Another newbie, ranting

[clark1720 0]

So I've had all my clearance test I'm waiting for the results of my psychological exam which it is a problem because I'm bipolar among other mental illnesses and that worried about my mental health with the surgery I have my last dietitian appointment next Wednesday before they turn in my paperwork for approval with Medicare and I'm very nervous this is gone by very fast I had originally thought that I had 6 months from when I started but my insurance company requires 3 months my mental health has been very well for over a year now I'm working hard at that I'm starting to get anxious sensitive scared my main reason for doing this is because I have a large chest that needs reduce but I have to lose weight first and I can't exercise or anything because I'm pinching a nerve in my back from the weight of my chest so it's a little difficult position to be in I'm very picky when it comes to eating so the after surgery diet is what is really scaring me I don't like creamy Soup I don't like cottage cheese I don't like anything that could be good to eat after the surgery after cleared off of like broth and stuff I'm also nervous about support here I have a lot of support but I don't have a lot of people to help take care of me I have a lot of emotional support I mean my family lives 750 miles away my husband has dealt with me being sick for a long time so it's hard for him to take care of me when something happens his family isn't very sympathetic supportive in their own way but not very sympathetic satin white about the recuperating I also have a problem with asking people for help I mean I think that people that would help me but its hard to me to say hey can you do this for me can you make me that can you wait on me I have a lot on my mind right now with this I know in the end the surgery is going to be very helpful it's going to get me to where I need to be and it's going to get me healthier at that I know it's going to be hard its going to be a struggle I'm just hoping I'm up for the challenge I'm pretty much just ranting I can't sleep its 3 o'clock in the morning and I just have a lot on my mind

[kata13 56]

From what I heard tastes can change. My own experience though is my tastes are the same. I have had only one negative experience post op and that was from not chewing well enough. I would make sure that you have the support of your dr. I have also had an emotional response that I didn't expect. Some say the hormones are released from the fat or it could be low blood sugar. The more info you have the better your decisions.

[Jen_Bach 9]

You can stay on the Protein shakes for the rest of your life if need be. They,Water and the Vitamins have all you need to survive I was told by my doctor. So if you can not take in other Protein forms you can always rely on those. Its not easy, but who ever said it would be? Its worth it... I can also tell you that the pain levels vary from people to people. I left the hospital and NEVER took any pain meds. I never asked anyone to do anything for me. The more you move the better you feel faster.

[clark1720 0]

Protein isn't my problem, in solid form.. it's just the month after the surgery with the liquid and puree, I am completely not a puree kind of girl... I also hate cream based Soups.. and Soup mostly in general. But I will get through, a month is nothing in the long run. I just know it's going to be extremely hard

[Birthsjourney 146]

clark1720... Take a breath .. You will be fine! Many of us all felt the same thoughts your having! I was not sure even in pre op! Lol. The discomfort was very minimal and I was out Christmas shopping at the end of my first week! ( RNY ON NOV 18 ). I hated many of the same things you mention.. Post op ? They tasted great! Your taste DO change! I only did liquids and shakes for a week.. Then moved on through the levels needed each week.. I eat many foods.. Just never over 1/2 cup x 4 a day( which I feel stuffed from) .. I have lost 45# and off almost all my meds ( type 1 diabetic .. But much less insulin) take support from these boards but remember we are all different in " our stories " , surgeries and surgeons! No regrets from me, only that I didn't do this years ago!! Keep us posted!

Edited January 9, 2014 by Birthsjourney

[ajustice 484]

Hi! I can understand how much you have going through your mind. I can not stress how valuable my relationship with my nutritionist was. She was always a phone call away also. She worked hard to find things to help me with my intake. I developed some pretty intense food aversions post op and she would brainstorm to help me try different things. I can only recommend you see your nutritionist and try to come up with things together that might be more agreeable.