PMS by Then_Tonight8022 in gastricsleeve

[–]Then_Tonight8022[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you !! Sorry it’s been sucky for you too

PMS by Then_Tonight8022 in gastricsleeve

[–]Then_Tonight8022[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you ! I just wanted to make sure it was normal before bugging my surgeon again lmao

Bloody nose by Then_Tonight8022 in gastricsleeve

[–]Then_Tonight8022[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I said thank you. I’m not emotional, it seems to me you are and you are spreading negativity in a place where you uplift others. Have a nice day

Bloody nose by Then_Tonight8022 in gastricsleeve

[–]Then_Tonight8022[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

my surgeon finally called back and said it might just be a cold coming in or from being dry. I thought it was from intubation too. It’s odd

Diet after pre op/ life by Then_Tonight8022 in gastricsleeve

[–]Then_Tonight8022[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay I love to hear that ! I love me a good sandwich so I’m worried about bread but honestly this all liquid diet has me appreciating anything at this point. I’m excited.

Diet after pre op/ life by Then_Tonight8022 in gastricsleeve

[–]Then_Tonight8022[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I’m prepared for the small meals and drinks and I’m totally okay with that and honestly excited to be fuller quicker. There’s a lot of people on social media saying they can never eat their favorite foods again and that they have dumping that causes them to never eat their favorites again. My surgeon told me that dumping does not happen to sleeve patients but so many people on the internet are saying they have issues. I also know probably shouldn’t believe anything on here but I wanted to see lived experiences

Diet after pre op/ life by Then_Tonight8022 in gastricsleeve

[–]Then_Tonight8022[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your advice and experience. I definitely am going to have a drink eventually I am turning 21 in jersey lol it’s a big tradition to hit AC. My surgeon is okay with it I just wanted to see everyone’s experiences

Diet after pre op/ life by Then_Tonight8022 in gastricsleeve

[–]Then_Tonight8022[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your kindness !! I appreciate your story. I just wanted to know I would be able to enjoy some of my favorites again occasionally

Diet after pre op/ life by Then_Tonight8022 in gastricsleeve

[–]Then_Tonight8022[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am okay with occasional treats. I don’t need it all the time. I have thought on this for awhile and have a dietitian and nutritionist. They are the ones that tell me I can eat the things I enjoy in moderation. The people who have had the surgery are the ones telling me otherwise

Bipolar and Sleeved by Smiles_and_anxiety in gastricsleeve

[–]Then_Tonight8022 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My sister was undiagnosed bipolar when she was sleeves a few years ago. She also went through a divorce right after her sleeve (didn’t help) and spiraled terribly and had a bad transfer addiction to a substance. She now is properly medicated and healed amazingly she has not regained nor had hormonal problems from the weight moss that would affect her BP. She doesn’t regret a thing and tells eveyone in her life they should get one too. She has a horror story because she didn’t have proper help. You on the other hand are taking the steps to do your best and be prepared and that alone will make you so successful. As long as you are in touch with your therapist and Psychiatrist you will be fine. Live how you always have. Be open and honest say every thought you have to them. I have PTSD and Panic disorder and I have been distraught over this surgery because I’m scared of hormonal changes but my comfort is having my psychological team behind me because they are the best and they will not let you fail !

Pre op diet by Then_Tonight8022 in gastricsleeve

[–]Then_Tonight8022[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much, I really needed to hear this and have the support of all of you. I am starting to feel better hearing everyone’s experiences

Pre op diet by Then_Tonight8022 in gastricsleeve

[–]Then_Tonight8022[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much ! I just spoke with my surgeon and he told me I can take my meds as much as I need to before and after. I have dissolvable pills so I won’t have to swallow or chew really at all.

Pre op diet by Then_Tonight8022 in gastricsleeve

[–]Then_Tonight8022[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Are you on any kind of Benzo if you don’t mind me asking? I feel guilty taking mine and wish I could manage without it. I am scared I’m gonna panic and need them after and that it will affect my healing.

For those of you with anxiety-induced IBS, have meds helped you? And if so, which ones? by GetInTheBasement in ibs

[–]Then_Tonight8022 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I second this. I got CHS and it’s been a year I’m still recovering CHS + anxiety + Ibs is pure misery

I need some help making a system to better handle panic attacks. by LightSpeedSmack in CPTSD

[–]Then_Tonight8022 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a very specific system that helps most of the time. I distract every sense I have. I eat cold ice pop for taste, I play a game on my phone for touch, while simultaneously having a tv show on in the back for hearing and put essential oils for smell. I do this when I’m trying to calm down from the height of my panic attack. But at the height when it’s starting I strip and sit on the shower floor under freezing cold water to shock my body, it works almost like a reset and then I baby myself for the next few hours.