Post op counseling visit

[nikkimapr 177]

I know most of us have went to the pre op psych visit. I am going on 6 months post op and thinking it may be good idea to go back for a post op psych visit. Nothing major just to address the mental changes that I feel are taking place. Plus my husband is a month away from having surgery so may be good to not only go for me but also visits for both of us.

Has anyone gone back to post op visits?

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

No, but it's a great idea. I am a huge fan of counseling and therapy when you need it.

[livvsmum 2,369]

I started therapy with a therapist who specializes in eating disorders around 8 months post op. I'm now over 2 years post op and I go every week. It has made all the difference for me in being successful on this journey. I cannot recommend it highly enough. :-)

[songsmith 334]

My pre-op counselor referred me to an eating disorder therapist. I've been seeing her for about a month now, and I think she's helped a lot. I know I have food issues. I always--always--fail at exactly the same weight so I think something's going on there. This is major surgery and a lot of monetary outlay, so I want to do everything possible to ensure my success.

Now, I said all that just to say heck yeah, I think you're smart for seeking counseling. Besides whatever personal food-related issues you may have, you will likely have other emotional issues to face because of the rapid changes in you're experiencing.

[nikkimapr 177]

Thanks everyone for feedback! I have been open with everyone in my life about my surgery and knew it would change things but it has been such drastic weight loss. I want myself, and my husband and I as team to be successful long term. Maybe two much tmi but I want us to connect again like we did before we gained the weight, and became ashamed by our weight which affected our relationship.

[newmebithebypass 713]

I'm pre-op but I just started counseling and in my first session was diagnosed with BED what do I tell the psych when I go for my eval

[nikkimapr 177]

Had my first post op counseling visit. Another tool in my journey to stay successful!

[Daisee68 2,493]

Yep. I never stopped. I saw my therapist quite a lot pre-op (like every week for months) and then post-op also every week for a few months and have now switched to every 2 weeks. She suggests that before too long, we will switch to once per month and ideally continue to at least 2 years post-op. It will help keep me in check and get ahead of any slippery slopes. I have found that therapy has been the best tool I have (maybe even better than the pouch!)

[nikkimapr 177]

Yep. I never stopped. I saw my therapist quite a lot pre-op (like every week for months) and then post-op also every week for a few months and have now switched to every 2 weeks. She suggests that before too long, we will switch to once per month and ideally continue to at least 2 years post-op. It will help keep me in check and get ahead of any slippery slopes. I have found that therapy has been the best tool I have (maybe even better than the pouch!)

That's fantastic! I shared how important I felt post op counseling is just as much as the pre op visit last night in my surgeon's bariatric support group last night!

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