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I have an anxiety disorder and panic attacks and my medication and mental health was one of the first things I addressed as I looked into surgery. I have worked with my doctor and bariatric NP and have adjusted my meds to something I can take long term after surgery and the anesthesiologist has also prescribed me extra anxiety medication for the day before and day of surgery. I cannot stress enough how supportive my "team" has been. I have also been told so many great stories of people with horrible anxiety issues getting so much better after having wls and gaining self esteem back!
If you think you will need some medication then I would just ask! Be honest and I am sure they will do anything they can to make you feel better!!
I can totally relate. My surgery is scheduled for January 18th in Toronto (My youngest daughters 11th birthday) and I am also on day 4 of optifast (and feeling super crappy) and I am wondering if I am making the biggest mistake of my life ... I know I am not and that this super scary time will pass and I cannot wait to be on the other side of this - on the losers bench as I have seen some call it. But it is scary. We hear the worst in the news and online because they like to sensationalize everything but the reality is this is a safe, proven and effective way to lose weight and become healthier than we would be staying the course were all on! I don't know if I would ever classify myself as "ready" as I'm sure there's always going to be something that we could have or should have done but as long as you are following your doctors plan and have met all the criteria and are learning and practicing new ways to deal with stress and all the emotions that come along with such a big life change then you will be just fine!
No one said it would be easy but I'm sure it will be worth it!
Good luck! I hope you post updates as I'll be following to see how you're doing!!
- Jenn
Congrats!
Ref to Sudbury July 4/17 Sleep study July 29/17 Orientation Sept 13/17 1on1's Feb 2/18 OTN Feb 27/18 Pre op Mar 13/18 Surgery Mar 22/18 St. Michael's w Dr. Grantcharov Opti-10lb M1=-24lbs M2=-11.5 M3=-7.5 M4=-8 M5=-9 M6=-8.5 M7=-6.5 M8=-8 M9=-5 M10=5.5 M11=-2.5 M12=-5 M13=-4
Ooops, good afternoon!! :)
I went to the grocery store last night and forgot to get more formula for the little nugget -- I would run out by Wednesday... So we braved the grocery store to pick some up. It was totally nutters there. The line ups were huge. Thankfully this encouraged me not to wander so I didn't come home with anything extra.
Other than that I'm officially on strike today and declaring a day of doing nothing. I'm staying home tonight and going to bed at the regular time. So boring these days lol. DH is going to his brother's house and staying overnight, so it will be extra quiet.
I got an instant pot for Christmas so I'm thinking about trying to make bacon and cabbage for dinner. There are way too many recipes. Any favourites I should try?
Post-op three years and nine months.
Breakfast - protein shake
Snack - melba and pb, banana
Lunch - kielbasa, cheese, crackers
Snack - Greek yogurt and blueberries
Dinner - bacon and cabbage
Snack - pudding
Maybe a midnight treat ;)
All water and vits.
lol I do believe she meant moving her dolphin ticker which tracks her weight loss.
Thank you so much. We are all in this together and we all deserve respect and compassion. This is a hard road with bumps and other stuff along the way. It can be a very emotional journey and the more support the better. :)
Referral - May 31/17; Orientation - June 15/17; First Appt Nurse - June 26/17; Bloodwork and ECG - June 27/17; Sleep Study - July 5/17; Dietician Appt - July 10/17; Counsellor Appt - July 10/17; Abdominal Ultrasound - July 10/17: Endoscopy/Colonoscopy - July 25/17; Second Dietician Appt - September 14/17; Internist Appt - October 2/17; Meet the Surgeon - November 21/17; Pre Surgery Nutrition Class - January 12/18; Surgery - January 16/18
I'm so glad that I have been able to help. Make sure you post and let us know how you are doing. Good Luck!
Referral - May 31/17; Orientation - June 15/17; First Appt Nurse - June 26/17; Bloodwork and ECG - June 27/17; Sleep Study - July 5/17; Dietician Appt - July 10/17; Counsellor Appt - July 10/17; Abdominal Ultrasound - July 10/17: Endoscopy/Colonoscopy - July 25/17; Second Dietician Appt - September 14/17; Internist Appt - October 2/17; Meet the Surgeon - November 21/17; Pre Surgery Nutrition Class - January 12/18; Surgery - January 16/18
You've made it through most of the holidays now. You've made some good choices and maybe some not-so-good choices. New Year's Eve will be here soon. Use the tips and tricks you've learned along the way to finish your year on an up note. If you're going to a party, bring a WLS-friendly dish to share. Make a point to take small bites and chew thoroughly. Use a smaller plate. If it's a buffet, let someone you trust put food on your plate and bring it to you. Don't drink with your meals. Plan things to do with your hands other than eating: knitting, puzzles, games. Don't skip one meal in anticipation of the next. Remember, small choices matter. What a great way to kick off your new year.
If the holidays have put a dent in your healthy lifestyle, it's time to forgive yourself and know the holidays will end shortly. You will soon be moving on and getting back into your healthier habits. When you are in a bad place with food, the fear is that you will be there forever. But you won't be. This too shall pass. Tell yourself that and start making plans for better days. They are just around the corner. In your journal, write a loving and healthy plan for tomorrow that will help you feel in control of your eating and your life.
REFLECT FIRST, THEN PLAN. On New Year's Eve, many people talk about their plans for the coming year. They make resolutions and hope for better times ahead. But before you start down the resolution path, pause for a moment and truly reflect. What can you learn from the past year about yourself? Have you discovered what works in terms of your health and what doesn't? You can make resolutions soon (or better yet, set goals), but today look back. You owe it to yourself to learn your lessons, so that you can grow wiser and healthier in the coming year. Even if you usually don't journal, take a few minutes to do this exercise. Make a list of things you wish you had done differently this past year, and then a list of what you did well. Next to the things you wish you had done differently, write down a step you can take to ensure you won't repeat that mistake. Next to the things you did well write down what you can do to continue having success in that area. Read this list every morning in January.
