Nancy Geoghegan

Funny thing is I found out from the compounding pharmacist that even cymbalta can be compounded if I need it. 130 bucks a month though.

I may end up going back to the cymbalta capsule some day. I know some people are doing that after months have passed.

We are all so different and we must be our best advocates and never give up. God bless you.

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Hi. I'm taking liquid effexor which treats anxiety disorder and panic attacks. Had gastric bypass on the 23rd. I am also on liquid wellbutrin for depression. I had both meds mixed at a compounding pharmacy. Just got the scripts for the pills and the oral liquid compounds from my primary care.

I am not facing the anxiety or panic attacks so far. Today I did start having some depressive thoughts but my body is changing and adjusting to the meds and I am off many meds that I was taking.

Sure there is the malabsorption issue but I know there are people who have had the gastric bypass and are doing well on anxiety and depression meds.

If a professional has no clue then ditch them and find a doctor who will help.

I will say though that I had to figure a lot of it on my own. For instance, I was on cymbalta which is an SNRI and it worked well for me for anxiety and panic attacks. I then looked up other SNRIs and found that effexor is one and can be compounded into liquid for. Cost $30 per month.

Hope this helps!

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My doc said they pump you full of liquids in hospital. You might be still hanging on to Water weight.

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You are right! I just looked it up. Thanks for the input.

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Another name for Fat Admirer is Chubby Chaser, at least that is what we called them in the 60s.

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My late husband the Somewhat Lamented was cut from much the same cloth. I sublimated my will, played roulette,with my health and 5 1/2 years after his death I've finally,booked for surgery. I am 72, had 2 knee replacements after having arthritis since 25. Was even told I did that for attention, wouldn't let me walk with the cane which would have helped my mobility. Please go forward with your plans, like others have said it is your body and,you shouldn't have. to face your mortality any sooner than necessary. If you want to talk more I'm always here and more than many others I do understand. I'm 72 and facing RnY surgery, I'm more afraid of not having this surgery, getting slower, more broken down and finally expiring. I will use this tool and use it for my health. Hope you'll still join me on this journey.

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I'm 3 weeks and 3 days out. I was on full liquids for the first 2 weeks then onto purees starting week 3. I can still only eat 3oz maximum and that takes me about 1 hour. 2oz is easier - that's about 40 mins. I only do this 1-2 times each day and supplement with sipping Protein water/shakes. X

The reason you can have more now is because the extreme swelling from surgery is starting to go down. Plus, as Creekimp said everything you are eating (liquids, yogurt, etc) is just sliding right through your pouch. Taking an hour to eat yogurt is a long time. My surgeon recommends that we eat our meals in 30 minutes (and at 2 weeks out we were on 4oz of pureed). I think you're fine - but if you do have concerns you can always call your surgeons office to discuss them.

My surgeon had the same procedure on himself and he says that taking time to eat is the best way to not to stretch it. He also said only to eat when my full attention is on the food. Sounds like you taking an hour to eat a yogurt is a good thing! I would usually eat a yogurt preop in minutes!

You need to eat everything you're told. Or at least try hard to do so. The reason being...as you heal, you NEED to stretch it a little several times a day to keep the openings open, and reduce the odds of it developing a stricture from scar tissue. (that's what I was told)
4 ounces of yogurt in an hour is fine.
You won't stretch your pouch drinking fluids...they move right through. Most of the stuff you're eating right now does.
And of course you can drink more now...you're healing. it's a good thing:) Less risk of dehydration.

Funny thing is I found out from the compounding pharmacist that even cymbalta can be compounded if I need it. 130 bucks a month though.

I may end up going back to the cymbalta capsule some day. I know some people are doing that after months have passed.

We are all so different and we must be our best advocates and never give up. God bless you.

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Ok. I go in tomorrow for my RNY. If I feel good I will post from the hospital. Thanks for everything.

Ok. I go in tomorrow for my RNY. If I feel good I will post from the hospital. Thanks for everything.

Ok. I go in tomorrow for my RNY. If I feel good I will post from the hospital. Thanks for everything.

Thank you so much for this. I have surgery on the 23rd and have been having the jitters.

You just made me giggle.

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Oh crap that sounds crazy scary!!!!

Ok 'splain the power glide please? Sounds like a crazy dance step! They can only use one arm, and then they have to use my ankles feet cuz of cancer on left side. My veins are shot from the chemo and are as small as a 4 year old girl's!

Don't know what a power glide is either Fluffy but don't it sound groovy? My veins are bigger than yours(what a thing to boast about) but they roll, one time they used an airplane needle on me. Do you know what they are,? if you're curious I can tell you. Clue: they use them to start ivs in scalp veins on babies. Got a flat plate that lays against the skin, helps keep them from popping out. See I know boucoup things!

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My daughter's birthday and a fine way to start the year. She was whining "I'm 49 years old today" I reminded her I turned 72 last week, our birthdays are 8 days apart. How are you doing these first 3 weeks? And how much have you lost? Gosh in a few months maybe somebody will be asking me that, it do boggle the mind to contemplate. Best wishes for your continued success.

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Me too for mine. Any way good healing thoughts being sent your way my friend.

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If you have a struggle getting IVs after not having fluids for a while ask for a “power glide”. I wish i knew that up front. They tired twice to get a line in & on the third time told me about a power glide. The got the power glide done in one try.
Be ready to roll with the punches. I had some blood in my lower GI after my surgery. I felt perfectly fine, but I spent an extra week crapping pure blood. Which leads me to: leave your shame, self-consciousness, & embarrassment at home. You are going to be farting, possibly catheterized (I wasn’t), & mostly half naked the entire time you are in the hospital.
its all worth it in the long run. I’m a T1D & had my RNY on 11/20. I’ve lost 40lbs (even with a two week weight stall) plus my diabetes is in the best shape it’s ever been!

Nancy any update on what your doctor and staff said? I know you were in knots the other day, did everything work out? See you're saying Tuesday, so you must be moving ahead. So so happy for you, I know you have been wanting this so much. Hugs!

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Had my surgery on Jan 8th went back to work on Jan 15th (I’m a 9-1-1 operator so I sit in a chair mostly) I went to my 2 week post op appointment today and I am down 18 pounds since surgery!


**I’m losing it**

Yep. I have been on 2 60 mgs capsules of defiant for a few years now.

I am calling surgeon team on Monday.

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