VirgoSocialWorker

I should also note that: -I had My VSG surgery in Mexico on 2/6/20 -I’m taking setraline that I bought while in Mexico to help me supplement my meds until my insurance kicks in (which, the pills are definitely not time capsule released because the skin of the pills (or the outside casing) is very thin.

I love this thread. Thank you for everyone that contributed! Shoutout to @darktowerdream @froufrou and @ZubaanJCP (Zuba, your transparency really inspired me and I’m forever grateful to you). Idk if anyone is still active in this thread, but I suffer from anxiety and depression and I was prescribed 150 mgs Zoloft, tablet form. Now that I know that there is malabsorption, idk if I want to change it...like, my antidepressants affect me so differently now in a way that I love. My senses are more keen, I pay so much more attention to detail, and I’m able to concentrate and absorb more information...also, I don’t feel depressed anymore, I actually feel more hopeful than ever. The only cons that I’m aware of is waking up earlier than I’d like to..which, ugh, I wake up several hours before my alarm, and the rest of my day is kinda thrown off because I’m tired. I’m hoping that B12 is a remedy for that! I don’t want to change this feeling. But I understand how it can be damaging to my insides possibly. I don’t have a psychiatrist right now due to changes in my insurance so I’m operating on my old medication that I have until my insurance kicks in around March 16th-ish. What do you guys recommend? I like this new affect. I lowkey feel like a superhero, like Spider-Man. I love my new spidey feelings.

Thank you, thank you, thank you for this. I’m so very appreciative.

Ugh I hear you. I started my preop over the weekend and Dealt with watery stool all weekend. Let’s see how this work week goes lol.

As long as it’s run well. I’m sure you’ve done your research on the facility. I’m glad that you’re following a preop diet tho you weren’t encouraged to!

I’m only able to take one week off. My surgery is in 2 weeks...I hope it’s enough time to recover and get back to work. I’m in an office setting, but I’m pretty activite running around.

Woot!

Aww I’m so sorry to hear this. you’re going to hate me for saying this, but there’s probably a reason why things had to be rescheduled. Things tend to happen for a reason (I think). And this could mean anything from something being wrong at the clinic, to something being wrong with the doctor that operating..who knows.

I was also told this too. This is the only part that I’m actually worried about. Surgery and post surgery I’m not the least bit concerned..I just want to make sure that I eat properly within the post op guidelines. I keep reading about people that cheat during their pre-op which impacts their liver not shrinking down, and will be denied surgery at time of operation. I plan on doing 2 protein shakes a day and small low- carb meal in the evening. And lots of water lol.

Woot! I’m excited to walk this journey with you guys!!

Woot! I’m from NYC!

Love the adult coloring book idea!

Hey Everyone, I’m so happy that I found this community. I’m not a Facebook person so this as an alternative really makes me happy. My surgery date is Feb 7th! congrats everyone.