I am bothered my memories of procedures and events and the tears flow. My heart pounds and the anxiety builds when I pull into the hospital parking, and as I walk through the building for another CT scan or other test. I cry and become anxious after talking about future surgeries and medical procedures. My PCP set me up with a clinical social worker come in to talk to me about the hospital trauma. In the moment I thought it was so silly but as I talked to the social worker about my experiences I could not stop crying. It was quite a relief actually. I learned it is quite common to develop PTSD after a prolonged hospital stay.
However, I can say that at 5 months out, it feels very freeing to be rid of 60# and have that physical and psychological burden of that extra weight removed. I am still only 50% to my WL goal and I already feel the benefits. My BP is normal without meds-- that is amazing. Prior to surgery, I was starting to become a homebody and did not want to go out or see people. Now, I am getting out and making plans to return to horseback riding, bike riding, traveling, socializing, and just doing so many other things I could not (or would not) do at a heavier weight. It is freeing not to be psychologically and physically burdened with that weight. I see lots of good things in the future provided the healing stays on track. The supplement schedule is not a big deal and pretty similar to what I was doing with RNY. I learned a lot about myself in that I am physically and psychologically stronger than I thought and that far more people care about me and were ready to help than I would have ever imagined.
I cannot answer the question, "Was it worth it?". I can only say there have been trade-offs.