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Identify the main triggers that cause you to eat unhealthily. Then develop a plan for how you will deal with those triggers after surgery.
Some common triggers include stress, boredom, not wanting to cook.
When I went into the NP with unexplained fatigue that I was concerned about she told me I it was a lifestyle issue and if I lost weight I would have more energy. Turns out I had mono and was very, very ill...and then she became very, very unemployed.
HW: 306 SW: 282 GW: 145 (reached 2/6/19) CW:150
Jen
Do the work on your mental state and make sure your head is in the game; it will need to be for life. The surgeon will do the physical part, but you have to do the mental part.
HW: 306 SW: 282 GW: 145 (reached 2/6/19) CW:150
Jen
I don't know if it was so much bias but dreading going to the doctor to be told that my weight was an issue was really hard. Having labs done and being told that I had to make a change. I was a stay home mom so I had the luxury to hide in the house or wear big comfy clothes to shlep my daughters to their various classes. I think the majority of my bias and discrimination, anger, hatred was what I did to myself. That inner voice was the meanist, most abusive voice I heard. It is slowly getting better but its hard.
Years ago I applied for a job as a waitress at an upscale restaurant and in my interview the owner told me that they had an image to uphold and my weight was an issue. He told me also that they are a fast paced business and he didn't think I would be able to keep up with the demands as a server. (although I had prior experience)
I wanted to ask what your best advice would be to someone (me) who has not had weight loss surgery yet but is hoping to before spring.
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Of the surgeons that my insurance covered, I looked at several different items:
- Endorsements of previous patients.
- A good record of having successfully done all of the surgeries.
- The surgeons demeanor, which didn't end up having an effect because I wanted the most capable surgeon and not necessarily one with perfect bedside manner.
- The orientation meeting ended up being conducted by the surgeon I wanted and I was very impressed with his vast knowledge and answers to all of the questions asked of him.
- My initial appointment with him indicates that he thought the surgery that would work best for me was the one I wanted to have done - RNY.
- He was also concerned with our support system being comfortable with the surgery and answered, and reassured, my then husband.
Testimonials from past/current patients
The strong recommendation of my PCP for this particular surgeon was much appreciated.
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