Surgery scheduled 7/17...does anyone else have Fibro, Rheumatoid Arthritis & Depression?

[MaryW1965 8]

Hello. I thought i was prepared and set to go with little worry however, i'm getting a lot of pushback from my friends/family now I'm starting to pick up their fear AND mine, and doubting my choice.

Their concern is my depression and the pain level I have a tough time dealing with now & my general health before the surgery.

I really could use a few supportive folks right now : )

Newly nervous in Glendale, Az.

[Arts137 1,811]

snoop around the site -- there is a LOT of information here. I don't believe your conditions are connected to sleeve surgery, but don't be shy about discussing with your PCP, Mental Health resources, surgeon and NUT. I don't believe the surgery will increase pain if all goes well, save for the first few days after surgery...

[Cheer Mama 166]

Gosh, there's all kinds of things I wanna say. In the end , this surgery is for YOU. There are always people who will say don't do this. There ARE risks involved, it's that way with any surgery. If you need to have your main supporters got to the doc with you to help them understand why this is a good choice, then take them. I had to take my husband with me. He then finally relented and supported me.

I'm 3 weeks out and I was soooo scared right before I went in. I was having second thoughts about it. Do I really need it? Can I really not do this the old fashion way and diet? What if something goes wrong? It went on and on. And then after surgery I seriously had the regrets!. I HURT! But I also had had an umbilical hernia repaired and a sprained neck from the way I pulled myself up in bed.

Now, I'm 22 pounds down and I can now see my jaw line because my neck has shrunk. I'm down a size in jeans, I don't have to stretch out my shirts after I get them on so that they aren't skin tight.....

I can't really eat yet. I'm still trying to find food that I can enjoy. What I can eat, is done in tiny quantities. I'm still getting most of my Protein from liquids.

There are pros AND cons to this procedure. It should be up to you as to if this is for you or not..... If you need to stop hanging around those people until you figure it out, then do.

Good luck, hun. ((hugs))

[MaryW1965 8]

How are you feeling??? Thx for the support, just really need it : )

I started the pre op liq diet last Weds but haven't been 100%...i have 10 more days to go, i can do this : )

How's eating going?