Paige Dukes

try to get off pain meds if you are taking them and do OTC and save the stronger stuff for sleep. Move around as much as possible. Keep/Carry water bottle with you EVERYEHERE and sip!walk outside, check the mail, stay out of the kitchen....good luck!

Every day will get better. Remember that you just had major surgery so it is okay to rest a lot for a bit. Def sip all day and increase water intake each day. As you heal you won't be able to drink it all but again every day will get better. Good luck!

Hi Paige! I am so sorry this happened at the last minute. Hopefully they have your antibiotics working and surgery won't get postponed on you.

Try to do something nice for yourself to help you relax the next few days. Take a long hot bath, listen to some music, read a book. Try some deep breathing exercises which will both help your pain and your anxiety. I promise, I use it all the time and I was a non believer for years.

I hope everything gets cleared up and wish you the best!

I recently posted a question about a psych eval and of those who responded, there were different experiences. Some had extensive questioning and some were just casual conversations. I would like to know what the difference is all about...is it the professional conducting the evaluation or what the insurance requires?? Does anyone know???

The initial part was a casual conversation with the psych doctor. She had a sheet she was asking specific questions off that she was filling in but for the most part it was just me and her talking. After that I had to go into a room and do the test. The funny part is I am a psychiatric nurse and the questions that weren't obvious throw aways, I could tell what they were checking for. Paranoia, mania, depression, delusions, etc. The most subtle questions were the ones looking for symptoms of bipolar mania. regardless, I answered honestly and feel like my eval shouldn't have shown any major issues.

Well, if i answer the questions honestly, i am sure it will come back I am suffering from depression. However, a majority of my depression is related to my medical problems, some weight related and some are not, feel as though the surgery will help me with some of the problems (diabetes, sleep apnea, HPB).I definitely don't have any paranoia, mania, delusions, etc. I hope I don't get disqualified for having depression!

I know that feeling ... 23/07 for me and had tummy turning over a couple of times today thnking about it !

Hugs

Same thing happened to me! When I made the surgery appt, it was exactly 4 weeks away, then over that weekend, I woke up in a panic thinking "it's only 3 1/2 weeks away!" I don't know why 3 1/2 sounded so much closer than 4! LOL! It will go by fast! And anesthesia is always a little scary. It is always the part I dread for any surgery I have had (which is numerous I am afraid). I have had some not great experiences in the past, but the person I had for my bypass was AMAZING! Easiest going to sleep and waking up and without nausea I have ever had. I was very grateful for him! Try to keep your mind off that part if you can.

It goes so fast @Paige Dukes. Best of Luck and see you on this side very soon. Keep us posted!!

I can't wait! At least I have gotten used to this pre op diet.

if you have gotten use to the preoperative diet that's a nod in the right direction.

Best thing I ever did was start making small changes after meeting with my nut. It helped me get ready for significant lifestyle changes that were coming my way post WLS. I hope you have a great visit and certainly feel free to reach out with questions.

take notes and ask questions. write down any question you have so when you meet back up you can get answers.

so far, about 14-16 pounds. I've got about 3 weeks left so I hope this number continues to climb!

That's the way to do it! Keep up the great work. You'll be that much closer to your goal.

That's great!! Way to go!

Woot woot! Congratulations!

Congrats....keep going!

Hang in there! I'm going through the same process. Day 12.

And I gotta do this for a month.

For most the sensible meal is chicken breast, turkey or flaky fish. For me I had free foods of broth and sf jello. Those helped but the further I got into the pre-op diet the less I wanted to eat. My pre-op diet was around 600 calories a day. I got NO sensible meals, only protein shakes.

I'm on day 8. Three shakes and green leafy veggies. Getting around 500 calories a day. It's tough but you can do it.

Congrats! Will be here before you know it!

Congrats! Good luck!

good for you on deciding to have surgery - you will be very happy - congrats on starting your new life kathy

Thank you, ladies!