Scheduling soon

[angieekaye 0]

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

[Elode 8,093]

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

[angieekaye 0]

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

[ErinEllen1 4]

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

[Postop 405]

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

[angieekaye 0]

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

[BloomingLotus 179]

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!

[Postop 405]

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

[toastedink 115]

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.

Edited January 11, 2015 by toastedink

[giantslsu47 30]

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.

[Postop 405]

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.

[giantslsu47 30]

My surgeon is Dr. Webb at Memorial Hospital.

[bikrchk 1,313]

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.

[giantslsu47 30]

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

[p3aCH3s 17]

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 ?