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It can be really hard to work through that. If you are on anti-depressants, the absorption could be effected with the surgery. i was told that in my program. i noticed that the first week, i was so very depressed and crying. and we're about the same timeline, but I would talk to a therapist or talk to your program about this. If untreated, the depression could lead to suicidal thoughts or even worse. You don't want this to go untreated. Depression can't be beat overnight, but call and talk to someone.

OYYY. I felt this post deep in my soul! I'm almost a month out from surgery and I felt ALL of this my first week. 5 days out isn't a lot. I know that you want to move and feel better, but you have to remember that your body is healing. Maybe it doesn't look horrible on the outside, but inside, your body is adjusting to all of this. I couldn't tolerate jello at all.. and i had to learn to take small sips of my protein shakes (which i cannot stomach bc i was so over them) and am slowly getting better and gauging how much my stomach can handle. I cried and had a panic attack my first few nights home and even in the hospital because of the pain and my buyer's remorse.. esp with being on liquids for 2 weeks after surgery.. but you WILL get better and your body will start to show some progress. be gentle with yourself.

Idk if they're on Bariatric pal, but premier protein shakes are pretty good. They've never had a weird taste to me. (atkins, slimfast some of fairlife's make me pretty sick) Quest protein are also pretty good if you can find them. One that I've found that's also good is Fairlife High Protein shake in Vanilla. It tastes like melted ice cream. I like to pour it over some chilled decaf Chai Tea to make a chai tea latte/type drink. it's nice and sweet without the calories of a reg drink.

Well, I was slated to have surgery today but it got postponed because of my cardiologist wanting me to see a congenital cardiologist about my heart. I got cleared, but my new date is July 8th. I was on the liquid diet for 5 days when they postponed it (ughhhhhhh) but I know that I can do it and stocked up on broths and Popsicle. I found that jello got kinda gross, kind quickly. If anyone is looking for different broths, Target has some Swanson's sipping broths that have different flavors (Ginger & Tumeric chicken and Lemon & Rosemary chicken) which have 9 grams of protein.. They're completely clear and delicious.

Thanks for the advice, guys. I ended up having my second cardiology appointment today (it was scheduled for an hour after my original surgery was scheduled.. the irony) but the doctor was sympathetic and super awesome. He was knowledgeable about my condition and cleared me for surgery. He saw where my heart was functionally okay to withstand surgery. He was really excited about my case and gave me some good information and wants to follow up with me. I think it was good that I got all this info because it gives me more faith in doctors where I live and I think I have a solid cardiologist now.. which is awesome bc I guess I'll be needing heart surgery in the next 10 years or so. Honestly, I've thought about going to mexico, but I don't have anyone who would travel with me so that is kind of out. I would travel by myself but you can't do that. I do love traveling and wouldn't care to try the medical tourism because I feel like the insurance nonsense is so horrible. I've seen some amazing transformations (not bariatrics) from Japan and they take great pride in their work and you don't have to go for follow up after follow up like you do in the states. I'm on the hook for $900 for pre-op testing.. which sucks because I thought my insurance would cover that.. but in the end, it's all for my health.

Sooo, I've been on a journey to get bariatric surgery for almost a year now. Like most of you, my surgery was postponed because of COVID. However, after getting within 5 days of my surgery and starting my liquid diet, I've gotten word that it needs to be postponed again. Little back story: I was born with a deformed valve in my heart and it was repaired at 4 weeks old. I had check ups until I was 18 and was told to seek help if I ever had symptoms of heart issues (shortness of breath, ankle swelling and consistent heart palpitations) I've not had any issues in the last 13 years, so I never needed to see a cardiologist. My doctor, after being told this hx wanted me to get cleared by a cardiologist before surgery. I had an EKG and Echo this past week and after seeing my echo, the cardiologist said that they wanted to postpone the surgery to get me 100% cleared. After the EKG, the cardiologist cleared me, but wanted the echo for an updated.. however, my right side of my heart isn't pumping blood as strong as it should (because of the issues I was born with -- this was expected and I was told I would need heart surgery in my late 30s- early 40s -- i'm only 31) and the blood pressure in my lungs isn't 100%.. so after jumping through hoops and waiting an additional 6 weeks bc of covid, i now have to wait for who knows as much.. it's so discouraging and I called the bariatric center and the PA couldn't even tell me if the surgery would be postponed because he didn't have the echo info in front of him. And according to my friend who is a doc, my issue isn't something that can be fixed over X amount of months.. but by surgery, but I don't have major symptoms so heart surgery isn't on the table. It's just so disheartening to have to wait all over again when I've worked so hard w/my work and family, and myself to get myself to a place where I am prepared and ready.. but again have to wait. any sort of words of encouragement would be helpful, or anyone else who has gone through something similar would be great. just reaching out for support.

Out patient would be amaaaaaaazing. i'm not looking forward to the nights in the hospital. no sleep and all the beeping and lights.. not conducive to recovery.

