I am shooting for Duodenal Switch surgery in March and I was wondering how emotionally draining this process is going to be and basically what to expect

I have the sleeve so I'm sorry I can't answer your question but I wanted to welcome you!

Thank you so much.... Any advice is better than none.

Hi there. I am preparing as well. I am anxious to hear what others say about this.

It does play w/your emotions. I was happy, excited, terrified, nutty...I locked myself out of my apt. twice the week before surgery.

I just can't figure out why they have me seeing a psychologist:/??? I swear I'm not crazy..... I don't think

Psych approval is pretty common across the board for all surgeries. The surgeon wants to be responsible and address any emotional issues beforehand. Don't take it personally!

Yup. BloomingLotus is right. I had to do it, too.

I had a Psych evaluation too. Some of the questions were hilarious. My fav was "Do you think you're fat because you are short?" I had to ask the woman what that even meant. Oh and they also made me take a gambling addiction test.

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Hi all. I'm starting my pre op diet on Monday. I got the clearance to do it today. Now I'm more nervous. I there anybody from Florida. I just moved here 3 months ago.

Welcome. Who is your surgeon?

Hi all. I'm starting my pre op diet on Monday. I got the clearance to do it today. Now I'm more nervous. I there anybody from Florida. I just moved here 3 months ago.

My surgeon is Dr. Webb at Memorial Hospital.

Any WLS can be emotionally draining. Pre-op I found myself bat-sh#t crazy waiting on approvals, depending on others approvals, etc, (yes, I'm kind of a control freak). Post-op, bat-sh#t crazy crying (mostly happy crying) at the drop of a hat, (I'm not a crier) as the toxins and hormones stored up in my fat cells left my body at a rapid rate. Know that it's part of the process, (the crazy, it is real) but it does get better! Felt more like myself after the first 3 months.

Thank you for sharing your story. I'm in menopause and the feelings and emotions are crazy. At least I have an idea of what's going to happen

Hi all. I'm starting my pre op diet on Monday. I got the clearance to do it today. Now I'm more nervous. I there anybody from Florida. I just moved here 3 months ago.

Where in Florida are u ?

I'm from South Fl and had surgery scheduled with Dr Webb until I was told he doesn't do the DS. I just had a disctectomy do my surgery is off for another 2 months.

Welcome, research and just focus on you.