Yurielisa

The psych that does the evals for my program is totally available for sessions post op. he specializes in bariatrics' date=' so that might be something to check out as well.

HW 344, DOS 320, Surgery Date 2/20/13, CW 308 Sent from my iPad using RNYTalk[/quote']

I went to a support group last night and the psych that was there was the one I saw pre-op I talked to her and she said that she is available, so Monday, I'm calling to schedule an appointment.

Are you taking B12? It might be good to talk to your dr about your lows. There is help out there for depression.

Yes I started taking them yesterday. I'm going to call my doctor tomorrow, thanks for the advice but I don't know I guess I just wanted to give this some time to go away before opting for depression pills. I really can't wait until I start feeling much better. I didn't think this was going to be so hard. And you are absolutely right, if there is help out there why am I suffering. Thank you so much.

Hang in there! The cravings all but disappeared for me by the end of the second week. Suddenly I need to remind myself to eat' date=' and feel like I could survive on Water alone... It does get easier!

p.s. See you on Fabulous February Post-op![/quote']

Thank you Cecilia, I am feeling much better. I'm caring less and less for food. Which is awesome. but what's still bothering me is that I'm feeling down for no reason. Hopefully this too shall pass.

I went through a pretty rough spot the first week to 10 days postop' date=' but it did pass. I think it's part the "baby blues" experience of waiting for something for so long, then it happens, then... your life changes forever and you can't take it back. For me, I swear it was just the fact that I was on a Clear Liquids diet the week after I came home, then trying to figure out what I could eat and how to eat it, etc.

To make matters worse, I lost a ton the first week, then completely stalled out the second week. But now that I'm eating more normally, visiting with friends, going out for the occasional Decaf skinny latte (counts as 12 ouces of milk!) I'm feeling more like a regular person.

Hang in there! Tis too shall pass![/quote']

Wow I never thought of it that way, but it makes sense. This is very similar to the "baby blues" and in about a week or two after I had my baby it went away. So I'm really hoping that this won't last as long. But I just feel so alone, I feel like I don't have anyone to count on. I know I have hubby and kids, but I feel like I don't have any true friends, and I can't count on my family, they live too far away. I thought some people would of been more supportive. Hubby has to work and I have to stay home with the kids.

Tomorrow I'm going to be exactly one week post op, I weighed my self today and so far I've lost 12lbs. I still get tons of cravings and that makes this more difficult. I don't cheat or anything, I can't hold much down. But if I let my brain take over I think I would stuff my self like crazy. Thanks for your support, I am going to try and hold on as long as I can, and hopefully this will be all over and I can be me again.

Thanxs

Well we all made it thru to the other side some are still having problems but we will all make it thru this because we all support each other in every way there's no better place for our support but here cause were all basically going through the same thing just some of us with a few extra problems but we will SURIVE this because we are strong and fighting for are better life's

Your words gave me some hope..... This morning I woke up crying and feeling depressed. The worst feeling ever. I went to a friends house so I can get distracted. It worked while I was there, but when I came home it came back, and all I want to do is cry, I'm trying to hold it back for the sake of hubby and my kids. It is so hard, especially because I have no reason to be feeling like this. Everything is going fine, my weight is coming down, kids and hubby are full of health and we are doing OK economically. So I don't get it. And the funniest thing is that I started feeling like this after I watched the last Twilight movie last night. Every time I remember the movie I want to ball out crying. This is insane, I don't know why I feel like this. I did some research online and found out some people get depression after having Weight loss surgery and that it should go away in a couple of weeks. I'm so depressed and sent know what to so. Sorry I'm throwing my problems out there when some of you might be going through worse.

Yurielisa' date=' do you have someone who can help you? It's shocking how soon they send you home from the hospital, I think. To hold down medical costs they send you home as soon as you're off IVs it seems. I wish they had a transition unit, something minimally staffed but just with people to help you do things like fetch your meds, or to keep you from overdoing it or whatever. Don't get me started!

Wishing you quick relief from pain and onto the "I feel fantastic" stage![/quote']

I thought I was sent home too soon also I really wish I could of stayed at least an extra day but thankfully I have a few friends who took some time off from work to help me out during the mornings until hubby comes home. My hospital does offer in home visits, but you have to meat certain criteria and I didn't qualify for it. I would of wished someone from the clinic was here I am in so much pain, and the pain meds I'm taking make me feel so drowsy and tired. But like I said thankfully spa friend is willing to help and thanks for your concern. It is greatly appreciated.

I am in so much pain right now, need my pain meds. But it is so hard to get in and out of bed. I have them own my night stand and it is so difficult to turn and get them from there, hope everyone else is doing well. Best of luck and a speedy recovery for those of us who had the surgery done already.

