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onehappychick

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    I was just sleeved 3 months ago, along with my wife. We're good, but I've definitely changed. I don't put up with people's crap as much which has made my relationships with family, and my staff strained. It has made my staff respect me more but my family isn't quite as healthy and they are fighting against my new found voice.

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    It's awesome that you have found your voice! I found mine when turning 40. I had always tried my best to keep others happy to my detriment. Good luck in your new journey!

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    How bad is the post op pain? Is it possible to get through without the use of narcotics? I hate narcotics and usually only take Motrin. Can you take liquid Motrin? I have birthed 3 kidney stones with only Motrin so I'm not a wimp. And information is greatly appreciated.

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    Be a good Girl Scout and "Be Prepared".

    If you start to hurt, take your pain med for the first couple of days. It is much much easier to manage pain if you "head it off at the pass"--stay ahead of it. If you wait until you are overwhelmed with pain, it will be much more difficult to get control of it.

    I find that peak pain is usually around day #3 after surgery. I believe that is when your body is finally fully "awake" and on its own.

    I look forward to your posting when you are post op and some newbie asks this very same question. ;)

    Prayers going up for you. You got this!!

    Thank you so much, Valentina!! I really appreciate the prayers! Hugs!

    Yohonna

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  9. Posted · Edited by onehappychick

    I have an appointment this wednesday but worried that if Im diagnosed with depression Im not going to pass my eval. Should i not go?

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    Whitneymc, I too suffered from depression. I lost my parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and father in law in a short time frame. I was suicidal. I got help from my psychiatrist and am now considered in remission. She did my psych evaluation and it was fine.

    I would be worried if you didn't address the depression. It could rear its ugly head after the surgery. If you are already in a bad place and have surgery, it might send you further into the black hole.

    I have been great for 4 years but I still plan on increasing my psychiatrist visits a little bit after surgery to stay on the right track.

    I don't know if you believe in prayer but I will be praying for you!

    Yohonna

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    How bad is the post op pain? Is it possible to get through without the use of narcotics? I hate narcotics and usually only take Motrin. Can you take liquid Motrin? I have birthed 3 kidney stones with only Motrin so I'm not a wimp. And information is greatly appreciated.

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    Yea, I don't like meds either, but u will need them... I'm only 6 days in and my pain is finally starting to subside.... ask about the Q ball (it's a pain ball they put in and u don't have to do anything )

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    I have never heard of a Q ball! I'll have to ask.

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  21. Posted · Edited by onehappychick

    Absolutely no judgement here but I would like to bring up some ideas. As a nurse I would be concerned about the fact that cross addiction is an enormous concern. After WLS people have an

    increased chance of becoming addicted to other substances since food is no longer feeding our addiction.

    I would also be concerned that alcohol and cocaine could upset the electrolyte apple cart and be more dangerous for a person that has had surgery vs one who hasn't. Please be careful, it would be crazy if you changed your life with weight loss and ended up an alcoholic.

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    I have a BMI of 35. I'm 5'9" and weigh in at 233. I have had lots of my co-workers (which are also ER nurses) tell me I don't need the surgery. Mind you these girls have BMI's of 22-24. So at 44 I have adopted the attitude of I really don't care what you think. It is my body, my health, my need to be around for my three girls.

    My surgery is scheduled for 06/07/16. I am nervous but feel so blessed to be able to do this. I lost my mom at the age of 49 to a brain tumor and my dad to a cancer called Liposarcoma, which means it arose from his fat cells., at the age of 57. So as I creep closer to these ages I want to be as healthy as I can.

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