Guest guest Posted September 25, 2003 Report Share Posted September 25, 2003 Howdy Cheryl, I think everyone has bad days, but it is worse for someone who is depressed. I have clical depression, which is a term they put on those if us who are chemically depressed due to????, mine they chalk up to heredity. Any way it goes, I will be on medication for the rest of my life. This isn't such a bad prospect knowing what life is like without the drugs. Though it is a guessing game for the doctors to find the right drug or combination of drugs that helps you, once they have, take them RELIGIOUSLY, and life will be soooo much better. As far as pre op tests, my surgeon requires everyone to have an upper GI. Probably to see if there is anything that might obstruct or hamper surgery. It isn't bad, just don't breathe and drink...hold you nose helps. The phyc test. Well I saw one doctor that wanted an MMPI, which is 35 different questions asked you 10 different ways. How this tells something, I have no clue, but it is used for phyciatric diagnosis. The surgeon I have now wants you to see a social worker. My guess is to see if you really know what you are getting yourself into, and can you change your life to fit the procedure, since your new pouch won't fit your old life. A lot of the deaths related to this surgery are those people who didn't listen, thought the rules didn't pertain to them, thought that " just this small piece can't hurt " , or the one I love " I thought if I left the dorito in my mouth long enough to mush, it could be part of my liquid diet. " It is also thought that this surgery helps with some depressions, in the long run, though the first year or 18 months it could increase it. Hope this helped...sorry for how long it is. boogie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 2003 Report Share Posted September 25, 2003 Howdy Cheryl, I think everyone has bad days, but it is worse for someone who is depressed. I have clical depression, which is a term they put on those if us who are chemically depressed due to????, mine they chalk up to heredity. Any way it goes, I will be on medication for the rest of my life. This isn't such a bad prospect knowing what life is like without the drugs. Though it is a guessing game for the doctors to find the right drug or combination of drugs that helps you, once they have, take them RELIGIOUSLY, and life will be soooo much better. As far as pre op tests, my surgeon requires everyone to have an upper GI. Probably to see if there is anything that might obstruct or hamper surgery. It isn't bad, just don't breathe and drink...hold you nose helps. The phyc test. Well I saw one doctor that wanted an MMPI, which is 35 different questions asked you 10 different ways. How this tells something, I have no clue, but it is used for phyciatric diagnosis. The surgeon I have now wants you to see a social worker. My guess is to see if you really know what you are getting yourself into, and can you change your life to fit the procedure, since your new pouch won't fit your old life. A lot of the deaths related to this surgery are those people who didn't listen, thought the rules didn't pertain to them, thought that " just this small piece can't hurt " , or the one I love " I thought if I left the dorito in my mouth long enough to mush, it could be part of my liquid diet. " It is also thought that this surgery helps with some depressions, in the long run, though the first year or 18 months it could increase it. Hope this helped...sorry for how long it is. boogie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 26, 2003 Report Share Posted September 26, 2003 Cheryl, please Tell the Dr all of your health problems, from what I have read, This causes lots of problems,So please tell him he cant deal with it unless he knows about it,the mental exam is not a problem,,,good luck, Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 26, 2003 Report Share Posted September 26, 2003 Hi Cheryl, I read your post and I'm very sorry you are having a bad day. I had the surgery and I am Manic Depressive. I actually didn't do a psych eval because I was already in therapy. My therapist, and my psycharist (sp?) both wrote glowing letters of recomendation for me to insurance. If you would like to talk privately, please email me at this address: MoonGarden1971@... Big Hugs, Kim lap RNY 12/19/02 343/179/135 _________________________________________________________________ Get McAfee virus scanning and cleaning of incoming attachments. Get Hotmail Extra Storage! http://join.msn.com/?PAGE=features/es Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 28, 2003 Report Share Posted September 28, 2003 Hi Cheryl I totally agree with Kris here. And yes, I have PTSD, depression and anxiety and deal with dissociation on top of that. I also was scared that I wouldn't be found eligible for the surgery, especially because of the dissociation and most psychologists having very little to no understanding of it. But in the end, the surgeon's psychologist gave me full clearance for the surgery. This isn't to say that PTSD, etc. will not affect you as a post-op - chances are it will, so it is vital that you get the support that you need to work through whatever issues there are. Hope this helps and sending many smiles Caroline Lap RNY 5/2/03 367/279/150 My WLS Journey: www.tinyurl.com/bkld > Hi Cheryl, > > I have not started the process yet but I have done A LOT of > research about the surgery and complications. A good deal > of problems and deaths are the result of the surgeon being > kept in the dark about health probs. You have to tell > him/her everything so he/she is aware of what they're > dealing with!!!!! Otherwise, you could have serious probs > with the surgery. > > Acid reflux and heartburn aren't going to keep you from > getting the surgery. The surgeon I'm meeting with next > week makes an upper-GI part of the normal pre-screening > process so I'm expecting it. It's not that bad, my partner > had to have one a while ago b/c she was having abdominal > pain that turned out to be gall stones. > > Tell your doc everything and let them make the decision > about what to do. Also, keep in mind that most people who > have this surgery are having serious health probs so > they're used to working with roadblocks. Help your doc to > do a good job by keeping them informed, it's not worth the > risk. > > Good luck, > > Kris :-) > > > > *********************** > Message: 10 > Date: Thu, 25 Sep 2003 16:48:33 -0700 (PDT) > From: Cheryl T > Subject: Not a good day > > Hi Everyone! > Today has not been a good day. I have tried to be > " happy " today, but it's just NOT happening! I could be > PMS'ing, I dunno. > I feel fat. Very fat. My BMI is 45. I weigh 271. I > saw a gyn yesterday and he told me I may have irritable > bowel syndrome with my chronic pelvic pain. If I do have > IBS, > what does that do to the surgery? I won't be able to have > it, will I? Should I just not tell my PCP and the surgeon? > > And, I have heartburn. Pretty much every nite. Does that > mean that the surgeon will order an upper GI for me? If he > > might, I just won't tell him or my PCP about it. And, from > > what the psych. analysis is (from what some of you have > posted) I really don't think that I will pass it. Has > anyone > on here been diagnosed with PTSD w/ panic attacks & > flashbacks? Depression? Did you pass the psych. exam?? > Can I > use the shrink that I see now for my psych. exam? I am not > > even sure she will " ok " me! > I want this surgery. I have NEVER in my life " wanted " > > surgery! I am very much afraid of dr.s and hospitals and > tests, so for me to want this, I really want it. I am > afraid of getting my hopes up and have something stupid > hold me > back from having it. Perhaps even my fear. > I am sorry - I am not angry at any of you. Please > believe me! Everyone has been so nice to me, putting up > with > all of my questions. I am just really depressed. (I am on > > meds and I have been taking them.) Can anyone help me? > Please? > > Take care, > cheryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 28, 2003 Report Share Posted September 28, 2003 Hi Cheryl I totally agree with Kris here. And yes, I have PTSD, depression and anxiety and deal with dissociation on top of that. I also was scared that I wouldn't be found eligible for the surgery, especially because of the dissociation and most psychologists having very little to no understanding of it. But in the end, the surgeon's psychologist gave me full clearance for the surgery. This isn't to say that PTSD, etc. will not affect you as a post-op - chances are it will, so it is vital that you get the support that you need to work through whatever issues there are. Hope this helps and sending many smiles Caroline Lap RNY 5/2/03 367/279/150 My WLS Journey: www.tinyurl.com/bkld > Hi Cheryl, > > I have not started the process yet but I have done A LOT of > research about the surgery and complications. A good deal > of problems and deaths are the result of the surgeon being > kept in the dark about health probs. You have to tell > him/her everything so he/she is aware of what they're > dealing with!!!!! Otherwise, you could have serious probs > with the surgery. > > Acid reflux and heartburn aren't going to keep you from > getting the surgery. The surgeon I'm meeting with next > week makes an upper-GI part of the normal pre-screening > process so I'm expecting it. It's not that bad, my partner > had to have one a while ago b/c she was having abdominal > pain that turned out to be gall stones. > > Tell your doc everything and let them make the decision > about what to do. Also, keep in mind that most people who > have this surgery are having serious health probs so > they're used to working with roadblocks. Help your doc to > do a good job by keeping them informed, it's not worth the > risk. > > Good luck, > > Kris :-) > > > > *********************** > Message: 10 > Date: Thu, 25 Sep 2003 16:48:33 -0700 (PDT) > From: Cheryl T > Subject: Not a good day > > Hi Everyone! > Today has not been a good day. I have tried to be > " happy " today, but it's just NOT happening! I could be > PMS'ing, I dunno. > I feel fat. Very fat. My BMI is 45. I weigh 271. I > saw a gyn yesterday and he told me I may have irritable > bowel syndrome with my chronic pelvic pain. If I do have > IBS, > what does that do to the surgery? I won't be able to have > it, will I? Should I just not tell my PCP and the surgeon? > > And, I have heartburn. Pretty much every nite. Does that > mean that the surgeon will order an upper GI for me? If he > > might, I just won't tell him or my PCP about it. And, from > > what the psych. analysis is (from what some of you have > posted) I really don't think that I will pass it. Has > anyone > on here been diagnosed with PTSD w/ panic attacks & > flashbacks? Depression? Did you pass the psych. exam?? > Can I > use the shrink that I see now for my psych. exam? I am not > > even sure she will " ok " me! > I want this surgery. I have NEVER in my life " wanted " > > surgery! I am very much afraid of dr.s and hospitals and > tests, so for me to want this, I really want it. I am > afraid of getting my hopes up and have something stupid > hold me > back from having it. Perhaps even my fear. > I am sorry - I am not angry at any of you. Please > believe me! Everyone has been so nice to me, putting up > with > all of my questions. I am just really depressed. (I am on > > meds and I have been taking them.) Can anyone help me? > Please? > > Take care, > cheryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 8, 2004 Report Share Posted May 8, 2004 Today hasn't been a good diabetes day.... I've only managed to check my sugar once....it was high. Don't want to eat, don't want to even think about insulin or poking my finger... -- We're gonna win Twins, we're gonna score. We're gonna win Twins, watch that baseball soar! Knock out a homerun, shout a hip horray! Cheer for the Minnesota Twins today! --The Minnesota Twins: Back to back Western Division Champs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 9, 2004 Report Share Posted May 9, 2004 > > >Today hasn't been a good diabetes day.... > > >I've only managed to check my sugar once....it was high. Don't > > want to eat, don't want to even think about insulin or poking my > > finger... > > > > > > Hi from Patsie, she is so right, just a few minutes of walking can do so much, its just plain wonderful. I took my b lood glucose from 200 down to 110 in about a half hours fast paced walk. dont give up, you will make it. I am struggling to get my weight down, and have gone from 207 to 187, took me most of three months but am going to stick with it, it gets easier all the time. > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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