Originally posted by Damedius:

You aren't going to get any sympathy. This place is filled with Masochists that derive their self esteem from video games. Your complaints just make them feel better about themselves.

Its not really masochism. Most of the time its easy to get your stuff back. Make sure you eat before hand, pop bonemass/first bosses special, and go. I've only had once or twice where I ever died getting my stuff back, and that was because of mountains.