Missbliss14

Hi guys, I had my 2nd dietitian appointment yesterday and I left feeling a little down in the dumps. They were a bit disappointed with me that I hadn't started dieting and exercising yet. I was under the impression that they were giving me education on how I was to eat after the surgery, and how my lifestyle would change. I didn't fully understand that they wanted me to start "dieting" now. I had started incorporating some changes from my first appointment, like cutting out alcohol, cutting way down on my soda, no liquid with meals, and chewing my food very very well. I understand starting those things, so it is easier once I have surgery. Does anyone have tips on what I should be doing now food wise to change? Am I supposed to go on a strict low carb/low sugar/high Protein diet now? Honestly I am here now going through surgery because I obviously can't stick to a "diet" and I'm in a bit of panic mode right now. Any suggestions would help

I definitely didn't take it as shaming or being mean. I know they are only there to help me, and for goodness sakes, I sought them out for help, not the other way around. I was just disappointed in myself that I disappointed them, in not doing something they expected I would be doing. I guess I just didn't realize I was suppose to start already, in my mind I am just trying to wrap my brain around how things will be after surgery, to start now was just not something I expected. I think after I digest my appointment and think about small things I can do, I won't seem so daunting. Thanks guys for all of your words of encouragement and advice!

@monnie815 The surgery can't even be submitted to my insurance for approval until I've gone through all of the steps. Three months of dietitian appointments are what is required, so i'm half way through with that. I have to keep food logs, so they want to see what I am eating at every meal. I'm just worried that if I am not super strict with what I am eating they won't approve my surgery.

Hi guys, I am new in this process and am doing as much research as I can. I am wondering if everyone had a drain after surgery, or if only some doctors do them? If not every doctor does it, what is the point?

@Bufflehead thank you!!

Thank you everyone for your responses, I will ask my surgeon if he uses a drain or not. I'm terrified of throwing up blood after my surgery, I wonder if a drain would help with that?? @Bufflehead

Well, I have my very first dr apt today to get this journey started! I know I have a long road ahead of me, but I'm very excited and hopeful everything will run smoothly and there will be very few bumps in the road to approval. Day 1 marks the first step to a new beginning! Any words of encouragement or advise would be greatly appreciated!