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hudjess

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    December 29th is my surgery date. My original surgery date was November west but so to anxiety issues that caused me to pass out on multiple occasions it was pushed back a month. I have been in cali since the 10th and actually done great on my diet. I go back to iowa tomorrow and I am ready for my new adventure ???????? the only problem I'm having is that even though I have stuck to my diet I am not losing weight I've actually been maintaining my weight. I am on medications that causes you to gain weight but i haven't gained or loss just maintained. Anything you all would suggest? I am not required to lose weight and in fact my doctor is not concerned with me gaining weight, but i am.

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    This may sound bad, but I am not as excited as I was when I was scheduled for November 21st. They rescheduled me for December 27th and I'm just like blah, frustrating how everything is seriously in someone else's hands and at the drop of a dime they can ****** it away or reschedule. Anyways that's just my bratty rant.

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    I Think you got lucky????..you can enjoy the holidays and prepare mentally for your post op without the temptations of the holidays????..think positive and good luck..Sleeved November 9th.

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    Thank you I was just so prepared for Monday I've been on this journey for almost a year now so it was really exciting when I went through all the hoops and jumps to get approved and then I was so set but I am going to Cali to see my family for 16 days so it's exciting and will make time go by faster.

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    I don't know if that sounds good, bad or neutral. It's just the way you're feeling. After the discussion of your feeling your PCP had lied to you, you posted about things working out to your advantage, which I hadn't noticed before just now. Your going back and forth and back again makes me think you can make good use of this extra month by sorting out your thoughts and emotions. If you disagree again, that's okay.

    In the meantime, dance it out.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7leQB_Oe_k

    I understand what you mean. Thanks

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    I'm sorry if you guys are getting tired of me but I spoke with my doctor and clinic on conference call and instead of making me wait 3 months they only want me to wait 1 month. And it all works out in my favor. I am going to California from 12/10-12/26. I meet with the psychiatrist 12/9 and surgery is 12/27. I know my last post was me sounding bratty but to actually read everyone's thoughts and speak with my doctors it makes sense to wait and not only that I get to see my family and enjoy myself before surgery. Thanks for reading and sorry for being annoying.

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    @@hudjess, you've given more information in this thread than you did in yesterday's thread. You have been and are dealing with so much that gets you down. You said that you have anti-anxiety meds, but nothing about whether you're in therapy. If you don't have a good therapist, it seems that finding one is most important. Working with someone who is knowledgeable about anxiety and its triggers and sources will do so much for you. You'll be more comfortable inside your own skin, more available to your daughter, have better chances for following through after your surgery and just enjoy life more. I think those things should be priority now.

    I see a therapist who thinks I am ready for surgery as well, I have been I have been on meds for over 6 months, I have been stable and then my boss got in my face and started pounding me and just kept going and going and I passed out because I couldn't take it anymore. This is not an all the time thing. I am stable, I am ready, I am mentally and emotionally prepared. But I guess I have no choice with waiting so I'm just taking it and accepting this hurdle as well. But I give up it's always one thing after another. I am officially done with trying to get the surgery. I quit my job which was my main stressor and it's not good enough

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    OMG. So sad to hear that. What is the reason for him not clearing you? If there is no health issue, I 'd go to Mexico, self-pay and be done. I just had my sleeve with Dr Ponce in Tijuana. He is awesome.

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    I passed out 3 weeks ago due to stress from job and I quit because it wasn't healthy but now they won't me out of work for 3 months to monitor me.

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    Met with my doctor and he told me he is clearing for surgery and was calling the surgeon to tell him. Not even a couple of hours later I got a call from the clinic stating that my surgery is cancelled because my doctor does not feel right with me doing it what hurts the most is that he shook my hand and told me good luck on my surgery on Monday. Now they want to push it back by 3 months. Lol as I sit here crying I just can't wrap my head around it. I guess it is what it is. The clinic said they are talking with the surgeon tomorrow since ivr quit my job that caused me to pass out due to an extreme anxiety attack. I'm hopeless now. I give up on this journey and next year I won't be able to come up with all the money. This isn't a outta part more like a who an I now because this surgery was my new start to bit be so disgusted with myself, to let the power of my rapists go because they are why I came to this place because I could never handle it. It was my chance to be able to love my daughter and run around with her at some point. Now I have to get into the gym extra hard and eat the diet plan and continue that way. Sorry for the lost post I'm on sleeping pills so it may sound like gibberish and I apologize

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    My pcp won't clear me for surgery that is on the 21st I did my pre-op with him and he said everything was okay. I had a really bad anxiety attack about 3 weeks ago and passed out. We adjusted my meds and he said I was good to go. Now he's saying he won't clear me. I'm meeting with him today. I don't even know what to say to him to explain that I'm really ready for surgery and I'm taking my meds. Ugh. Has anyone death with this before? Surgery is literally 5 days away. He wrote a doctor's note for me for my job to reduce my hours and they couldn't accommodate so I was let go. I'm getting everything under control and don't feel so much anxiety. I am just bawling my eyes out right now. :( help

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    I had my anxiety meds adjusted in Aug. I've had to wait 3 months to be sure I was stable at new dosage. Tomorrow I have a phone consult with psychologist and am hoping to be cleared for surgery.

