ZombieQueen

Omg u have No idea, I really want to go trekking. Hike up a mountain an not get tired after 10ft! Learn how to swim..join a yoga class. Take a fighting class. Travel somewhere far away and explore the place! Maybe do a marathon run/bike type thing..hmm so many. An omg you guys have so many good ones! If anyone's down to go skydiving with me I'm in! Lol

People have probably already listed this but I think some good Snacks would be a few pieces of lunch meat, maybe a boiled egg. A cheese stick, some frozen Greek yogurt or frozen berries covered in Greek yogurt. A piece of beef Jerky, a small handful of nuts (ones high in protein) just some ideas I'm pre bag, can't wait to officially start my journey. I ment vsg lol

Thanks 4 your input btw!

So I've been experiencing somethings in which I've been seeing my doctor for. I've literally been in an out of appointments with him as I feel my doctor is not taking me seriously. Hes even put me on medication for hypochondriacs. I've been expericing chest discomfort and pain on and off of the left side of my body along with palptations. I was started on medication for high blood pressure a month ago because it has been consistantly high (stage 1) and even the medication doesn't seem to really change the numbers much at all. (Which also worries me) aside from this, I've been having an annoying pinching/pricking type pain on the left side and notice that a large vein running from the left side of my shoulder to my heart is now sticking out (never did before) randomly pulsates at times. He told me that it was due to obesity and just general body changes which most people have. Now I am on 10mg of meds for hypochondriacs and feel a little uncomfortable taking this as it states it can increase axiety, depression and suicidal thoughts. My doctor has also stated that my insurance company will either see me as a hypochondriac or that he is not doing his job in caring for me which I feel at this time it is (somewhat) true. I'm unsure if there is anything seriously wrong with me, but I have been going in so that he can find out though I feel as though he is using my age to make decisions because I am young, he feels that nothing could possibly be wrong with me. When so many illnesses already run in my family and I am now struggling with high blood pressure. I am scared that all these appointments and visits with him, and now being put on hypocondriac medication is going to make my insurance revaulate their decision. I am worried for my health and the things I've been expericing but I feel as though my doctor is choosing not to seriously evaluate me but rather write me off as something that I am not. I have no idea how to further go about this. If I should try the medication hes recommended though I feel it is not for me, or seek a different primary doctor that will look further into these current issues I'm experiencing. At the same time, I'm also tired of going in an out of hospitals, I'm wondering if I should just deal with it and let whatever happens happen. I'm really unsure of how to go about it, I just know that I do not want it to affect the decision of my surgery as I've already been approved. But I also want to be able to live to have surgery and with all that Im experencing with chest pain and high blood pressure, and the large vein sticking out..If I will even make it the next month 1/2! I could really use some advice, or thoughts on this. I don't really have many ppl to talk to about it and it sucks..

No he's not, I've been thinking about seeing one occasionally.Though I don't feel like it is necessary an finding one in my area that will take my insurance is a problem for me. I did discuss this with my doctor though and he says whenever I would like he will send out a list of those near by. I wouldnt mind seeing one mostly because I feel it would be a little more easing being diagnosed by a pysch. I do not feel I have depression (something I struggled with long ago) an which is what the new med is for though he stated it was for hypo.. but! I am hoping my symptoms are from anxiety and that it will help me with that atleast. :/

Wow thanks so much kacy, I feel more at ease now. That makes sense as I do have anxiety. I'm glad I can get someone's advice that has experience with this exact medication. I appreciate your input, I'm going to start taking it today. I hope it helps me the way its helped you. I really don't want to go back to any hospitals any time soon!

That's awesome, I'm glad it helped. Yes he keeps insisting Im a hypochondriac and telling me this pill is for that. He should have been more specific, I know nothing about this pill other then from what I was told. Maybe he thinks I have depression? I'm wondering why he didn't state that if he did. I guess this is another thing to bring up at my next appointment with him :/ if he thinks I'm depressed he should have stated this to me, the past few appts I've just been told he believes I'm a hypochondriac an then he took me off xanex and put me on this pill instead.

