Met my surgeon

[brittersmom 33]

Finally met my surgeon. All I have left now is to meet with the psychiatrist and Egd. I'm very excited yet very nervous. My anxiety is starting to get the best of me. I'm also very scared for my 2 weeks of fluids only. Any advice?

[JustSayMoe 163]

You will do fine. The psych eval for me was nothing. You fill out a bunch of paperwork and meet the psychologist. The person I saw pretty much told me straight up that he wasn't there to try to psychoanalyze me or pick apart my thoughts when I walked into his office.

He just went over the paperwork I filled out and told me what to expect, what pitfalls to be aware of, and what to do if you find yourself in trouble. He also talked about other items like your support structure with family and friends and his support group. I walked out of his office starting a good relationship knowing that his door was open if needed in the future. I think this is 90% of the focus of the psych eval.

He was really there more for my mental preparation for surgery more than a "yes" or "no" on the surgery.

My EGD was done with full sedation. I'm not sure if this common practice or not. I was knocked out for probably 10 minutes or less. I woke up in the recovery room, took two or three good full breaths, got dressed, and then walked out the door with my wife driving. I was back to work 30 minutes later. I felt normal a few hours later.

I did two weeks of Protein shakes. The ones I had were purchased (and required) from the doctor and were extremely filling. I dropped nearly 20 pounds in the preop diet phase. This will inspire you to succeed. It will be much easier than you think.

[brittersmom 33]

Thank you very much. It's always helpful to hear encourage replies.

[Luvlvnlyfe5 48]

Finally met my surgeon. All I have left now is to meet with the psychiatrist and Egd. I'm very excited yet very nervous. My anxiety is starting to get the best of me. I'm also very scared for my 2 weeks of fluids only. Any advice?

I'm on day 2 of my pre op liquid diet. It's pretty tough but not because I'm hungry. I think it's just that I miss food. It's like going cold turkey. I was at a friends house tonight and wanted to eat so bad. I admit when I cut my son's cheesecake I did lick the Lil bit that was on my finger. It tasted so good but felt so bad. I immediately made a chocolate Protein shake and reminded myself of the ultimate goal. Good luck

[brittersmom 33]

Thank you and good luck to you!!