I am still in Hosp. Discharge either thurs or Friday. I keep needing them to increase or add to my pain meds. Hurts so much. I just don't want to feel anything and go to sleep. Ice chips only' date=' sips tomorrow.... :-( hurts, sad, miss my Fam

Hw 245; Pre-Op(RNY) 225.6; Surg Date 2/26; GW 145[/quote']

I know how you feel, I have to take my pain meds on the hour, this pain is horrible, didn't think it was going to be this bad. And to be honest, I think I would of preferred to stay at least an extra day or two in the hospital. It is so hard to get in and out of bed, wish I have a hospital bed at home lol. But don't worry sooner than than later you'll be in the comfort of your home. Just try walking around, trust me it might not seem like anything, but it helps with the pain, it helps with the gas and helps you to be able to use the bathroom quicker. But don't have push your self, no one knows your body more than you do, so do things when you know your body is ready for it. I wish you the best of luck and the quickest of recovery.

Wow! You are home already?. Glad you are feeling ok!

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Yes, I am home, although I do have a lot of pain, and taking lots of pain meds, but my doctors thought I Was doing great, they had me sipping on Water, which I did, then some broth, some sugar free Jello, and then finally some carnation instant Breakfast, and then told me if I can hold that down and pee then I could go home. Which is great to be home, but I think I would of preferred to stay an extra night at the hospital.

Finally home, had my surgery last night ,now I am home relaxing on my couch, I am having lots of pain, and a lot of gas. The gas is more uncomfortable than the pain wish I could just burp it away. Well feeling kind of tired, I think I'm going to take a nap now. Hope everyone is doing well.

I got out of surgery around 5:30 pm, everything went well, everyone keeps telling me that I look great for someone who just got out of surgery lol, who doesn't love a compliment? But I am in a lot of pain, keep pressing that button for my pain reliever, but don't feel like it's doing much. Surgeon said that if everything goes well I might be able to go home tomorrow evening. I have my own room, yay, don't need to share it with anyone. They've had me taking zips of Water, 1oz every hour. I think that's it for now, oh I tried getting up to walk, I walked for like ten steps, too dizzy, I say down on a chair and started getting nausea so had to go back to bed. Hope tomorrow is a better day. Hope everyone is doing well.

So my arrival time is for 11:30 A.M, I am so nervous.... I'm finishing up some laundry and cleaning, so when I come home my house is nice and clean. Today has been somewhat of a tough day, I am doing the liquid diet and I have been craving food. Lol. Like anything at all. I've been strong and had only my Clear Liquids, chicken broth, Water, sugar free juices. But it has been tough, after I get everything ready, off to bed.I just want to say Good luck to everyone who is having your surgery tomorrow and everyone else who is having within the next week. Its been a long journey but we're almost there.

Good luck this week to all of you!!

Thank you, I'm so nervous and anxious, I'm waiting for the surgeon to call for my surgery time. I can't believe that this is really happening.

Worcester, MA

I'm having my surgery 2/26 omg so excited!!!!!! Any tips from anyone who had it done alre

Before leaving for the hospital' date=' I made up chicken broth and pureed veggie Soup in one cup servings and put them in the freezer. I also made sure I had a good supply of yogurt and enough bariatric shakes for two weeks. Now that I'm home, I don't have to worry about what to eat.

I took my own pillow and a big soft fluffy robe (that is my moms). It was comforting to have my stuff too to make me comfortable. I used my robe as a pillow, blanket, and robe! The other thing I couldn't have made it without was chapstick and eyedrops. I was so dry after the surgery, those were very comforting.

Be prepared for pain. I know they give pain meds, but they only dull the pain. It is still there. Get up and walk even when you don't feel like it. Does it hurt, yes...Can you do it, yes!

I took my i-pad, but the pain meds made my vision blurry so reading was pretty much out. It was good to look at photos and such though.

Good luck![/quote']

Thank you so much for the advice, I will make the chicken broth, I guess it'll also serve for that same day since I have to be on Clear Liquids.

I have bought a few things that I will need, like the shakes, chicken broth, sugar free Popsicles, sugar free Jello. I still have to make a run and get a few more things. If I'm going to be in pain i'd prefer to have what I need at home. I never thought about taking eye drops, just added that to my list of things to pack.

I am just super excited and can't wait to be healthy again.

Btb2013

They don't set a scheduled time until the day before surgery, its strange how they do it here, it was the same thing when I had my gallbladder removed, I had to wait until the day before to know the time. My hubby is staying home with the kids as much as I would love him to be waiting for me for when I get out. I live like 5 minutes from the hospital, its too bad you have to travel so many hours but i guess when your doing something so life changing who cares how far you have to go. We don't have a relatives nearby but we do have a few friends helping out in what they can. Which is great Cruz we'll need all the help we can with kids, especially. I have two boys a 5 year old and a 1 year old.

@btb2013

I haven't seen my surgeon in like two months funny how its different in many places. I have been talking to his secretary for anythong that ove needed so far but had my pre-op appointment on Friday, everything seemed to go well as I was cleared for surgery. I am super excited and super nervous, just have this wave of emotions going through me right now. I have to be on Clear liquids Monday , don't know what time my surgery is but hopefully its early, I will be waiting for the call Monday afternoon that will let me know. I wish you the best of luck and hope everything goes well.

I'm having my surgery 2/26 omg so excited!!!!!! Any tips from anyone who had it done already.!?