Its called citalopram, he put me on a 10mg dose and says it's for hypochondriac and feels that I'm one which I do not believe but I am trying to trust my doctor as much as I can

If you're like me, someone who has so many illnesses that run in their family then just do it! It will not be easy, but it will be worth it! I have high blood pressure & so many other things going on with me. I'm only in my 20s! I can only imagine how life will be for me if i even live to see my 30s. Right now you have the power to change youre life and do something for your health. Worry about this time, because if you wait to long you may not have that time to change your life. Do it while you still can. You are given this opportunity, embrace it and roll with it! You will learn and change as your grow with time. With that being said, if you're super unsure!! like 80% then maybe this isn't for you. If you're not willing to embrace the changes and this new lifestyle that you will need to grow with then you will never be. Through out my pre-op journey I've learned that it is ok to be scared, worried, unsure. etc but If you are more of those things then you are anxious (ina good way), excited and hopeful then it may not be the right move. At the end of the day though, you have to do whats right for you. It is your life, you will be the one living it. I can only hope that you will succeed in whatever you choose to do for yourself and wish you lots of luck no matter what. Just make sure whatever you choose to do, its what you truly want. Wishing you all the luck in the world bud!

oh no it is not my surgeon. My surgeon has been great, it is with my primary care doctor. Yes I do have slight axiety, I was on a low dose of Alprozalam for awhile but it did not really help much. It calmed me but the pain was still there, and I have still been getting the pricking/pinching feeling where my chest vain has now started to protrude. My high blood pressure is most often 140/90 as well an I am continuing to struggle with heart palptations and the swelling in my left foot seems to be getitng worse. Yes I'm worried for myself and I know this can increase axiety, but a few months ago I did not have axiety and/or pain where my heart is. I've suffered with paltations for awhile now but I've just recently been diagnosed with high blood pressure, and my right foot has started swelling the most the past month & 1/2. I'm truly hoping this is all axiety because then I do not have to worry about the consequences of such other illnesses or defects but I feel as though while my axiety is present it is not the only culprit. At this point I am just hoping that is all it really is though an it does not affect my future surgery. Thanks so much for the response con con! I appreciate it..

Hey guys, I'm 24 pre-op. Anxious for surgery and ready to start my journey. I'ma nature lover, animal lover, gamer, movie enthusiast and umm..kinda boring actually. Lol I can be a weirdooo but I'm always a loyal friend, and would love to make a few on this journey because we can all really relate in a way..

Hey guys I'm having surgery closer to the middle of November! I'm so excited! I'd hoped it be sooner but I have to say, I'm also a bit nervious. I guess that comes with this journey though! lol at this point, I just cant wait for it to be over with! I'm ready to officially start my journey to a healthier me! I wish you guys lotsa luck. I'm sure we'll do great, and time really does fly. Soon as you know, you'll be at your goal and so thankful to have taken that first step, a year or 2 ago!

Hey I had the basic UHC plan along with my insurance. Anyway They require 6months pre-op which means monthly appts to help you create a healthy lifestyle before surgery so that you can be successful after surgery. After this they will be able to decide if you're a candiate for surgery based on weight history, previous attempts to lose the weight and the pre-op evaluations made while working with your hospitals bariatric team. I'm sure they will be able to transfer all of the work you've put in thus far over to the new bariatric team. Try speaking with someone that is head of the bariatric team on both sides and letting them know of your previous efforts and work that was done before hand. Do not be afraid to be a little defiant and insisting as this journey sometimes requires us to be with possible set backs or denials. Please stay strong, and know that your journey is not far away. You will thank yourself for the struggles you face now in a year or two! And trust me, time flies! lol Stay positive!

60 pounds gone, is 60 pounds further away from where you once were an that counts for something! Do not let yourself give up. Maybe there are some changes you need to make? increase, or decrease exercise for awhile? Increase Protein? Maybe switch up calorie intake. More or less calories. From what I've heard, when you constantly change you're calories it helps to confuse your metabolism and helps lose weight. Maybe even try speaking with you're surgeon/doctor and the people that worked with you along the way. I haven't had surgery yet. But I know that if in a year from now I'm not where I want to be. I'd hope I'd try my hardest to continue on my way so that someone in my place could see that no matter where you are on your journey, its possible! And I know it is. It IS possible. Do not allow this to get the best of you, but rather push you to exactly where you want to be. You've already made it this far, do not let that be for nothing. Otherwise you will be back to the person you were a year ago, and thats much further away from the person you want to be compared to the person you are right now. Hope you feel better! and we help to lift your spirit some because we know that you can do it. We want you to believe that to!

Hey I'm very new here! lol BUT I've researched a lot! I've noticed a lot of people recommend taking loose comfy clothes after surgery. As well as gas x to help with gas and something for yours lips specifically like chapstick/vaseline/lip balm. Etc Also a few have recommended taking some lotions for your hands. A few other things I'd recommend is anything that will help keep you extra comfortable. Baby wipes maybe, if you're sweating an feel uncomfortable. A pillow or a warm blanket. Maybe some slippers which I also notice people recommend. Thats all I can really think of but I hope this helps an wish you lots of luck! I'm sure you will do great