@Suzi_the_Q i'm glad youre okay with it.. and they are being thorough but i also feel like some docs over bill some insurances because they can. a completely different subject, but did they give you a time when u have to do it all?

im trying to stay active. ive walked almost 5 miles today.. although i felt soo dizzy when i was doing my dishes.. i had to stop a few times. i did find some good broth that tastes like miso soup and some swanson sip and go cups that are pretty good.

is your PCP all bariatrics? or do they do other surgeries? i'd almost encourage you to look into a diff program bc thats a lot of requirements.. the other program i looked into also said no BC d/t the clotting chance.. but id say if ur IUD doesnt contain hormones, then theres no clotting increase.. its the hormones my doc wanted down.

my doc wanted me off of BC for 2 moths prior to surgery bc i guess the hormones increase chances of blood clots (along w/my weight).. they gave me 1 pregnancy test and later when they would ask if there was any chance id be +hcg i laughed and laughed and laughed..

I'm on the first day of my liquid diet.. i started a day early bc my surgeon said no more weight gain, whatsoever.. so im hoping that the diet & walking will get me down enough for her to cont with surgery on the day of. im sooo terrified that she'll cancel the morning of and ill get extra disappointed/depressed & won't wanna do the program anymore.. if anyone has any liquid diet tips, pls let me know!!!

oh dear!! i know that i felt overwhelmed by my appointments i needed to have -- but i had 6 months to get them all done (8 thanks to covid..) but if most are happening in the next 2-3 weeks, it'll be nice to knock them all out! i wonder if you'll be able to get two things done at 1 appt? (like the nutrition eval & a weigh in during a group?) because a lot of mine were doubled up like that.

Thank you! I am in Western NY and have my surgery next wednesday! its the first procedure of the day, so at least i wont have to wait all day for it!

it was a requirement for my program -- to go to 2 group classes (supposed to be 3.. but.. that dang covid) but a support group wasn't required. it was optional. i would check w/your insurance.. most of the time, from my understanding, it's a program thing if it's required.

I had my final class today and my pre-op testing. i just have an echo to get done tomorrow (born w/heart valve issue & they want me to be cleared for surgery) and then the covid on sun then my surgery next wed. i've gained some weight since covid (stress/hopelessness/depression) and my doc said no more weight gain from here until my surgery next wednesday or she'll cancel it. i get it, but i plan to start my liquid diet earlier (just bought a bunch of protein drinks/crystal light/jello from walmart to pick up tomorrow) and plan to walk 2x a day w/my dog if i can. a mile each time, more if i can swing it in w/my work schedule and appointments. It's gettin' real real ya'll.. i cant' have anyone w/me because of covid (not in the hospital to stay overnight or to visit..) but its ok bc ive been doing this journey by myself (not married/living alone) so it's only appropriate that i do this final step alone.

I've only told a few friends, my cousin and my immediate family. most of my family (aunts, uncles, grandmother) have no idea. they're kind of judgmental so I'll keep it to myself until I'm ready to tell them. my friends are super supportive and have offered to help w/taking me to and from the hospital & to watch my doggo and kitten while im in.

thank you -- it's what I call my dog. Takes one to know one.🤷‍♂️

I think this forum has been doing me well with dispelling a lot of my anxiety/fears. The one thing I was missing in my pre-op was a support group and this has been helpful. @BobbieRhea I think that the more you browse, the more it'll help. You got this!

Oh, and I'm scheduled for 6/17. (RNY - was gonna do sleeve but I decided on the RNY after talking a lot with my nutritionist and doing research) Was supposed to be May 4th, but was postponed due to COVID-19. I was feeling pretty hopeless that entire month and a half when it was cancelled (cancelled late march..), so I gained some weight. Luckily, my surgeon said no more weight gain and we can still do the surgery. My insurance doesn't have any requirements but the 6 month weigh ins. I'm 16 days away and I"m pushing myself with eating more veggies, more protein and drinking more water. It's stuff I've done before, because I lost ~80lbs on Keto a year and some change ago, but gained it all back. I figured this time, I can do all those changes I made w/keto, and the new tool of the surgery and I should be set. 🤞

I had a coworker who told me she was on the track to do WLS and she had a dream where someone who had passed said the same thing and she didn't go through with the surgery!! Maybe it's a common dream to have?

This sounds soooo encouraging. I'm sitting here, 17 days away from surgery, and feel like I'm mourning a life-long friend. 😥

I feel ya -- I was doing so well, and had my surgery scheduled, along with every pre-op appointment leading up to it. I had work paperwork in and everything.. then the pandemic hit and everything was put on hold. i gained weight back and now feel like crap because of it (i work thru all this with my therapist-- i know my downfalls) and now, all of a sudden my surgery was scheduled in 3 weeks and i'm freaking out about it. do what you can to stay on top of your diet so you don't put yourself in a panic like i have. hoping that this all is worth it. reading through these forums help, a lot.