Carolyn D.

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Naes Wls J. 23 years, 1 month ago

Hello there, I just want to say best wishes to you on your wls. May you have a speedy recovery and NO complications what so ever. Hang in there and God Bless. Hugs

Tami D. 23 years, 2 months ago

Carolyn, Fear is natural.. but hold on to your faith, I have seen it said many times here.. If God led you to it, he will lead you through it. One of the things I held on to while I was waiting for surgery was this...if I did not have the surgery, I KNOW I will a) have more and more co morbidities and b) have to change my eating because of them and c) most likely will die early in life because of my weight. If I went ahead and had surgery.. I MAY have complications, problems, regrets.. but then again I may not..I held on to those thoughts for a long time and they really helped me through.. Here I am 6 months out and doing GREAT! I would do it again in a second.. Good luck.. stay the path, and keep your faith..God is right there beside you the whole way.. Tami

Jamie M. 23 years, 3 months ago

Carolyn...My psych consult consisted of about 5 min with the Dr and then the 3 hour MMPI test. Its simple just LOOOONNNGG. It asks mutlple choice questions and asks general questions with some really silly ones in there...like if you hear voices...some like...have you ever wanted to hurt anyone...yourself etc... I had been on depression meds and anxiety meds for about 8 yrs but I stopped taking them early last yr (almost a yr ago!) I feel much better now but I did have to ask Dr about something because my nerves and not sleeping just waiting on this surgery so I am NOW taking just and anxiety pill (xanax). But will stop once I get thru all this....but with my PCP, Therapist and Psychologist all knowing I wanted this and have talked about it at lenght. They all stood behind me...I told them many times "if I could feel better physically I KNOW I'd feel better mentally) the Dr that gave me the psych test just asked that I see my current therapist ASAP after the surgery and he would clear me for the surg. So I guess after all this what I'm saying is I was approved LOL. Just be honest with them and let them know NOW that you are on meds etc....this should be fine....AND you can continue your meds after the surg. with no problems from what I read on the Q&A boards..Many do. Hope this helps and God bless! Jamie

MommaAngel 23 years, 3 months ago

HI CAROLYN I just want you to know that I am praying that you will have a quick and smooth recovery to the losing side. LORD BLESS

Sandy T. 23 years, 3 months ago

Carolyn, Just want to send you well wishes and good luck on your WLS journey. I had open rny on May 29, 2002. (& months -116) To me the pain was nothing like what I had expected. THe iv hurt me the worst. The incision is ling but already faded to a nice light pink color. I am so glad that I did this, you could not believe the changes in my life. I wish you peace on your decision.

Sharon Neva 23 years, 3 months ago

CAROLYN~BEST WISHES ON YOUR WLS JOURNEY~~ May you always have an Angel by your side..... Watching out for you in all the things you do...... Reminding you to keep believing in brighter days......Finding ways for your wishes and dreams to come true......Giving you hope that is as certain as the sun.....Giving you the strength of serenity as your guide......May you always have love and comfort and courage

Christina S. 23 years, 4 months ago

Hello Carolyn! I had my open rny surgery done on November 14th. honestly, the pain at first, you dont feel at all. You've got a nifty little button that you can push whenever you feel the need, and then after that, you mostly have a sore feeling. I think the worst part was the healing process about two weeks after. But even so, its still tolerable. Believe me, I'm allergic to pain too, lol. The best thing that I took with me, was my cd mp3 player. I made me a celtic CD that was both soothing and it drowned out the sounds of the hospital. I'll keep you in my prayers hon. God Bless!