Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

starting diet/still waiting on psych report



Recommended Posts

I'm starting 2 week pre-op diet today--700 calorie--40 gr carbs. Not looking forward to headaches and fatigue b/cause I also have to exercise 30 minutes a day! (I'm in physical therapy from a knee injury and HAVE to go at least 3x's a week so i cant cheat on working out)

That being said, I"m STILL waiting on psych dr. As posted b4, he lost my initial papers & after 3 weeks finally admitted it.I had to take the test over.No biggie really. I went to my multi-dr appts Tuesday & his office said I had no appt sched. w/him. It was written on my paper so they worked me in but it was NOT on his schedule books. He told me he'd get the report to my surgeons office by 5pm Tuesday.

As of today, still NO REPORT from psch dr!!:thumbdown: The person who submits this to my ins. for approval is leaving for vacation today, so if the report isnt in it wont be submitted for another week, then I do the Aetna waiting game. VERY frustrated w/psych dr for these delays but hopeful this all works out. Surgery is scheduled Oct 8th......trying to stay positive it will happen.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

wow, I can't believe someone else is in the same situation as me. I had got my own psychologist do my evaluation two weeks ago, and when I saw here on Wednesday, she told me that she wouldn't be able to get it done for at least another week. But, my surgery is set for October 1st. So, I got really frustrated. The surgery clinic called today asking for payment, but I don't want to pay until I get my eval done. So, after a lot of anxiety and frustration, I was able to speak with my counselor and convinced her to get it done by Monday. I'll pay tomorrow, get the eval submitted on Monday, and surgery on Thursday. Which means that I start my pre-op diet RIGHT NOW!. As of this second, I am now on my pre-op diet. OMG! So excited! :-D Good luck with getting all of your paperwork organized! And best wishes on your pre-op and the op itself.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

the waiting is nerve wracking. Esp. when the psych dr "promised" he'd get that report in by 5 on Tuesday.

Well, I got my GREAT news today! The gal who submits papers to ins. knew how important this was to me. The psych dr didnt get the report in until THURSDAY :). Even though this gal who does ins. submitting is on vacation, she faxed my papers to ins.......and I got my APPROVAL!!!! :scared2:

Good luck to you as well !

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • Liz R

      Trying to update my ticker - I'm down 100 pounds!! 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • alisasings

      I joined BariatricPal in 2008 & I FINALLY made the descision to have WLS!! I'm so excited & not sure what I need to do to get the ball rolling, but I made an appointment with my PCP for 7/19. It's a start I guess.
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Elnaz

      Losing weight is my dream
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • OhMyGawdItzKla

      I joined yesterday when I was struggling with this preop diet... 
      It typically comes and goes, the hard times and easier times. I'm on day 6 of 14  shakes, water, sf Popsicles and jello. And I might actually be losing my mind. But, oh dear lord has the fear set in. Not about the surgery itself, but life afterwards. If I feel this crappy on the preop diet, am I going to feel like this forever after? 
      I know most of the answers are no, not forever. It might be worse after for a while, then get better. I know it's a more of a mental challenge than physical after the first couple weeks of healing. I get all of that. But I'm starting to feel scared about losing myself afterwards. 
      It might be my hormones or desire to chew something salty talking.. It may go away soon or tomorrow.. I can hope, anyway. But right now.. The fear is real. 
       
      And this liquid diet can bite me. 
      · 2 replies
      1. NickelChip

        Fear is normal, but if it makes you feel any better, I'm 4.5 months post-op and the pre-op diet was by far the hardest part of the whole process. There will be challenges and a lot of new things to learn, but I can honestly say at this point I feel so much more "back to normal" and was even able to go on a week-long vacation with my kids without stressing over it. It's so worthwhile.

      2. OhMyGawdItzKla

        @NickelChip This actually does make me feel better! Thank you so much! After the onslaught of Covid, we've all had to deal with a "new normal", so I know it's possible. It's just the fear and frustration in this moment that makes me question if I can find another "new normal" afterwards. The thought of just a few more months seems daunting some times, but I really do appreciate input and real experience. I'll use that to get me through for a few more hours! LOL. Thank you so much! And I'm glad everything is going so well for you! ❤️

    • mamabear30106

      I started my 10 day pre op diet yesterday I need flavor!! I'm not big on the chocolate protein shakes so I just got to use up what I have was thinking about freezing it to make it like a ice cream so its something I can chew a little. Idk this is hard but I know I can do it just need to find new things to try 
      · 1 reply
      1. JennyBeez

        You can try. I've read other people have had good results with protein-shake popsicles, etc. My personal experience with it? Sucked.

        I tried making 'fudgesicles' with a couple different flavors of a premade shake, as well as a protein powder I blended myself and all of them came out revolting? The powder ones, all the protein sunk to the middle; the premade shakes, the popsicle had a disgusting texture and the protein seemed to leave a weird fluffy film on the outside? I couldn't stomach it.

        Maybe look into flavoring additives? I was able to have sugar-free coffee /soda syrup flavorings, sugar-free drink flavorings and baking additives like almond, rum or pepperment extract. The extracts helped me the most as they added no extra sweetener.

        On the other hand, if you can get your hands on an unflavored/unsweetened protein powder, the syrup flavorings are perfect. I love to use Boost "Just Protein" (which is unflavored) with milk and a Chai-flavored sugarfree syrup.

        Good luck!

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×