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Hey all, I was wondering if anyone in the Atlanta area has any recommendations for a therapist specializing in post-op therapy? Thanks! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I figures out how to make it but I need to add a friend add me on fb nicki delk Sent from my SM-G900T using the BariatricPal App The add a friend button is greyed out on your page so I can't add you, but try adding me! Lea Fishbaugh Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Anyone know how to make a Facebook group? We need one! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thanks, y'all. It's been so so hard. He was the BEST dog and I just feel so guilty that I wasn't there, that he was alone, and I guess all the typical could've would've should'ves. My other dog, Beanie, he seems to be doing ok. Anxious and excited look the same on him so it's hard to say though. He's gotten lots of toys and treats and snuggles, he even got a thunder shirt to help with the anxiety while we figure things out (he's sporting it below). I'm just so nervous to leave him for a few days, he's like my security blanket at this point. The friend that's watching him will treat him like he's her own, I know he'll be loved while I'm gone but it doesn't make going on this trip any easier. At least my mom will be here soon for my surgery and i know "grandma" will take care of him during my overnight stay. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Honestly I'm not even nervous about surgery anymore, it seems like the least nerve racking thing in my life right now. This weekend is my last hurrah of sorts, I turn 30, and my friend is taking my on my first cruise, I start the pre-op diet when I get back. But this past Friday, a week before my birthday, I came home and found my dog had passed away. Without going into details it was pretty gruesome and traumatizing and I'm honestly just numb about everything right now. I had my pre-op check in over the phone with the hospital today and I just felt nothing. No excitement, no nerves. Just nothing. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I hated the idea of the diet at first, but the six months taught me to change my relationship with food. Plus you have to realize - you CAN stretch your pouch out post-op. It's not a miracle cure its a tool so you have to learn the discipline, Eat to live, don't live to eat. Better to do it now than post-op. What really helped me was doing a high protein, low carb diet. Focused more on the low carb than fat intake, so that made things like bacon (in moderation!) a lifesaver and it really took the weight off.

that's great! I know two people who were sleeved by Dr. Macik, nobody has had anything bad to say yet. I recently reconnected with a friend who actually was sleeved in Mexico a month ago so it's really nice to have someone local whose surgery is so close to mine.

Thanks for the advice everyone. I guess the good news is, I've had such a shitty week that I'm no longer nervous and just ready to get this show on the road.

Can you elaborate on the dating part? I've been curious about post-op dating and I'd love to hear your experiences. It seems like now that I'm less than a month out, I've got men chasing me like never before! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm scheduled to be sleeved 7/13. I've been getting random bouts of nerves/panic. For example, I was just at costco looking at Protein powder, shakes, etc planning what to buy and that seemed to set it off. Is this normal? It's not about the actual surgery, I think it's just knowing that my life will never be the same and not knowing what to expect. I feel like no matter how much I prepare and research there's no way to be 100% prepared for what post-op will be like until I'm going through it. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I don't think you'll need that many, assuming you don't have a physically strenuous job. I have friends who are post-op who say a week was more than enough. One actually was sleeved in Tijuana last month and went sightseeing when she left the hospital. The only thing to keep in mind is how long it'll be before you can drive again. Some have said as long as 7-10 days after surgery. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

July 1st, Dr. Macik as well! Sent from my SM-G928T using the BariatricPal App Yay! That's my birthday! They offered me a June 29 surgery date, but I had a last hurrah vacation planned. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App I'm really excited! Sent from my SM-G928T using the BariatricPal App Me too! If Honestly if I could do it without ruining a friendship, I'd skip the birthday cruise and take the 6/29 date in a heartbeat. Have you been told anything about the pre-op diet? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

July 1st, Dr. Macik as well! Sent from my SM-G928T using the BariatricPal App Yay! That's my birthday! They offered me a June 29 surgery date, but I had a last hurrah vacation planned. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Laura, my names Laura also! Any insight on the pre-surgery diet? All Tifany told me so far was no carb two weeks prior Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm July 13! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App