a little disappointed

ChaniGetsHealthy

I missed my appointment with the psychologist this morning to be cleared for surgery. I had such severe abdominal pain I couldn't even stand up straight. Cause? Constipation! I feel better now, but I'm just disappointed.

I am already rescheduled for March 26 (the earliest they had available) but I am disappointed! However, I am doing my best to reframe it by saying it gives me more time to get myself ready to have surgery attend support groups, lose more weight pre-op, etc.

Do you have any fave quotes to get you through times like this?

dsjsmom23

I don't have any quotes, but I just wanted to say i'm glad you are feeling better. Constipation is the worst! I have issues with it all the time, always have.
Re: your surgery date, just focus on all the steps you are doing to get yourself ready. It will be here before you know it!
Practice what you are going to do afterwards, try all the different protein shakes so you'll have an idea what you like and don't like.
March 26 isn't far away! You're ALMOST there!
Good luck!

pawoodhull

You know, with that awesome attitude you have about this delay giving you more time to prepare for the surgery, I don't think you need quotes! Sounds to me like you've got it all together right now, even if disappointed.

RENAEJAE

"You bring about what you think about" Sounds like you're keeping it positive. I wouldn't hesitate to call each Monday morning to ask about cancellations. This is what helped be get on the fast track. I started this process Jan 16th and all I have left is my colonoscopy (next Friday) and my final nutrition class March 4th. Then my file will be reviewed and a date set.

So keep advocating for yourself. You'll be ready before you know it.
Friend me if you would like to keep in touch throughout our journey. Sounds like we'll be having our surgery close to the same time. I'm planning on June or July since the surgeons are booking out 3 months at this point.