heyclementine
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- Jan 15, 2015
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Hi everyone. I've read so many threads here I almost feel like I already know some of you! I posted a hello in the newbie forum, but I wanted to post a slightly more detailed one here as I'm hoping to quell some of my nerves and fears that are almost all due to information I'm lacking or confused about.
I've had my initial consult, psych evaluation, nutrition consult, and am on month 3/3 of my doctor supervised weight loss program. I'm very excited that I'm getting close to (hopefully) being approved and getting my surgery date. I really feel like I'm ready (I've been reading everything I can on this particular surgery for over a year now, including many posts on this forum) and just very excited to become a healthier person who can really enjoy life.
I am not worried so much about the surgery itself as I am about taking care of myself for the rest of my life thereafter. The information on nutrition and especially supplementation seems so daunting to me right now. What I've gathered that seems to be the biggest thing to know is that ADEK are the biggies (since they are fat soluble) but that they should be taken individually as opposed to in the form of a multi. I am SO NERVOUS (understatement) that I will find myself extremely low in something and not know what to do. That seems pretty irrational because this forum alone provides a wealth of information, but I still have that fear.
For instance, I know supplemental requirements differ from person to person, but what should I be taking immediately after surgery? Does my stomach have to heal for a certain amount of time before I start taking vitamins or do you start them right away? I wish I could trust my surgeon's recommendations, but from what I've gathered that is not always the best idea. So I am hoping for help from you all.
I have a ton of questions about life after DS, but I need to get this fear behind me before I can worry about any of that. I read in a thread last night where one of you said you know 3 people who've died from not taking care of themselves after surgery, and that TERRIFIED me. I'm trying to use my fear to motivate me to absorb as much knowledge as I can, but I need your help. I am 100% sure the DS is the right surgery for me, but I need more help getting ready for my life afterwards (immediately and long-term!)
Thank you in advance for any replies.
I've had my initial consult, psych evaluation, nutrition consult, and am on month 3/3 of my doctor supervised weight loss program. I'm very excited that I'm getting close to (hopefully) being approved and getting my surgery date. I really feel like I'm ready (I've been reading everything I can on this particular surgery for over a year now, including many posts on this forum) and just very excited to become a healthier person who can really enjoy life.
I am not worried so much about the surgery itself as I am about taking care of myself for the rest of my life thereafter. The information on nutrition and especially supplementation seems so daunting to me right now. What I've gathered that seems to be the biggest thing to know is that ADEK are the biggies (since they are fat soluble) but that they should be taken individually as opposed to in the form of a multi. I am SO NERVOUS (understatement) that I will find myself extremely low in something and not know what to do. That seems pretty irrational because this forum alone provides a wealth of information, but I still have that fear.
For instance, I know supplemental requirements differ from person to person, but what should I be taking immediately after surgery? Does my stomach have to heal for a certain amount of time before I start taking vitamins or do you start them right away? I wish I could trust my surgeon's recommendations, but from what I've gathered that is not always the best idea. So I am hoping for help from you all.
I have a ton of questions about life after DS, but I need to get this fear behind me before I can worry about any of that. I read in a thread last night where one of you said you know 3 people who've died from not taking care of themselves after surgery, and that TERRIFIED me. I'm trying to use my fear to motivate me to absorb as much knowledge as I can, but I need your help. I am 100% sure the DS is the right surgery for me, but I need more help getting ready for my life afterwards (immediately and long-term!)
Thank you in advance for any replies.