preopmano

Ok people.. I've asked my psychiatrist... my bariatric surgeon.. and 4 pharmacist...and got all different answers.. now I come to you in desperation. Has anyone been on cymbalta 60 mg.. pre op and post op.. I'm being told that I can open the capsule and take the beads of meds.. just don't chew them.. 2 pharmacist are saying not to open them at all since they are time released.. I have been on it for 8 years for depression and have NO intention on messing with it. I need advice from someone that's actually gone through it. Can it be done??????

Any december surgies out there???

I just got my letter of approval yesterday. . Cant believe how close it is! Go us!!

I just got my letter of approval yesterday. . Cant believe how close it is! Go us!!

I just got my letter of approval yesterday. . Cant believe how close it is! Go us!!

I just got my letter of approval yesterday. . Cant believe how close it is! Go us!!

The whole pill? Never opened it?

I opened the capsule this morn to see how it effected me.. and so far so good. Ill do it a couple more times just to wrap my head around that its ok prior to surgery...surgery isn't worth my mental health.. I was tild the same thing.. just don't chew... whens your sugery??

Really?? They said ill have to go a day without it... which is nerve racking.. but they said i be so out of it the day of surgery that I won't notice it. I guess the saying is right.. too many cooks in the kitchen.. the bariatric dr will know best.. I'm open to hear other experiences

Thanks turn the page.. I'm just nervous. . I haven't changed meds in 8 years.. it terrifys me to think that this could alter my meds..

I just talked to the bariatric nurse cordinator who said that I just can't take the meds that morning.. that I can take them the day after... they are safe to open.. and take the beads.. so I need go have more confidence in my surgeons office since they've done this before... and have sealt with h uh ndreds of pt on the same meds... I'm just anxious. . Scared.. nervous. . I wi mot get the surgery if they mess with my meds..

Surgeon and psychiatrist say they are fine to take in jello after surgery.. just don't chew the beads.. and 2 outta 4 pharmacist said that tok.. but two pharmacist said that they may disovle prior to be obsorbed.. and the other said thag since its time released.. the. It would give it to me all at once if I opened them up and took the med.. I was just wondering what peoples experience is

If anyone is on cymbalta... what are your drs telling you to do about takjng it after surgery? ??

I'm glad that I'm not the only one that thinks this way. I have tons of what's ifs about the surgery... but I have crucial thinks I know will happen if I don't get it done. Diabetes. . Heart disease... early death due to obesity... my boyfriend says I'm just over thinking things. And I know I am... I'm just glad I'm not alone jn the process

It has crossed my mind and deeaks me out that since ill have to watch what I'm eating so much more.. that ill develope an eating disorder.. anyone else have this cross their mind?

Thanks. Ill talk to my dr. I know its going to be a big and positive change.. just wish it was dec already lol

Thank you so much. Aince I have ao much time on my hands before surgery. . I've been thinking the worst possible things. I'm diagnosed with anxiety and depression as is.. I wish that I could just get it over with already.. I'm cleared rou d the board.. so I know I'm well enough for the surgery. . Juat wish my mind would figure that out lol

Things are moving. My psychology apt was pushed back till the 17 of oct. I'm not concerned. He already verbally okay it. Howver got my gi swallow done.. pcp done.. and my pulmonary. . All a go!!!

A close friend of mine had it done recently. I tried to talk her out od it xause my aunt had the open done 10 yrs back and got so sick. It was horrible. But when I went to see my friend the morning after she got it done she was up walking around.. perfectly fine... so I looked into it hardcore and was also relieved to find out it was covered. My pcp signed the medical necessity form yesterday... gyn sent her clearencet in.. I'm stoked

Yea I planned to have the surgery after Disney.. just incase I wasn't feeling 100% after. How long have you been considering wls?

For the first time in years I'm not hosting thanksgiving at my house so I think that'll help me not eat as much. I'd love someone to go through this with. Had a nightmare about the surgery last night.. I went under and woke up amd said I want McDonald's... but I couldn't have it.. I know that's what's going to happen.. but it seemed like the end of the world in my dream.. creepiness...

Mine is 2 weeks. So i statt mine the day I get back from Disney.. the day before my bday and 3 days before thanksgiving lol talk about a challenge!

Had my upper gi. .us and chest xray today!! Moving along for the dec 9th surgery date. Got my pcp dr appoitment tomorrow and my pulmonary dr apt monday... getting giddy!!

Dr said that he estimates that ill get to 140-150lbs and I was just wondering if anyone was my height and 140-150lbs currently. . What you looked like and what size clothes your wearing. I'm 100 percent aware that everyone is different and built differently. Just trying to get an idea!! Pictures are MUCH appreciated if your comfortable sharing them!!

How did you prepare for the post op lifestyle. . How much did you weigh and how much did you loose if you don't mind me asking? Do you have to work out everyday now that ypu had the surgery. . Do you have more energy