    I know how anxious you are to get your surgery . I was/am too. But you want to be in a stable mental place. The changes after surgery are going to be a rollercoaster ride, emotionally and psycally. Your PCP is looking out for what is best for you.

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    I understand that but this was only once it's not constant and my doctor told me he was still clearing me for surgery and today he all of a sudden changes his mind I guess I don't get it.

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    @@hudjess, I have anxiety to a far lesser degree than most. It arises now and then, not often, with some situations that are stressful so that I'd rather not deal with them. I've known a few people whose anxiety is more constant and deeper, but never have heard of passing out from it. @@Butterflywarrior 's note makes good sense. Your PCP isn't "against" you. I'm comfortable saying that he's concerned that you need a little more time before surgery. Surgery itself can be stressful.

    Butterflywarrior's last line is solid. If you're like most BP users, you've had a significant weight problem for quite some time. Sure, you're set, but postponing surgery for a little while won't make much difference.

    I understand what you are both saying. But postponing it will mean I will be able to do it next year which I will pay a large sum out of pocket that I can't afford. I'm more than ready and one of the stresses was my job so my doctor wanted me to work part time and I lost my job because of it and I am happy because I haven't had an anxiety attack since, I went to a cardiologist who said its not my heart just anxiety so we changed the doses on my meds and I've been taking that new dose for about 3 weeks and I feel more in control than I ever had. I'm already in my 2 week diet and I'm so close. I don't want it postponed but when I talk to my doctor then I will know.

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    Your job not accommodating and letting you go after drs documentation soubds illegal and potential ADA lawsuit!!

    I'm sure your doctor is just concerned that you are in a good mental state to face major surgery and overwhelming change...

    Do you have a therapist or psychiatrist. If so, it might help if your therapist in particular speak with your GP

    I signed releases si my gp, surgeon and psych ppl cab talk. My surgeon, even though their psychologist cleared me wanted letters from my psychiatrist and therapist showing tgey supported the surgery and my mental health was stable bc I have bipolar l and PTSD.

    They had no problems with this and it cleared the air. I knew I was ready but they have to feel you are ready and when you breakdown, gethispitalizedhospitalized, have difficult dx,etc... they worry..

    Loosing your job is a serious stressor too... and the grounds you lost it on sound wrong to me...

    Be upfront with your GP, tell him how you feel, tgat your meds are helping and allow him to talk to ur mental health docs...

    That can go a long ways

    Worse case scenario... your surgery gets delayed....

    They have talked two psychiatrist have said the same thing and wrote letters on my behalf. I'm going to meet with him today so maybe we shall see if after we talk he clears me

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  18. Posted

    My pcp won't clear me for surgery that is on the 21st I did my pre-op with him and he said everything was okay. I had a really bad anxiety attack about 3 weeks ago and passed out. We adjusted my meds and he said I was good to go. Now he's saying he won't clear me. I'm meeting with him today. I don't even know what to say to him to explain that I'm really ready for surgery and I'm taking my meds. Ugh. Has anyone death with this before? Surgery is literally 5 days away. He wrote a doctor's note for me for my job to reduce my hours and they couldn't accommodate so I was let go. I'm getting everything under control and don't feel so much anxiety. I am just bawling my eyes out right now. :( help

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    Anyone doing surgery with Dr. Todd Eibes?

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    Welcome jess!! I have not heard of Dr. Eibes...where from??
    He is with Iowa weight loss specialists, located on West Des Moines and Belmond. He does surgery only in Belmond though. Great place, great person, I'm scheduled for the 21st and they let you stay in the hospital the night before surgery just to ease your mind. I'm excited.

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    I'm scheduled for surgery on the 21st. I've always been big chested in 5th grade I was a D now I'm a 44F. My question is even though I have been big chested all my life will I lose a lot of my boob's? I would really care because they make my back hurt but I don't want to drastically go down. Experiences please?

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  23. Posted

    I'm November 21st as well. Good luck to you!

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    Awesome! Where do you live?

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    Just around the corner. Good luck on your surgery.

    At your stage I would recommend 3 things.

    1. Take a good before photograph of yourself, so that you have something to compare to after surgery. Many times we are blind to our obesity. We do not see ourselves. Therefore when the weight begins to drop off rather dramatically, we question if this is really happening. Photographs are a good visualization of our success. Many people carry a before and after photo with them, just to remind themselves of their success.

    2. Walk 30 minutes each day, every day until surgery (or equivalent exercise). Walking helps the recovery process go smoothly and minimized the pain levels from surgery.

    3. Wean yourself from caffeine and carbonated beverages now. After I gave up my 6 diet coke a day habit, I suffered from a week of severe withdrawal syndrome consisting of severe headaches and body aches. I was miserable. You don't want to combine the effects of caffeine withdrawal with the effects of surgery.

    Thank you!!! I've been taking a ton of pictures!

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    I live in Iowa, how about you?

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