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Hi yes , thank you for asking . I am feeling better and able to drink more . I'm able to sleep on my stomach snd walk without getting tired . Yes very greatfull . How are you doing ?
I've been having all my follow up appts (plus some other doctor's appts too that don't require me to be there - like for lab work or something) via telehealth ever since the pandemic started. I'm totally fine with it. For some types of appts, they really don't need to see you in person - plus it saves commuting time.
mine have been on Zoom or other Zoom-like programs. You could do it on the phone, too - although I like seeing the person on my screen.
Are you feeling any better?
The withdrawal from our lifelong addiction to excess food is HORRIBLE... but after eight weeks the insides mostly heal up and you start losing fat rapidly and wow !
Gaining mobility.... being able to exercise more walk more.... bend down .... have much more endurance and patience and happiness. At least that was my experience. (((()))) hugs
It's like face time, zoom, or Skype. Your on your computer, tablet, or if you have no other option your phone (which the screen size makes it harder to see the other person). I use it for all my appointments so I don't have to drive 2hrs there and 2hrs back. You video chat and it's private, find a quiet place in your home, and I love the convenience. Not much different then seeing them in person. Just have a list of questions or concerns you have and be prepared to take notes.
You had another thread going and, people have been answering on that. I wasn't sure if you had seen them, so linking here.
This is a duplicate of your other posts.
Real life begins where your comfort zone ends
Has anyone here tried Telehealth before? I saw someone mention it on a post and also my nurse practitioner mentioned it last week for a counselor. I just said no and didn't ask questions about it. At the time I was mostly saying no to the counseling because I can't leave home very often and their office is a 40 minute drive. I am wondering what Telehealth is like? Do you have to be on video or is it just a phone call? Are the appointments like being in the office?
I weigh over 700 lbs what advice you give me statred my weight loss jounery
I think that this is one of the most important things for someone with ambulatory problems. Talk to your doctor's team and get what help you can get on this. If you can get visiting physical therapy to help get your strength up and get moving, and you can swing it with insurance (it should go with a doctor's Rx) do it (do it early, not just after surgery). That will get you a head start on some loss and regaining mobility really helps on the healing and recovery front.
1st support group/seminar - 8/03 (has it been that long?)
Wife's DS - 5/05 w Dr. Robert Rabkin VSG on 5/9/11 by Dr. John Rabkin
Getting ambulatory is the best thing you can do for healing.
Do as much exercise as you possibly can to get the strength back in your legs because your goal is to get up after surgery and walk walk walk.
I hope your doctor has a program for you to follow.
Please remember, we all have to get out of our comfort zone to get and be successful with this surgery
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